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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SaaS looking beyond North America to openings in developing regions: Zoho executive
Live Events The software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry is increasingly looking at diversifying outside North America, not just because of tariff-related uncertainties and a slowdown in developed markets, but also due to opportunities emerging from digitisation in developing regions which are typically underserved by large technology firms, a senior Zoho Corp executive like India and Latin America, for instance, are growing at double the rate of the global average, said Rajesh Ganesan , chief executive of Zoho's enterprise IT management solutions arm, ManageEngine 'The revenue share or the momentum of growth from North America, from the UK, Canada, Australia sort of slowed down in calendar year 2023 and 2024,' Ganesan told ET, adding that regions like India, the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia drove the growth for the company over the past two is also a growing opportunity in riding the 'compliance wave' as IT systems have to align with an increasing number of digital privacy regulations, from the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Brazil's General Data Protection it comes to AI, there is a lot of interest from enterprises, but adoption of the technology still lags because of unclear use cases alongside regulatory uncertainties and a lack of techniques for ensuring access control and traceability of data in existing models, Ganesan this is solved, sensitive sectors like BFSI, healthcare and pharmaceuticals will find it hard to take the leap with AI despite the potential benefits, he will not 'die' because of AI, he said; however, the way SaaS is architected will have to evolve to adapt to the new realities, said Ganesan."Now, in addition to humans, you are going to have a lot of autonomous AI agents, so you need to change the architect of your SaaS applications to be able to deal with the situation. That is the reality, and for which the clarity doesn't exist today,' he said.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Alamaram startup incubator conducts its first demo day in Coimbatore
Coimbatore-based startup incubator Aalamaram, powered by held its first demo day on Saturday to celebrate the 23 startups it has successfully nurtured, and to showcase the offerings of the startups. The event saw the participation of Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho Corp; Ambi Moorthy, CEO, various startup founders and investors. Ambi Moorthy said that Aalamaram was founded in 2022 with the goal to support startups by offering them valuable mentorship besides a good workspace. He said they give opportunities to first-generation entrepreneurs who come from rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Most of the startups that come here are bootstrapped, and they receive guidance from experts belonging to their own fields. So far 23 startups have been nurtured by Aalamaram, and these startups have created more than 200 jobs. Out of the 23 startups, five are founded by women. Talking about demo day, he said the event served as a platform for the startups to showcase their creations and seek assistance from the invited guests, that include investors. Six startups exhibited their products at the demo day. Mr. Vembu said that he was really impressed by the startups and the high quality of thinking they possess. These startups should be nurtured in a big way so that billion-dollar enterprises could stem from them. He said similar startup incubators should be set up in all districts of Tamil Nadu.
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Zoho launches AI-powered Ulaa Enterprise browser to strengthen Cybersecurity for Businesses in the Middle East
Muscat: Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of Ulaa Enterprise, a new secure enterprise browser designed to help businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region enhance their cybersecurity posture amid escalating threats—particularly phishing attacks, which have emerged as the region's most pervasive cybersecurity concern. As MENA organisations embrace cloud solutions, the browser has become the primary workspace—and the largest attack surface. Ulaa Enterprise secures this critical access point by embedding protection directly into the browser, eliminating the need for complex third-party tools or virtual environments. The browser's AI capabilities, powered by Zoho's proprietary AI engine Zia, provide an additional layer of intelligent protection. Equipped with an integrated ZeroPhish system, it analyses URLs and web page behaviour in real-time to detect and block phishing attempts before users even interact with malicious links. Zia also categorises and filters unsafe web content automatically, creating a safer and more compliant browsing experience without disrupting employee productivity. 'It's uncommon for businesses to consider investing in paid browsers as part of their security strategy. However, with the sharp rise in cyberattacks across the MENA—particularly those stemming from unsafe and unsecured browsing—this mindset is shifting. Ulaa Enterprise was built specifically for organisations that want to strengthen their first line of defence, enhance cybersecurity hygiene, and safeguard both their data and their customers' trust.' said Saran B Paramasivam, Regional Director MEA, Zoho. According to Gartner, 25% of organisations will implement at least one secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology by 2028 to supplement their existing secure remote access and endpoint protection strategies. Ulaa Enterprise offers IT and security teams complete visibility and granular control over browser activity. Administrators can centrally define security policies, restrict downloads and extensions, monitor user behaviour, and enforce rules across different departments or user groups—all from a single console. Built-in data loss prevention measures ensure that sensitive information cannot be shared, copied, or downloaded without authorisation, while detailed audit logs and real-time monitoring allow teams to act quickly and decisively against potential threats. Ulaa Enterprise is designed for usability across all levels of an organisation, offering a seamless experience for both IT teams and general employees. It requires minimal IT overhead, with lightweight deployment and instant policy propagation—eliminating the need for complex virtual infrastructure. Built on the Chromium framework, Ulaa Enterprise offers a familiar interface while enforcing built-in, local security checks for speed and protection. It also delivers full cross-platform support, working smoothly across major desktop and mobile operating systems, including Android and iOS. This launch comes at a time of rapid momentum for Ulaa, with downloads and monthly active users increasing by 2.5 times since 2023—signalling growing global demand for secure, privacy-focused browsing solutions. The browser enables businesses in MENA to modernise their browser security infrastructure quickly and cost-effectively. It eliminates the need for multiple external security tools and delivers native protection that's tightly integrated, easy to manage, and highly responsive to today's threats.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shares his Amma's question that has 'put pressure on him'
Sridhar Vembu , the billionaire founder of Zoho Corporation , sparked widespread relatability on social media with a heartfelt tweet about his mother's probing questions regarding his work and AI involvement. The May 25 post detailed how his mother asked in Tamil : "What is this AI, AI everyone is talking about? Are you doing it? You are traveling and speaking at so many events, do you give enough time for work?" When Vembu responded that "speaking at events is also work," his mother remained skeptical, prompting him to add, "Now the pressure is really on." The tweet, shared from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu , has garnered thousands of interactions and highlighted a generational divide in understanding modern tech roles. This comes as Vembu transitions in his career. In January 2025, he stepped down as Zoho Corp CEO to become Chief Scientist , focusing on AI research initiatives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Vembu's post resonates Indian parents' expectations Vembu's exchange with this mother struck a chord with users who shared similar experiences. One user replied, "Typical Tamil Amma Questions My mother asked once me in tamil 'Does working in laptop is real job?'" while another quipped, "Indian mother's expectations will only end after a government job sir." A user added, "You forgot one important line - 'are you eating properly and on time,'" while BlueChalkMusings shared, "Sounds like my mother. She says you are always on laptop, and take few calls here and there. Are you really working?" Meanwhile, a user offered a more reflective response: "There's a quiet wisdom in every mother's question—gently reminding us of balance, grounding, and truth… a mother's love remains the most human and divine intelligence." AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Zoho launches AI-powered project management solution
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has launched Projects Plus, a new, collaborative platform designed to simplify and enhance project management for mid-sized and large businesses across the Middle East and North Africa region. With native integration tools like Zoho Projects, WorkDrive, Analytics, and Sprints, Projects Plus streamlines project workflows, file management, real-time business intelligence, and flexible collaboration, supporting both flexible 'Agile' and structured 'Waterfall' project management methodologies, said Zoho Corp in a statement. Building on the success of Zoho Projects, which saw rapid growth in 2024 with 55% of new users migrating from tools like Microsoft Project and JIRA, Projects Plus addresses the operational complexities faced by organisations in the region. Zoho Projects is one of the company's top-selling products in UAE with an annual revenue increase of 33% since 2023 and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is the product's fastest-growing market globally. Projects Plus, now a platform, expands across four key areas: data democratisation, AI, hybrid project management, and collaborative work management, it stated. "Like many of our enterprise solutions, Zoho Projects Plus was developed to deliver supreme value and meet the needs our customers had been demonstrating within our software suite, particularly between Zoho Projects and Zoho Analytics," remarked Hyther Nizam, the President Middle East and Africa (MEA), Zoho. "Projects Plus synthesises the latest AI-driven tools, data-first analytics, and privacy-focused protections into software that anticipates the evolving needs of international Enterprise organisations, expanding Zoho's global reach," stated Nizam. Zoho's Projects Plus platform takes project management to the next level by embracing data-driven project management, shifting away from intuition-based decision-making to a data and analytics-driven approach. By leveraging data from various aspects like time tracking, budgeting, task completion, and team performance, Projects Plus transforms this information into actionable insights. Key features include predictive analysis to forecast risks, estimate timelines, and plan resources more efficiently. This proactive approach allows businesses to manage project outcomes and mitigate risks before they arise, said the statement. Additionally, Projects Plus offers real-time progress tracking and bottleneck analysis, replacing traditional static tools with dynamic dashboards that provide up-to-the-minute project status updates. With features like quality control analytics, it ensures that deliverables meet predefined standards throughout the project lifecycle, further enhancing efficiency. The platform's integration with Zoho's AI engine, Zia, adds advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to automate complex data analysis. Zia helps project managers make smarter decisions by offering predictive insights and optimising key aspects of project management, said Zoho Corp in its statement. This includes improved efficiency and productivity by identifying bottlenecks, smarter resource allocation by matching skills to tasks, and more accurate forecasting and planning to avoid delays and cost overruns, it added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
