Vahan Announces its AI-driven Assistant on WhatsApp to Automate Recruitment

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Vahan, a Bengaluru-based company, has built an AI-driven virtual assistant integrated with WhatsApp that helps businesses automate various aspects of workforce engagement. To apply for a job, a candidate simply needs to send a “hi” message to Vahan’s phone number on WhatsApp following which the bot qualifies them, answers their questions and even schedules an interview.

Vahan Co-founders, Madhav Krishna (CEO) and Mohammed Abdoolcarim (Head of Product)

The start-up has created the virtual assistant in English & local languages and has tied up with clients such as Dunzo, Club Mahindra, Cure.Fit, Ecom Express and Flipkart.

AI-driven App

As per Madhav Krishna, CEO, Vahan, “There are 200k delivery jobs in the country that grew by 20% last year. Recruitment for frontline roles such as delivery boys is done largely manually and is therefore hard to scale. Not to forget, the high attrition in this space (over 75% per year) means that there is a constant need for hiring.”

Recruitment is one of the toughest challenges for organisations. Sourcing the right talent and at the right cost is the key for growth-more so for the blue collar or frontline positions for which hiring is done in large volumes. Vahan, specializes in high volume recruitment of delivery boys for companies in the on-demand and e-commerce space.

“Our AI-driven virtual assistant  helps companies meet their hiring requirements quickly and in a cost effective manner. The assistant can be integrated with WhatsApp to maximize reach and dramatically reduce sourcing costs,” says Madhav.

With WhatsApp recently announcing the release of its Business API, the playing field for a large set of businesses like Vahan opens up. WhatsApp has 1.5 billion monthly users globally with 200 million of them being in India. The engagement prowess of the platform is evident from the fact that 96% of the smartphone users in India use it and 97% of them are hooked on it daily.

Vahan is optimistic and is eyeing the huge opportunity with companies like Swiggy entering the unicorn club, Cure.Fit raising $120M recently, Flipkart likely to go head-to-head with Amazon in India on the backs of the recent Walmart deal, as hiring of delivery boys by these companies will be in droves.

According to Madhav, “The public release of the WhatsApp Business API opens up the playing field for a large set of businesses to build tools for commerce, customer support and workforce engagement on WhatsApp. Given the massive potential here, this announcement will trigger new ideas and help create many startups as well.”

About Vahan

Vahan, established in 2016, is building the “LinkedIn” for on-demand and frontline workers. It enables frontline workers to chat with an AI-driven virtual assistant on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or WeChat; no separate app download is required. The virtual assistant is customisable to align to employers’ recruitment, training, communication and reporting needs.

Its founders, Madhav Krishna (CEO) and Mohammed Abdoolcarim (Head of Product), have spent a considerable time in the Artificial Intelligence and Messaging space in New York and Silicon Valley.

Krishna, an alumnus of Columbia University in New York, grew up in Delhi, and is a Machine Learning and AI expert. He was part of several successful startups in New York such as Jetsetter (acquired by Tripadvisor).

A Stanford alumnus, Abdoolcarim grew up in Hong Kong. In the past, he worked at Google as a Product Marketing Manager, and then moved to Siri as Lead Product Manager (acquired by Apple for US $250 million).

WaveMaker Launches HyScale

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

Mountain View, CA | Hyderabad, India

WaveMaker Inc. / Pramati Technologies today launched WaveMaker HyScale, a continuous delivery automation platform that accelerates container adoption for large deployments in regulated industries like BFSI, healthcare, and telecom. HyScale is part of the WaveMaker modernization suite for enterprises.

An automated containerized app delivery pipeline

The current wave of microservices are supporting long-term investments by enterprises on new applications. But there is a shortage of skills and time to deploy these application at scale, and in a way that’s lighter on infrastructure. This is where HyScale helps by providing an automated containerization workflow.

“With HyScale, WaveMaker delivers the full value of modernization to enterprises, covering app experience and app delivery transformation,” says WaveMaker CEO Vijay Pullur. “HyScale makes the shift to cloud native architectures seamless and simple. Our customer’s IT teams are not in the firefighting mode anymore because they treat change as a rule, not an exception.”

HyScale abstracts underlying complexity with Docker and Kubernetes, allowing DevOps teams to focus on what matters most – the application and its services.

“Kubernetes solves the container orchestration problem but how to generate containers at scale? HyScale plugs into existing enterprise CI tools like Jenkins and automatically generates container images which can be pushed in a click to any container runtime that supports Kubernetes. It acts a single pane of glass for the entire delivery workflow across multiple Kubernetes clusters,” said WaveMaker Director of platform, Mayur Shah.

WaveMaker HyScale is free for the first 30 days. It can be used on the cloud or on-premise. HyScale can also be white-labeled for companies looking for custom delivery systems. Find out more at wavemaker.com.

About WaveMaker

Best of applications stay current, constantly. WaveMaker Inc., helps enterprises transform aging apps quickly and with less risk using platforms – Rapid and HyScale. While Rapid accelerates app development using low-code, HyScale automates containerized app delivery. For complex transformations, WaveMaker also offers offshore engineering services. Pramati technologies – a software product company headquartered in Hyderabad owns WaveMaker and other brands like SpotCues, Reve Marketing, ThumbSignIn and Imaginea.

LIKE App Completes 1 Year in India; Clocks 70 Million Downloads Globally

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

Jul 30, 2018   13:50 IST 

New Delhi, Delhi, India

LIKE, a breakthrough AR and AI bundled social video app landmarks its first year in India with 70 Million downloads, globally. In August 2017, LIKE tied up with popular Indian actor, Shahid Kapur, to launch the first-of-its-kind body recognition app with special effects has over 300 unique effects on your finger tips. LIKE ranked #1 in iTunes Charts in India in June 2018 and was awarded as “Best Social App” in November 2017 by Google Play.

 


LIKE App 1 Year Anniversary


LIKE added many special effects to its kitty giving its users more choices to share their own personality as a celebrity. LIKE’s unique special effects include:

  1. Shaping Magic – uses AR and AI to effortlessly manipulate the shape and form of body features, from head to toe, and even provides a “make up” effect to remove blemishes

  2. Super Power – adds supernatural AR effects that matches body movement based on skeleton tracking and classification technology

  3. 4D Magic – allows interchangeable, dynamic backgrounds and effects using AI-powered body movement tracking

  4. Music Magic – identifies and selects background music while accurately matching special effects to any sound

  5. Dynamic Stickers – applies face-detection and tracking technology to enable dozens of unique and active overlays such as costumes, masks and more


LIKE App – 70 Million Downloads Globally


With easy to use tailor-made special effects for LIKERS, LIKE has become a new incubator for upcoming talent. Some of the top LIKERS have seen a major hike in their instagram followers as they reach as high as 2 Million followers on the LIKE app.

LIKE’s popularity spread to many celebrities apart from other users like Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra, Diljit Dosanj, Sunil Grover and Arjun Kapoor to name a few.

About LIKE

LIKE Application was launched in August 2017 by 

BIGO Technology Pte. Ltd. It is fun video maker and music video editor application which moves with the beat, creating videos with various magic effects embedded in the video. It is an easy to use video making app which can be used to create and share videos on social platforms. The app is available in 23 languages including Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malyalam and Punjabi. LIKE has more than 70 million users globally and a presence in over 200 countries.


For more information, please visit: www.like.video.
 
 

Upgrade Shower Doors in Greater Boston Now and Pay Later with IDEAL Shower Doors’ New Financing Plans

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

IDEAL Shower Doors, an established brand in shower door design and installation, is making luxurious bathroom renovations even more attainable for Greater Boston homeowners with its new, flexible financing options. These plans eliminate the financial hurdle, so homeowners can create their bathroom sanctuary sooner without worrying about upfront costs. With various stylish options, from sleek frameless glass enclosures to classic framed shower doors and even custom designs with intricate patterns, IDEAL Shower Doors helps transform any bathroom into a personal haven of relaxation and style, all while making the process financially convenient.

“We recognize that a shower door upgrade often falls near the end of a larger bathroom project, and budgets can be stretched thin,” explains Michael Merlina of IDEAL Shower Doors. “After investing in new tile, vanities, and fixtures, the dream shower door might seem out of reach. These financing programs allow homeowners to achieve their vision for a stunning bathroom without compromising the desired quality and style. It’s about ensuring the final touch, the shower enclosure, is as beautiful and functional as everything else in the newly renovated space.”

Custom shower door installation in Peabody, MA, means overcoming any space or layout challenges. IDEAL Shower Doors specializes in creative solutions by skillfully blending form and function. No awkward angles or tricky nooks are a match for their expertise. Their team brings a craftsman’s eye to every project. It’s not just about fitting a shower door but a flawless alignment with surrounding tilework, watertight seals to prevent leaks, and smooth glide mechanisms for effortless use. From intricate cuts on the frameless glass to perfectly angled corners, nothing is left to chance. With IDEAL Shower Doors, any bathroom isn’t just upgraded but elevated to a level of exceptional quality.

Understanding that achieving a dream bathroom shouldn’t be limited by financial constraints, IDEAL Shower Doors, a trusted shower door company, offers flexible financing options. Customers can choose a 12-month plan for quick repayment with no interest or opt for a standard installment plan tailored to their credit score. Recognizing that shower door upgrades often come near the end of a more extensive renovation when budgets can be tight, these financing plans ensure customers can still achieve the stylish, functional shower enclosure they envision without compromising quality or delaying their enjoyment of a stunning new bathroom.

IDEAL Shower Doors prioritizes personalized service alongside superior craftsmanship. Their dedication to understanding each client’s goals and expertise in problem-solving and flawless installations have earned them a loyal following within the Greater Boston area. Homeowners seeking a bathroom transformation that balances exquisite design with worry-free financing can trust the company to deliver an experience that exceeds expectations.

Start planning a bathroom elevation today. Visit IDEAL Shower Doors online at https://idealshowerdoors.com/ for design inspiration and to explore their flexible financing options.

Originally published at https://presssynergy.com/newsroom/upgrade-shower-doors-in-greater-boston-now-and-pay-later-with-ideal-shower-doors-new-financing-plans/

General Device’s to Present Solution Suite at Michigan ENA 2024

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

Specifically, she will discuss and show all the ways that the GD Solution Suite, https://general-devices.com/gd-solution-suite/, improve coordination of emergency care by:

Enabling live, HIPAA-secure communications between EMS and hospital teams through sharing pictures, audio, video and live streaming
Providing alerts and notifications with real-time ETA tracking, and allowing 12-lead management from any monitor
Providing faster time-to-treatment and reducing throughput times
Improving quality assurance and metrics with D-Scribe X, https://general-devices.com/innovations/d-scribe/, the intelligence hub that enables automatic recording and reporting of case data

Providing telehealth for treat in place, alternate destination, and medical direction
Consolidating EMS communication including forms data, 12-leads, radio and phone calls

Cost Savings on activations, documentation and consolidation

Ease of use and adoption with simple touch-screen controls
Christine is excited to be at Michigan ENA 2024 to emergency nurses learn more about the communication solutions available to help improve their live-saving work.

Register to meet us there! https://connect.ena.org/mi/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=32d8d6e6-3d41-4fa1-a629-0184e79a288f&CommunityKey=69a6e4c7-2098-4161-b5a5-2a55c667cb20&Home=%2fmi%2fhome

About GD (General Devices)
GD is a Healthtech company specializing in communication solutions that help EMS and hospitals deliver simply seamless patient care. Powered by responsive innovation, GDs user-friendly solutions facilitate rapid, secure, voice, telehealth and data sharing communications across care teams to help save time, money and lives. Backed by a 40+ year history and thousands of implementations, GD is an experienced industry leader. Visit https://general-devices.com/ to learn more.

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BizWorld Updates Monthly Draper Innovation Index U.S. States Compete to Land in Top Ten of Best Places to Launch a Startup

Apr 19, 2024 | Business

California, long the symbol of global tech innovation leadership, fell to third place on our Tech Innovation scenario this month, behind Utah and now Colorado, said BizWorld founder Tim Draper. This reflects the long-term impact of the states economic policies and regulatory burdens, which have made it a less welcoming, more challenging business environment for entrepreneurs, startups, and investors; these barriers affect all industries, even the largest and most famous tech firms. Californias tax climate is also pushing out businesses and entrepreneurs, hindering its long-term economic growth.

Top Takeaways from the DII US April 2024 Update:
 While maintaining its 1 st place in both the DII Balanced and Regulatory and Tax scenario, Florida rose from 7 th to 6 th in the Tech Innovation scenario thanks to healthy gains in both venture capital investment trends and cryptocurrency/blockchain related investments.
 Strong growth in venture capital investment was able to offset weakness in cryptocurrency/blockchain related investments, allowing Utah to maintain its 2 nd place position in the DII US.
 After falling behind last month, Texas was able to overtake Colorado for the 3 rd rank in the DII Balanced thanks to strong growth in cryptocurrency/blockchain-related investments.
 Despite falling to 4 th in the DII Balanced, Colorado had comparatively strong venture capital investments and cryptocurrency/blockchain related investments. This allowed it to overtake California in the DII Tech Innovation scenario.
 California fell to third in Tech Innovation due to its weaker cryptocurrency/blockchain investment trends.
 Due to comparatively lower venture capital investments, Viriginia fell from 8 th to 10 th while New Hampshire, with stronger venture capital investment growth, rose from 10 th to 8 th .
 After posting significant gains last month, Michigan slipped 4 places in the DII US rankings from 12 th to 16 th
 Due to weaknesses in both venture capital investment and cryptocurrency related investments, Oregon slipped by two places in the DII Balanced as well as by one place in both the Tech Innovation and Regulatory and Tax scenarios.
 Tennessee rose by 4 ranks in the DII Balanced and 3 ranks in the Regulatory and Tax scenario thanks to comparatively strong venture capital investment growth.
 Climbing from 32 nd to 30 th in the DII Balanced, North Dakotas venture investment growth trends allowed it to overtake Iowa and Pennsylvania.

As a magnet for talent and investment, Florida remains a top destination for those looking to launch and scale their ventures, said BizWorld Chief Economic Advisor Dr. Wallace Walrod. Florida, #39 lowest taxes and pro-business policies are attracting a growing number of startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies seeking growth opportunities fueled by a burgeoning tech sector, strategic location, warm climate, and skilled workforce.

The DII US will continue to post monthly update which can be accessed here.

About BizWorld
BizWorld.org is a global non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, whose mission is to enable youth from all backgrounds to unlock the power of entrepreneurship to create career opportunities, inspire self- reliance, and build confidence that drives economic prosperity globally. Founded over 25 years ago by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, BizWorld.org programs teach students real-world 21st century skills and leadership that encourage them to become responsible leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
More than 850,000 students in more than 100 countries have participated in BizWorld programs.
https://www.bizworld.org/

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