K'taka: Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan Inaugurates Software Development Center of Laerdal Medical, Impelsys
Bangalore: (Press Release) Impelsys, a leading global provider of digital transformation services, and Laerdal Medical, a world-leading provider of training, educational, and therapy products for lifesaving and emergency medical care, announced the launch of a new world-class Software Development Center in the central business district of Bangalore. The center was launched by Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, the Honorable Minister of Information Technology - Biotechnology, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood of Karnataka, India.
The center will support the company's growing business with cutting-edge technology solutions that define future transformation. The modern center is equipped with the best-in-class IT infrastructure, robust security, and sustainability standards.
"The Software Development Center reflects our fruitful relationship with Impelsys. The center will be instrumental in our mission to help save lives through enabling technologies for time-critical emergencies. I am excited about the cutting-edge technology solutions that we will develop together. I look forward to a long-term partnership with Impelsys," said Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO of Laerdal Medical.
"It is a great pleasure to launch the new Software Development Center, and it is an important milestone in our journey as we expand and grow. The center is an advancement in our relationship with Laerdal Medical and a combined commitment to bringing greater value to our clients with innovative solutions," said Sameer Shariff, Founder, and CEO of Impelsys.
Impelsys has proven capabilities, processes, and best practices to provide impactful digital transformation solutions and is a partner to some of the largest brands across industry verticals. Impelsys has emerged as a leading provider of digital transformation platforms and services for global publishers, health care companies, education providers, and associations.
About Laerdal Medical
Laerdal is dedicated to our mission of helping save lives. Laerdal develops products, programs, and digital solutions designed to increase survival and improve patient outcomes. By implementing evidence-based solutions within the areas of resuscitation, patient safety, and global health, we address the changing needs of healthcare organizations and help build competence and confidence of healthcare workers, educators, and lay rescuers. Together with our partners, we believe we can help save one million more lives, every year. Laerdal is a global company in 25 countries worldwide.
About Impelsys
Impelsys is a market leader in providing cutting-edge platforms and technology services to leading enterprises, education providers, publishers, and content aggregators worldwide. We complement our solutions repertoire with services spanning eLearning, application support, digital marketing, and content engineering.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
