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“India has the oldest and most profound culture of storytelling. We learnt everything from storytelling – from the code of conduct to our belief system”: Imtiaz Ali at India Global Forum’s NXT25

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MUMBAI, India, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Storytelling, cinema, and digital content took the spotlight at ‘Making WAVES – the Culture Forum’ hosted during the India Global Forum’s NXT25: Leading the Leap Summit at the Jio World Convention Centre on April 8. The forum brought together some of India’s most iconic voices across entertainment and media to explore the evolving narrative of India emerging as a global powerhouse for content and digital innovation.

In a Fireside Chat titled, ‘Making WAVES – India as a Global Content Hub’, renowned Director and Writer Imtiaz Ali, said: “As a storyteller, I do not have to worry about what everybody likes. The way to find out the code is by finding what I would like. Since I have been in the film industry, I have been told that formula (movie success) is not working. Thank God for that, because if the formula worked, none of us would be here making movies. We (India) have the oldest and most profound culture of storytelling. We learnt everything from storytelling. Everything has been learnt from stories, from the code of conduct to our belief system.”

Continuing the conversation, Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, highlighted: “The beautiful confluence of creativity and technology has allowed the creators not to be limited to where they are. The biggest enabler of this trend is a resurgence of hyperlocal. Indian audiences are among the most experiential, diverse, curious, and fantastic audiences. As streamers, storytellers, and creators, we must take advantage of this opportunity.”

This was followed by a conversation with Ekta Kapoor, Joint MD, Balaji Telefilms LTD, on the Intersection of Art, Success & Global Influence. She said, “There are different metrics of success for everyone. At Balaji and I, as content providers, believe success comes in three or four ways: getting the economics right, creating impact, and earning recognition.” On a lighter note, when asked about the upcoming remake of her hit TV show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kapoor teased the return of actor and politician Smriti Irani, saying: “We are bringing politics into entertainment or a politician.”

Later, in a Fireside Chat on ‘Inspiring Journeys’, noted actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, opened up about the challenges she faced and said: “This industry has no set rules or frameworks; if it has worked for someone, it doesn’t mean it will work for you. Nothing is permanent, not the highs or lows. We cannot get too attached to fame or failure; work is not our identity.”

Talking about her inspiration, Fatima, said: “I enjoy Kangana’s work. She is an incredible actor. She was one of the first ones to come from the outside and do different movies, like Queen & Tanu Weds Manu.”

Co-hosted with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the Culture Forum also served as a precursor to the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Speaking on the occasion, Achal Malhotra, CEO, WAVES, National Film Development Corporation Ltd., said: “Most of us have started hearing about WAVES very recently but this was envisioned by our Hon’ Prime Minister way back in 2019. We have done a lot of look and see of the other great shows happening around the world. Therefore, we realised that with technology the way we produce content and the way we are seeing content consumption and also content delivery is changing at a pace we really don’t know what’s going to be the next tool that’s going to come.”

Bringing together CEOs, policymakers, global investors, and industry disruptors, NXT25 explores the biggest trends shaping India’s future on the world stage, spotlighting India’s ambitions for the next 25 years and its emergence as a global powerhouse in investment, technology, sustainability, and innovation.

For session highlights and speaker insights, click here

The summit is supported by the UK Government, Government of Maharashtra, and the Commerce Ministry of India. Bloomberg TV is the official international media partner.

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India Global Forum tells the story of contemporary India. The pace of change and growth India has set itself is an opportunity for the world. IGF is the gateway for businesses and nations to help seize that opportunity. To know more, click here.

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JumpCloud Acquires VaultOne, Igniting a New Era of Privileged Access Management

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JumpCloud Inc. is making IT simpler with the acquisition of VaultOne. VaultOne delivers robust privileged access management (PAM) solutions providing secure access into a wide range of critical assets, ranging from SaaS applications to cloud infrastructure and databases. JumpCloud’s acquisition furthers its goal to simplify IT operations across a secure access control platform for today’s global workforce.

Organizations need enhanced control and security of privileged resources. VaultOne enables security and IT teams as well as managed security service providers (MSSPs) to protect and monitor critical assets effectively by controlling and monitoring their access.

“We are continuously evaluating our customers’ needs to extend JumpCloud into more areas where we can provide secure, frictionless access to resources, regardless of where the team or resources are located,” said Greg Keller, chief technology officer and co-founder, JumpCloud. “The acquisition of VaultOne brings a deeply experienced team and established PAM technology into the JumpCloud family. This allows us to immediately offer a dedicated PAM solution with the granular control necessary to navigate today’s complex security landscape, while providing more critical access control capabilities our customers can consolidate and depend upon from JumpCloud’s platform.”

Key benefits:

Privileged access for all your critical assets: Customers gain robust access controls for cloud providers, databases, servers, and applications to ensure every action is recorded and audited with customizable policies to prevent misuse and errors.Secure browsing, built-in: This modern PAM solution comes with a secure, browser-in-browser access experience, to tightly control and monitor any action privileged users take.Remove the need for VPN: VaultOne’s unique architecture allows access into crucial resources without the need for a traditional VPN, reducing costs while increasing security for users.Radically reduce cyber threats: Automatically eliminate lateral movement threats and reduce your attack surface with granular controls combined with continuous monitoring to further reduce internal and external threats targeting critical resources.Scalable security for growing organizations: This acquisition enables JumpCloud to offer an end to end scale of authentication security. From password management to passwordless, and now privileged access, to cover every type of access organizations need as they scale.

“Joining forces with JumpCloud represents a powerful alignment of our visions,” said Leonardo Cooper, CEO, VaultOne. “We are thrilled to integrate VaultOne’s PAM technology into JumpCloud’s comprehensive platform, working together to create a truly unified and secure IT experience for organizations of all sizes.”

Current VaultOne customers will keep their service without interruption.

The details of the transaction are not being disclosed.

About JumpCloud
JumpCloud® delivers a unified identity, device, and access management platform that makes it easy to securely manage identities, devices, and access across your organization. With JumpCloud, IT teams and MSPs enable users to work securely from anywhere and manage their Windows, Apple, Linux, and Android devices from a single platform.

Learn more: https://www.jumpcloud.com/
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Rapidan Energy Group Wins 2025 AMA Crystal Award for Most Improved Website

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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rapidan Energy Group is proud to announce it has been named the winner of the Most Improved Website category at the 2025 American Marketing Association (AMA) Crystal Awards.

The award honors Rapidan’s complete in-house website redesign, which was completed in just five months and under budget. The project was spearheaded by Nell Lukosavich, Rapidan’s Head of Marketing, and successfully aligns with Rapidan’s evolution over the past 16 years into a leading global energy research and advisory firm.

“Our goal was to create a site that actually reflects what Rapidan is today—a unique repository of energy market, policy and geopolitical expertise along with broadening and deepening analytical capabilities that is deeply committed to helping clients managing energy risks and opportunities across the globe,” said Nell Lukosavich. “To see it recognized by the AMA is incredibly gratifying, and it’s a testament to what strategic in-house collaboration and determination can achieve.”

The new site, launched in May 2024, achieved—and exceeded—every major objective, including increased new users to the site, a significant bump in international site traffic, and new client sales brought in from the site’s lead generation strategy.

“In today’s digital-first world, your website is your front door,” said Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group’s Founder and President. “We realized we had outgrown our old online presence, and thanks to Nell’s leadership, we now have a site that matches the strength and ambition of our talented and growing team and will facilitate future growth.”

The redesign included over 30 new pages of research insights content, integration of Rapidan’s 15th anniversary brand campaign, live content updates, and more effective communication with clients and prospects.

This recognition by the AMA Crystal Awards marks a significant milestone in Rapidan Energy Group’s ongoing growth and commitment to delivering forward-looking energy market, policy, and geopolitics data and research to clients worldwide.

About Rapidan Energy Group

Rapidan Energy Group provides differentiated and actionable insights on energy markets, policy, and geopolitics. We help leading corporations and financial firms identify opportunities and manage risks in the global energy industry and markets.

For more information, please visit www.rapidanenergy.com.

For more information on Rapidan’s subscription and bespoke research services, please contact us at insight@rapidanenergy.com.

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BI2 Technologies and Support Our Sheriffs Foundation partner with SingleCare to create Sheriff Rx

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Free program will provide access to affordable medications to Sheriffs’ employees across the nation

PLYMOUTH, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Many people, including those with full-time jobs, often struggle to cover deductibles and copays for prescription drugs, even with insurance.  That is why Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™ and BI2 Technologies™ are proud to announce they have partnered with SingleCare® to create Sheriff Rx™.  

Sheriff Rx™ will provide access to affordable prescription medications, ensuring greater health and financial stability.

The Sheriff Rx™ prescription discount card is completely free. The discounts and savings on medications are provided voluntarily by more than 35,000 participating pharmacies that agree to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies.

The card has no eligibility requirements and is available to anyone. There are no forms to fill out, waiting period or registration.

If employees and their families already have prescription drug coverage, Sheriff Rx™ can be used to obtain savings on prescription drugs that may be excluded by your insurance plan or are not covered because you have exceeded your insurance plan’s maximum limits. In some instances, members might find that the Sheriff Rx™ price is lower than many insurance copayment amounts.

SingleCare® partners with some of the most respected community groups and health care providers in the country, including United Way Worldwide, National Council for Behavioral Health, Mental Health America, and American Heart Association, among thousands of other community organizations.

“When people can afford their prescriptions, they end up saving money on more expensive items like emergency room visits and hospitalizations,” said BI2 Technologies Chief Relationship Office John Leonard.  “We are excited to work with the Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™ and SingleCare® to provide Sheriff Rx™ at no cost to Sheriffs’ employees and their families.”

SingleCare® is accepted by major pharmacies, including CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Walmart, as well as many local retailers.

“As we work to support our Sheriffs’ Offices across the nation, it is crucial that every employee and their families have access to affordable medications and are empowered to take control of their health,” said Support Our Sheriffs Executive Director Mark Lamb. “Sheriff Rx™ is designed to do just that.”

To see how much you can save, please visit www.supportoursheriffs.org or email John Leonard at jleonard@bi2technologies.com.

About the Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™
The Support Our Sheriffs Foundation is made up of current and former law enforcement professionals, businesses and community activists who are dedicated to supporting the mission of Sheriffs Offices across the nation. Donations to the Foundation are used to provide essential resources, financial support, training, and programs that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and well-being of Sheriffs, their employees, their families, and the communities they serve. For more information about the Foundation or to donate, please visit www.supportoursheriffs.com.

About BI2 Technologies™
BI2 Technologies (Biometric Intelligence and Identification Technologies) is an award-winning and recognized leader in the development and implementation of cost-effective, multimodal biometric identity management solutions.  BI2 Technologies created and maintains the only national, cloud-based iris biometric network and database. No other organization, public or private, has developed or implemented this capability.

About SingleCare®
SingleCare® is a free prescription savings service that provides consistently low prices to improve access and adherence to medication. It handles tens of thousands of prescriptions per day and is helping millions of people across the U.S. save a significant amount of money on their prescriptions. Through a combination of innovative technology and direct contracts with pharmacies, SingleCare® allows consumers to access prescription savings at pharmacies near them via the mobile app or discount cards available on SingleCare.com. SingleCare® partners with the country’s leading pharmacy companies, including CVS, Walmart and Walgreens, covering over 35,000 pharmacies nationwide.

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