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Kyoorius launches 2014 Kyoorius Awards annuals
MUMBAI: Kyoorius in association with D&AD has launched the 2014 Kyoorius Advertising, Digital and Design Awards annual in Mumbai. The awards annual features the Black and Blue Elephant winning entries along with all in-book winners from the 2014 edition of the awards, providing an invaluable and unrivalled source of creative inspiration. The book was launched in the presence of the industry’s top professionals and influencers.
The annuals go beyond listing the winning agencies and studios, giving exposure and due credit to each and every person involved in every stage of a project, from brief to concept to execution – from creative directors and CCOs, designers and copywriters to post-production studios, sound editors and printers, being a testament to the fact that exceptional work is the result of a team effort.
The annual was designed as a special box set – 4,000 copies will be distributed to corporate, creatives and all the art and design colleges and institutions in the country to help stimulate future talent.
Keeping the excitement going, the key dates for the 2015 Kyoorius Awards were also announced. This included the dates for the Advertising & Digital Awards night – heralded by many as the most exciting awards ceremony of the year as well as the Design Awards, which recognises exceptional work created across a breadth of disciplines.
Kyoorius founder CEO Rajesh Kejriwal commented, “We are thrilled to announce the schedule for the 2015 Kyoorius Awards and are committed to providing a completely neutral and ethical platform that recognises the very best of Indian creative talent, year after year. The 2014 Awards Annuals are an unrivaled resource for managers and clients looking for the right people who can give a voice to their brands; they offer an overview of the most noteworthy creatives working in India today – the people you will find in these pages are the ones to watch.”
D&AD CEO Tim Lindsay added, “We approach the second Kyoorius Awards supported by D&AD with great optimism concerning the positive impact on the creative community in India. D&AD and Kyoorius are both dedicated to inspiring, celebrating and nurturing the next generation of creative talent – vital for the future health of our industry. The Awards Annual is packed full of inspiration and celebration. This is just the beginning….”
Advertising & Digital Awards
Call for Entries open: 2 March 2015
Call for Entries close: 10 April 2015
Jury session: 4 – 6 May 2015
Awards Night: 29 May 2015
Design Awards
Call for Entries open: 4 May 2015
Call for Entries close: 5 June 2015
Jury session: 1 – 3 July 2015
Awards Night: 12 September 2015
Brands
Tata Communications named Gartner WAN Leader for 13th consecutive year
AI-driven network upgrades and global expansion keep telecom major ahead
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has once again secured its place among the top global network providers, earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services 2026 for the thirteenth year running.
The recognition from Gartner highlights the company’s consistent performance in both strategic vision and execution, a rare feat in a fast-evolving connectivity landscape.
Over the past year, Tata Communications has doubled down on building what it calls a more intelligent and flexible network fabric. In simpler terms, this means networks that can adapt on demand, powered by artificial intelligence and analytics, to support businesses operating across geographies and industries.
The company has expanded its network-on-demand offerings, allowing enterprises to scale connectivity more easily across data centres and multiple cloud environments. It has also invested in next-generation fibre infrastructure and high-capacity 800G wavelength services to keep pace with the growing demands of AI-led cloud ecosystems.
Global reach remains a key focus. Tata Communications has extended its footprint through partner points of presence, enabling quicker deployment in new markets while strengthening last-mile connectivity through local collaborations.
Security, too, is getting a significant upgrade. The company has enhanced its Secure Access Service Edge capabilities to tackle emerging AI-driven cyber risks, including unauthorised data transfers. Looking ahead, it is also preparing to roll out quantum-safe encryption services based on post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to future-proof enterprise data against both classical and next-generation threats.
Speaking on the milestone, Tata Communications executive vice president, core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer Genius Wong said, “We are honoured to be recognised for the 13th consecutive year and deeply appreciate the continued trust our customers place in us. At Tata Communications, we will continue to transform our solutions so enterprises can build resilient, high-performance and intelligent digital foundations. With our future-ready, resilient and intelligent network fabric, enterprises can scale with confidence and thrive in an AI-powered future world.”
While industry rankings often come and go, a 13-year streak suggests more than just consistency. For Tata Communications, it signals a steady grip on a rapidly shifting global connectivity market and a clear ambition to stay ahead of the curve.
