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Madison Media Ultra to handle the traditional and digital media mandate for 88Guru.com
Mumbai: Madison World’s unit, Madison Media Ultra, on Monday, has been appointed to handle the traditional and digital media mandate for the client, including TV, print, and digital for 88Guru.com as the media agency of record (AOR).
A Singapore-based, socially conscious organisation, 88tuition was founded with a mission to “empower every student to achieve full potential.” 88tuition incorporated the world’s best pedagogy into a highly scalable, technology-driven product which aims to provide students with a high-quality learning experience. The company is now set to launch in India under the brand name 88guru.com.
Madison Media, India’s largest homegrown media agency, which started media operations in 1995, handles media planning and buying for blue-chip clients like Godrej, Marico, Asian Paints, Titan, Blue Star, TVS, Raymond, CEAT, Pidilite, Bajaj Electricals, McDonald’s, Lodha, Shaadi.com and many others.
Speaking of the association with Madison, 88Guru director Vinod Gupta said, “We are excited to partner with the team at Madison as we attempt to transform the ed-tech industry. Madison’s expertise across the media spectrum, from traditional to new age, will be critical in our rollout. Lastly, the chemistry with the team has been excellent, and we enjoy working with them.”
Madison Media Ultra COO Jolene Fernandes Solanki added, “We are excited to partner with 88Guru, a Singapore-based edtech company. Education has radically changed its business model as a result of the pandemic. We, as a team, are confident and excited to launch 88Guru in India and are sure it will exceed industry growth with its digital-first and outcome-driven approach.”
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
