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CA Tech, iValue to drive digital transformation in India & Saarc region
MUMBAI: CA Technologies has announced it has appointed iValue InfoSolutions as a Value Added Distributor (VAD) for India and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region to grow the mid-market segment and address customers’ needs in their digital transformation journey.
iValue InfoSolutions (iValue) is a leading technology enabler that provides compelling and complementary offerings in the areas of digital asset protection and data, network & application management. As part of this agreement, iValue is authorized to promote, sell and support CA Technologies’ software solutions through its extensive network of resellers in the region.
CA Technologies senior director Saivijay Khanagav said: “Partners are an important part of our growth strategy for India & SAARC. iValue with its technical skills, expertise and wide distribution network in the mid-market segment complements CA’s technology leadership in digital transformation. We are delighted to partner with iValue and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship that delivers even greater value to our customers.”
“iValue is very excited about this partnership. CA Technologies is a strategic technology leader. CA helps thousands of customers shape their future from planning to development to management to security to respond to the challenges of the application economy,” said iValue InfoSolutions director of alliances Subodh Anchan. “With digital at the core of the application economy, partnering with CA Technologies, we will effectively address the digital transformation needs of customers in the mid-market. We are confident that this partnership will be a win-win for both parties,” he added.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
