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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Women entrepreneurs urged to harness tech and innovation to thrive in digital economy
KANGAR: Women entrepreneurs must seize the opportunities offered by technology and research to thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive economy, according to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA). MARA director-general Datuk Zulfikri Osman said the agency stood ready to support women in tapping new markets, developing innovative products and building globally competitive brands. 'Do not be afraid to change, innovate and explore new fields. The future of women entrepreneurs is not only bright but holds the potential to make history,' he said. His speech was delivered by MARA deputy director-general for management services Rohayah Mohd Zain at the closing ceremony of the 'Women in Search of Excellence' (WISE) 2025 programme held here today. The event was officiated by the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. Zulfikri also noted a 19.4 per cent increase in the number of entrepreneurs in Perlis over the past year, from 3,222 in 2023 to 3,848 in 2024, highlighting a rising interest in entrepreneurship within the state. 'Even more encouraging, total sales revenue rose by 25 per cent over the same period, from RM273.6 million in 2023 to RM342 million this year,' he said. The WISE programme, a collaboration between MARA and the Tuanku Fauziah Foundation (YTF), aims to empower women entrepreneurs and contribute to the broader economic development agenda.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Women entrepreneurs urged to harness tech and innovation
KANGAR: Women entrepreneurs must seize the opportunities offered by technology and research to thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive economy, according to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA). MARA director-general Datuk Zulfikri Osman said the agency stood ready to support women in tapping new markets, developing innovative products and building globally competitive brands. 'Do not be afraid to change, innovate and explore new fields. The future of women entrepreneurs is not only bright but holds the potential to make history,' he said. His speech was delivered by MARA deputy director-general for management services Rohayah Mohd Zain at the closing ceremony of the 'Women in Search of Excellence' (WISE) 2025 programme held here today. The event was officiated by the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. Zulfikri also noted a 19.4 per cent increase in the number of entrepreneurs in Perlis over the past year, from 3,222 in 2023 to 3,848 in 2024, highlighting a rising interest in entrepreneurship within the state. 'Even more encouraging, total sales revenue rose by 25 per cent over the same period, from RM273.6 million in 2023 to RM342 million this year,' he said. The WISE programme, a collaboration between MARA and the Tuanku Fauziah Foundation (YTF), aims to empower women entrepreneurs and contribute to the broader economic development agenda.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TOMRA Collections North America drives service transformation through early adoption of IFS.ai
Global recycling leader leveraged Industrial AI embedded in IFS Cloud to achieve value fast, improving customer service and operational efficiency. NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announces that TOMRA Collections North America, a division of global recycling leader TOMRA, has achieved major operational and service performance gains since implementing IFS Cloud. TOMRA, known for capturing over 48 billion used beverage containers annually through its 85,000+ reverse vending machine installations worldwide, has long relied on IFS technology to manage its complex, large-scale field service operations. Following a strategic upgrade in 2023 to IFS Cloud, TOMRA has embraced a new era of agility, data-based intelligence, and ongoing value through its early adoption of At the heart of TOMRA's transformation is its field service organization—responsible for maintaining mission-critical equipment across diverse locations and climates. By standardizing systems, processes, and KPIs globally, and leveraging IFS Cloud's real-time visibility, TOMRA has significantly improved key service metrics. First-time fix rates now consistently reach 96–97%, up from 84%, and overall operational efficiency has grown by 27% since the company's initial deployment of IFS solutions. Jay Sethuraj, Vice President, Technology, TOMRA North America, commented: "Our initial investment in IFS helped us establish a baseline and improve operational efficiency, but IFS Cloud has taken us to another level, allowing us to continually redefine what operational excellence looks like. With evergreen updates, embedded AI innovation, and deep configuration options, we're able to adapt and evolve in real time." TOMRA's shift to IFS Cloud was fuelled by the need for an evergreen operating model—enabling the business to stay current with the latest functionality without disruptive upgrades. With updates now delivered incrementally, TOMRA can adopt new capabilities quickly, reducing update time within IFS Cloud from eight weeks to just six, and system downtime to just a matter of hours. Choosing configuration over customization has been key to this agility. "IFS Cloud gives us the flexibility to make the solution our own without the technical debt of custom code," added Sethuraj. "It's this balance that makes the evergreen approach not only possible, but practical." With IFS Cloud in place and TOMRA's own data available, the company implemented embedded AI features in IFS Cloud, for example the Copilot for Knowledge Search digital assistant and the What-If Scenario Explorer (WISE). These tools are transforming everything from technical troubleshooting to resource planning. Daniel Basile, VP of Field Service, TOMRA North America, said: "WISE allows us to simulate changes to planning and scheduling in real time and immediately assess the impact. It's like having a sandbox inside production. And with Copilot, our field technicians will soon have instant access to our technical knowledge base—cutting onboarding time in half and capturing the expertise of our most seasoned employees. Rather than an employee needing 30 minutes or an hour to sift through the information of an 800-page manual, they can ask a question and in seconds it will return the answer, what page(s) it's on, and links to any supporting documents. As a business, and with the help of IFS, we've moved from firefighting to foresight. That allows us to be more consistent, more strategic, and more valuable to our customers. And that's where the real impact happens." Christian Pedersen, Chief Product Officer, IFS, added: "IFS Cloud and give ambitious companies like TOMRA the agility, intelligence, and composability they need to thrive in a fast-changing world. Their commitment to continuous improvement, combined with our embedded AI capabilities and agents, is a blueprint for driving service innovation at scale. TOMRA is one of our Pioneer customers – organizations who want to be ahead of the curve adopting the latest releases of IFS Cloud. It is fantastic to see what they have achieved in a short period and we are proud to continue partnering with them to push the boundaries of industrial transformation." To ensure a smooth transition to the cloud, TOMRA is working with long-term partner Infosys to accelerate time to value and benefiting from its investment in IFS Success services – an engagement framework created to support customers in achieving their desired business outcomes. Daniel Basile said: "Leveraging IFS Success changes the dynamic of the relationship from one of a customer and provider to that of a partnership. With Success, we receive a more white-glove approach, but even more importantly, the Success team has gotten to know our business very well which gives them a true understanding of how IFS technology can best help TOMRA achieve its goals." IFS Press Contacts:EUROPE / MEA / APJ: Adam GillbeIFS, Director of Corporate & Executive CommunicationsEmail: AMERICA / LATAM: Mairi MorganIFS, Director of Corporate & Executive CommunicationsEmail: This information was brought to you by Cision View original content: SOURCE IFS
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
At 22.7%, girls shine bright in JEE Advanced
AS THE results of JEE Advanced 2025 were declared on Monday, a significant milestone was achieved with 22.7% of female candidates qualifying for admission to IITs, marking the highest pass percentage for girls in recent years. Out of 41,337 girls who appeared for the highly competitive national-level exam, 9,404 cleared the test. This indicates an increase in the number of girls qualifying for the IITs, a promising shift since 2018 when female supernumerary seat scheme was introduced to address low and stagnant female representation in the prestigious institute. Under the scheme, additional seats were created exclusively for girl students, with a target of reaching 20% enrolment within five years. In 2018, the pass percentage of girls in JEE-Advanced was 13.47%. It increased to 16.11% in 2019, and peaked at 19.98% in 2021 until now. Meanwhile, the qualifying score to make it to the common rank list this year was 74, down from 109 last year, and 86 in 2023. Officials attributed this to more difficult papers this year. In 2022, the qualifying mark for the common rank list was lower – 55. The seat matrix released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority on Monday shows 18,160 seats are available across the 23 IITs, up from 17,740 last year. Of the total IIT seats this year, 1,598 are supernumerary ones for female candidates. Prof Timothy Gonsalves, former Director of IIT-Mandi and the chair of the committee that introduced the supernumerary seat scheme, welcomed the development. 'The motivation behind the scheme was to ensure that enough girls enter IITs and become role models for the next generation — proving that IITs are viable, welcoming spaces for girls to pursue higher education. What we are seeing now is that vision taking root. I expect this upward trend to continue,' he said. Although, increased pass percentage will not automatically translate to increased number of enrolment of girls in IITs, experts are pointing out that the trend indicates a larger picture that increasing number of girls are excelling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects, which has been a purpose behind multiple outreach programmes held in the past to encourage girls to take up STEM courses. Whether it is 'Manasvi' by IIT-Delhi, which focuses on schoolgirls from Classes 9 to 12 to encourage them to explore careers in STEM; or the WISE (Women in Science Engineering) initiative by IIT Bombay, which invites girls from multiple high schools to IIT campus for a week-long workshop to introduce them to exciting new careers in STEM, various IITs are conducting similar outreach activities. Various IIT professors have noted that girls were always seen shining bright in board exam results but this talent was not going to STEM courses. Furthermore, almost all IITs have held dedicated open houses for successful female candidates and their parents, addressing their concerns such as campus life and safety issues, which may have been keeping them from joining IITs for higher education. Prof Aditya Mittal of IIT-Delhi, a former chairperson of JEE Advanced, emphasised that this progress is a result of addressing three key challenges that had historically limited girls' entry into premier institutes. 'One of the biggest hurdles was the stigma associated with certain engineering branches, often perceived as male-oriented. With evolving curricula and the changing nature of engineering work, combined with open-house events organised by IITs, these misconceptions are being addressed. The second major barrier was the reluctance of parents to send their daughters far from home. Now, with 23 IITs , students from nearly every state have an institute closer to home, which is easing parental concerns,' he said, adding that the third concern has been safety and campus culture.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
UBS Keeps Their Buy Rating on Wise PLC Class A (WISE)
UBS analyst Justin Forsythe maintained a Buy rating on Wise PLC Class A (WISE – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of £13.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at p1,099.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Forsythe is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 11.6% and a 63.75% success rate. Forsythe covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Adyen, Wise PLC Class A, and Temenos. Currently, the analyst consensus on Wise PLC Class A is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of p1,242.00, a 13.01% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 28, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a p1,247.00 price target. WISE market cap is currently £15.53B and has a P/E ratio of 26.17. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 77 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of WISE in relation to earlier this year.
