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MAPL to revolutionise PSPCL’s billing system
Mumbai: Punjab State Power Corp Ltd (PSPCL) has selected Millennium Automation Systems Ltd, an IT and telecom system integrator, to lead the upgrade of its billing system using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. This collaboration is pivotal in optimising operational efficiency and enhancing customer service within Punjab’s power distribution sector.
MAPL in consortium with Infinite Computer Solutions India Ltd will upgrade PSPCL’s billing system using modern cloud technology. This project aims to make operations smoother and ensure accurate, timely service for over one crore consumers across Punjab, with potential for future expansion. Having successfully handled many large IT projects across India, this billing system project highlights MAPL’s key role in India’s digital advancement.
Commenting on the same belief, MAPL CEO Varinder Singh Jawanda stated, “We’re thrilled to start this project with Infinite Solutions to help advance digital technology in the country and set new standards. Our new billing system will make a big difference for PSPCL and its customers. Working with PSPCL shows our dedication to excellence and innovation in IT.”
The new billing system will speed up power connections, make billing more accurate, and improve customer service. It will also make services run more smoothly and set a new standard for digitalisation in the power industry, boosting satisfaction and reliability for one crore consumers in Punjab. The project involves providing and setting up the billing system, cloud services, IT infrastructure, data security, and network solutions.
This project will involve a detailed setup phase, followed by a thorough five-year period for operations and maintenance, with options to extend if needed. The contract also includes strict performance requirements to make sure that deadlines and quality standards are met.
“Our work with PSPCL marks a major advance in digital technology for power distribution. We have a detailed plan for implementation and maintenance to ensure smooth service and efficient operations. Additionally, our new project in railway signalling shows our growth in this field, supporting our goal to advance technology across India,” Singh added.
This project aims to set a new standard for digital changes in the power distribution industry, improving efficiency and service for customers. MAPL’s collaboration with Infinite, a well-known IT company, strengthens the chances of the project’s success. Besides this important project, MAPL is preparing for a big new venture in railway signalling, showing its plans to grow in the signalling and telecom fields. These efforts highlight MAPL’s dedication to advancing technology and improving infrastructure in different areas across India.
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
