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TechLegis’ legal team has been at the forefront of legal developments in the sector over the years and have unrivalled expertise in advising on matters ranging from start-up innovation ventures to some of the largest, most complex and groundbreaking cross border transactions and disputes in the recent past. TechLegis team is led by a dynamic group of young lawyers, with dual jurisdiction qualifications and rich technical expertise. Many members of our team have acted for and represented Fortune 500 companies and the firm prides itself in the fact that most of its team members possess multiple industry qualifications in addition to legal expertise and experience.
We work for a whole gamut of Indian and international business entities. Furthermore, the firm also serves private individuals and HNI who need high-quality professional advice and legal assistance. The firm tailors its services to meet its client’s specific needs, adapting its approach to the size and complexity of the matter at hand. Technology, Media and Telecommunications The firm’s TMT Practice is internationally reputed and regularly awarded as one of the best TMT law firms in India. The team has represented a wide range of companies in connection with complex technology transactions and outsourcing of their requirements in areas such as procurement, manufacturing, logistics, network and software support. Lawyers from different practice groups in the firm work together to provide clients with comprehensive legal services required for successful business ventures.
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In this rapidly evolving environment, it is our ability to anticipate trends coupled with leading-edge know-how, which brings our clients real commercial advantage, making us the firm of choice for e-commerce. We also represent our clients in various domain name disputes before the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). TechLegis’ TMT team regularly advises and represents technology, media and telecom. clients with regard to the following: Mergers and acquisitions Complete M&A support to Tech. companies Corporate finance - Including securities, private equity and corporate venturing; Procurement - Systems, hardware and software procurement, integration and maintenance agreements; Data processing Agreements dealing with data processing, Internet connectivity and data networking; Outsourcing - Outsourcing of IT and other services, including business processes such as accounts receivable or payroll;
Creating Connective Communications Panamax Inc., is the technology unit of Bankai Group, offering market-proven telecom switching, carrier business automation, and mobile financial solutions. We invited CEO Bankim Brahmbhatt Quick and Quality Turn Around to tell us more about the firm and the innovative solutions it offers.
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We are a full service corporate law firm in India established with the sole aim of providing the best legal services to our clients. We were delighted to win the TMT Leading Experts in Tech 2016 award and to have this opportunity to talk about our strong team of lawyers and our delivery of comprehensive legal solutions.
Besides, a dedicated team of domain/ technical experts from various fields including biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, information technology etc. is also on standby to help us with domain specific or technical issues relating to the work we undertake.
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Quick and Quality Turn Around Our key strength is our team of experienced and trained lawyers who treasure the value of diligence and knowledge as well as creativity and innovation in addressing our client’s needs. We aim to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to all our clients requirements. In order to achieve this end, we take special care in identifying our client’s requirements to their tiniest detail, ensuring that the advice provided is technically correct and business oriented, so as to ultimately surpassing the expectations of the client.
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Panamax Inc., is the technology unit of Bankai Group, offering market-proven telecom switching, carrier business automation, and mobile financial solutions. We invited CEO Bankim Brahmbhatt An Idea Which Became a Reality to tell us more about the firm and the innovative solutions it offers.
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For over 10 years they have specialised in karaoke machine hire for private events in the Central London Area. We invited Andy Dennis to tell us more about this thriving business.
Recognising from the start that there was a gap in the market, in which a lot of customers were looking to arrange their own entertainment and rent just the karaoke equipment instead of hiring a presenter or a DJ to keep their event informal and fun, Andy explained how the idea became a reality. “It gave us the opportunity to develop an easy to use, bespoke, DIY juke box style karaoke system and after over 12-months of research, development and testing we launched rentakaraoke.co.uk. We supply karaoke systems for any size and type of venue to any size budget. Late bookings are welcome and we aim to respond to all enquiries within an hour.” Ensuring that their product is innovative and current, Andy highlights just some of the same ways Rentakaraoke keep ahead of the game.
Being located in a city as diverse as London, Andy goes on to tell us about how they never know who is going to book. “A lot of our equipment we supply for TV and Media. Our systems have featured in a lot of TV ads, Dramas, Movies, Music Videos and soaps. It is a frequent occurrence that we get booked for the wrap parties because the crew have seen how easy it is to use. “We have supplied karaoke systems at most of London’s well known venues but also some unusual location which include Victoria Station for a product launch with commuters singers. Alongside this, we have also supplied our karaoke systems at a circus, the Royal Opera House (Operaoke), an open top bus, an NFL Game and we’ve even set up on a steam train.” Keeping up with industry trends plays a large role in the success of Rentakaraoke. Following the trends that are coming from the KTV market in the Far East and developing them into their software to work for a UK market, Andy informs of the importance of having reliable and up-to-date equipment.
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“It is important for us to keep to our main principle that the equipment is simple to use and requires no previous experience or knowledge of using a karaoke machine. Reliability is everything so we regularly test and update our audio equipment as well as the software to keep all aspects of the systems running smoothly.” Those who are ensuring that the equipment is easy to use and set up properly are the highly trained experts at Rentakaraoke as Andy explains. “Our installers have live music based backgrounds and have been highly trained with years of experience to ensure the karaoke systems sound great in any environment including venues with difficult acoustics. Setting up neatly, quickly and efficiently, our installers clearly demonstrate the units, showing show how easy they are to use. “We know our clients just want to choose songs and sing, they do not want to be spending time adjusting settings. Although there is a lot of clever technology involved, once we have set up, the machines are incredibly simple to operate with a simple client friendly interface - they require no technical knowledge to ensure a stress-free event” Following from their success as a business, Andy describes to us what it feels like to be recognised
and awarded for their years of hard work.
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“Being nominated for this award was a fantastic moment for us and really made the years of karaoke system development, web design, SEO, listening to customer feedback, trying to achieve 5 star testimonials as possible and paying attention to the smallest detail worthwhile. Having received a clear view of how we have impacted and now lead the karaoke rental market in such a short space of time is truly amazing.”
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Looking ahead at what the future holds for Rentakaraoke, Andy envisions the company reaching new heights and providing more services to clients. “Our intention is to keep expanding and to offer a full karaoke hire service nationwide. At this present moment in time, we are developing an app based system for smaller events and are testing new wireless connection technology to screens and speakers, plus 6-unit cordless microphone systems, in order to keep our position as market leaders in the karaoke field.” For those who are curious as to what the most requested karaoke song is? “It’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.”
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“As often as possible we update our songs. Currently, we offer over 16,000 titles, with all the latest top 40 tracks to keep our music fresh, up to date and to always keep ahead of our competitors. Having developed our system to be able to offer songs in European languages and a s specialist catalogue of songs from all the West End
Shows and Musicals. Our song database contains every great song over the last 50 years form the 60s to the present day.”
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For over 10 years they have specialised in karaoke machine hire for private events in the Central London Area. We invited Andy Dennis to tell us more about this thriving business.
Recognising from the start that there was a gap in the market, in which a lot of customers were looking to arrange their own entertainment and rent just the karaoke equipment instead of hiring a presenter or a DJ to keep their event informal and fun, Andy explained how the idea became a reality. “It gave us the opportunity to develop an easy to use, bespoke, DIY juke box style karaoke system and after over 12-months of research, development and testing we launched rentakaraoke.co.uk. We supply karaoke systems for any size and type of venue to any size budget. Late bookings are welcome and we aim to respond to all enquiries within an hour.” Ensuring that their product is innovative and current, Andy highlights just some of the same ways Rentakaraoke keep ahead of the game.
Being located in a city as diverse as London, Andy goes on to tell us about how they never know who is going to book. “A lot of our equipment we supply for TV and Media. Our systems have featured in a lot of TV ads, Dramas, Movies, Music Videos and soaps. It is a frequent occurrence that we get booked for the wrap parties because the crew have seen how easy it is to use. “We have supplied karaoke systems at most of London’s well known venues but also some unusual location which include Victoria Station for a product launch with commuters singers. Alongside this, we have also supplied our karaoke systems at a circus, the Royal Opera House (Operaoke), an open top bus, an NFL Game and we’ve even set up on a steam train.” Keeping up with industry trends plays a large role in the success of Rentakaraoke. Following the trends that are coming from the KTV market in the Far East and developing them into their software to work for a UK market, Andy informs of the importance of having reliable and up-to-date equipment.
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“It is important for us to keep to our main principle that the equipment is simple to use and requires no previous experience or knowledge of using a karaoke machine. Reliability is everything so we regularly test and update our audio equipment as well as the software to keep all aspects of the systems running smoothly.” Those who are ensuring that the equipment is easy to use and set up properly are the highly trained experts at Rentakaraoke as Andy explains. “Our installers have live music based backgrounds and have been highly trained with years of experience to ensure the karaoke systems sound great in any environment including venues with difficult acoustics. Setting up neatly, quickly and efficiently, our installers clearly demonstrate the units, showing show how easy they are to use. “We know our clients just want to choose songs and sing, they do not want to be spending time adjusting settings. Although there is a lot of clever technology involved, once we have set up, the machines are incredibly simple to operate with a simple client friendly interface - they require no technical knowledge to ensure a stress-free event” Following from their success as a business, Andy describes to us what it feels like to be recognised
and awarded for their years of hard work.
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“Being nominated for this award was a fantastic moment for us and really made the years of karaoke system development, web design, SEO, listening to customer feedback, trying to achieve 5 star testimonials as possible and paying attention to the smallest detail worthwhile. Having received a clear view of how we have impacted and now lead the karaoke rental market in such a short space of time is truly amazing.”
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Looking ahead at what the future holds for Rentakaraoke, Andy envisions the company reaching new heights and providing more services to clients. “Our intention is to keep expanding and to offer a full karaoke hire service nationwide. At this present moment in time, we are developing an app based system for smaller events and are testing new wireless connection technology to screens and speakers, plus 6-unit cordless microphone systems, in order to keep our position as market leaders in the karaoke field.” For those who are curious as to what the most requested karaoke song is? “It’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.”
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“As often as possible we update our songs. Currently, we offer over 16,000 titles, with all the latest top 40 tracks to keep our music fresh, up to date and to always keep ahead of our competitors. Having developed our system to be able to offer songs in European languages and a s specialist catalogue of songs from all the West End
Shows and Musicals. Our song database contains every great song over the last 50 years form the 60s to the present day.”
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Best Multimedia Production Company - Malaysia and a multimedia Infinéte Loop Media is a digital media agency in creative content caught up with Founder and production studio based in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Malaysia. We Director Ken Neoh to find out more. Infinéte Loop Media is a multimedia creation studio which focuses on providing creative and digital media creation for corporate and commercial usage for clients based throughout Asia. These clients are varied and range from local small and medium enterprise through to international multi-national companies. To these clients the firm offers full fledge video production from creative ideas, conceptualization, storyboard drawing, production planning, in-house production on-customer-site to through Post-production, production, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Special Effects, Green Screen Technology Production and as well online broadcast in social media platforms.
In order to remain at the forefront of the ever evolving digital media market the firm has to work hard to adapt around the latest industry developments. As such Infinéte are not only a game player in the market region that we are serving now, but also a game changer in term of how it brings in new creative creation that revolutionizes the local region market. The firm remains innovative by introducing new techniques that will bring in a fresh new perspective to this industry.
“Personally, I hope that I will be able to lead this company to greater height in term of not only expansion but also greater achievements and recognitions. Overall it is an
Additionally, the firm keeps itself updated with the industry trends by following up on the technology and techniques that is relevant to its work and specifically focus on acquiring the technologies and skillsets to enable us to produce comparable or similar results here. “One of my personal responsibilities “In order to offer the very best is to look out for latest multimedia and technologies solutions to clients I employ the very production by used being best staff and work hard to support techniques the them to ensure that they are able established studios in around comparable the out work and world service the with clients provide to local for solutions similar and Director and they need,” Founder Ken proudly states. “My leadership clients” Ken adds. style is very trusting, and I believe focus in my employees and delegate the Moving forward, the key firm’s right task to the right people with is firmly on building on the wider the right skillset. At the same time, I success and supporting a hope fully believe in human development range of clients, as Infinéte Top and it’s very important to develop to grow its portfolios to serve the not only hard skills like technical Fortune 500 companies of the abilities, but also soft skills like world. This will also enable interpersonal understanding and company to have multiple branches region. Asia across communications.” effective
exciting time for our business and we are looking forward to taking advantage of the opportunities we foresee” Ken concludes.
Company name: Infinéte Loop Media Contact: Ken Neoh Address: 49-C, Jalan Glasiar, Taman Tasek, 80200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Email: kenneoh@infineteloop.com Telephone: +6016-2089783 Website: www.infineteloop.com
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as rtard Jaka T Aw TM Glen Stratton from Altro talks to us about what the company have done to help transform everyday spaces into environments that can improve the wellbeing of everyone that uses them. Altro is a third generation, family owned business that manufacturers hygienic floor and wall coverings. Altro APAC is a fully owned subsidiary with teams in China, Australia, New Zealand and distribution partners in most other Asian countries. Glen Stratton spoke to us about the firms impact in the industry. “We are a global leader of specialised products to the health, education, hospitality, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. We are often first to market with innovative products. Our client base is rather wide including governments, architects, builders, flooring contractors and end users. “In Asia Pacific, we are focused on delivering the highest quality solutions and an exceptional customer experience. Because we offer specialised products for high function areas we can separate our products and services from our competitors, who have a more general approach to these sectors. By building long term value added relationships we feel this will
continue to set us apart into the future. “We have spent a lot of time as a team establishing who we are, what we stand for and why we are doing what we do. We are very focused on staying true to these principles. Bringing in talented people, empowering them and then supporting their own growth is also proving beneficial.” Glen explains what the challenges of working in the APAC region are and how he has managed to overcome these challenges through keeping motivated and positive. “As we sell premium products in the construction market with a focus on safety hygiene and sustainability, the biggest challenges have been emerging markets where these factors are lower priorities for many of the individual markets. Ensuring we stay true to our core strategy while addressing specific local needs is proving successful. It is a slow process however we have persistence, our own good people and some great regional partners taking us forward.
“I get the motivation I need to succeed from our people. Helping them succeed and achieve their own goals in both business and life is very satisfying. There are times where you need to step back and reflect and finding that time for personal thought is also important to me.” “One of the appealing things about the APAC region is that it is so diverse. This provides big challenges however also big opportunities for companies who get their strategy correct. Of course these days, no one is truly isolated from world events however I feel there are still many emerging markets in the region that will provide a bright future for us.” As well as staying motivated in order to ensure the success of the business, Glen lists the other attributes he has that he believes have made him successful. “Active listening, patience, persistence and a drive for constant improvement are behaviours I hold dear. I also feel the focus to strip away all the distractions and focus on what is
really going to make a difference is a constant goal.” Price and technology are the main changes that have appeared in recent years in the construction industry. Glen explains these changes and how they affected business. “The construction industry continues to become more and more focused on price. The majority of building continues to be completed as cheaply as possible rather than delivering quality long term solutions to end-users. Margin issues and time line pressures for our customers continue to increase and in 2016 we saw several large flooring contractors enter in to periods of financial hardship or liquidation. “As we supply products to specialised areas such as Hospital surgeries, developments in technology is going to play a huge part in our future. Altro have a dedicated innovations team with the specific goals of creating products that contribute to healthy environments and improved well-being. Recently we
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