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Zensar to transform Tesco Insurance and Money Services with Cloud-First strategy
LONDON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zensar Technologies, a leading experience, engineering, and engagement technology solutions company, announced that it has been selected by Tesco Insurance and Money Services (Tesco IMS), a leading UK insurance company, to drive a comprehensive modernisation and digital transformation agenda. This collaboration will enable Tesco IMS to establish a robust cloud-first ecosystem, scalable operation and create better value and experience for its customers.
Zensar will modernise Tesco IMS’s end-to-end infrastructure, network and application hosting services and contact centre. The company will also partner with Tesco IMS to facilitate, build, and achieve technology carve-out from Tesco Bank, following the sale of Tesco Bank’s banking operations to Barclays UK.
Manish Tandon, CEO and Managing Director, Zensar Technologies, said, “Tesco Insurance and Money Services have a very exciting vision for their business, and we are delighted to have won their trust and confidence in delivering this critical transformation. As Tesco IMS undertake this complex journey, our carefully crafted target operating model underpinned by solutions relevant to Tesco IMS context will deliver a responsive, market-ready and customer-centric service”.
As the new Tesco IMS business emerges as a standalone entity, Zensar will transform operations and drive efficiencies across all areas. This includes implementing specific regulatory controls required for an insurance business and simplifying and modernising processes.
Robert Jamieson, Chief Information Officer, Tesco Insurance and Money Services said, “We’re excited to be partnering with Zensar to modernise our end-end infrastructure, network and application hosting services and contact centre. This technology will help build out our new platforms and tooling across our IT infrastructure whilst refreshing Cloud and Security landscapes operated by Zensar which will lead to a highly efficient operating model.
Zensar will be operating this with a focus on reliability, security and providing a class leading service to better support our customers and colleagues with a real time view of our technology and business systems to support our ambitious growth plans.”
About RPG Enterprises (www.rpggroup.com)
RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest-growing business groups with a turnover of US $4.8 Billion. The group has diverse business interests in the areas of infrastructure, tyres, pharma, IT, and specialty as well as in emerging innovation-led technology businesses.
About Zensar (www.zensar.com)
At Zensar, we are ‘experience-led everything.’ We conceptualize, design, engineer, market, and manage digital solutions and experiences for 145+ leading enterprises. Using our 3Es of experience, engineering, and engagement, we harness the power of technology, creativity, and insight to deliver impact. Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we are headquartered in Pune, India. Our 10,000+ employees work across 30+ locations worldwide, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Zurich, Cape Town, London, Singapore, and Mexico City.
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About Tesco Insurance and Money Services
Our goal is to make insurance more rewarding because little wins make a big difference. We began life 1997 as Tesco Bank and today have more than 2 million customers across home, travel, pet and car insurance.
Our colleagues serve our customers seven days a week from our main centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle.
We are the second largest provider of Travel Money and have the third largest ATM network in the UK with more than 3,400 ATMs in over 3,000 Tesco and One Stop stores. Our gift card offering is the largest in the UK (with 35% market share). Launched in Tesco in 2010, more than 10m Tesco gift cards and 5m 3rd party gift cards are sold annually.
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LONDON, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Octa is a major CFD broker that offers online trading solutions for various financial instruments, and it has been awarded the title of ‘Best CFD Broker, Asia 2025′ by Global Brands Magazine (GBM) at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.
The Global Brand Awards recognises outstanding achievements across various industries worldwide. Octa received this award for its innovative trading solutions and good client service.
Jay Reddy, CEO of Global Brands Magazine, commented, “At Global Brands Magazine, we take great pride in recognising excellence across all industries. Octa’s achievement as the Best CFD Broker, Asia 2025, is a testimony to their unwavering commitment to innovation and exceptional client service. Congratulations to the entire Octa team on this well-deserved recognition.”
The team at Octa highly appreciates receiving the ‘Best CFD Broker Asia 2025’ award as a recognition and verification mark for all the efforts to offer high-quality brokerage services across the region. The Global Brands Magazine accolade creates an additional incentive to set industry benchmarks in trading experience.
Octa continues to improve its products and services. At the end of 2024, its proprietary trading platform, OctaTrader, received a milestone update with the introduction of the AI pattern search feature. This powerful tool automatically finds relevant and timely technical analysis patterns for any given instrument based on historical data so that Octa’s clients can make data-driven, informed decisions quickly and without excessive cognitive load. In the future, Octa plans to double up on its efforts to improve OctaTrader as an all-in-one trading ecosystem that makes trading transparent and clear.
ABOUT OCTA
Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and a variety of services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools”
ABOUT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE (ENGLAND)
Global Brands Magazine (GBM) is one of the largest Brands publication in the world, leading the way in delivering insights, news, and opinions on brands shaping the future of their industries. Based in the UK, the magazine keeps readers informed about ‘best-in-class’ brands worldwide. Each year, GBM recognizes companies that demonstrate innovation, exceptional service, and consumer-focused solutions in their respective industries.
With over 8.4 million annual visitors and 14 million page views, GBM is the world’s premier Brand magazine. The magazine also boasts a robust social media presence, engagement including 35k+ Facebook followers, 20k+ Instagram followers, 25k+ Twitter followers, and 4k+ LinkedIn followers.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS
The Global Brand Awards celebrate excellence in brand performance, recognising companies and organisations that excel in quality, innovation, and customer-centric services across various sectors, including finance, education, hospitality, technology, and more. More than 10,000 companies were evaluated in 2024 for the Global Brand Awards.
The Global Brand Awards events were held at some of the most iconic properties in the world, including The Address Downtown, Waldorf Astoria, Emperors Palace, JW Marriot Marquis, Galaxy Macau Athenee Hotel, to name a few. The next awards ceremony will take place on the 13th of June 2025 at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For a complete list of the winners of the Global Brand Awards, please visit: https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/brand-awards-winners/.
To nominate your company or leader for the Global Brand Awards 2025, visit: https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/nomination-form/
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Influential AI innovator is recognized for her significant impact on the growing tech company
ZURICH and NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Squirro, a leading enterprise GenAI platform provider, today announced that it has promoted its dynamic Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren Hawker Zafer, to the role of Chief Operating Officer. As the strategic architect and operational lead at Squirro, Hawker Zafer will play an essential role in turning the company’s ambitious vision into execution.
During her tenure as CMO over the last 15 months, Hawker Zafer has made a significant mark, shaping Squirro’s brand perception as a global, innovative and award-winning company. She has become one of the AI industry’s most esteemed keynote speakers and a prominent member of the Women in Tech Council. She founded and hosts Squirro’s popular podcast ‘Redefining AI’ which has an ever growing following of 50,000 AI enthusiasts. The show explores the broader societal, economic, and political implications of AI, delivering a platform for independent and informed education. In 2024, the podcast won the prestigious New York Digital Award, while Hawker Zafer was personally recognized for her commitment to making AI accessible and understandable with a Top AI Voice badge for her contributions on LinkedIn. In July last year she also won a Squirro stellar leadership award for her leadership style, a combination of empowerment and accountability.
“Lauren’s contribution to Squirro has been remarkable,” commented Dr. Dorian Selz, co-founder and CEO, Squirro. “She has not only built our reputation and our education infrastructure—The Squirro Academy—created our technical documentation and established a program of insightful courses, but she also plays an influential role on the broader stage, having established herself as a prominent thought-leader in the AI sector. Lauren is among a growing group of female leaders who have smashed through the technology glass ceiling to evangelize and lead the debate on enterprise generative AI. I am delighted that I will have her by my side as we grow the company.”
In her new role as COO, Lauren Hawker Zafer will act as Dr. Dorian Selz’s right hand. Among her responsibilities will be driving company-wide efficiency and ensuring that innovation scales effectively while monitoring the financial health, market competitiveness, and operational excellence of the company.
“I am determined to reinforce Squirro’s place as a leader in the global AI ecosystem, but it is also important to build resiliency and high performance, identify and strengthen partnerships, and grow our market share,” said Lauren Hawker Zafer. “I am proud to have inspired other women and underrepresented groups to recognize the life-changing possibilities that AI and innovation deliver and intend to continue reinforcing this essential message in my new role.”
About Squirro
Squirro is a global leader in enterprise-grade generative AI and graph solutions, specializing in semantic search, insights, and automation. Since its founding in 2012, the company has been at the forefront of AI innovation, empowering organizations with intelligent technology that enhances decision-making and efficiency. Headquartered in Switzerland, Squirro operates across key global markets, with offices in the United States, the UK, and Singapore.
Trusted by industry leaders such as the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, Standard Chartered Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Henkel, and Indicia Worldwide, Squirro is committed to delivering cutting-edge AI solutions. Its mission is to augment human intelligence, streamline processes, and unlock actionable insights—enabling enterprises to navigate complexity and harness the full potential of their data.
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BEIJING, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 7, 2025, the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) initiated its 100-day countdown, heralding a global gathering under the theme Connecting the World for a Shared Future. Amid unprecedented supply chain volatility and shifting trade dynamics, the Expo will take place in Beijing from July 16th to 20th, doubling down on its mission to drive international cooperation and build crisis-resilient supply chains.
Centering on industry chain integration as its cornerstone, the Expo spotlights value generated through supply chain interconnectivity while integrating stakeholder-driven innovations. The event amplifies international collaboration by showcasing China’s expertise in overseas market adaptation, supply chain scalability, and transformative cross-border business models. Attendees will explore cutting-edge, end-to-end supply chain solutions honed by Chinese enterprises, reflecting years of strategic growth.
A highlight includes the inaugural Innovation Chain Zone, part of the Advanced Manufacturing Chain pavilion, which aims to accelerate the commercialization of patented technologies and breakthrough inventions. This dedicated space underscores the Expo’s mission to bridge conceptual advancements with real-world industrial applications, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for global supply chain evolution.
“Through supply chains, we’re connecting the world’s businesses, products, and services, building bridges for industrial integration, innovation, and market access,” said Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). “The platform has become an open driver of mutual growth and win-win cooperation between China and the world.”
The Expo is expanding networking opportunities through pre-event, on-site, and post-event engagements while strengthening its exhibitor alliance to foster deeper business connections.
In a significant development, the event moves to summer for the first time, ensuring optimal comfort for global attendees. Early registrations indicate strong cross-sector participation, with industry leaders from automotive, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and finance—both returning exhibitors and new entrants—gearing up to converge in July and shape the future of global supply chains.
CISCE, held in China and recognized as the world’s first national-level event focused on supply chains, has rapidly emerged as a critical hub for global industrial collaboration and innovation, and a premier gateway for international firms accessing the Chinese market.
At the last CISCE, the event’s second edition, exhibitors signed over 210 cooperation agreements and letters of intent, totaling well over 152 billion yuan (approx. USD 20.8 billion). The Expo also serves as a global hub for tech innovation and environmentally responsible collaboration.
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