Infosys arm wins deal to digitise Canadian procurement system
Bengaluru, Sep 24 : Software major Infosys arm on Monday said it won a $62-million (Rs 451 crore) deal to digitise Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) for modernising and automating its processes.
"Infosys Public Services (IPS) is working with global professional services firm Ernst & Young and German software major SAP (Canada) to digitise PSPC procurement system by implementing and managing cloud-based electronic procurement solution," said the city-based IT firm in a statement here.
The deal will provide an intuitive, web-based portal to PSPC and its suppliers to access procurement information in English and French.
The digital solution will make it easier for the government and suppliers to interact, transact and better serve Canadians.
"Our digital platform will enable PSPC to purchase goods and services through a single portal, configure specific requirements and access data, reporting and analytics information in real-time to support decision-making," said the statement.
As a digital services and consulting leader, IPS partners with public sector organisations to navigate their digital transformation, helping them renew systems into agile, intelligent platforms, develop new capabilities and deliver better outcomes to all stakeholders at a lower cost.
PSPC plays a key role in the daily operations of the Canadian government as a key provider of services for federal departments and agencies.
"The Canadian government will decide to extend our solution to its other departments and agencies, while provincial and municipal bodies will be given an option to use the platform to streamline the processes to engage with over 183,000 suppliers," the statement noted.
As the prime system integrator, IPS will implement the SAP-based solution and set up a network to provide tier-1, 2 and 3 support services while EY will facilitate the design and deployment of future state processes and enabling technology to support procurement modernization agenda.
"Navigating their (PSPC) programmes and services to a digital future requires organisations to identify the right technologies to implement and enable them quickly and at-scale," said IPS Chief Executive Eric Paternoster.
SAP Canada Managing Director Andy Canham said his company would work with IPS to deliver an intelligent and collaborative platform for federal procurement to set the standard for the public sector across the country.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
