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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
AWS plans to add $23 bn to India's GDP by 2030, says Sandeep Dutta
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to contribute $23.3 billion towards India's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 while supporting over 1.31 lakh jobs annually, a senior executive from the company said on Thursday. This announcement comes as the cloud infrastructure provider prepares to invest $12.7 billion by the end of 2030 to meet the growing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. 'We're all aware that India is on the cusp of becoming a $1 trillion digital economy. As AWS, we continue to deepen our commitment towards India,' said Sandeep Dutta, president of India and South Asia, AWS. He was speaking at the AWS Summit in Mumbai. 'We are continuously working with the government and the industry to find opportunities to mitigate India's skill gap. Since 2017, AWS in India has trained more than 5.9 million people on cloud and related skills,' Dutta added. He also revealed that the company plans to install more than 200 billion smart meters in India by 2030. 'Over the course of the next few years, we will install in excess of 200 billion smart metres in India. Why? The objective is very clear. We intend to bring down, as a country, our technical and commercial loss levels from the current trajectory of 13.8 or 14 per cent to 7 per cent in the next five to six years,' he explained. Dutta noted that every 100 basis points of loss reduction could potentially add ₹4,500 crore to the country. Smart meters are capable of digitally tracking real-time usage of electricity, gas or water, and transmitting the data directly to utility providers. AI push This highlights the growing importance of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) in accelerating adoption and managing implementation complexity. The report added that another 15 per cent of organisations polled were planning to appoint such executives by 2026. With generative AI (GenAI) emerging as the top budgetary priority—followed by security and compute—companies are increasingly formalising AI leadership roles. The study also found that 43 per cent of organisations had fully integrated GenAI into their workflows. 'GenAI adoption in India is near universal, with 98 per cent of organisations using GenAI tools, and 95 per cent actively experimenting to unlock new applications,' the study noted. The findings are based on responses from 415 senior IT decision-makers in India across sectors including financial services, information and communications technology, manufacturing and retail.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maximus Unveils Total Experience Management (TXM) Solution with New AWS Integrations to Help Agencies Deliver Services More Efficiently and Effectively
Maximus will demonstrate leading TXM solution with AWS capabilities at the AWS Summit in Washington, DC 2025 on June 10 and 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center TYSONS, Va., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services, today announced the latest version of its industry-leading customer experience (CX) solution, Total Experience Management (TXM), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Maximus TXM was launched in 2024 and enables agencies to implement the next generation of CX through one comprehensive solution with FedRAMP-authorized technologies. Through its strategic collaboration with AWS, Maximus leverages a range of services, including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Lex, and Amazon Textract - to power advanced capabilities for government agencies such as intelligent document processing, AI-assisted customer interactions, topic mining, and sentiment analysis. These capabilities enable Maximus to help governments deliver mission outcomes and insights that matter. "Federal agencies are already seeing tremendous value from implementing Maximus TXM, such as faster delivery of services, increased efficiency, and enhanced value for leadership," said Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Maximus. "The integration with AWS further strengthens our leadership position in federal customer experience (CX) - helping agencies harness the full potential of emerging technologies. By ensuring agencies deliver the right services to the right people at the right time, we are supporting their goals and reshaping the future of government engagement." Maximus TXM is designed with cloud-based modular, flexible, and scalable technology that enables the next generation of CX for agency leaders. The solution is already in use by a host of federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management. TXM is customized for agencies to provide them with a specialized solution to the challenges faced in serving consumers. The ability to automate and streamline operations while shifting to proactive, mission-centered execution allows agencies to realize benefits and higher readiness through outcome-based contracts. The collaboration between Maximus and AWS has already provided significant value to federal agencies, including the application of advanced Intelligent Document Processing at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Through Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus company, the two collaborated on a proprietary AI-powered system that transformed a manual process for reviewing claims and empowered the agency to digitize and analyze records at an unprecedented speed and scale. Maximus is also using this solution to transform outcomes for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). "Collaborating with AWS is one aspect of our innovation ecosystem and unique delivery model that Maximus has utilized to build solutions and leverage leading technologies, such as AI, to bring speed and value while meeting mission challenges," said Mike Raker, Chief Technology Officer, Maximus. "At Maximus, our leaders have simplified, standardized, and customized solutions enabling agencies to scale quickly with a focus on leveraging industry leading, commercial off-the-shelf software and outcome-based contracts." As part of this collaboration, Maximus is able to integrate AWS in specific environments that allow updated solutions and approaches to be implemented faster for clients delivering improved time to value. To learn more about Maximus TXM, please visit About MaximusAs a leading strategic partner to government, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media & Public Relations Eileen Cassidy Riveramedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maximus Unveils Total Experience Management (TXM) Solution with New AWS Integrations to Help Agencies Deliver Services More Efficiently and Effectively
Maximus will demonstrate leading TXM solution with AWS capabilities at the AWS Summit in Washington, DC 2025 on June 10 and 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center TYSONS, Va., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services, today announced the latest version of its industry-leading customer experience (CX) solution, Total Experience Management (TXM), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Maximus TXM was launched in 2024 and enables agencies to implement the next generation of CX through one comprehensive solution with FedRAMP-authorized technologies. Through its strategic collaboration with AWS, Maximus leverages a range of services, including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Lex, and Amazon Textract - to power advanced capabilities for government agencies such as intelligent document processing, AI-assisted customer interactions, topic mining, and sentiment analysis. These capabilities enable Maximus to help governments deliver mission outcomes and insights that matter. "Federal agencies are already seeing tremendous value from implementing Maximus TXM, such as faster delivery of services, increased efficiency, and enhanced value for leadership," said Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Maximus. "The integration with AWS further strengthens our leadership position in federal customer experience (CX) - helping agencies harness the full potential of emerging technologies. By ensuring agencies deliver the right services to the right people at the right time, we are supporting their goals and reshaping the future of government engagement." Maximus TXM is designed with cloud-based modular, flexible, and scalable technology that enables the next generation of CX for agency leaders. The solution is already in use by a host of federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management. TXM is customized for agencies to provide them with a specialized solution to the challenges faced in serving consumers. The ability to automate and streamline operations while shifting to proactive, mission-centered execution allows agencies to realize benefits and higher readiness through outcome-based contracts. The collaboration between Maximus and AWS has already provided significant value to federal agencies, including the application of advanced Intelligent Document Processing at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Through Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus company, the two collaborated on a proprietary AI-powered system that transformed a manual process for reviewing claims and empowered the agency to digitize and analyze records at an unprecedented speed and scale. Maximus is also using this solution to transform outcomes for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). "Collaborating with AWS is one aspect of our innovation ecosystem and unique delivery model that Maximus has utilized to build solutions and leverage leading technologies, such as AI, to bring speed and value while meeting mission challenges," said Mike Raker, Chief Technology Officer, Maximus. "At Maximus, our leaders have simplified, standardized, and customized solutions enabling agencies to scale quickly with a focus on leveraging industry leading, commercial off-the-shelf software and outcome-based contracts." As part of this collaboration, Maximus is able to integrate AWS in specific environments that allow updated solutions and approaches to be implemented faster for clients delivering improved time to value. To learn more about Maximus TXM, please visit About MaximusAs a leading strategic partner to government, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media & Public Relations Eileen Cassidy Riveramedia@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
NIE, Amazon Web Services set up AI innovation hub in NTU to boost trainee teachers' tech skills
AWS Singapore country manager Priscilla Chong showing summit attendees on May 25 local enterprises that are using its services. PHOTO: AWS SINGAPORE – Trainee teachers, students and staff at the National Institute of Education (NIE) can get direct access to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology from industry giant Amazon Web Services (AWS). The institute has joined forces with AWS to set up a Technology for Education Centre at its Nanyang Technological University campus. Their three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) was announced at the May 29 AWS Summit held at Marina Bay Sands, which drew more than 5,000 attendees. NIE hopes the collaboration – the first for the 75-year-old institute with an industry player – will be the start of more such links so that student teachers will be better equipped in AI and cloud skills. NIE director Liu Woon Chia told a briefing that students will be mentored by both faculty and AWS specialists to apply AI to the real world, such as designing tools for students with special needs. The tech centre, which will be housed temporarily in a converted classroom when the new term starts in August, will eventually have its own premises in a new annex building. AWS training programmes will be included in the curriculum, with students earning credits on completion. There are also plans to co-host hackathons, hands-on workshops and student-led forums to discuss ethical AI in education. NIE director Liu Woon Chia (left) and AWS Worldwide Public Sector Singapore country manager Elsie Tan signed the MOU on May 26. PHOTO: AWS Professor Liu said the centre is 'going to be a space where students, faculty or staff can come in and say, 'Hey, I've got this problem in education that I think we should have a better solution. Now, let's discuss and talk to AWS experts.'' More than 1,000 trainees graduate from NIE each year and go on to teach in Singapore schools. It also enrols master and doctoral degree students. AWS also announced at the conference about its AI Spring Singapore programme, which it launched in 2024 to support Singapore's AI blueprint. The US company, which has operated here for 15 years, has pledged investments and support for the public sector, local workforce, enterprises and start-ups, community and research. Its programme activities over the past year include hosting a sandbox environment for Synapxe, Singapore's national HealthTech agency; providing computing and AI resources to Temasek Polytechnic; and working with AI Singapore to create the Asean Large Language Model League competition. The tech firm, which recorded revenue of US$107 billion (S$138 billion) in 2024, is the world's largest hyperscaler, or large-scale cloud service provider, with an almost one-third share of the market. At the summit, Mr Adrien Desbaillets, chief executive of food chain SaladStop!, demonstrated its AWS-hosted AI assistant LuLu, which it plans to launch in September. The conversational voice bot combines data of popular ingredient pairings, menu availability, customer order history and real-time request to personalise a salad bowl recommendation. It also listed the meal's carbohydrate, healthy fat and protein amounts. When a customer says she does not like edamame, the bot will suggest replacing the green bean with tofu, adding that there is no drop in protein value. SaladStop! plans to go beyond its stores to sell its food direct to organisations such as hospitals and fitness centres. Mr Desbaillets said: 'For us, the chatbot experience is incredible. We believe it's could be so much bigger than our 80 outlets today. We can really take things to a whole new level.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AKOOL Partners with AWS to Debut AI-Powered Avatars at AWS Summit India, Demonstrating full integration with AWS Bedrock LLM Generative AI Infrastructure
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AKOOL, a global leader in AI video generation, has announced its successful collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to jointly showcase its cutting-edge avatar technology at the Region's premier IT event, AWS Summit India. The event, which brought together top players from the 5G Telecom and AI technology sectors, served as a live demonstration of how Akool avatars can act as knowledgeable, real-time brand representatives—powered entirely by AWS Bedrock LLM Generative AI infrastructure to transform customer experiences for next generation Large Venues and Exhibitions. A Live, AI-Powered Booth Experience At the AWS Summit, AKOOL deployed a real-time, AI-powered avatar programmed specifically for the event to act as an intelligent AWS staff member. The avatar was trained using AWS-approved language models and enriched with custom context—including information about AWS offerings, event programming, and 5G capabilities—enabling it to answer attendee questions with the precision and nuance of a trained employee. From booth visitors asking about AWS's telecom innovations to exploring partner integrations, the avatar responded in real time, adapting its tone, expression, and gestures to create natural, human-like interactions. The experience, hosted entirely on AWS, demonstrated how Akool avatars can become on-demand experts for brands, events, and customer support. "Our collaboration with AWS wasn't just about showing off what avatars can do—it was about showing what they're already capable of in real-world settings," said Jiajun Lu, Founder and CEO of AKOOL. "The avatar wasn't reading a script—it was responding dynamically to real questions from real people. That's the future of live customer interaction." Designed for Scale, Powered by AWS To ensure full compatibility and performance, all aspects of the avatar system—model hosting, real-time inference, and response generation—were powered by AWS. AKOOL worked closely with the AWS India team to select from a list of pre-approved language models and build a deployment pipeline that adhered to strict performance and privacy requirements. This close integration meant AKOOL could deliver the real-time responsiveness needed for a live, interactive event without compromising on fidelity, latency, or security. The activation demonstrated how enterprise-grade AI avatars can be delivered at scale using AWS's cloud and 5G infrastructure. "The AWS team challenged us to create an avatar that felt like an extension of their staff—and we delivered exactly that," said Lu. "The result wasn't just impressive tech—it was a working model of how generative AI can amplify human engagement at major events and become a common staple for large venues of the future." What's Next AKOOL and AWS plan to build on this success by showcasing more real-time avatar experiences at upcoming events. About AKOOL is a leading AI Video Generation Suite transforming digital content creation. Founded in 2022, the company is a global leader in generative AI-driven technology, transforming the digital content creation landscape. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AKOOL Sign in to access your portfolio
