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Cognizant Launches Synapse Initiative to Provide Job Training to One Million Individuals Around the Globe

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking training initiative, Synapse, aimed at empowering more than one million individuals with cutting-edge technology skills—like generative artificial intelligence (AI)—for the digital age. Together with governments, academic institutions, businesses, and other strategic partners, Cognizant's program will leverage evolving AI technology and the company's premier tech services to up-prepare individuals for the future workforce. Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program. 

Key Points: 
  • Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program.
  • Cognizant's Synapse initiative will reskill one million people with tech skills to enhance future employability.
  • High-scoring participants will be shortlisted for a specialized Cognizant "train-to-hire" program or interview with Cognizant or one of its Synapse partners for a job opportunity.
  • Aimed at entry-level individuals and mid-career professionals, Cognizant apprenticeships are designed to help people launch their careers in technology.

CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, Former National Stadium, Singapore, Indiana University, Computer security, Meta, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Cyberwarfare, Rashtriya Raksha University, United Service Institution, NCIIPC, Electronics, Government of India, Tech, Commonwealth Secretariat, SIA, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, NCB, MANRS, Internet Society, Zoom, G20, GMR Group, Commonwealth, IPS, Summit, ICANN, APNIC, Arms industry, Renewable energy, InMobi, Israel Aerospace Industries, Indian School of Business, Canada India Foundation, Kaspersky Lab

NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20 India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit on September 1, 2023, at New Delhi, with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In); Tech and Cybersecurity Companies like Zoom, Meta, InMobi, GMR Group,  Autobot Infosec; Global organizations like Internet Society, ICANN, MANRS, APNIC, Africa Cyber Defence Forum, Globethics; Indian organizations like DELNET, India Foundation, SIA India; Academia Institutions like NLU Delhi, Bangalore and Bhopal; ISB Hyderabad, Rashtriya Raksha University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, SAKEC Mumbai as supporters.

Key Points: 
  • "The Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol mark a transformative step towards safer, inclusive, and resilient cyberspace.
  • Major Vineet Kumar, Founder of CyberPeace said, "The Global CyberPeace Summit showcases our unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration, resilience, and unity in the ever-evolving cyberspace landscape.
  • As we join forces with cyber stakeholders from around the world, we're not just envisioning the future – we're shaping it.''
  • The CyberPeace Summit also celebrated contributions of individuals in the field of cyberpeace through CyberPeace Honours and eRaksha Awards.

CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, Former National Stadium, Singapore, Indiana University, Computer security, Meta, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Cyberwarfare, Rashtriya Raksha University, United Service Institution, NCIIPC, Electronics, Government of India, Tech, Commonwealth Secretariat, SIA, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, NCB, MANRS, Internet Society, Zoom, G20, GMR Group, Commonwealth, IPS, Summit, ICANN, APNIC, Arms industry, Renewable energy, InMobi, Israel Aerospace Industries, Indian School of Business, Canada India Foundation, Kaspersky Lab

NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20 India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit on September 1, 2023, at New Delhi, with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In); Tech and Cybersecurity Companies like Zoom, Meta, InMobi, GMR Group,  Autobot Infosec; Global organizations like Internet Society, ICANN, MANRS, APNIC, Africa Cyber Defence Forum, Globethics; Indian organizations like DELNET, India Foundation, SIA India; Academia Institutions like NLU Delhi, Bangalore and Bhopal; ISB Hyderabad, Rashtriya Raksha University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, SAKEC Mumbai as supporters.

Key Points: 
  • "The Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol mark a transformative step towards safer, inclusive, and resilient cyberspace.
  • Major Vineet Kumar, Founder of CyberPeace said, "The Global CyberPeace Summit showcases our unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration, resilience, and unity in the ever-evolving cyberspace landscape.
  • As we join forces with cyber stakeholders from around the world, we're not just envisioning the future – we're shaping it.''
  • The CyberPeace Summit also celebrated contributions of individuals in the field of cyberpeace through CyberPeace Honours and eRaksha Awards.

Global Fintech Fest 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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“Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Nepal shall be envisioned in a phased manner,” said Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari, Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank, during a special address on ‘Empowering Financial Inclusion through Fintech Innovation: Nepal's Journey towards a More Inclusive Financial Landscape’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023.

Key Points: 
  • “Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Nepal shall be envisioned in a phased manner,” said Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari, Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank, during a special address on ‘Empowering Financial Inclusion through Fintech Innovation: Nepal's Journey towards a More Inclusive Financial Landscape’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023.
  • Mr. Adhikari said that the government of Nepal considered digitalisation as its top priority and accordingly formulated its Digital Nepal Framework in 2019.
  • In alignment with this the issuance of the Nepal Pay Card, like India’s RuPay card, is in progress.
  • Highlights of Global Fintech Fest 2023:
    3 days | 13 tracks | 800+ Speakers | 15+ Thought Leadership Reports |81 Academic Papers| 50+ Workshops | 125+ Countries | 250+ Sessions | 250+ Investors |500+ exhibitors |150K Sq.

Global Fintech Fest 2023 - AFAQ and BUNA Systems Have Improved Payments in GCC: Khaled Al Basias of Saudi Central Bank

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at Global Fintech Fest 2023, H.E.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at Global Fintech Fest 2023, H.E.
  • Khaled Al Basias, Director Financial Sector Development, Saudi Central Bank highlighted that the AFAQ and BUNA systems have helped improve payments in the GCC region.
  • AFAQ system was created in 2020 to link all the GCC countries' RTGS payments and central banks for foreign exchange transactions.
  • Highlights of Global Fintech Fest 2023:
    3 days | 13 tracks | 800+ Speakers | 15+ Thought Leadership Reports | 81 Academic Papers | 50+ Workshops | 125+ Countries | 250+ Sessions | 250+ Investors | 500+ exhibitors | 150K Sq.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Standardisation Across Regulators Key for Interoperability Success: Adeeb Ahamed, MD, Lulu Financial Holdings

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Ministry of Finance, Central Reserve Bank of Peru, FCC, RBI, National Payments Corporation of India, Economy, Reserve Bank of India, GFF, Information technology, Key, UPI, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, PCI, Future, Ministry, DEA, Reserve Bank, International Financial Services Centre, NPCI, Illinois Department of Central Management Services, RTP, Volt, Entrepreneurship, Payments Council, Cryptocurrency, Electronics

The session was hosted by Maria Francis, Incharges for Americas, NPCI International Payments Limited.

Key Points: 
  • The session was hosted by Maria Francis, Incharges for Americas, NPCI International Payments Limited.
  • Honor Gunday said, "For a foreign merchant wanting to process payments from India, it is difficult to take money out.
  • Besides, when consumers want to buy something from outside, their credit cards get blocked and mostly not open for foreign transactions.
  • Speaking on the complexity of interoperability, Tom Greenwood said, "UPI is the shining beacon example of successful implementation of RTP globally.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Standardisation Across Regulators Key for Interoperability Success: Adeeb Ahamed, MD, Lulu Financial Holdings

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The session was hosted by Maria Francis, Incharges for Americas, NPCI International Payments Limited.

Key Points: 
  • The session was hosted by Maria Francis, Incharges for Americas, NPCI International Payments Limited.
  • Honor Gunday said, "For a foreign merchant wanting to process payments from India, it is difficult to take money out.
  • Besides, when consumers want to buy something from outside, their credit cards get blocked and mostly not open for foreign transactions.
  • Speaking on the complexity of interoperability, Tom Greenwood said, "UPI is the shining beacon example of successful implementation of RTP globally.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Talent Biggest Challenge for Dubai Fintechs: Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Talent is now the biggest challenge for fintechs in Dubai," said Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub.

Key Points: 
  • Talent is now the biggest challenge for fintechs in Dubai," said Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub.
  • This has led to Dubai being an importer of talent rather than producing its own.
  • He was speaking at a panel discussion on 'Roadmap to establish a thriving FinTech hub: Navigating challenges and driving FS innovation' at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023).
  • He was joined by Takeshi Kito, Vice-Chair, Fintech Association of Japan, Nezar Alhaidar, Director, Fintech Saudi and Rehan D'Almeida, General Manager, Fintech Australia.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Fireside Chat - AI Helps Improve Efficiency, Lower Organizational Costs: Thomas Kurian

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI helps financial institutions improve efficiency, change customer relationships and lower costs in the organization, said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI helps financial institutions improve efficiency, change customer relationships and lower costs in the organization, said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud.
  • He was engaged in a fireside chat with Renny Thomas, Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company on 'The Future of Fintech: Empowering Fintech with AI' at the Global Fintech Fest 2023.
  • With initiatives such as UPI and ONDC, many of the products are increasingly going to shift from traditional batch to real-time.
  • Highlights of Global Fintech Fest 2023:
    3 days | 13 tracks | 800+ Speakers | 15+ Thought Leadership Reports | 81 Academic Papers | 50+ Workshops | 125+ Countries | 250+ Sessions | 250+ Investors | 500+ exhibitors |150K Sq.

Global Fintech Fest 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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“Information & Communication Technology and Digital Economy are the backbone of Rwanda’s economic development,” said Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Board Vice Chairperson and Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda, during a fireside chat on ‘Innovation for Inclusion’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023).

Key Points: 
  • “Information & Communication Technology and Digital Economy are the backbone of Rwanda’s economic development,” said Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Board Vice Chairperson and Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda, during a fireside chat on ‘Innovation for Inclusion’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023).
  • Today, fintech has become a robust and dynamic financial inclusion tool,” Smt.
  • Sitharaman said, dwelling at length on the role of fintechs in building a global responsible financial ecosystem.
  • Highlights of Global Fintech Fest 2023:
    3 days | 13 tracks | 800+ Speakers | 15+ Thought Leadership Reports | 81 Academic Papers | 50+ Workshops | 125+ Countries | 250+ Sessions | 250+ Investors | 500+ exhibitors | 150K Sq.