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New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha decentralises food policy approvals, extends check dam scheme and amends GST rules
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant move to decentralise the decision-making process in the food processing sector, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved the MSME department's proposal for enhancing the administrative authority for according approval of fiscal incentive claims under the Odisha Food Processing Policy 2016. Under the amended provision, the state-level committee (SLC) with MSME secretary as chairperson has been authorised to approve fiscal incentive claims of the promoter on an investment in plant machinery of more than Rs 10 to Rs 50 crore. Prior to these policy changes, the secretary had the limitation to consider and accord approval of incentives for more than Rs 25 lakh up to Rs 1 crore. Briefing mediapersons on the cabinet decisions, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja said five proposals of four departments were approved. The MSME department proposed to bring some amendments in the Odisha Food Processing Policy 2016 to simplify the process of administration/approval of fiscal incentive in line with corresponding provisions of the new version of the food processing policy made effective from September 30, 2022. He said previously, there were three committees. The state directorate-level committee (SDLC) under chairmanship of director of Industries had the power to accord approval of incentives up to Rs 25 lakh while the sub-committee of the state-level empowered committee (SLEC) under chairmanship of MSME secretary had the capacity to approve incentives of more than Rs 25 lakh up to Rs 1 crore. The SLEC headed by chief secretary was approving incentives for more than Rs 1 crore. With this amendment, now there will be three committees - the district level committee (DLC) headed by district collector which can approve incentives on investment in plant and machinery up to Rs 1 crore, SDLC for investment of more than Rs 1 crore up to Rs 10 crore and SLC for investment of more than Rs 10 crore up to Rs 50 crore.
Techday NZ
22-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Celonis invests in Bloomfilter to boost AI SDLC insights
Celonis has made a financial investment in Bloomfilter as part of a broader effort to enhance the software development lifecycle with process intelligence and artificial intelligence. This move extends the existing cooperation between the two firms, following the launch of the Celonis for Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) application. The partnership is aimed at supporting organisations looking to address the challenges of timely and cost-effective software delivery, even as artificial intelligence has accelerated code writing. Software development teams are frequently confronted with issues not in producing code, but in orchestrating processes that ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Traditional business intelligence tools used for SDLC generally offer limited, isolated insights and are seen as inadequate for the complexity of modern development environments. Celonis' SDLC application, powered by process intelligence and artificial intelligence, provides companies with continuous monitoring of development processes. The technology flags inefficiencies, identifies root causes of delays or problems, and proposes specific recommendations for improvement. The app is designed to provide transparency into questions such as project deadlines, process effectiveness, risk areas caused by deviations, and ways to utilise data and AI to enhance outcomes. According to Celonis, one organisation in the network security sector was able to use the application to increase the proportion of successful sprints to 85%, cut stage wait times by 30-40%, and double delivery velocity within a single month. "At Celonis, we are committed to building a robust ecosystem where partners can innovate and thrive on our platform. This investment in Bloomfilter underscores our belief in their groundbreaking work applying Process Intelligence to SDLC and our shared vision that effective enterprise AI is fundamentally reliant on Process Intelligence." This statement was made by Carsten Thoma, President and Board Director at Celonis. Erik Severinghaus, co-CEO of Bloomfilter, said the partnership and associated investment are an important step for the company as it seeks to bring process intelligence to bear on the challenges of software delivery. "Process Intelligence is the key to solving the crisis of complexity with Human and AI-powered software development. This strategic investment from Celonis is a powerful validation for Bloomfilter by the world leader in PI. Together, we are enabling agents and to work more effectively, building the software of tomorrow, today." Allan Jaenicke, Vice President, Global Operations Strategy & Operational Excellence at Waters Corporation, an early user of the Celonis SDLC solution, also welcomed the news: "We chose Celonis for its platform approach, and this investment in Bloomfilter further validates our decision. We are excited to see how our usage of Celonis + Bloomfilter transforms our speed to market and software quality through improving our software development life cycle processes." The SDLC application from Celonis and Bloomfilter is already being used by early adopters, who report improved insights into their development and delivery processes. The firms indicate that the product is capable of supporting businesses as they navigate both human and AI-powered workflows, providing analysis and recommendations tailored to the requirements and risks of specific projects. Bloomfilter's approach uses artificial intelligence-driven process mining across the software development lifecycle to identify waste, risk and other inefficiencies. The platform's stated aim is to make software delivery processes more transparent, predictable and efficient for its customers. The partnership between Celonis and Bloomfilter is focused on integrating more advanced process intelligence into organisations' development cycles, aiming to address persistent pressure points around software project overruns, delays and quality concerns.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
North Goa collector clears 60 forest rights claims
Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) As part of the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam 2.0' initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a series of thematic forests across the state. The drive will begin on Friday, July 18, in Mirzapur, where the work to develop 'Eklavya Van' will be kick-started. Panaji: North Goa collector Ankit Yadav chaired a meeting of the district level committee (DLC) on Tuesday, where 108 claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act were taken up for screening. The committee approved 60 cases, while 30 cases were rejected as the applicants claimed revenue land or land owned by the Goa Forest Development Corporation. Yadav also sent 17 claims back to the sub-divisional level committee (SDLC) for further clarification after discrepancies were noticed in the size of the land being claimed. The collector has been chairing one meeting every week ever since chief minister Pramod Sawant announced a fast-track schedule to clear pending claims. Goa has about 10,500 applications for forest rights, of which 870 cases were cleared, and 949 cases were rejected prior to the fast-track schedule. Of the 10,500 applications, about 8,000 remain pending — 2,000 at the gram sabha level and 3,500 with the deputy collectors. 'Claims that were sent back to the sub-divisional level committee had a contradiction in the area during spot verification, and there was no justification given for the difference in the findings,' said Yadav. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lahodné Primitivo v degustačním balení nyní o 58 % levněji Zkusit nyní Undo With the monsoon session of the legislative assembly set to commence on Monday, the DLC will pause the weekly meetings and continue once the assembly session concludes. 'Thirty cases were rejected as they are on revenue land or land that belongs to Goa Forest Development Corporation, and this land is being auctioned for cashew plantations, so no single person can claim ownership,' said Yadav. Sawant has directed the two district collectors to ensure that by Dec 19, all applications have to be processed and decided upon. Applications to recognise the rights of forest-dwelling communities have been pending since 2006. The current process requires the claims to be approved by the respective gram sabha, after which the file is sent for the SDLC's approval. Once the SDLC clears the application, the respective DLC grants the final nod, and the collector issues the sanad certificate.
Time Business News
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Chetan Prakash Ratnawat: ICT Fellowship
In the dynamic world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), where groundbreaking innovation and strategic leadership are paramount, a select few professionals consistently stand out. Among these luminaries is Chetan Prakash Ratnawat, who has recently been awarded the prestigious Fellowship by the International Federation of Global ICT (IFGICT). This esteemed recognition is a testament to his remarkable career spanning over 25 years, marked by transformative contributions across diverse industries such as Banking & Finance (BFS), Health Care Management, Utility, Retail, and Insurance. The IFGICT Fellowship solidifies his standing as a visionary leader whose expertise consistently delivers exceptional value through strategic technical solutions and profound organizational transformations. Chetan Prakash Ratnawat has carved a distinguished path in the technology sector, building a reputation for excellence and strategic foresight. His journey, from a Senior Manager at Capgemini America Inc. in Chicago to leadership roles at renowned organizations like Atos-Syntel, Vertex Business Services, Tech Mahindra, and HSBC Software Development, showcases a relentless pursuit of technological advancement and organizational optimization. This extensive background has equipped him with unparalleled expertise in Open Systems and Midrange platforms, enabling him to craft strategies that foster overall organizational growth, ensure sustained operational profitability, and significantly enhance business performance. Throughout his illustrious career, Chetan Prakash Ratnawat has demonstrated exceptional prowess in implementing and managing successful onsite/offshore models. He is an innovator in applying various methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SDLC, particularly with distributed teams. His instrumental work has propelled companies towards successful Agile transformations, both at the team level—where he focuses on productivity and vitality—and at the enterprise level, addressing crucial aspects like vision, portfolio and programs, value streams, and culture. His ability to streamline operations and foster an agile mindset has consistently delivered tangible results, making him a sought-after expert in operational efficiency. Chetan Prakash Ratnawat's technical acumen spans a comprehensive array of modern technologies and platforms. His proficiency includes Java, WebSphere, SOAP/REST, RPGILE, SQL/400, and various development tools. His engagement with DevOps practices has been particularly impactful, where he has been instrumental in developing continuous integration strategies and defining, developing, and maintaining CI/CD processes and systems. His hands-on experience with build scripts, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines has driven automation, accelerated delivery, and enhanced quality across multiple organizations. A prime example of his innovative leadership is his work at Chubb Insurance. Here, Chetan Prakash Ratnawat spearheaded the transformative Chubb Cyber Signal (CCS) project. This groundbreaking initiative assesses companies' cyber risk profiles by evaluating public-facing network signals, helping to identify and address problematic accounts. The CCS project has significantly improved cyber underwriting aptitude, driven underwriting efficiency, facilitated pre-loss cyber services, and enhanced customer experience. By leveraging machine logic, the project has reduced the judgmental aspect of cyber underwriting, enabling straight-through processing of new and renewal business—a significant leap forward in the insurance industry. Furthermore, his leadership in the Cyber Multi-Quote project at Chubb created the ability to customize quote options, allowing agents and underwriters to modify coverage details and select different endorsements. This project also involved implementing newly improved quote letter generation processes, auto-synchronization of account-level data, and UI enhancements to improve workflow efficiency. These initiatives underscore his capacity to drive complex technical projects that yield significant business benefits. Beyond his technical brilliance, Chetan Prakash Ratnawat's leadership philosophy is rooted in building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His impressive array of certifications, including Certified SAFe 5 Program Consultant, Project Management Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe 5.0 Agilist, Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner, and ITILv3 Foundation, highlights his unwavering commitment to implementing industry best practices. He has a proven track record of successfully managing high-value projects across various organizations, consistently presenting project roadmap timelines, budgets, risks, status, and schedule updates to senior executives. His thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases and specialization in employing different methodologies has enabled him to coach numerous teams to adopt Scrum practices and an Agile mindset, always with a clear focus on business purpose. At DTCC (Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation), Chetan Prakash Ratnawat led the DevSecOps (DSO) Transformation initiative. This involved cultivating a DevSecOps culture by maturing process and technology capabilities, alongside a strong emphasis on staff development, skills enhancement, and training needs. This comprehensive transformation encompassed awareness building, infrastructure pipeline development, automated and robust pipeline creation, and enabling organizational adoption of DSO products and services, showcasing his holistic approach to technological and cultural change. The IFGICT Fellowship stands as one of the highest honors in the global ICT community, reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing technology innovation and international collaboration. For Chetan Prakash Ratnawat, this fellowship is a profound validation of decades of dedication to excellence. It recognizes him as a resourceful Technical Project Manager skilled in streamlining IT Operations and meticulously maintaining schedules to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and business revenue. His unique ability to coach teams to achieve high productivity and continuous improvement, combined with his deep expertise in defining and implementing DevOps practices, positions him as a leader who not only comprehends technology but also its strategic application in driving organizational success. This fellowship underscores his enduring impact on the ICT landscape and his role in shaping its future. As Chetan Prakash Ratnawat continues his distinguished career, now with the added distinction of the International Federation of Global ICT (IFGICT) Fellowship, his focus remains steadfast on integrating technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills to elevate organizational performance to unprecedented levels. His proven track record as a keen strategist, meticulous planner, and effective implementer continues to generate immense value across the technology landscape, making him an invaluable asset to the global ICT community. The IFGICT Fellowship serves as a powerful recognition of his lasting impact on technology innovation and his unwavering commitment to excellence in the ever-evolving field of Information and Communication Technology. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Al Bawaba
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2025 and Beyond
Gartner, Inc. announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices.'AI-enabled tools and technologies are fundamentally changing how software is built and delivered,' said Joachim Herschmann, VP Analyst at Gartner. 'Gartner's top trends offer leaders a roadmap to harness AI-driven automation, optimize talent strategies and adopt sustainable, AI-native engineering practices. Software engineering leaders who act on these trends now will position their organizations for long-term success.'As organizations develop their strategic roadmap for 2025 and beyond, they must prioritize investments that align with these six strategic trends in software engineering:AI-Native Software EngineeringAI-native software engineering is transforming the software development life cycle (SDLC) by embedding AI into every phase, from design to deployment. These practices enable AI to autonomously or semi-autonomously handle a significant share of tasks across predicts that by 2028, 90% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants, up from less than 14% in early 2024. The role of developers will shift from implementation to orchestration, focusing on problem solving and system design, and ensuring AI tools deliver high-quality outcomes. To succeed, teams must balance automation with human oversight, considering business criticality, risk and workflow LLM-Based Applications and AgentsLarge language models (LLMs) are transforming software engineering by enabling applications to interact intelligently and autonomously, similar to human interactions. Gartner predicts that by 2027, at least 55% of software engineering teams will be actively building LLM-based features.'Successfully building LLM-based applications and agents requires software engineering leaders to rethink their strategies,' said Herschmann. 'This means investing in upskilling, experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) outputs and implementing strong guardrails to manage risks.'GenAI Platform EngineeringGenAI platform engineering leverages established platform engineering approaches to help developers easily discover, integrate and securely use GenAI capabilities within their applications. Gartner predicts that by 2027, 70% of organizations with platform teams will include GenAI capabilities in their internal developer making AI capabilities easily discoverable through self-service developer portals, prioritizing features based on developer needs and embedding robust governance and security practices, leaders can ensure their teams build innovative applications that comply with organizational Talent DensityTalent density—the concentration of highly skilled professionals within teams—has become a key differentiator for high-performing engineering organizations. When supported by the right culture and technology strategies, talent-dense teams can operate with greater efficiency and adaptability, delivering increased customer value.'To remain competitive, organizations must move beyond traditional hiring practices and focus on building teams with high talent density,' said Herschmann. 'Leaders should cultivate a culture of continuous learning and collaboration to attract and retain skilled professionals who can adapt and grow with evolving business needs.'Growth of Open GenAI Models and EcosystemOpen GenAI models are reshaping the enterprise AI landscape by offering greater flexibility, lower costs and freedom from vendor proprietary models, open GenAI models enable organizations to customize, fine-tune and deploy AI solutions tailored to their specific needs, whether on-premises or on-cloud. This shift is making advanced AI capabilities more accessible and cost-effective for a wider range of teams and use predicts that by 2028, 30% of total global enterprise spend on GenAI technologies will be on open GenAI models tuned for domain-specific use Software EngineeringGreen software engineering is the discipline of building sustainable software that is carbon-efficient and carbon-aware. This approach shifts the mindset from treating the environmental impact of software as an afterthought to incorporating green practices from the start, in every stage from planning to production.'As organizations build and buy more software as part of digital initiatives, the increase in carbon footprint from compute-intensive workloads can be at odds with their sustainability targets,' said Herschmann. 'Building intelligent applications with GenAI is energy intensive, making green software engineering practices essential.'Gartner clients can read more in Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for how to identify customized focus areas for improvement using the Gartner Software Engineering Leaders Effectiveness CIO & IT Executive Conference Gartner analysts will provide additional analysis on insights and trends shaping the future of IT and business, including accelerating business transformation, application modernization, infrastructure and operations at the Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference, taking place September 22-24 in São Paulo and October 6-8 in Dubai. Follow news and updates from the conference on X using #GartnerCIO.
