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Muscat Daily
04-08-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Black Box Technology: Empowering digital transformation through secure innovation
Muscat – Black Box Technology, a premier IT solutions provider in Oman, was recently awarded 'Best IT Infrastructure Solutions Provider' at the second edition of the Muscat Daily Cybersecurity & Cloud Conference and Awards. The firm was honoured for delivering innovative, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure solutions that drive business growth and digital transformation. In this exclusive interview, Mahendra Unadkat, Managing Director and CEO of Black Box Technology, shares insights into the company's mission, core offerings, and strategic roadmap. From supporting national priorities under Oman Vision 2040 to driving innovation in cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions, Unadkat sheds light on how Black Box Technology is helping businesses across the sultanate embrace a resilient and future-ready digital landscape. Black Box Technology recently won the 'Best IT Infrastructure Solutions Provider' award. What does this recognition mean for your team, and how does it validate your vision of driving secure digital transformation in Oman and beyond? We are truly honoured to receive the award for Best IT Infrastructure Solutions Provider. This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication, technical expertise, and unwavering focus on client success. It validates our long-standing vision of empowering Omani businesses with secure, scalable, and future-proof digital infrastructure. More than just a milestone, this accolade energises us to continue leading digital transformation initiatives both within Oman and across the region. It reinforces our commitment to aligning with national development goals while staying ahead of global technology trends. Black Box Technology is known for its innovative and scalable infrastructure solutions. For readers unfamiliar with your full offering, could you walk us through the core services you provide, and how they uniquely address the needs of Omani enterprises and institutions? At Black Box Technology, we offer a comprehensive suite of IT infrastructure services designed to meet the evolving needs of Omani enterprises. Our core offerings include: cybersecurity services; IT infrastructure design and deployment; software licensing and IT peripherals; cloud and hybrid environment management; and IT staffing and managed services. What sets us apart is our deep understanding of the local market. Every solution we deliver is tailored to comply with Omani regulations and to support the operational realities of both large organisations and SMEs. We work together with our clients to address sector-specific challenges, helping them achieve business continuity, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. Cybersecurity and hybrid cloud are top concerns for businesses today. How is Black Box Technology enabling Omani organisations to transition securely into modern IT environments, while ensuring compliance, resilience, and operational efficiency? At Black Box Technology, we take a security-first, multi-layered approach to digital transformation. We start by conducting thorough Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to identify and mitigate risks early. From there, we design and deploy hybrid cloud architectures that meet both global standards and local regulatory requirements. Our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) and surveillance services ensure continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure, enhancing resilience and reducing response times. Beyond technology, we also support clients with audit readiness, compliance frameworks, and data protection policies – ensuring their IT environments are not just modern and efficient, but also fully compliant and secure. With Oman Vision 2040 driving digital transformation across sectors, how is Black Box Technology aligning its technology roadmap and consulting approach to support this national agenda – particularly for SMEs and mission-critical industries? Oman Vision 2040 places strong emphasis on digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive economic development – principles that closely mirror our mission at Black Box Technology. We have structured our technology roadmap to directly support these national priorities. For SMEs, we focus on delivering scalable, cost-efficient IT solutions that grow with their evolving needs, helping them compete and innovate without being burdened by complexity or high costs. For mission-critical sectors like finance, healthcare, and utilities, our approach centres on resilience, security, and strategic consulting. We work closely with these industries to implement robust digital infrastructures that not only meet today's demands but also support long-term transformation goals. Ultimately, our goal is to make digital advancement both accessible and meaningful – helping clients become active contributors to Oman's broader vision for a diversified, knowledge-based economy. Looking ahead, what are Black Box Technology's strategic priorities following this award and the exposure at the Muscat Daily Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference? Can we expect any new innovations, partnerships, or expansions in the Omani market soon? Absolutely. This recognition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Black Box Technology. Building on the momentum from the Muscat Daily Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference, we are strategically focused on expanding our footprint in Oman through meaningful partnerships, enhanced service offerings, and breakthrough innovations in cloud and AI-driven infrastructure. We are also investing heavily in talent development and strengthening our managed services to better support key sectors like government, banking, and healthcare. You can certainly expect to see new strategic collaborations and local initiatives that not only reflect our commitment to secure digital transformation but actively shape its future in the region.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
KKR collapse against SRH's bowling brilliance, end season with heavy 110-run defeat
New Delhi [India], : Kolkata Knight Riders endured a difficult outing on Sunday as they failed to chase down a mammoth target of 279 set by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, crashing to a 110-run defeat. The loss ended KKR's season on a disappointing note, placing them eighth in the table with five wins, seven losses, and one no result. SRH, meanwhile, climbed to sixth with six wins, seven losses, and one no result. Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack was led by a trio of effective performers, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, and Harsh Dubey, all of whom picked up three wickets each to dismantle KKR's batting line-up. KKR began their chase with an energetic 37-run opening stand between Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine, with Narine doing the bulk of the scoring. The West Indian all-rounder smashed 31 off just 16 balls, including three boundaries and three sixes, before being cleaned up by Unadkat. Captain Ajinkya Rahane showed glimpses of elegance but was dismissed for 15 by Unadkat, while de Kock struggled for fluency, managing just 9 off 13 balls before falling to Eshan Malinga. Rinku Singh mirrored de Kock's score and was removed by impact player Harsh Dubey. Andre Russell was out for a golden duck on the very next ball, also falling to Dubey, leaving KKR reeling at 70/5. Angkrish Raghuvanshi tried to stabilize the innings but was out for 14 off 18, with Malinga picking up the wicket. KKR brought up their 100 in 13.3 overs, but the game had already slipped away. Ramandeep Singh added 13 before becoming another victim of Dubey, while Manish Pandey's 37 provided some late resistance before Unadkat returned to pick up his third wicket. Vaibhav Arora was run out after a casual approach, and Harshit Rana's 34 off 21 was the final bit of fight before Malinga dismissed him to wrap up the innings at 168 in 18.4 overs. Unadkat ended with figures of 3/24, Malinga with 3/31, and Dubey with 3/34, as SRH's disciplined bowling ensured KKR never looked in control. The result underlined KKR's inconsistency this season, with their final match summing up a campaign that lacked cohesion, execution, and intent, especially in crucial moments. Earlier, a hundred from Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen and an fifty from Travis Head powered SRH to 278/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League. This is the third-highest total by any team in IPL history. Klaasen also registered the fastest hundred of the ongoing IPL in 37 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head opened the innings for SRH. The duo counterattacked the KKR bowlers as they stormed past 50 runs in the 4th over. Abhishek Sharma 10 , Travis Head 38 . SRH finished their power-play on 79-0, in the following over the veteran spinner Sunil Narine removed Sharma for 32 , studed with four fours and two sixes, Heinrich Klaasen joined Head in the middle. Hyderabad crossed the 100 runs mark in the 8th over, Head in the same over crossed his third fifty in the season. SRH stormed past 150 in the 11th over. Klaasen completed his fifty in just 17 balls, hitting KKR bowlers all around the park. After 12 overs, SRH were 174/1. Head was removed by Narine for 76 including six fours and six sixes. Ishan Kishan joined Klaasen in the middle. Narine now has the most wickets in T20 for a team . Klaasen smashed two sixes off Narine in the 15th over, taking the score past the 200-run mark. The duo of Klassen and Kishan brought up their 50-run stand in just 21 balls. SRH completed 250 runs in the 18th over. Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, and Vaibhav Arora took a wicket. Brief score: Sunrisers Hyderabad 278/3 in 20 overs vs. Kolkata Knight Riders 168 in 20 overs
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
KKR collapse against SRH's bowling brilliance, end season with heavy 110-run defeat
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) endured a difficult outing on Sunday as they failed to chase down a mammoth target of 279 set by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, crashing to a 110-run defeat. The loss ended KKR's season on a disappointing note, placing them eighth in the table with five wins, seven losses, and one no result. SRH, meanwhile, climbed to sixth with six wins, seven losses, and one no result. Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack was led by a trio of effective performers, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, and Harsh Dubey, all of whom picked up three wickets each to dismantle KKR's batting line-up. KKR began their chase with an energetic 37-run opening stand between Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine, with Narine doing the bulk of the scoring. The West Indian all-rounder smashed 31 off just 16 balls, including three boundaries and three sixes, before being cleaned up by Unadkat. Captain Ajinkya Rahane showed glimpses of elegance but was dismissed for 15 by Unadkat, while de Kock struggled for fluency, managing just 9 off 13 balls before falling to Eshan Malinga. Rinku Singh mirrored de Kock's score and was removed by impact player Harsh Dubey. Andre Russell was out for a golden duck on the very next ball, also falling to Dubey, leaving KKR reeling at 70/5. Angkrish Raghuvanshi tried to stabilize the innings but was out for 14 off 18, with Malinga picking up the wicket. KKR brought up their 100 in 13.3 overs, but the game had already slipped away. Ramandeep Singh added 13 before becoming another victim of Dubey, while Manish Pandey's 37 provided some late resistance before Unadkat returned to pick up his third wicket. Vaibhav Arora was run out after a casual approach, and Harshit Rana's 34 off 21 was the final bit of fight before Malinga dismissed him to wrap up the innings at 168 in 18.4 overs. Unadkat ended with figures of 3/24, Malinga with 3/31, and Dubey with 3/34, as SRH's disciplined bowling ensured KKR never looked in control. The result underlined KKR's inconsistency this season, with their final match summing up a campaign that lacked cohesion, execution, and intent, especially in crucial moments. Earlier, a hundred from Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen and an fifty from Travis Head powered SRH to 278/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League. This is the third-highest total by any team in IPL history. Klaasen also registered the fastest hundred of the ongoing IPL in 37 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head opened the innings for SRH. The duo counterattacked the KKR bowlers as they stormed past 50 runs in the 4th over. Abhishek Sharma 10 (8), Travis Head 38 (16). SRH finished their power-play on 79-0, in the following over the veteran spinner Sunil Narine removed Sharma for 32 (16), studed with four fours and two sixes, Heinrich Klaasen joined Head in the middle. Hyderabad crossed the 100 runs mark in the 8th over, Head in the same over crossed his third fifty in the season. SRH stormed past 150 in the 11th over. Klaasen completed his fifty in just 17 balls, hitting KKR bowlers all around the park. After 12 overs, SRH were 174/1. Head was removed by Narine for 76(40) including six fours and six sixes. Ishan Kishan joined Klaasen in the middle. Narine now has the most wickets in T20 for a team (210). Klaasen smashed two sixes off Narine in the 15th over, taking the score past the 200-run mark. The duo of Klassen and Kishan brought up their 50-run stand in just 21 balls. SRH completed 250 runs in the 18th over. Sunil Narine (2/42) was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, and Vaibhav Arora took a wicket. Brief score: Sunrisers Hyderabad 278/3 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 105*, Travis Head 76; Sunil Narine 2/42) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders 168 in 20 overs (Manish Pandey 37, Harshit Rana 34; Jaydev Unadkat 3/24) (ANI)
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
3 Surprisingly Simple Tricks for Deescalating And Preventing Toddler Tantrums
It seemed like any other evening when Nimisha Unadkat was getting ready to serve her daughter's favorite dinner (homemade chicken and vegetable nuggets, a side of fruit). She walked over to her daughter's playroom and asked her to put her dolls away and come eat. But, as anyone who has spent a few hours with a toddler can attest to, transitions are hard. And simple requests can easily become high-octane power struggles in seconds. So, yeah, your imagination can probably fill in the blanks with the crying, stomping crash-out that ensued. Unadkat, of course, wasn't oblivious to the world of tantrums — but the whole display still shocked her. She read plenty of parenting books while pregnant, heard stories from her mom friends and family members of their own kids' greatest hits, and even saw random strangers' kids lose it in public parks and grocery stores, upset over not getting whatever it was (the snack, the toy, the attention) they desperately wanted in the moment. When a young child feels misunderstood, frustrated, hungry, tired or simply unable to get what they want, the resulting surge of emotions can be exhausting — both for them and their tiny bodies and for the caregivers who love them. However, tantrums actually represent a normal and expected part of early childhood development. According to the Mayo Clinic, unlike adults who generally possess the emotional regulation skills and autonomy to remove themselves from triggering situations, toddlers have limited language capabilities to express themselves effectively. The good news is that as children develop more sophisticated language abilities that help them get those big feelings across, these episodes typically become less frequent and less intense. We asked child development experts to weigh in on how to identify, diffuse and even prevent tantrums to help toddlers (and their very tired caregivers) navigate this phase of development. Toddlers can be difficult to decode. After all, this may be a new learning experience for both parent and child. Understanding the root causes of tantrums provides the foundation for addressing them effectively. As Seattle-based speech-language pathologist Asha Dore explains, the key to managing tantrums begins with the parents. 'The first thing all parents should do is maintain their own emotional regulation by taking deep breaths or humming. It's important to lower your expectations, stay calm, and try to find the source of the issue,' Dore said, adding that caregivers need to find their own emotional equilibrium even if that means changing their environment before beginning the detective work of identifying what triggered their child's outburst. This might involve analyzing environmental stressors, noticing patterns in behavior, considering physical needs like hunger or fatigue, or acknowledging emotional needs like connection, jealousy or autonomy. Unadkat, ultimately, opted to respond to her daughter's dinnertime scenario in a calm manner. Often, a simple change, like walking into a different room, or giving your child a hug or kiss, can help both parent and distressed child reset. In the end, she said she remained composed, tried to divert her daughter's attention to something else and then gave her a hug, explaining that she only took the toy away because it was dinnertime. 'Children have big emotions over things they are trying to figure out and understand,' Unadkat said, 'so I try to be really patient and explain what happened, while reminding her I am her comfort and love her.' While some meltdowns seem impossible to predict or prevent, child development experts offer several effective approaches that can transform these challenging moments into opportunities for growth and praising good behavior. Jocelyn M. Wood, a bilingual speech-language pathologist practicing in Brooklyn, New York, emphasizes the power of offering choices when you sense a tantrum brewing. This simple strategy addresses what often lies at the heart of toddler frustration: a perceived lack of control. 'Most tantrums occur because your toddler feels their autonomy is being limited in some way,' Wood explains. 'By offering a choice, you can give them back some of that independence.' For instance, rather than insisting a reluctant child put on shoes before heading outside, try presenting options when possible: 'Would you like to wear your sneakers or your boots today?' This acknowledges their developing sense of self while still achieving the same outcome. Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, applies this same principle to food-related tantrums, which are particularly common during the toddler years. If a child resists eating apples at snack time, offering a choice between apple slices and applesauce creates what Best calls a 'micro choice' that can prevent a full-blown meltdown. 'Creating micro choices when first giving your child the food can often head off a tantrum entirely. Plus, it's more fun. Toddlers like to be in charge.' Additionally, at mealtimes, Best recommends making space for disappointment while encouraging problem-solving without pressure. When children express frustration about not getting their preferred foods, she suggests redirecting through playful engagement: 'Oh! I caught four beans on my fork. I bet no one can catch as many as I can!' This positive reinforcement through play can halt potential conflict. For tantrums already in progress, speech pathologist Cassidy Anderson recommends an unexpected approach that has gained significant attention online: whisper. In a TikTok video with over 72,000 views, Anderson demonstrates how dramatically changing your vocal volume can interrupt the tantrum cycle. 'By changing the volume of your voice, you help their brain and nervous system register differently,' she explains, 'which helps them snap out of their overwhelming emotions.' Jayna Mistry put whispering into practice. One afternoon while she was cooking, her 4-year-old asked her to play with him, but she was busy. After asking several times, she told him politely that she needed a little bit of extra time before she could join him, but he stomped off to his playroom and had an outburst. Once she was done with her task, she went over to him, picked him up and whispered how her hands were full when he first asked, but that she had the capacity to play with him now. 'Being calm and whispering helps because two people cannot be angry at the same time. Also, yelling at them in the heat of the moment is counterproductive,' Mistry adds. Visual supports provide another effective intervention strategy. Wood suggests keeping picture cards of commonly requested items, such as favorite snacks or comfort objects like teddy bears, readily available to help children communicate needs when words fail them during emotional moments. This might require planning ahead to keep the child occupied if a tantrum occurs in public. Alternatively, shifting to a physical activity like jumping can help reset an overwhelmed nervous system by providing a constructive outlet. When you are fighting for your life and facing multiple tantrums a day, it might be impossible to remain composed at all times or see these moments as lessons. Experts suggest that rather than rushing to distract a child during these 'big feelings,' allow the tantrum to run its course while maintaining a supportive presence. This demonstrates that all emotions are acceptable, even when certain behaviors aren't. After the tantrum diffuses, engage in age-appropriate conversation about what happened. These post-tantrum conversations become powerful teachable moments to help the child build emotional intelligence and to prevent them from developing destructive behavioral habits. 'Language is amazing because we can use it to show that we care about what's important to the child, even if we don't change our minds about the rules we want them to follow,' Dore said. 'Besides, moments of repair and connection can have a profound and lasting effect.' The 1 Phrase You Should Never, Ever Say To A Toddler 35 Funny Tweets About The Reasons For Kids' Tantrums Dealing With Toddler Food Tantrums? These 5 'Pocket Phrases' Will Help
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
IPL: Jaydev Unadkat reveals the strategy behind prized wicket of KL Rahul
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Jaydev Unadkat claimed the prized wicket of Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul in the washed out game on Monday. Delhi Capitals were reeling at 29/4 after the seventh over and needed their mkst experienced man to save the situation. However, Unadkat went round the wicket and bowled a full delivery, which was angling into the off-stump. Rahul got caught up in his crease trying to drive on the up and gave away a healthy outside edge. The ball flew quickly, and Ishan Kishan pounced on the opportunity and returned with 10(14). Talking about his approach to Rahul's wicket, Unadkat said,'I won't say it's a weakness (for Rahul), as a bowler, you have to have some weapon ready, and one of those weapons is to change the angle. Have bowled to KL in the past, both over the wicket and round the wicket, and I feel like I have a little better chance against him bowling round the wicket.' 'Started well and got the wickets as well. Wickets always help curb the runs. The basic plan was the same – hit the deck, and then we varied the pace to mix it up. Getting wickets at the crucial times was important. It (the pitch) did get better; the way it started, it was stopping a bit, but it got better. We should be able to chase this down,' the bowler told the broadcasters. Delhi Capitals failed to recover from the early onslaught by SRH bowlers, Pat Cummins in particular. Taking the new ball, Pat Cummins took three wickets conceding just 19 runs from his quota of four overs. DC ended with 133 runs from 20 overs before rain hit the stadium and resulted in a washed out game. With this result, SRH was officially knocked out from the IPL 2025 playoffs race while DC remained at the fifth place in the points table with three more matches to go.
