Wednesday, August 28, 2013

BWI: WNS Announces Departure of CFO, Appointment of New CFO

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: WNS
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 05:30 PM IST (12:00 PM GMT)
Editors: General: People, WNS; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Telecommunications; Technology
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WNS Announces Departure of CFO, Appointment of New CFO


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and New York, United States, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, today announced that Mr. Deepak Sogani has stepped down as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for personal reasons. Mr. Sanjay Puria, WNS's Corporate SVP - Finance, will assume the CFO role on a permanent basis with immediate effect. Mr. Puria, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA), brings over 15 years of experience to the position, including over 10 years in the offshore services industry. During his three years at WNS, Sanjay has managed several key finance functions including Corporate Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Strategic Business Development.

"We appreciate Deepak's contributions as a member of WNS's executive team, and wish him well in his future endeavors. The company is pleased to have an excellent internal replacement and proven performer for this strategic role, and believe Sanjay is the right choice to lead the finance function and help continue to move WNS forward. We remain excited about our positioning and business momentum, and are confident in the financial and operational strength of the organization," said Keshav R. Murugesh, CEO.

About WNS

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading global business process outsourcing company. WNS offers business value to 200+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals including Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics and Healthcare and Utilities. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of business process outsourcing services such as finance and accounting, customer care, technology solutions, research and analytics and industry specific back office and front office processes. As of June 30, 2013, WNS had 26,178 professionals across 32 delivery centers worldwide including China, Costa Rica, India, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This document includes information which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied are discussed in our most recent Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WNS undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


CONTACT DETAILS
David Mackey, SVP-Finance & Head of Investor Relations, WNS (Holdings) Limited, +1 201 942 6261, ir@wns.com
Sumi Gupta, Public Relations, WNS (Holdings) Limited, +91 (22) 40952263, sumi.gupta@wns.com; pr@wns.com

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BWI: Second Mobile Marketing Association Forum in India Goes Beyond Basics to Deconstructing Mobile for Brands

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Mobile Marketing Association India (MMA India) - exchange4media
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 03:50 PM IST (10:20 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & entertainment, Retailers, Telecommunications; Technology
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Second Mobile Marketing Association Forum in India Goes Beyond Basics to Deconstructing Mobile for Brands


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- Speakers to include brands, digital and advertising solution providers from Coca Cola, GroupM, HUL, United Breweries, Marico, Puma, Starcom MediaVest Group India, AdMarvel , Mobilewalla, MakeMyTrip.com and Vserv.mobi among others

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) announced the second iteration of the Mobile Marketing Association Forum India (MMAF India), which will bring together senior marketing executives from brands, mobile and digital agencies, operators, technology enablers and other stakeholders of the mobile marketing industry. The MMA Forum, an annual event, will run from September 4th - 5th 2013 at the Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon. This year's event themed 'Deconstructing Mobile' will focus on how marketers can harness the power of mobile to disrupt traditional approaches to marketing.

exchange4media is the India partner for MMA. They are India's leading special interest publishing company and leaders in the media, advertising & marketing space. They host multiple event platforms to bring together leading industry players to share their learning, experiences and insights to move forward in the industry. Exchange4media co-hosts MMAF India, which is the Indian edition of the MMA's renowned Forums held around the world, bringing together the best and brightest in the mobile marketing and advertising industry including Coca Cola, GroupM, HUL, United Breweries, Starcom MediaVest Group India, AdMarvel , Mobilewalla, Marico, makemytrip.com, Puma India, Vserv.mobi and many others. The event will draw to a close with the awards ceremony - THE SMARTIEST INDIA Awards recognizing the most innovative work in the mobile marketing field.

According to the first mobile ad spend report for India, released last year by the MMA in partnership with exchange4media, the estimated size of the spend was Rs 180 crore (US$33 million) in 2012, expected to increase by 40 per cent by the end of 2013. According to the report, industry leaders, including brands and agencies, indicated that mobile advertising was 10 per cent of the overall digital advertising spends in India. The MMA believes that there are more than 12 crore (120 million) mobile internet users in India. Many advertisers are still to explore mobile as a channel, with overall digital spends in India at five to seven per cent of the overall advertising pie in India, pegged at Rs 27,000 crore to Rs 28,000 crore (US$5 billion to US$5.1 billion), according to industry estimates.

Over the past few years the MMA Forum has established itself as the premier event for marketers in Asia who want to fully embrace, utilize and execute mobile marketing as an effective medium for consumer engagement. The delegates expected at the Forum will have the opportunity to understand best practices in mobile marketing, connect and learn from experts and peers in the industry, and hear first-hand future opportunities for marketing using the mobile media channel.

The forum will include a great mix of seasoned speakers like:

-- Tomi T Ahonen, Author, Consultant and Motivational Speaker

-- Wasim Basir, Director - Integrated Marketing Communications; Coca-Cola India

-- CVL Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer, GroupM

-- Rajiv Mehta, Managing Director, PUMA India

-- Anindya Datta, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman; Mobilewalla

-- Atit Mehta, Senior Media Services Manager; Hindustan Unilever Limited

-- Samar Singh Sheikhawat, Senior Vice President Marketing; United Breweries Limited

-- Mallika Shankarnarayan, Human Experience Strategy Director P&G Asia & SMG India; Starcom MediaVest Group India

-- Manoj Malhotra, CEO; AdMarvel, an Opera Mediaworks company

-- Manish Kalra, Marketing Head; MakeMyTrip

-- Aditya Save, Head, Digital Marketing and Media; Marico

-- Dippak Khurana, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Vserv.mobi

-- Phalgun Raju, Regional Director and General Manager; InMobi

-- Raghu Venkatraman, Head of Big Data and Digital; Nielsen India

-- Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, exchange4media

-- Rohit Dadwal, Managing Director, Mobile Marketing Association Asia Pacific Limited


For more information about the MMA Forum India 2013, including the updated agenda and speaker bios, please visit http://www.mmaglobal.com/events/forums/india2013/agenda.

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association representing all players in the mobile marketing value chain. With more than 700 member companies, the MMA is an action-oriented organization with global focus, regional actions and local relevance. The MMA's primary focus is to establish mobile as an indispensable part of the marketing mix. The MMA works to promote, educate, measure, guide and protect the mobile marketing industry worldwide. The MMA's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches.

For more information, please visit www.mmaglobal.com.


CONTACT DETAILS
Karishma Naqvi, +91 9999658263, karishma.naqvi@exchange4media.com
Suparnaa Chadda, suparnaachadda@gmail.com

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BWI: Analog Devices India to Conduct Live Webinar on Motion Sensing Technologies

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Analog Devices, Inc
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 05:05 PM IST (11:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Heavy industries, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Analog Devices India to Conduct Live Webinar on Motion Sensing Technologies


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- Webinar to address critical applications such as MEMS Accelerometers, Gyroscopes and Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, will conduct a live webinar session focused on MEMS Accelerometers, Gyroscopes and Inertial MEMS Units (IMUs). The webinar will summarize the critical concerns around motion sensing; discuss target applications and their key requirements. It will also demonstrate how individual sensors and sensor-fused solutions can address the complexity of motion sensing needs within industrial markets today. This webinar will be particularly useful for engineers working on applications such as navigation and guidance, platform stabilization, robotics, Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) and Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs).

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has been a pioneer in inertial sensing technology, from the first use of MEMS accelerometers in automobile airbags in the 1990s, to the broadest portfolio of motion sensors today. Its industry-leading sensor plus sensor signal processing technology are integrated into every MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, and inertial measurement unit (IMU). ADI's high performance inertial sensors portfolio covers discrete components as well as highly integrated modules, and application-ready solutions. The iSensor Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) provide multiple degrees of freedom options (multi-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer), optimally integrated and calibrated to provide the most reliable sensing in highly complex and dynamic environments.

Webinar details:

The webinar will be conducted on September 11th, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 PM India Standard Time (IST). Additional details:

-- Register for Webinar on MEMS Accelerometers, Gyroscopes and Inertial MEMS Unit https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/934276711

-- Learn more about Analog Devices MEMS offerings at http://www.analog.com/en/mems-sensors/products/index.html

-- Join the EngineerZone community at http://ez.analog.com

Presenters Bio:

Bob Scannell
is a Product Marketing Manager in the MEMS/Sensors Group at Analog Devices. Bob has been with ADI for more than 15 years in various technical marketing and business development functions, ranging from sensors to digital signal processing to wireless, and previously worked at Rockwell International in both design and marketing. He holds a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an M.S. in computer engineering from the University of Southern California.

Mark Looney is the Applications Engineer in the MEMS/Sensors group at Analog Devices, where his responsibilities include developing literature and application information for advanced inertial-sensing products. Mark obtained a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1995.

About Analog Devices

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices is included in the S&P 500 Index.

Celebrating close to 20 years in India, Analog Devices has a well-established sales and distribution network across India serving and supporting design teams of Multi-National companies (MNCs), Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)s and Independent Design Houses across several segments including Industrial, Healthcare, Defense, Automotive and Consumer. An expert team of application engineers well versed in system design and the value proposition of Analog Devices products and solutions engage and support a growing customer base in India.

Analog Devices India Product Development Center (IPDC), Bangalore is involved in some of the most challenging designs today, including complex Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs), high performance DSPs, Analog/Mixed Signal ICs, and embedded software that powers these semiconductor chips. The team at IPDC has developed Multi-generation of industry leading SHARC® processors and Blackfin® products, Signal processing ASICs for Inertial MEMS, advanced analog and mixed signal products. Engineers at IPDC are involved in all stages of product development from "Concept to Silicon to Production and Supporting Customers Worldwide".


CONTACT DETAILS
Sharmita Mandal, +91 (80) 40897272, Sharmita.mandal@text100.co.in
Abhilash Kumar, +91 (80) 40897272, Abhilash.kumar@text100.co.in

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BWI: Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India Honoured as ‘Asia’s Most Promising Leader’ for 2012-2013 in Dubai

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Panasonic India
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 04:33 PM IST (11:03 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Heavy industries, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India Honoured as 'Asia's Most Promising Leader' for 2012-2013 in Dubai


New Delhi, Delhi, India and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India has been felicitated with Asia's Most Promising Leader Award 2012-13 in Dubai. Conducted by the World Consulting & Research Corporation (WCRC), this premiere multi brand platform credibility project involves the most promising brands and leaders from various Asian countries that have contributed to the success story and charted a path-breaking progression in the blueprint of the Asian economy. The selection process involves AMP deploying a variegated toolset of intrinsic and extrinsic brand barometers that are advised and evaluated by KPMG in India and validating processes comprising of an eminent panel of international jury members including a highly distinguished and much admired panel from a diverse spectrum.

Mr. Daizo Ito has been successful in leading the brand from the front to build and elevate Panasonic to the stature of Asia's most promising brands and it is under his leadership and commitment which led the brand to witness a healthy growth over the years. He has been successful in spearheading the turnaround for Panasonic in India since 2008. With a plethora of initiatives led by him, the brand has been able to gain visibility and a strong connect with its consumers.

Accepting this award Mr. Ito said "I consider this attainment a team effort and devote this honour to all our trade partners and customers, who are associated with us and my entire team as without their hard work and commitment; it would not have been possible to receive this award. It is certainly reassuring that we as a company are on the right track and this milestone will further strengthen the faith our customers have in us."

Mr. Ito's leadership traits have led the company to flourish over the years as he firmly believes that everyone's commitment, involvement and empathy towards fellow colleagues is imperative for strengthening healthy social relationships and improving the quality of life of fellow colleagues. He believes in a democratic style of leadership and to live with set of values defines the purpose of doing any activity professionally or personally. He trusts the fact that ideas and creativity should flow freely and encourage the team to communicate their views. Furthermore, according to him, the surest way to achieve success for the company is to also ensure the success of customers and society in which we work.

About Panasonic India

Panasonic makes available in India its wide range of consumer electronics, home appliances like LCD & Plasma TVs, DVD players, Home Theatre Systems, Cameras, Camcorders, Car Audio Systems, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Microwave Ovens, Automatic Cookers, Vacuum Cleaners and a wide range of system products including communication ones like Phones, High Definition Videoconferencing, Professional Audio Video products like Broadcast Cameras, Projectors and Displays, Business Solutions including Printers, Whiteboards and Security Solutions. The company currently has a workforce of about 12,500 in India. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand in India, please visit http://panasonic.co.in.



CONTACT DETAILS
Richa Sethi, Panasonic India, +91 9560498765, richa.sethi@in.panasonic.com
Malvika Sinha, Genesis Burson-Marsteller, +91 9873382955, malvika.sinha@bm.com

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BWI: KAVGC Summit Gets Underway with International Speakers and Content; Leadership Award for Creator of 'ChhotaBheem'

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: The Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI)
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 04:01 PM IST (10:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Arts & culture, Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & entertainment; Technology
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KAVGC Summit Gets Underway with International Speakers and Content; Leadership Award for Creator of 'ChhotaBheem'


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- A business-focused audience listened intently as an array of Indian and foreign speakers kicked off the Karnataka Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics organized by The Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI), in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka.

The inauguration by Shri S R Patil, Honorable Minister for IT, BT and S&T Government of Karnataka, set the tone for the day which involved Karnataka as the host but with a global focus to script the future of the industry. Also present were Mr I S N Prasad, Principal Secretary, Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, and CEOs and MDs of several well-known companies in this sector like Rajesh Rao of Dhruva Interactive. Biren Ghose, President, ABAI and Country Head, Technicolor India, said, "The 2013 edition of the ABAI Karnataka AVGC Summit is meant to provide new direction to professionals and companies highlighting growth and opportunity areas. It showcases our engagement with the academia, government and industry and highlights the policy execution we have enabled as well as the roadmap for the next year."

The second "ABAI LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD" Award was given to Rajiv Chilakalapudi, the creative and business force behind the Indian animated phenomenon "ChhotaBheem", India's first bona fide television success in this genre. Mr Chilakalapudi in his keynote address detailed the long journey by his company Green Gold Animation to create and sustain a genuine Indian IP success story including its recent success in merchandising and licensing.

From the multinational side, Mr. Damian Froberville, Country Head of Dreamworks, described the progress of the Indian unit of Dreamworks and also gave some insight into the Asian scenario for global services.

ISN Prasad, Principal Secretary to Government Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka said: "Karnataka will continue to lead the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) growth in India. We have partnered with a cross section of the digital content industries through ABAI."

Through the day, the event picked up steam with a variety of panels attended by senior executives of some of the best known companies in the industry. The panels included subjects like Visual Effects, Animation and Digital Content. An international flavor came from a session on Canada which is one of the world's largest producers of animation. This provided many insights about how to develop the sector through a combination of private, state and international support.

Panelist Sean Feeney of Prime Focus World London, said "With constant demand for full CG content from Hollywood and the TV studios, with a mass of experienced artists, Indian studios if properly managed and directed are perfectly placed to access this work. So I am very excited to talk at ABAI Summit in Bangalore on this subject, and to meet the people who are at the core of the business."

Attendees and speakers geared up for a packed Day 2 which offers further content on technology and business of AVGC and also several specialized clinics for people to pursue focused interactions.

To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:

Mr. Ankur Bhasin Secretary ABAI, Mr. Rajiv Chilaka Founder Green Gold Animation receiving the "ABAI LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD" from Mr. S R Patil, Honrable Minister for IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Biren Ghosh, President ABAI, Mr. ISN Prasad, Principal Secretary, Department of IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka
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Mr. Ankur Bhasin Secretary ABAI, Mr. Rajiv Chilaka Founder Green Gold Animation receiving the


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