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Scarecrow elevates Kapil Tammal to ECD
MUMBAI: Scarecrow Communications has elevated Kapil Tammal to the position of executive creative director.
Tammal, earlier creative director (art) for both Scarecrow Mumbai and Delhi, has taken charge of his new role from today.
He will also continue his additional responsibility as design director – Scarecrow Designs.
Scarecrow Communications founder director Manish Bhatt said, “Scarecrow has seen lots of good news in the past one year and we wanted to give it a RTB (Reason to Believe). Our vision is to create the best second line and empower it from time to time. We brought Kapil on board because he is a rare talent. But his stunning performance, in the span of a year and a few months, led him to this new designation. In fact, Kapil is the fastest growing creative leader of one of the the fastest growing ad agencies in the country.”
Prior to joining Scarecrow Communications, Tammal was with McCann Erikson Mumbai as creative director art. He has also worked at Umbrella Design, Concept Communication and McCann Worldgroup. He has handled clients like Vaseline, Pears, Liril (Unilver), Maybelline (L‘oreal), The Economic Times and Onida.
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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.
