UST Global joins hands with Microsoft
Thiruvananthapuram, May 16: Digital technology services company UST Global on Wednesday joined hands with Microsoft to decode the future of technology, the company said.
As part of the partnership, the companies would embark on a transformative digital journey that brings anthropology, art and technology together, to generate and transform innovative ideas into breakthrough services for customers.
"As part of our digital transformation journey, Microsoft is our key partner to not only enable and enhance our employees' capabilities in being future-ready, but also in creating cutting-edge solutions for our global customers," said Sunil Kanchi, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, UST Global.
The partnership was announced at UST Global's "Future Decoded" -- a digital transformation convention held at its Thiruvananthapuram campus.
"We are thrilled to partner with UST Global. In this age of artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing it is imperative to maintain security, trust and compliance, even as we jointly create breakthrough experiences for our customers," added Managing Director, Microsoft India.
At the "Future Decoded" event, Microsoft also recognized UST Global with the "Innovation and Leadership in Digital Transformation" award, the statement said.
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Chennai: Eight arrested, 2 Kg Cocaine worth ₹6 Crore seized in major drug bust
Chennai: The Enforcement Bureau Police’s Central Intelligence Unit has arrested eight individuals and seized two kilograms of cocaine valued at approximately ₹6 crore in a major anti-drug operation conducted in Chennai. The bust, which took place at two key locations in the city, also resulted in the seizure of a car and five mobile phones used by the accused.
The operation began in the St. Thomas Mount area, where officers detained five suspects — all hailing from Keelakarai in Ramanathapuram district — who were in possession of one kilogram of cocaine. During questioning, the group reportedly provided information leading to the arrest of three additional individuals from the Koyambedu area.
Police identified Mahendran, a forest guard posted in Sayalgudi, as one of the key accused. He allegedly received one kilogram of cocaine from a waste collector named Pandi. According to police sources, Pandi claimed he found the narcotics washed ashore along the Ramanathapuram coast during routine waste collection. Similarly, another accused, Palaneeswaran, claimed to have discovered a separate kilogram of cocaine in the same manner.
Further investigations revealed that the alleged mastermind behind the operation was Kasim, who planned to sell the cocaine in Chennai for a significant profit. He was aided by co-conspirators identified as Mohamed Mubarak, Edward Sam, Mohamad Idris, and Kaja Mohaideen.
While the seized cocaine is believed to have arrived via the coastal route, authorities have not yet confirmed its exact origin. Efforts are underway to investigate possible international or domestic supply links.
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