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WTC Kochi inks MoU with TiE Kerala

December 1, 2017 - WTC Kochi, on 11th November 2017, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TiE Kerala at the TIECON Kerala 2017. Through this, both Organizations have agreed to cooperate with each other in facilitating and fostering entrepreneurship development in the State. Mr.Balaram Menon, President of WTC K and Mr.Rajesh Nair, President-TIE Kerala signed the MOU. The Indus Entrepreneurs, Kerala Chapter (“TiE Kerala”), part of TiE Global, a not-for-profit organization, focused on nurturing entrepreneurs. It is a global community which is committed to change the face of entrepreneurship and thereby grow business. TiE was founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and is currently the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization. Read More

Talk on HR Automation and Analytics

December 1, 2017 - A talk on HR Automation and Analytics was organised by the WTC in Kochi on 9th November 2017. This programme was organised jointly with GreyTip HR and Backwater Capital.Mr.Lakshmi Narayan, Founder & Director-Build HR Consultants, Chennai was the key speaker. Mr.Narayan said that automation will redefine jobs and companies are already in the process of transformation. He also touched upon the evolution that had happened in the HR domain and the relevance of using analytical tools to boost productivity. The event was attended by delegates from Manufacturing, IT, Finance, Telecom and Automobile sectors.GreyTip HR is a HR software company that enables HR departments to leverage IT for both effectiveness and efficiency. Their solutions cover all areas including employee information management, leave and attendance management, training, appraisals etc.Backwater Capital is an investment advisory firm providing tailor made transaction support and investment banking services to the SME & MSME sectors. They have presence in Kochi and Dubai. Read More

Fostering Business Relations With Canada

October 22, 2017 - The Consulate General of Canada along with the World Trade Center Kochi and FICCI organised a meeting with Mr. Parthi Muthukumarasamy, Senior Trade Commissioner and Counsellor (Agriculture and Agri-FOOD), Consulate General of Canada, Mumbai.The focus sectors were Food Processing and Agro.He was accompanied by Mr. Nitin Verma, Counsellor Agriculture and Technical Specialist and Mr. Kapil Malhotra, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, Bengaluru.Dr.Bose K.Nair Vice President delivered the welcome address and Mr.Savio Mathew of FICCI made the opening remarks.The programme was attended by food processing Companies from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam. Kottayam and Thrissur. The session also gave insights on how to connect with Canadian companies and the opportunities for their respective products.Business to Business meetings were also organised with the Consulate Officials after the session. Read More

Talk on Big Data Analytics

October 21, 2017 - The World Trade Center Kochi, as part of its Knowledge Sharing Series, organised a joint session with IEEE(The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) on "Big Data Analytics - Predictive and Machine Learning Systems". The programme happened in WTCK on 4th October 2017 (Wednesday). Mr.Vijay Nair, Chief Technology Officer, Assyst International Pvt.Ltd was the main Speaker. During his talk, Mr.Nair mentioned that data technologies such as Hadoop and cloud-based analytics bring significant cost advantages when it comes to storing large amounts of data – plus they can identify more efficient ways of doing business. The programme witnessed participation from IEEE Members, Infopark Companies and Tech enthusiasts. Read More

Talk on Conversational User Interface

September 28, 2017 - The World Trade Center Kochi in association with The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) organised an interactive session on Conversational User Interface.The session was done as a part of the knowledge sharing series of WTCK. Mr.Rajeev M.A. Enterprise Architect, Tata Consultancy Services and also heading the AI lab in TCS Kochi was the main speaker. The primary objective of the programme was to update the IT community on the trending subject ‘Conversational User Interface’. It was an opportunity for participants to clarify with the Speaker their queries on the subject and how this topic is evolving with the advancements of Artificial Intelligence. Read More

Visit of Mr.S.R.Nair,Founder President-TiE Kerala

August 31, 2017 - Mr.S.R.Nair, Founder President –The Indus Entrepreneurs (Kerala Chapter) and renowned Mentor Guru visited WTC Kochi on 18th August 2017. Mr.Nair is a serial entrepreneur, author, adjunct professor and a mentor. The team led by Dr.Bose K. Nair, Vice President-WTC Kochi received him. The discussions were mainly centred around the ways in which World Trade Center can cater to and facilitate the business requirements of Start Ups in Kerala. Read More

Interactive Meeting with Federal Bank

August 31, 2017 - Dr.Bose K.Nair, Vice President, WTC Kochi visited the Federal Bank Head Quarters in Aluva on 11th August 2017. Dr.Nair met Mr.Ashutosh Khajuria, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Bank Ltd. The meeting was mainly to discuss and identify the areas where WTC Kochi can connect with them. Federal Bank is presently the largest private sector commercial bank in Kerala and it the first bank in the private sector to introduce Industrial Finance Branch. Read More

Seminar on Robotic Process Automation

July 28, 2017 - As part of the knowledge sharing series at World Trade Center Kochi, a seminar on Robotic Process Automation was organised on 27th July 2017. KPMG India was the knowledge partner for this programme. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the new buzz word in the IT industry as it promises to bring in a shift in the traditional way of doing the business. It mainly refers to sophisticated computer software that automates rule-based processes without the need for constant human supervision. RPA is a seen as catalyst for business process transformation and innovation as it helps companies simplify work, collect valuable data on such work and drive continuous improvement. Mr.Shailesh Indapurkar, Associate Director, KPMG Bangalore was the Speaker. He explained the impact RPA can bring in in different domains and advised the Participants on how to evolve with this new technology. The session was attended by tech companies, start-ups and subject enthusiasts. Read More

Interactive Session on Goods and Service Tax

July 28, 2017 - The World Trade Center Kochi in association with The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) and KPMG India organised a full day Seminar as titled ‘Interactive Session on GST-Transition and the way forward’ in Ernakulam on 9th June 2017. The Seminar was held at Taj Gateway Hotel, Marine Drive, Ernakulam. Mr.Pullela Nagaswara Rao IRS, Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, Kerala inaugurated the Seminar. GST is the new tax reform which has been implemented from 1st July 2017 in India. It offers uniform rates across the Country which is expected to reduce tax burden on businesses, simplify processes and eventually cut down on the compliance costs which will bring in more transparency. The session was an opportunity for the Participants to clarify with the Speakers their queries on the subject and how GST could impact on the various sectors of Kerala. Read More

World Trade Center Kochi at GMCV 2030

June 30, 2017 - KOCHI, INDIA - The World Trade Center Kochi was the Trade and Investment Partner at the recently concluded Trade Expo GMCV (Global Manufacturing Cluster Vision) 2030 at Coimbatore. The event was organised by INTEC and Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) on 2nd June, 2017 to encourage and connect Indian Manufacturers to the global market. The 8th edition of the Conclave was themed on ‘Evolution Through Innovation’.Mr. Balaram Menon, President, World Trade Center Kochi and Bengaluru was one of the speakers for the event and his session emphasized on how WTC can help manufactures connect globally. The Conclave was a part of the Annual Expo for Manufacturing and Machine Tools that was organised at CODISSIA Exhibition Center Coimbatore. Read More

Seminar on Blockchain Technology

June 30, 2017 - KOCHI, INDIA - The World Trade Center Kochi organised a session on Blockchain Technology. The programme was conducted at WTC Kochi on 30th May 2017. UST Global was the Knowledge Partner for the event. The objective of the program was to update the IT community on the concept of Blockchain Technology and its implications on business. Mr.Praseed Pai, Sr. Solutions Architect, UST Global-Thiruvananthapuram was the Speaker. Read More

Awareness Session on Emergency Response Procedures

May 26, 2017 - KOCHI, INDIA - The World Trade Center (WTC) Kochi organised an Emergency Response Procedure training session on 23rd May 2017 in the Seminar Hall for the Companies operating in WTC Kochi. The program was conducted by Mr.M.V.Gopakumar, Training Officer from ISS SDB- Bengaluru. The training was structured with the objective to align the emergency response scenarios directly with Companies’ workplace requirements. Awareness on basic emergency response actions such as fire-fighting, rescue mitigation and other supporting activities such as security, evacuation, first aid etc. was carried out with demonstrations and case studies. The sessions were attended by Emergency Response Team Members nominated from these Companies. Read More