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Global IT Industry Veteran Phaneesh Murthy joins the board of Value Point Systems
MUMBAI: Phaneesh Murthy, global IT industry veteran has joined the board of Value Point Systems, one of South Asia's leading digital transformation catalyst. He is inducted into the board of Value Point Systems as an additional director.
Phaneesh Murthy has been following the growth of Value Point Systems over the last few years and its ambitions to grow at a global level. Value Point Systems is a 28 years old Systems Integrator and Managed Services Company growing very fast and expanding into new technologies and geographies. Phaneesh Murthy brings in the required credibility for Value Point Systems in capturing global markets.
Phaneesh Murthy will guide the board of directors of Value Point Systems in creating a global vision & strategic roadmap to transform, from an IT infrastructure products & Services company into a leader in digital transformation solutions and higher value services.
Phaneesh Murthy is an accomplished technology industry thought leader having pioneered newer business models and bases of differentiation for high growth. Phaneesh Murthy comes with industry experience spanning more than 3 decades in sales and marketing, product solutions, and structuring and managing outsourcing deals.
Commenting on the new role, Phaneesh Murthy said, “I see great opportunity in this industry for Value Point Systems. By constantly investing in innovation, the organization today is in a leading position to help businesses and governments with their digital transformation journey. I look forward to guiding the management and strengthening their business globally.”
“Phaneesh Murthy is a highly experienced and dynamic leader in the IT industry. Based on his extensive, wide ranging experience in the space, we’re confident he will enhance the strategic perspective. He will play an integral role in mentoring the board to expand business worldwide, to help us grow and achieve our goal of becoming an industry leader. Also, his participation in equity and inclusion in the board will add credibility and immensely help the organisation in our ongoing fund raise initiative to fuel our exponential growth plans” added, RS Shanbhag, Founder and CMD of Value Point Group.
Phaneesh Murthy's forte is developing and managing the growth of organizations. He has been associated with multiple leading IT companies in the capacity of director, president and CEO and has led their transformational journey. Before joining Value Point Systems, Phaneesh Murthy served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at iGATE Corporation where he led the turnaround effort, divested the staffing businesses, streamlined the company's delivery model, completed a large acquisition financed with public bonds and increased the value of the Company by a factor of 30 over 10 years. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Infosys. While at Infosys, he was a Member of the Board and oversaw Global Operations, Sales and Marketing and the Advanced Technology Practice Phaneesh Murthy started his career with Sonata Software Ltd. in 1987 working in Sales and Marketing.
Phaneesh Murthy holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and graduated from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
