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W+K to start programme to help creative entrepreneurs
MUMBAI: US-based advertising firm Wieden + Kennedy (W+K) plans to reach out to ‘creative entrepreneurs‘ who want to start their business and offer them infrastructural support, networking opportunities and guidance from in-house experts.
The call for entries will start from next week and the people eligible are those below 30 years and belonging to creative pursuits such as theatre, art, design music and the like barring advertising.
Eventually, W+K also plans to take a stake ranging between 10-20 per cent in the new business. The agency plans to choose four people looking at starting their creative enterprise.
The mentoring programme will have brands, technology, popular culture and creative entrepreneurship come together for new businesses. The agency will also help the individuals reach out to a wider network of people.
The idea had hit off in December when the agency decided to help those who wanted to start a business but did not have the necessary means and wherewithal to do so.
Globally the agency has had their Portland Incubator Experiment (P.I.E) which was a collaboration between W+K and tech entrepreneurs.
The agency, which is headquartered in Portland, started operations in Delhi in 2007 after merging with creative agency ‘A‘ founded by Mohit Jayal and V Sunil. It has clients like IndiGo, HCL Technologies, InterGlobe, Heineken and Royal Enfield.
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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.
