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Speedera partners VSNL; to provide net infrastructure services
BANGALORE: California-headquartered Speedera Networks Inc, global provider of distributed application hosting and content delivery services, has entered into a partnership with Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) to provide Internet infrastructure services for the Indian market.
Through Speedera’s “Fusion Partner” program, VSNL will deploy Speedera’s technology in its data centers and market Speedera’s comprehensive SpeedSuite family of services to its vast customer base.
Tata Indicom Enterprise Business Unit MD Sandeep Mathur observes this partnership as VSNL’s reinforced commitment to Enterprise customers to offer world-class, value added services. He says, “As the leader in international telecommunications and Internet services, our aim is to consistently redefine the market by adding new and innovative services that improve end-user satisfaction while reducing the costs associated with scaling our ever-expanding infrastructure.”
The opening of Speedera’s new Bangalore office creates a second headquarters for the company, whose principal office is in Silicon Valley in California, and which also has sales and support offices in London, Paris, New York, and Washington D.C., informs an official release.
Speedera India will be supporting Speedera’s growing list of Global 2000 customers and helping to drive the company’s accelerated global expansion strategy.
“This is an exhilarating moment for Speedera as our India operations are now up and running, and include a full range of corporate functions – sales, marketing, finance, technical support, research and development,” said Speedera Networks president & CEO Ajit Gupta. “India represents far more than a source of revenue for Speedera, as Speedera India will help to drive every facet of the business for the benefit of our customers worldwide. “We are not a U.S. company nor are we an Indian company,” Gupta added. “We are truly a global company.”
Speedera has had a long presence in India, having deployed significant network deployment here beginning in 2000. Moreover, many of the company’s initial customers were in India and served to validate its business model. Indian customers currently include enterprises such as the Times of India, Rediff, NDTV, Sify and Wipro, the release adds.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
