Ajay Bahl

🚀 Driving India’s Digital Transformation: Reliance Jio Recognized for Excellence by SKOCH Reliance Jio Infocomm has redefined what large-scale telecom innovation looks like. From digitising fiber rollouts with mConstruct, to enabling AI-driven Zero Touch RFS, introducing reverse invoicing for vendors, and building a seamless end-to-end FTTx delivery system—Jio has shown how agility and scale can go hand in hand. The impact? ✅ Faster fiber rollouts ✅ Transparent vendor payments ✅ Real-time field execution visibility ✅ Smarter analytics for continuous improvement ✅ Quicker service availability for millions of customers This recognition by SKOCH underscores how digital transformation, when executed with vision, can simplify operations, enhance transparency, and empower both businesses and people. 👉 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gs9THrNb #SKOCHExcellence #RelianceJio #TelecomInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #FTTx #TelecomIndia #InnovationLeadership #TechnologyForGrowth

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Programs like the Unisys Innovation Program (UIP) reflect how we nurture emerging talent and fresh thinking where it’s needed most — on real-world challenges. Wrapping up its 16th year, UIP brings together thousands of engineering students across India to explore ideas at the edge of innovation. This year’s winning projects applied AI, machine learning and quantum technologies to improve lives across healthcare, mobility and human-centered technology. Congratulations to the winning teams — and sincere thanks to the Unisys mentors, associates and university partners helping define what’s next in innovation. http://spr.ly/60464JqA2

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Think only large GCCs lead global transformation? Think again. India’s Mid-Market GCCs: The New Innovation Powerhouses. India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and it’s the mid-market GCCs that are leading this quiet revolution. Momentum Like Never Before Over 480 mid-market GCCs now operate across India, employing more than 210,000 professionals and representing 27% of the country’s entire GCC ecosystem. The pace is staggering: 35% of these centers have been established in just the last two years, contributing 30% of all new GCC units in that period. Why Are Mid-Market GCCs So Impactful? Innovation at the Core: These centers are 1.3x more likely to be transformation hubs and mature 1.2x faster than larger peers. Deep-Tech Talent Magnet: India now houses 47% of global product management talent and 25% of deep-tech roles for mid-market GCCs, making it a true hub for AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data science. End-to-End Ownership: Nearly 60% of product and platform responsibilities in enterprise portfolios are managed from Indian mid-market GCCs. Strategic Influence: Over 80% of these centers are setting hiring, performance, and culture benchmarks for their global organizations. Smart, Agile, and Everywhere These GCCs are rewriting the playbook and not just following it. Their lean, agile teams operate with a start-up mindset, driving innovation and influencing policy. Companies like Planview, Flexera, and Bazaarvoice are living proof. These are not back offices anymore but global innovation labs. Growth is spreading beyond Bengaluru to Pune, Hyderabad, and emerging hubs like Chennai, with mid-market firms finding competitive advantages outside traditional metros. The Road Ahead With 130,000–150,000 mid-market companies globally, India is poised to attract 30,000–40,000 more GCCs in the coming years, especially from the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. If nurtured right, these centers could become AI-native innovation hubs, spinning off IP, shaping policy, and driving global transformation. Want the Full Picture? The just-released NASSCOM-Zinnov report, India’s GCC Leap: Powering Global Mid-Market Momentum, dives deep into this dynamic shift. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the future of global capability building, tech innovation, and the evolving role of India in the world economy. Download the report now to explore how mid-market GCCs are setting new benchmarks in agility, innovation, and global impact. https://lnkd.in/epzGuS9f Let’s give mid-market GCCs the spotlight they’ve long deserved. They’re not the next big thing; they’re already doing big things. #MidMarketGCCs #Innovation #India #GCC #TechLeadership #NASSCOM #Zinnov #Planview #Flexera #Bazaarvoice #ANSR #GCCPulse™

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Vijay Guntur - How Human-AI Collaboration Drive Enterprise Success in '26 Here's what everyone's missing about AI transformation: it's not the technology that's failing—it's change management. Vijay Guntur from HCLTech nails it: companies are building "AI laundry lists" with 200 ideas but forgetting to prepare their people. He claims HCLTech trained 100,000 employees on AI. That's impressive - but what exactly is in these course outlines? The real test isn't certification counts, it's whether people actually use AI effectively six months later. Having started my carrier in the mid-90's, I remember the proliferation of MCSE, MCPS, MCNE certifications and also remember my disappointment in working with some of these decorated new coworkers. Focusing on 10-20 high-impact initiatives beats sprawling wish lists. And his point about AI inference costs becoming a sustainability crisis in 2026? That's the conversation we CTOs should be having NOW, not after the bills arrive. The human skills piece - curiosity, empathy, adaptability - sounds soft until you've watched a technically perfect rollout fail because nobody involved the frontline team. Been there. It's expensive. It's easily avoidable. What's your biggest AI adoption challenge: the technology or getting your organization ready for it? https://lnkd.in/gGAWS6mZ Need strategic leadership? -> http://dns.ca

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This is the journey of Shubhra Sinha — a story of resilience, innovation, and allyship. Her #raredisease did not stop her from becoming an Associate Vice President of Cloud Partnerships. "I connect our business with partners to create compelling, joint value propositions that help accelerate our clients’ technology transformation." Technology became her bridge. Work became her independence. Allyship became her power. Her path proves that leadership is not defined by physical strength, but by will. But resilience alone is not enough. Inclusive systems, accessible tools, and people who choose to stand beside you — that’s what truly builds champions. Work to her means part of being something bigger than herself. Her self-patented coping methodology – “A.B.I.D.E.” 😊that equips her with tools in stressful situations - A.ccept the situation is only a setback. B.reathe through the time and keep calm. I.ntropect on what went wrong. D.ust off the effects by next day or the day after that. But, no longer than that. E.nergize yourself and move forward. You can read about it all in her own words here: https://lnkd.in/gChVWtQn #febRAREuary #rareAtwork #rarediseaseday #executiveleadership #DEI #inclusion #GNEmyopathy #WWGM

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Networks have evolved beyond basic infrastructure—they now serve as strategic enablers in an AI-driven world marked by constant change. In a recent conversation, Wipro’s Lalit Kashyap and AT&T’s Atul Chadha highlight the Carrier 2.0 model, where ecosystem collaboration, modular AI solutions, and active human oversight create resilient and trustworthy networks. At Wipro, transformation is rooted in human values—culture, compassion, and co-creation remain key, even in an era of widespread automation. Watch the full video to learn how to shape next-gen intelligent networks: https://bit.ly/4nmxE1o #AIPoweredWipro

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GCC’s are powering India’s Technology Talent : My featured article with perspectives in BW Businessworld Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and IT service providers have worked in close tandem for over two decades. GCCs are building in-house talent and teams in core work areas to align more closely with their parent organisations’ stakeholders. At the same time, they continue to rely on IT service providers to scale, bring in best-of-breed technology platforms and drive productivity and efficiency. IT service providers have offered proven templates across a wide spectrum of technology requirements, helping GCCs establish technology centres of excellence at scale. 3AI AIQRATE Nandakumar (NK) Ramaiah Kapil Gandhi #gccs #gcc #technology #it #talent #ai

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ExecutiveRoundtable.org, Chairman’s Highlights! We catch up with Namita Jindal, Chief Information Officer at CentralSquare Technologies, a leader in public sector software solutions. Namita has been instrumental in driving innovation and operational excellence at CentralSquare, leveraging her extensive experience in business strategy and technology. Here, she shares her insights on the business climate for the rest of 2025 and the key factors influencing the industry. Namita: "At CentralSquare, we are deeply committed to enhancing the digital presence and operational efficiency of public sector agencies. Our mission-critical software solutions, ranging from Computer-aided Dispatch and Next-Generation 911 to Finance, Asset Management, and Permitting, are designed to help public agencies and their communities flourish in new ways The public sector is increasingly recognizing the value of digital transformation, and we are well-positioned to support this shift with our comprehensive suite of solutions. What excites me the most is the potential for innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Our Generative AI initiatives are already showing promising results in improving our customer experience while we continue to innovate. We are investing heavily in cybersecurity and compliance to address the unique challenges of the public sector, including privacy concerns related to GAI. Ensuring that we have the right talent and resources to drive this innovation is essential. The shifting landscape of talent and staffing, especially with the rise of hybrid work, requires us to be agile and adaptive. Artificial intelligence versus human intelligence is another area of interest. While AI can significantly enhance our capabilities, it is crucial to strike a balance and ensure that human expertise remains at the core of our operations. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where AI and human intelligence complement each other to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. At CentralSquare, we believe in giving back to the community. Our social responsibility initiatives include volunteerism and charitable donations, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Personally, I am passionate about driving transformation and innovation, and I am proud to be part of a company that is making a real difference in the public sector." Namita's leadership and vision continue to drive CentralSquare's success, making it a pivotal player in the public sector software industry. Her dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement sets a high standard for the industry.

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From Machine-Centric to Experience-Driven Industrial Interfaces - How Generative and Agentic AI Are Transforming Manufacturing UX. https://lnkd.in/gqVU7ZAY #machine #ai #artificialintelligence #genai #generativeai #agenticai #tech #digital #industry40 #industry4 #openai #narrowai #generalai #narrowai #generalai #strongai #superai #symbolicai #neuralai #emergentai #data #deeplearning #machinelearning #chatgpt #siri #google #kyndryl #ibm

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