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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Prodapt Announces Expansion in Alberta Through Partnership with Invest Alberta
Dallas, United States & Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – Business Wire India Prodapt, a global leader in telecom-native services and AI-driven transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta to expand its operations in the province. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Prodapt's North America growth strategy, with plans to deliver more than $100 million in economic impact in Alberta over five years. 'Invest Alberta's collaboration with Prodapt represents another step toward making Alberta a hub for innovation in AI and technology investments in Alberta. Their confidence in what Alberta has to offer is an indication that our province is going in the right direction in growing a cutting-edge tech ecosystem that signals to the world that we are ready for this kind of expansion. Prodapt's trust and collaboration help bring Alberta to the world, and equip our investors to develop global solutions based on AI technology,' says Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta. Prodapt's expansion includes establishing a nearshore delivery center to serve North American clients, with a focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation. The company will collaborate with Alberta's leading universities to develop AI consulting and advisory services, specializing in Sovereign AI, GenAI platforms, and next-generation software engineering. 'This expansion represents more than just growth — it's a commitment to building lasting partnerships in one of North America's most ambitious innovation ecosystems," said Manish Vyas, CEO of Prodapt. "We're excited to collaborate with government, academia, and local businesses to advance the future of technology and deliver meaningful impact across Alberta." Accelerating Digital Transformation in Western Canada Rajiv Papneja, Chief Technology Officer at Prodapt, noted: "Alberta serves as a catalyst for our vision around Sovereign AI and next-gen platform engineering. With strong university ecosystems and a government focused on digital innovation, we're positioned to co-create solutions in AI, automation, and cloud that will benefit both Canada and global markets." This initiative supports Alberta's strategic shift toward technology, clean energy, and AI-driven innovation, creating high-value opportunities for local talent and businesses. The university collaboration will include co-creating AI programs, offering real-world consulting projects, and developing a skilled workforce for tech roles. Strengthening Local Talent and Innovation The partnership strengthens Alberta's innovation landscape while positioning the province as a competitive destination for global technology investment. 'The support from Invest Alberta underscores our shared belief in Alberta's potential as a technology and talent hub. This MOU lays the foundation for a nearshore delivery center that will serve our North American clients, while fostering innovation through close collaboration with local universities and government programs,' said Sricharan Kuppam, Canada country head, Prodapt. "As the province's engine for innovation, Alberta Innovates sees this MOU between Invest Alberta and Prodapt, as a big step forward for growing tech in Alberta," says Mike Mahon, CEO Alberta Innovates. 'International partnerships like these are the key to diversifying and growing our economy. We couldn't be happier to welcome Prodapt to the ecosystem.' Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. Connecting 1.1 billion people and 5.4 billion devices across the globe, Prodapt's clients include Rogers, Telus, Verizon, Vodafone, Liberty Global, Liberty Latin America, Claro, Lumen, Windstream, KPN, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Google, Amazon, PayPal, SoftBank, ServiceNow, Ciena, Adtran, Samsung and many more. A 'Great Place To Work® Certified™' company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally. Visit for more information. Follow us on LinkedIn. Note to the Reader: This article is part of Mint's promotional consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. Mint assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Prodapt Announces Strategic Expansion in Alberta Through Partnership with Invest Alberta
Article content DALLAS & CHENNAI, India — Prodapt, a global leader in telecom-native services and AI-driven transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta to expand its operations in the province. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Prodapt's North America growth strategy, with plans to deliver more than $100 million in economic impact in Alberta over five years. Article content 'Invest Alberta's collaboration with Prodapt represents another step toward making Alberta a hub for innovation in AI and technology investments in Alberta. Their confidence in what Alberta has to offer is an indication that our province is going in the right direction in growing a cutting-edge tech ecosystem that signals to the world that we are ready for this kind of expansion. Prodapt's trust and collaboration help bring Alberta to the world, and equip our investors to develop global solutions based on AI technology,' says Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta. Article content Prodapt's expansion includes establishing a nearshore delivery center to serve North American clients, with a focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation. The company will collaborate with Alberta's leading universities to develop AI consulting and advisory services, specializing in Sovereign AI, GenAI platforms, and next-generation software engineering. Article content 'This expansion represents more than just growth — it's a commitment to building lasting partnerships in one of North America's most ambitious innovation ecosystems,' said Manish Vyas, CEO of Prodapt. 'We're excited to collaborate with government, academia, and local businesses to advance the future of technology and deliver meaningful impact across Alberta.' Article content Accelerating Digital Transformation in Western Canada Article content Rajiv Papneja, Chief Technology Officer at Prodapt, noted: 'Alberta serves as a catalyst for our vision around Sovereign AI and next-gen platform engineering. With strong university ecosystems and a government focused on digital innovation, we're positioned to co-create solutions in AI, automation, and cloud that will benefit both Canada and global markets.' Article content This initiative supports Alberta's strategic shift toward technology, clean energy, and AI-driven innovation, creating high-value opportunities for local talent and businesses. The university collaboration will include co-creating AI programs, offering real-world consulting projects, and developing a skilled workforce for tech roles. Article content Strengthening Local Talent and Innovation Article content The partnership strengthens Alberta's innovation landscape while positioning the province as a competitive destination for global technology investment. Article content 'The support from Invest Alberta underscores our shared belief in Alberta's potential as a technology and talent hub. This MOU lays the foundation for a nearshore delivery center that will serve our North American clients, while fostering innovation through close collaboration with local universities and government programs,' said Sricharan Kuppam, Canada country head, Prodapt. Article content 'As the province's engine for innovation, Alberta Innovates sees this MOU between Invest Alberta and Prodapt, as a big step forward for growing tech in Alberta,' says Mike Mahon, CEO Alberta Innovates. 'International partnerships like these are the key to diversifying and growing our economy. We couldn't be happier to welcome Prodapt to the ecosystem.' Article content About Prodapt Article content Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. Article content Connecting 1.1 billion people and 5.4 billion devices across the globe, Prodapt's clients include Rogers, Telus, Verizon, Vodafone, Liberty Global, Liberty Latin America, Claro, Lumen, Windstream, KPN, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Google, Amazon, PayPal, SoftBank, ServiceNow, Ciena, Adtran, Samsung and many more. Article content A 'Great Place To Work® Certified™' company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Prodapt Announces Strategic Expansion in Alberta Through Partnership with Invest Alberta
DALLAS & CHENNAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prodapt, a global leader in telecom-native services and AI-driven transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta to expand its operations in the province. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Prodapt's North America growth strategy, with plans to deliver more than $100 million in economic impact in Alberta over five years. 'Invest Alberta's collaboration with Prodapt represents another step toward making Alberta a hub for innovation in AI and technology investments in Alberta. Their confidence in what Alberta has to offer is an indication that our province is going in the right direction in growing a cutting-edge tech ecosystem that signals to the world that we are ready for this kind of expansion. Prodapt's trust and collaboration help bring Alberta to the world, and equip our investors to develop global solutions based on AI technology,' says Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta. Prodapt's expansion includes establishing a nearshore delivery center to serve North American clients, with a focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation. The company will collaborate with Alberta's leading universities to develop AI consulting and advisory services, specializing in Sovereign AI, GenAI platforms, and next-generation software engineering. 'This expansion represents more than just growth — it's a commitment to building lasting partnerships in one of North America's most ambitious innovation ecosystems,' said Manish Vyas, CEO of Prodapt. 'We're excited to collaborate with government, academia, and local businesses to advance the future of technology and deliver meaningful impact across Alberta.' Accelerating Digital Transformation in Western Canada Rajiv Papneja, Chief Technology Officer at Prodapt, noted: 'Alberta serves as a catalyst for our vision around Sovereign AI and next-gen platform engineering. With strong university ecosystems and a government focused on digital innovation, we're positioned to co-create solutions in AI, automation, and cloud that will benefit both Canada and global markets.' This initiative supports Alberta's strategic shift toward technology, clean energy, and AI-driven innovation, creating high-value opportunities for local talent and businesses. The university collaboration will include co-creating AI programs, offering real-world consulting projects, and developing a skilled workforce for tech roles. Strengthening Local Talent and Innovation The partnership strengthens Alberta's innovation landscape while positioning the province as a competitive destination for global technology investment. 'The support from Invest Alberta underscores our shared belief in Alberta's potential as a technology and talent hub. This MOU lays the foundation for a nearshore delivery center that will serve our North American clients, while fostering innovation through close collaboration with local universities and government programs,' said Sricharan Kuppam, Canada country head, Prodapt. 'As the province's engine for innovation, Alberta Innovates sees this MOU between Invest Alberta and Prodapt, as a big step forward for growing tech in Alberta,' says Mike Mahon, CEO Alberta Innovates. 'International partnerships like these are the key to diversifying and growing our economy. We couldn't be happier to welcome Prodapt to the ecosystem.' About Prodapt Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. Connecting 1.1 billion people and 5.4 billion devices across the globe, Prodapt's clients include Rogers, Telus, Verizon, Vodafone, Liberty Global, Liberty Latin America, Claro, Lumen, Windstream, KPN, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Google, Amazon, PayPal, SoftBank, ServiceNow, Ciena, Adtran, Samsung and many more. A 'Great Place To Work® Certified™' company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally.
Business Upturn
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Oriana Power and Invest Alberta Ink MOU to Explore and Develop Renewable Energy
CALGARY, AB, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oriana Power Limited, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, is thrilled to announce that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Invest Alberta Corporation, Canada (IAC), to explore and develop renewable energy projects in the province. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Oriana's global expansion strategy and Alberta's transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Under this MOU, Oriana and IAC intend to develop a vertically integrated renewable energy complex. Additionally, Oriana may consider phased investment opportunities in the projects initially ranging from $300 million USD to $500 million USD, with the potential to scale to a $1 billion USD investment within five years, dependent upon the identification of viable business projects. IAC will support Oriana in: Navigating provincial programs and optimizing collaboration with the Alberta Government. Building connections with domestic and international stakeholders. Facilitating partnerships with Alberta's post-secondary institutions to develop a skilled talent pipeline. Quotes: 'Alberta is emerging as a key market for Oriana. During the Stampede, I engaged with renewable energy and hydrogen industry leaders and saw firsthand the province's incredible potential. Calgary, in particular, stands out as a vibrant, globally connected city for trade and clean energy investment. We are excited to partner with IAC to bring world-class renewable energy innovation to Canada. This collaboration represents not just an intention to invest in clean energy, but in people, communities, and the shared future of both India and Alberta.' – Mr. Anirudh Saraswat, Chief Business Officer of Oriana. 'This partnership aligns with Alberta's strategy to attract global leaders in clean technology and renewables in order to create jobs and diversify the Alberta economy. Oriana's intention to explore opportunities in Alberta has the potential to contribute to sustainable economic growth and support the province's continued leadership in the global energy transition.' -Rick Christiaanse, CEO, Invest Alberta. About Oriana Power Limited:Oriana Power Limited is a leading Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) headquartered in India, focused on utility-scale solar, battery storage, green hydrogen, and compressed biogas projects. Oriana is committed to building sustainable energy assets that support national and global decarbonization a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Oriana currently owns and operates 500 MW of solar assets and set to achieve 2 GW by end of Next year. As a TrueRE company, Oriana is actively expanding across various clean energy technologies.
