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Lovely memories from a recent get-together in Frankfurt. Our IBS Software Germany colleagues had a fantastic time welcoming new team members, enjoying a delicious dinner, and exploring the beautiful city.
Congratulations to our colleagues Sona B, Santhi Kaimala, Thara Rajendran and Sunitha S for completing the Accelerated Leadership Program organized by WE - Women Inclusive in Technology. The program, designed to empower emerging leaders, brought together participants from multiple organizations in Kerala, India. Sunitha was part of the team that won the best project award for âBeyond Breakâ, empowering women returning to work after a career break by providing resources, skills development, and networking opportunities for a successful transition. She also won an overall performer award, the âMoxie 2023.â Santhiâs team project - âMpowerâ - looked at structuring a mentor-mentee flow, and received the runner-up award. Latha Nair was honored for her ongoing support of the WIIT mentorship program. Well done to ALL the leaders in the 2023 program, what a wonderful accomplishment đ
Wonderful moment from the annual 'Kids and Kin' weekend event at our Cochin, India office. Colleagues, spouses, children, and grandparents came together to enjoy a carnival atmosphere of games, face painting, coloring-in sessions, and balloon fun; a talented caricature artist and magician dazzled and entertained guests. And who can resist a ball pit? The highlight of the event was the amazing song and dance show put on by the kids and spouses. To wrap it up, a high-energy dance party brought joy to guests of all ages. We love to see our colleagues and their families having a great time together! Kudos to our 'Reflections' team for organizing this vibrant bash đđ
"As women in leadership positions within the travel sector, we possess a unique and unparalleled opportunity to drive growth and innovation." Latha Nair writing for Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, on breaking gender barriers and paving the way for women in the tech industry.
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Lakshmi Chandra S shares details on ASPIRE, a new DEI initiative at IBS Software. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive support and cross-mentoring network for colleagues, addressing the professional and personal issues facing working women today.
Update from Canada where colleagues from our Montreal office met up for their annual summer event, a chance for everyone to reconnect after hybrid work. Star of the show was the food truck from legendary Dilallo Restaurant, a local hot spot. Naturally, poutine was on the menu, a Quebecois classic of fries topped with cheese curds and hot brown gravy. Delish!
We're celebrating the engineering graduates who joined us this March, for completing the three-month LITMUS (Learn IT froM US) training program. At a ceremony held in Chennai, Jayan Nair, SVP and Head of Global Human Resources, delivered an inspiring keynote, motivating all present to embrace new opportunities and strive for excellence. Ganesh Iyer, Global Head of Learning & Development, traced the impressive journey of previous LITMUS graduates; senior leaders from the freight and logistics team shared wisdom and guidance with the graduating class and presented certificates. Congratulations to all, we wish you every success đ đ
"Opportunities are in abundance and women who want to enter the travel industry should be encouraged to consider the technology field to help shape the next stage of the sectorâs advancement." Latha Nair, VP and Head of Service Delivery, on fostering the next generation of female tech leaders in travel for The HR Director magazine.
Apax Funds make approximately $450m investment to acquire a significant minority stake in IBS Software, from Blackstone. For IBS Software, the investment will fuel a new chapter in the companyâs vision to redefine the future of travel through technology innovation, powering mission-critical operations at the worldâs leading aviation, tour and cruise, hospitality, and logistics companies.