Ashwin Mittal recognized in 3AI’s AI Makers 2026 as an exemplary AI leader
Ashwin Mittal, Executive Chairman of C5i, has been featured in 3AI’s AI Makers 2026, an annual compilation recognizing leading practitioners and innovators across AI, data, and analytics. This highlights leaders driving impactful AI solutions, advancing enterprise capabilities, and contributing to the broader industry through execution and thought leadership.
C5i Signs Agreement to Acquire UK-based Datavid, Strengthening Graph Data Capabilities for Generative and Agentic AI Solutions
Datavid’s expertise in graph data engineering and knowledge graphs for LLM grounding will further enhance C5i’s capabilities in deploying business-ready generative and agentic AI solutions
“How To Make Your AI CoE Drive Real Value From Your GCC: Lessons From 25 Years In The Industry”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
In his latest Forbes article, Dr. Chiranjiv Roy explores what truly drives lasting AI value—highlighting the importance of organization design, disciplined processes, and trust beyond model performance.
“How Narrow LLMs Are Powering Agentic AI Systems” by Ajith Sankaran, Featured in Forbes Business Council
In his latest article, Ajith Sankaran explains how narrow, task-optimized LLMs enable agentic AI systems to operate more reliably in enterprise environments. He highlights how specialized models, combined with orchestration and governance, help improve cost efficiency, maintain security, and build trusted autonomous systems at scale.
“Behind the Build: Why Agentic Architectures Matter” by Anees Merchant, published by NASSCOM Community
In this article, Anees Merchant explains why agentic architectures are critical to making enterprise AI dependable at scale. He highlights how governance, observability, and risk-aligned autonomy enable organizations to move from pilot to production, with architecture as the foundation for real-world AI systems.
Ankur Maheshwari, Executive Vice President & Group CFO at C5i, shares pre-Budget view in The Economic Times on AI, R&D, and India’s innovation future
Ankur Maheshwari highlighted the need for Budget 2026 to prioritize R&D in IT, enabling India’s transition from a leading AI adopter to a global builder of AI and IP. He emphasized that the next imperative is a Make in India movement for AI and IP: built in India, scaled for the world.
C5i Launches Enterprise-Grade Platform Agent5i to Unlock Business Value at Scale
C5i has launched Agent5i, a platform purpose-built to operationalize and scale agentic AI across critical workflows. With embedded governance, semantic context, and 150+ connectors, Agent5i enables enterprises to design, deploy, and monitor intelligent agents with auditable, secure, and business-aligned automation.
“HR Vision Talk: Manish Kotwani on People Leadership When Speed Tests Behaviour”, published by AIM
Manish Kotwani, Global Head of Human Resources and Administration at C5i, shares how people leadership becomes a stabilizing force in high-growth environments. He emphasizes that culture holds when leadership is consistent, communication is contextual, and systems link employee input to action, especially when speed tests clarity and behaviour.
Ashwin Mittal (Executive Chairman, C5i) featured in NASSCOM Insights on “Collaborative Intelligence: Balancing AI Autonomy with Human Governance”
In a NASSCOM Insights Leader Talk, Ashwin Mittal outlines how enterprises can scale AI responsibly—by shifting from automation-first to human-AI collaboration, grounded in governance and shared outcomes. He also shares how C5i is applying Agentic AI to enable outcome-driven, transparent intelligence.
Nitesh Jain, CEO of C5i, has been awarded with CEO Award at the 3AI Zenith Awards 2025
Nitesh Jain, CEO of C5i, was recognized with the CEO Award at the 3AI Zenith Awards 2025. The award honors leaders who translate vision into measurable impact by inspiring teams, driving innovation, and shaping the future of AI-led transformation.
Explore how AI & agent tech are reshaping digital retail with Debobroto Ghosh, VP – Innovation & IP at C5i, on Analytics India Magazine’s Simulated Reality podcast
In this insightful episode, Debobroto shares how brands and retailers can tackle digital shelf challenges—from content optimization and pricing to discoverability and omnichannel engagement, using C5i Compete. The conversation dives into responsible AI, human-AI collaboration, and the future of unified digital commerce intelligence.
‘AI in Health Sciences Playbook: Strategic Frameworks for Pharma Leaders’, co-authored by Chandrasekhar Sharma, published by The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)
The Playbook brings together frameworks and proven industry insights to help organizations accelerate innovation across R&D, enhance operational agility, and improve patient and customer engagement. It serves as a practical guide for C-suite leaders to drive sustainable value creation through responsible and scalable AI adoption.
“ChatGPT vs Perplexity: Next-Gen AI Knowledge Assistants for Business” by Anees Merchant, published by TechiExpert
In this TechiExpert article, Anees Merchant, EVP & Global Head of Innovation, IP and Analytics Consulting at C5i, explores how AI knowledge assistants are evolving beyond traditional LLMs. He compares ChatGPT and Perplexity, outlines key enterprise requirements (such as contextual memory, hybrid retrieval and reasoning, and provenance tracking), highlights real-world use cases, and discusses the path ahead.
Exclusive Fireside Chat on “GenAI and the P&L Gap: ROI Strategies for Real Business Impact” with Jayachandran Ramachandran, SVP – AI Labs, C5i, on TechGig Leaders’ Circle
In this conversation, Jayachandran explains why every GenAI investment must have a seat in the P&L or risk becoming just another experiment. From aligning business priorities with GenAI initiatives to establishing scalable governance and phased ROI measurement, the session highlights how leadership and culture together enable enterprises to move from AI adoption to a true AI advantage.
Exclusive Fireside chat on ‘How Developers Can Stand Out and Grow Faster in Global Tech Organizations’ with Manish Kotwani from C5i on TECHGIG Leaders’ Circle
In this conversation, Manish Kotwani shares practical advice for developers and aspiring leaders to thrive in today’s tech landscape. He emphasizes the mix of technical and soft skills, deep understanding of client challenges, and effective collaboration across global teams. Continuous learning, smart networking, and AI-powered collaboration are key themes for accelerating growth and impact.
The Innovation Paradox: Why Playing It Safe is Now the Riskiest Move for CXOs”, by Anees Merchant, published by CXOToday
In this feature, Anees Merchant, EVP and Global Head of Innovation, IP, and Analytics Consulting at C5i, explains why risk aversion is now the most dangerous strategy for modern leaders. He highlights how corporate longevity is collapsing, incremental gains are no longer enough, and CXOs must embrace “productive destruction” to stay relevant.
“The Silent Business Killer: AI Bias and the Leadership Blind Spot”, by Anees Merchant, published by Tech Achieve Media
In a Tech Achieve Media feature, Anees Merchant, EVP – Global Head of Innovation, IP, and Analytics Consulting at C5i, shares his perspective on why enterprise leaders must treat AI bias as a strategic business risk, and not just a technical issue. He emphasizes the urgent need for governance frameworks that embed fairness, transparency, and accountability into AI systems from the ground up.
C5i Launches Marketing Data Cloud to Streamline Marketing Data with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
CXOToday featured the launch of C5i’s AI-powered Marketing Data Cloud (MDC), now a validated Built on Databricks solution, underscoring the expansion of C5i’s partnership with Databricks. C5i MDC unifies marketing data and enables AI-driven insights for improved marketing decision-making, spend effectiveness, and personalized customer experiences.
“Rethinking Reasoning in AI with Multimodal Chain-of-Thought Prompting”, by Rahul Pandey, published by 3AI
In this 3AI feature, Rahul Pandey, Data Science & Applied AI Practice Leader at C5i, explores how Multimodal Chain-of-Thought Prompting (MCP) is reshaping AI reasoning. He explains how MCP enables step-by-step thinking across modalities like text, images, and sensor data and examines its real-world use in healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, along with the practical challenges of implementing it at scale.
“Engineering Intelligence: Building the Foundations of Truly Agentic AI”, by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by TechGig
In this TechGig article, Jayachandran Ramachandran, SVP – AI Labs at C5i, outlines the engineering foundation for agentic AI systems, spanning context, quality, observability, and adaptive learning. He argues for designing AI agents as orchestrated systems rather than statistical models, built to earn trust through transparency, reliability, and real-world adaptability.
“From Noise To Opportunity: Unlocking Social Media Intelligence With Meaning-Centered Models”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
In the article, Dr. Roy explores how meaning-centered, agent-driven systems can help marketing teams move beyond generic models to detect early signals, cut through social noise, and drive more informed, real-time decisions.
“Navigating Compliance & Workforce Well-Being in AI-Driven Projects”, by Manish Kotwani, published by TechGig
In this TechGig leadership article, Manish Kotwani outlines a compliance‑by‑design roadmap to help organizations responsibly deploy AI while enabling workforce adaptation and governance. He emphasizes integrating regulations into AI project design and ensuring AI systems are audit‑ready, fair, explainable, and privacy‑compliant.
We are pleased to share that Mr. Zabi Ulla, Vice President – Generative AI Practice at C5i, has been featured in a special AI Appreciation Day article by The Hans India.
The article highlights the growing importance of Responsible AI as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in our everyday lives. Mr. Zabi Ulla emphasizes the need for collective responsibility, encouraging individuals and enterprises to actively participate in shaping AI that is not only innovative but also ethical, transparent, and inclusive.
“AI agents are moving beyond chatbots to power enterprise decisions” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by Dataquest
In this article, Jayachandran Ramachandran explains how agentic AI (autonomous, goal-oriented systems) is transforming enterprise automation paradigms by enabling autonomous decision-making across domains such as pharma, supply chain, HR, and finance.
Nitesh Jain, CEO of C5i, has been featured among Top 20 CEOs Defining the Future of AI in 2025 by AIM
AIM’s recognition of Nitesh Jain, CEO of C5i, as one of the Top 20 CEOs shaping the future of AI in 2025 reflects his enduring commitment to making AI more human-centric and impactful. With over two decades of leadership in analytics and innovation, Nitesh continues to steer C5i toward its vision of becoming a top global pure-play AI and analytics provider, combining algorithmic excellence with real-world adoption, innovation, and purpose-driven execution.
“Edge AI Applications As The Catalyst For AI PC Market Growth” by Ajith Sankaran, Featured in Forbes Business Council
This article explores edge AI and its relationship with AI PCs, focusing on how local, real-time processing is transforming enterprise computing. It highlights emerging applications across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and cybersecurity that are driving AI PC demand. The piece also outlines a strategy to close the software-hardware gap using edge-native, generative, and agentic AI, accelerating enterprise use and developer adoption.
Solving complex problems at scale through AI driven insights and Agentic AI
C5i drives value through a comprehensive solution set, integrating multi-functional teams that have technical and business domain expertise with a robust suite of products, solutions, and services, tailored for various horizontal and industry-specific use cases. At the core, our focus is on delivering business impact at speed and scale by driving adoption of AI-assisted decision-making.
C5i Launches AI Impact Model to Optimize ROI from Enterprise AI Investments
C5i recently announced the launch of ‘AI Impact Model’, our proprietary scientific framework to predict and optimize business impact from enterprise AI investments. The model addresses a critical industry problem of harvesting measurable returns from AI initiatives, providing businesses with a unified, science-based method to guide investment decisions. Validated with Fortune 500 firms, the model is now integrated into Kellogg School of Management’s executive education.
Build, Break & Learn: Adopting a Strategic Approach Toward Creating a Data-Driven Organization by Nitesh Jain, Featured in CEO Insights
In this article Nitesh Jain, CEO of C5i, shares a strategic framework for CXOs to break down silos, enhance decision-making through real-time data, and drive sustainable growth through a continuous, insight-led transformation journey.
Ashwin Mittal, Executive Chairman of C5i, elected to NASSCOM Executive Council 2025–27
NASSCOM’s focus on advancing human-centric innovation strongly aligns with Ashwin’s mission at C5i — combining human and machine intelligence to create real-world impact. We look forward to the milestones the new Executive Council will achieve in driving meaningful change across the industry.
Ashwin Mittal recognized by London Business School (LBS) for his contribution to Learning Environment
Ashwin Mittal, Executive Chairman of C5i, has been recognized by London Business School for supporting the Learning Environment pillar of the Forever Forward campaign. A newly inaugurated room at the Sammy Ofer Centre is now dedicated to Ashwin, reflecting his commitment to data-driven decision-making and leadership development.
“XOps For Enterprise AI: The Convergence Of DevOps, MLOps, LLMOps And AgentOps”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
In a Forbes Technology Council article, Dr. Chiranjiv Roy outlines how combining DevOps, MLOps, LLMOps, and AgentOps into a unified XOps approach can address operational challenges in enterprise AI, leading to improved efficiency and scalability.
How Small and Medium Businesses Can Take Advantage of the Emerging Agentic AI Era” by Ajith Sankaran, Featured in Forbes Business Council
This article explores how the “Agentic AI Era” is reshaping the future for SMBs by enabling AI systems to autonomously drive decisions, enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and boost growth. It offers a strategic blueprint for SMBs to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies for unprecedented efficiency and innovation.
An Exclusive Interview with Ashwin Mittal on Why 2025 Will Be a Turning Point for Industrial-Scale AI, Featured in CIO&Leader
In an interview with CIO&Leader, Ashwin Mittal, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of C5i, forecasts 2025 as a critical year for industrial-scale AI adoption, driven by the emergence of “agentic AI” systems. He emphasizes the essential role of robust data engineering in ensuring AI effectiveness and underscores the importance of responsible AI deployment for optimized operations and enhanced customer experiences. Mittal also discusses C5i’s strategic growth, including leadership transitions and Asia-Pacific expansion.
“IIM Mumbai and the Ashwin Mittal Foundation to Setup AI Centre for Excellence” Featured in The Times of India.
IIM Mumbai, in collaboration with the Ashwin Mittal Foundation, is establishing a Centre for Excellence in Advanced AI Solutions for Business Decisions. This pioneering initiative will serve as a hub for cutting-edge AI research and innovation, equipping management students with advanced tools and insights to solve complex business challenges. By focusing on real-world applications of AI, this center will empower future leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions that transform industries.
“The Future of Product Development with Agentic AI, LLMs, and Advanced Machine Learning” by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Featured in 3AI
Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced machine learning are at the core of next-generation product development in CPG, retail and pharma industries. In the latest article by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by 3AI, he discusses the future of product development and how these technologies are shifting the paradigm.
Creating a culture of innovation in AI: Key principles for success by Ajith Sankaran, Featured in ET Edge Insights
Generative AI is reshaping industries, but its true potential lies in driving meaningful, innovation-led transformation. In his latest article, Ajith Sankaran discusses how businesses can move beyond “me-too” applications to create AI solutions that address real-world problems, enhance business processes and deliver tangible value.
“Unleashing the Power of AI in CPG: A Unified Approach for Transformative Growth” by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Featured in 3AI
In today’s fast-evolving CPG landscape, standing out requires more than isolated AI solutions. This article explores how CXOs and leaders can leverage the power of AI models such as Gemini, Claude, and GPT-4 to drive innovation, understand shifting consumer preferences, and achieve sustainable growth.
C5i Realigns Leadership to Tap Exponential Growth Opportunities of AI Revolution, Elevates Nitesh Jain to CEO, Ashwin Mittal to transition to Executive Chairman
C5i has announced a strategic leadership transition to position the company for exponential growth in the transformative AI era. Nitesh Jain has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding co-founder and outgoing CEO Ashwin Mittal, who will now assume the role of Executive Chairman.
“Rely on Data, Not Intuition: Balancing Business and Human Outcomes with AI-Powered HR Analytics” by Manish Kotwani, featured in All Things Talent
HR decisions directly impact a company’s bottom line. In this article, Manish Kotwani, Global Head- HR & Corporate Services at C5i, highlights how forward-thinking HR leaders are shifting from intuition to data—using key metrics to drive retention, improve employee experience, & achieve organizational success.
An Exclusive Interview with Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO of C5i, featured by Mergermarket
Our Chairman and CEO, Ashwin Mittal, recently outlined C5i’s strategic growth plans in an exclusive interview with Mergermarket. Focusing on both organic and inorganic expansion, Ashwin shared insights into potential acquisitions, funding initiatives, and future opportunities to strengthen our global presence.
An Exclusive Interview with Ankur Maheshwari, Executive VP & Group CFO at C5i, featured by CXOToday
Finance is no longer just about numbers—it’s about strategy & integrating technology too. In this interview with CXO Today, Ankur Maheshwari discusses the evolution of the CFO role, integration of AI in the finance function, & different adaptive practices every modern CFO should know.
“Evolution of Modern CFO from Number Cruncher to Strategic Partner” by Ankur Maheshwari, published by CEO Insights
Read our latest article, in which Ankur Maheshwari discusses how the CFO’s role is evolving into a more powerful entity that not only looks into the organization’s finances, but also acts as a key strategic partner who leverages insights to improve business performance.
C5i Joins Intel’s Edge AI Solutions Catalogue with Innovative Inventory Visibility to drive transformative Enterprise AI Solutions across industries.
We are thrilled to partner with Intel on their Network Edge Acceleration Program to introduce our AI-driven Inventory Visibility to the Edge AI Solutions catalog. Powered by the C5i Discovery platform, this solution provides real-time insights into inventory status, evaluates impacts & delivers actionable alerts through advanced scientific algorithms.
Anees Merchant, Executive Vice President –Global Head of Innovation, IP, and Analytics Consulting at C5i, quoted in e4m’s industry story on ‘Thinking AIs’ for ad creativity.
The article highlights how AI transforms advertisement creativity by accelerating idea generation, offering innovative tools, and providing data-driven insights for scalable content. Rather than replacing human creativity, AI enhances it, driving deeper innovation and opening new possibilities in advertising.
“Shaping The Future Of Human Resources For Connected Employees With AI” by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council.
Dive into the latest article by Dr. Chiranjiv, to discover how AI is reshaping HR, from predictive retention and personalized learning to intelligent recruitment and workforce architecture, driving a new era of talent management and organizational success.
Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO of C5i, Featured in TechCircle: “Enterprises Need Data, Tools, and Systems for AI Success”.
In an interview with TechCircle, Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO of C5i, underscores the importance of establishing robust data, tools, and systems for enterprises to harness the power of AI.
“Harnessing the Power of AI Labs for Continuous Innovation” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by Dataquest
We are pleased to share that Jayachandran Ramachandran, Senior VP (AI Labs) at C5i, has been featured in Dataquest, discussing how AI Labs drive technological breakthroughs and future innovation.
We are delighted to share that Mr. Sushant Ajmani has been quoted in an industry story done by TechCircle focusing Prompt Engineering.
Read how Generative AI advancements are reducing the need for prompt engineering, as models become more intuitive and responsive. This evolution leads to more seamless human-machine communication, with AI learning from user interactions.
“Boosting Brand Visibility: Harnessing Data Fabric, Machine Learning And GenAI To Increase Share Of Search”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
Read the latest article to see how synthetic market research, predictive analytics, and programmatic advertising are driving business impact, consumer engagement, and long-term brand value.
“Harnessing AI: Transformative Trends in Software Development and Employment”, by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by All Things Talent
Read how Jayachandran Ramachandran, Sr. VP at C5i, discusses how Generative AI is revolutionizing software development, boosting productivity, creating new career paths, and stressing the need for ethical and accurate AI implementation.
Ashwin Mittal, CEO of C5i, has been featured among 11 Foundational AI Market Leaders on AIM’s list of 100 Most Influential AI Leaders in India 2024
Foundational AI Market Leaders are defined as “top leaders who have been instrumental in creating and shaping the AI market, laying the groundwork for the industry, and driving the adoption and integration of AI technologies across various sectors, thereby establishing the foundations of the AI economy.”
“C5i: Driving Business Impact With The Ideal Combination Of Human Expertise And AI”, by Jasmeet Sraw, published by The Fortune Leader
Read the latest article by Jasmeet Sraw, C5i’s Senior Growth Partner, which discusses how C5i leverages AI and human insights to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions with positive societal impact.
C5i Acquires Analytic Edge, Second Indian Startup Acquired by the AI Firm So Far
The Analytic Edge acquisition is the second such acquisition by C5i in India, after Incivus. According to reports, the AI firm is deciding on yet another acquisition before deciding on a listing in India within the next year and a half.
(Also picked by, MrWeb, The Times of India, CXO Today, SMEStreet, and Financial Express)
AI firm C5i acquires marketing analytics firm Analytic Edge
Analytic Edge is C5i’s second acquisition in 12 months. While the companies did not disclose the size of the deal, sources told ET Analytic Edge was valued at $30-40 million after the transaction. US-based C5i is aiming for a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore in the coming fiscal year, its chairman Ashwin Mittal said.
“Unleashing The Power Of GenAI In Customer Data Platforms”, by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Read how Ajith Sankaran explores how GenAI enhances CDPs by automating data quality, integration, security, and segmentation, driving personalized marketing and business growth.
A Conversation with Anees Merchant on Generative AI and its Business Impacts, featured by Analytics Insight.
In a recent enlightening podcast, Anees Merchant discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in business, highlighting its ability to drive innovation and efficiency.
“AI and Cybersecurity: Building Robust Defences in a World of Evolving Threats”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by CXOToday
In this article, Chranjiv explores growing digital threats targeting enterprise edges and how AI-driven systems enhance security in real-time by detecting patterns and anomalies.
“Mastering inventory optimisation is crucial in today’s competitive supply chain landscape”, by Vimal Kumar, published by Logistics & SCM
In his recent article, Vimal discusses how a data-driven approach will enable a strategic approach to inventory optimization and what important variables to track.
Course5 Intelligence Unveils New Brand Identity as C5i
AI & Analytics solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, migrating to the brand name ‘C5i’. Their new logo shows converging, multi-angled geometric blocks that represent the company’s multidimensional work, blending data science, analytics, and AI with diverse human perspectives to solve complex business problems.
“Enhancing AI Integration through Optimal Data Management in the Global Convenience Food and Beverage Sector” by Devendra Desai, published by AIM
Course5 leads the convenience food sector’s AI evolution with robust data management and trustworthy AI frameworks, integrating LLMs for enhanced decision-making and sustainable growth. Their initiatives prioritize data integrity, ethical AI deployment, and predictive analytics, fostering innovation and trust in AI-driven strategies for industry advancement.
“Using Generative AI To Drive Industry 4.0 Transformation” by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Check out this exclusive article by Ajith, which discusses how Generative AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by optimizing design, predictive maintenance, robotic programming, and additive manufacturing. Successful implementation involves leadership commitment, fostering innovation, selecting the right projects, investing in technology and talent, and addressing biases and limitations.
“Downtime Decoded: How to Revolutionise Manufacturing with GenAI” by Sushant Ajmani, published by AIM
An article by Sushant Ajmani, Vice President Generative AI at Course5 Intelligence, published in AIM discusses the Generative AI, powered by models like GPT-4 and Gemini, reduces manufacturing downtime by 3-5% in the first quarter, empowering the workforce and enhancing efficiency through metric tracking.
“Influencer Marketing 3.0: A Dive Into AI’s Impact On Engagement”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
Dr. Chiranjiv Roy’s Forbes Technology Council article highlights the transformative impact of AI on influencer marketing, emphasizing authenticity as its cornerstone. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like LLMs and machine learning, he showcases how AI-powered analytics have revolutionized campaign strategies, elevating engagement rates to unprecedented levels.
An Exclusive Interview with Nitesh Jain, President and Chief Operating Officer at Course5 Intelligence, featured by CXOToday
In this insightful interview, Nitesh provided valuable insights into how Course5 Intelligence is harnessing the power of data to drive meaningful transformations in today’s digital landscape.
“The Future of Customer Segmentation” by Praveen Sathyadev, published by Adgully
The blog highlights the evolution of customer segmentation, emphasizing the increasing role of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in creating more nuanced and personalized marketing strategies.
“Evolution of customer segmentation and future prospects with generative AI” by Praveen Sathyadev, published by afaqs!
The blog highlights the evolution of marketing strategies, particularly customer segmentation, in the digital era. It emphasizes the shift from traditional demographic-based approaches to advanced data analytics and AI, including generative AI, to gain deeper customer insights.
“Introducing BAG (Business Artificial collaborative General Intelligence): Combining Human Expertise, Small LLM, RAGs in a Collaborative Game Theory to accelerate analytical actions and decision” by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by AIM Research
The article highlights the concept of Business Artificial Collaborative General Intelligence (BAG), which combines human expertise with advanced AI technologies such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Small Language Models (SLM).
“Achieving Success in the CPG Industry Requires the Infusion of Technology at Every Stage of the Product Lifecycle” by Imran Saeed, published by SMEStreet
An article by Imran Saeed, Vice President and Global Head of CPG at Course5 Intelligence, published in SME Street discusses the challenges and opportunities in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. It highlights the industry’s competitiveness and complexity, influenced by factors like product design, distribution, and consumer experience.
“Creating a data-driven moat and differentiation in the GenAI world” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by Financial Express
The article delves into the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT on enterprise data utilization, particularly in exploiting the untapped potential of unstructured data, which makes up the majority of enterprise data. It highlights the role of new technologies in gaining insights from structured and unstructured data. However, the blog also points out the limitations of RAG and the need for high-quality, well-organized data, acknowledging that while shared technology platforms level the playing field, a robust data foundation offers a competitive edge in the burgeoning area of generative AI for businesses.
An Exclusive Podcast with Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO of Course5 Intelligence, featured by AIM Research
In this enlightening dialogue with AIM Research Magazine for CDO Insights, Ashwin emphasized the significance of establishing a foundation of robust data infrastructure, maintaining a strategic focus on actionable insights, and adopting an agile approach to evolving technologies when building and scaling an analytics business. He highlighted the critical role played by CEOs in shaping the success of an analytics business through their leadership and strategic decisions.
“Transforming the retail industry and shopping experiences with generative AI” by Jasmeet Sraw, published by The Times of India
Explore the transformative impact of Generative AI in Retail through this insightful article by Jasmeet Sraw, Senior Growth Partner at Course5 Intelligence. Discover how Generative AI has emerged as a game-changer, helping businesses remain competitive and stay ahead of the curve, with real-world examples of how retail companies utilized these advanced tools to enrich customer experiences, optimize supply chain operations, and drive business growth.
“Generative AI: Your Strategic Enabler for Data-Driven Digital Transformation” by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by MediaData A&D – Automation and Digitization
In an exclusive article published by MediaData A&D, Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Head of Data Sciences and AI at Course5 Intelligence, sheds light on crucial benefits such as enhanced innovation, resource efficiency, and improved product quality. It provides real-world applications of Generative AI in various industries, including optimizing supply chains in manufacturing, promoting sustainable production, enabling predictive maintenance in aerospace, and ensuring quality control in pharmaceuticals.
“Transforming Market Research: The Impact Of Generative AI”, by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Check out this exclusive article by Ajith, which discusses the transformative effects of Generative AI on market research. It emphasizes the technology’s role in enhancing data collection, management, and analysis, along with improving reporting and insight generation.
“Green Generative: Framework For Sustainable And Effective Generative AI”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
In an exclusive article published by Forbes, Chiranjiv Roy, Head of Data Sciences and AI at Course5 Intelligence, sheds light on the critical topic of sustainable Generative AI, and Chiranjiv’s insight into the environmental costs of AI is insightful. Employing the “Six Pillars of Prompt Engineering,” the article explores ways to synergize for sustainability through “LLMOPs.”
“Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: Benefits and Use Cases of Digital Twins”, by Manish Srivastava, published by Publish Industry India.
Publish Industry (PI) India has featured an exclusive article by Manish Srivastava, SVP Industry 5.0, Technology BU, Course5 Intelligence. The article gives insights into the transformative potential of Digital Twins and how they can revolutionize manufacturing across diverse industries and make it more efficient, competitive, and sustainable.
“Architecting for the Future: A Deep Dive into Modern Data Architecture”, by Zakir Ulla, published by AIM
A modern data architecture strategy is more than a technical evolution; it is a fundamental shift in how organizations perceive and leverage data. This article explores the intricacies of modern data architecture, its benefits in today’s business world, and its alignment with evolving analytical needs and technological advancements.
Course5 Intelligence Listed Among ‘Top 10 AI and Data Analytics Companies Shaping the Future’ by CXO
Businesses are shifting away from traditional data analytics and embracing AI to empower non-technical professionals, driving data-driven decisions for competitiveness. This surge in demand is highlighting companies excelling in AI and data analytics. Read this article to discover the Top 10 AI and Data Analytics Companies Shaping the Future.
“The future of supply chain industry needs connected intelligence” by Manish Srivastava, published by Logistics & SCM
The article talks about factors causing the global economy to slow down, like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China’s economic challenges, and rising inflation, impacting the supply chain industry. It also highlights the importance of embracing specific technological advancements that can enable supply chain organizations to thrive in a competitive and dynamic market.
An Exclusive Interview with Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO of Course5 Intelligence, featured by Times Now
In this insightful conversation, Ashwin delves into the transformative impact of AI, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models, and Generative AI, on data and analytics within organizations. He emphasized their role in driving organizational evolution and success amidst global technological, economic, and political shifts.
“The future of generative AI is all about alignment” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by Financial Express
Jaychandran Ramachandran, SVP-AI Labs, discusses the future of generative AI. This article deepens into AI alignment for every organization striving to adopt GenAI technology to reinvent business models, improve business operations, enhance customer experience, and maximize benefits.
An Exclusive Interview with Anees Merchant, Executive VP – Global Customer Growth & Success, Course5 Intelligence, featured by DQ Channels
In this insightful conversation, Anees delves into the most current trends in Generative AI and its adoption by businesses, along with a deep dive into the ways Generative AI can enhance organizational training and education. Additionally, the conversation explored strategies for maximizing the benefits of Generative AI in training programs.
“How Will Large Language Models And Generative AI Impact Data Engineering?”, by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Check out this exclusive article by Ajith, which discusses the transformative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their ability to usher in a new era in data engineering. LLMs and the emergence of Generative AI (Gen AI) are set to play a central role in shaping the landscape of data engineering in the upcoming months and years. Their influence promises to bring about remarkable enhancements in efficiency and performance.
“Trendspotting the Generative AI juggernaut and its adoption in business”, by Anees Merchant, published by TechGig
Check out this exclusive article published by TechGig, which explores the fascinating world of Generative AI, the latest trends shaping GenAI adoption, and its incredible impact on the business landscape.
“A Human-Centered approach will lead to a better Responsible AI framework” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published by Dataquest
Jaychandran Ramachandran, SVP-AI Labs, discusses the large impact of AI-powered applications on professionals and society. This article dives deep into embracing responsible AI practices and building apps with fairness, trust, and transparency at their core to help organizations enhance their reputation and achieve long-term sustainability to create a brighter, more equitable future.
Our CEO and Chairman, Ashwin Mittal, was recently recognized by AIM among the top 20 CEOs of data science providers in 2023.
Ashwin Mittal, the visionary CEO of Course5 Intelligence, has been featured in AIM’s prestigious “Top 20 CEOs of Boutique Data Science Service Providers 2023” list! It is a well-deserved recognition for Ashwin’s remarkable journey as a driving force in data science and AI that has propelled Course5i to new heights and transformed it into a true powerhouse in data science.
“Evolving Trends in Prompt Engineering for Large Language Models (LLMs) with Built-in Responsible AI Practices” by Jayachandran Ramachandran and Rohit Sroch, published by ODSC Community
In this ODSC feature, Jayachandran Ramachandran, Senior Vice President and Head of AI Labs at Course5 Intelligence, & Rohit Sroch, Sr. AI Scientist at AI Labs, Course5 Intelligence, deep dive into this topic. They aim to shed light on the ever-evolving research within the LLMs domain while tackling crucial ethical concerns and offering AI practitioners and clients actionable guidance backed by real-world case examples.
“Leveraging Telemetry, Generative AI And Knowledge Graphs: A Triad To Enhance Customer Experience”, by Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, published by Forbes Technology Council
Check out this intriguing article by Chiranjiv Roy, heads Data Sciences and AI at Course5, highlighting the importance of leveraging the potent combination of telemetry, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) in this digital shift and how can companies make use of this synergy to develop their products, increase market share, enhance customer experience and influence social attitudes with telemetry or device data and beyond.
An Exclusive Interview with Jaychandran Ramachandran, SVP- AI labs, featured by CXOToday
In this insightful conversation, Jay delves into the dynamic world of Generative AI and talks about Course5’s innovative approach to data analytics enhancement. Read the full interview to explore the future of GenAI and data analytics with Jay’s expert perspective.
We are proud to share that our CEO & Chairman, Ashwin Mittal, has been recognized in the prestigious AI Makers 100 Power list 2023, curated by 3AI
This exclusive list showcases the most dynamic and influential leaders in the field of AI & Analytics who have excelled in developing groundbreaking solutions, leading successful businesses and client portfolios, and showcasing exceptional operational prowess.
“How will AI Shape the World of Business?” | On-demand webinar featuring Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO, Course5 Intelligence
Join our Chairman & CEO, Ashwin Mittal, and a distinguished panel of AI experts for this webinar organized by London Business School, to learn how AI has the potential to transform businesses and how we can leverage its phenomenal power.
“The Role of Emotional Intelligence in an AI-Driven World: A Crucial Human Skill for Symbiotic Relationships”, by Anees Merchant, published by 3AI
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our everyday lives. Now, AI tools can detect, analyze, and respond to human emotions. Find out how emotional intelligence (EI) plays such a significant role in the AI-Powered world, with Anees Merchant decoding the relationship of AI and EI in this article.
Ashwin Mittal, Chairman and CEO, Course5 Intelligence, Announces New Funding and Growth Plans on CNBC-TV18’s Startup Street
Watch our Chairman and CEO, Ashwin Mittal, in conversation with Arundathi Ramanan on CNBC-TV18’s Startup Street. Where he spoke about Course5’s recent fund raise of USD 53 million, the exciting expansion of AI initiatives, and our strategy for driving growth through acquisitions and AI Labs innovation.
“AI Capabilities for Supply Chain Agility in Retail”, by Jasmeet Sraw and Sanjay Mehra, published by Retail Today.
Jasmeet Sraw and Sanjay Mehra delve into the groundbreaking AI capabilities that are revolutionizing supply chain agility in the retail industry. Explore the transformative impact of AI advancements on demand sensing, retail operations, and integration challenges.
“How Could Generative AI Impact The Data Analytics Landscape?”, by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Ajith Sankaran discusses the potential of generative AI for data analytics, including automating insights generation and improving contextualization. He suggests proactive solutions for integrating generative AI into data strategy and focusing on specific use cases for impactful business outcomes.
“Reimagine and Redefine the Enterprise of the Future with Generative AI Technologies” by Jayachandran Ramachandran, published on 3AI
Jayachandran Ramachandran highlights the different approaches to adopting generative AI and emphasizes the importance of risk management, governance, and establishing a dedicated center of excellence for the new tech. He explains why generative AI is a game-changer that can revolutionize the way organizations operate and create value.
Course5 Intelligence Integrates OpenAI’s GPT Models with their Enterprise Analytics Platforms
Course5 announces the integration of OpenAI’s GPT models with AI-powered analytics platforms Discovery and Compete. While enhancing the insight generation capabilities of both platforms and driving adoption; the GPT integration will also contribute to improving Course5’s broad range of analytics solutions and the impact they deliver.
“AI Risk Management: A Prerequisite For Sustainable Growth Of AI Programs”, by Ajith Sankaran, published by Forbes Business Council
Ajith Sankaran talks about the increasing adoption of AI and the importance of responsible deployment. He lays down a comprehensible plan for AI risk management, and the long-term success of AI initiatives.
C5i Signs Agreement to Acquire UK-based Datavid, Strengthening Graph Data Capabilities for Generative and Agentic AI Solutions
Datavid’s expertise in graph data engineering and knowledge graphs for LLM grounding will further enhance C5i’s capabilities in deploying business-ready generative and agentic AI solutions.
C5i Launches Marketing Data Cloud to Streamline Marketing Data with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
The Marketing Data Cloud (MDC) platform leverages C5i’s Intelligent Data Management Decision framework and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to build a cross-channel marketing data foundation on Microsoft Azure cloud.
C5i Expands Strategic Advisory Board With AI Strategist Liat Ben-Zur and BFSI Leader Anshu Sharma Raja
The addition of AI strategist, Liat Ben-Zur, and veteran BFSI leader, Anshu Sharma Raja, aligns with the company’s strategic priorities in driving high-impact verticalized AI transformation and market differentiation.
C5i Launches AI Impact Model to Optimize ROI from Enterprise AI Investments
Piloted with several Fortune 500 companies and soon to be offered as part of Kellogg School of Management’s programs, the model takes a scientific approach to predict impact and guide effective implementation and prioritization of enterprise AI investments
C5i realigns leadership to tap exponential growth opportunities of AI revolution
C5i, a global leader in applied AI solutions, has announced a strategic leadership transition to position the company for exponential growth in the transformative AI era. Nitesh Jain has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding co-founder and outgoing CEO Ashwin Mittal, who will now assume the role of Executive Chairman.
C5i Appoints Dr. Ananth Raman of Harvard Business School as Strategic Advisor
Dr. Raman will provide strategic direction to the executive leadership of C5i on enhancing strategy, IP development, and go-to-market for its AI solutions for supply chain, customer experience, marketing, and other areas.
Course5 Intelligence Unveils New Brand Identity as C5i
AI & Analytics solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, migrating to the brand name ‘C5i’. Their new logo shows converging, multi-angled geometric blocks that represent the company’s multidimensional work, blending data science, analytics, and AI with diverse human perspectives to solve complex business problems.
Course5 Intelligence Completes Fund Raise of USD 53 Million with Second Close Led by Nuvama Private Equity
Analytics & AI solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, announced today that they have successfully completed their round of funding of USD 53 million with second close led by Nuvama Crossover Series of funds, managed by Nuvama Asset Management Limited. The second close also saw participation by Carnelian Asset Advisors Pvt Ltd. and affiliates.
Course5 Intelligence Raising USD 55 Million Funding; Concludes First Close With 360 ONE Asset’s Tech Fund
Analytics & AI solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, announced today that they are raising a round of funding of USD 55 million. The company has taken a first close with 360 ONE Asset Management Limited’s (formerly known as IIFL Asset Management Limited) Tech Fund which focuses on growth-oriented technology companies.
Course5 Intelligence Integrates OpenAI’s GPT Models with their Enterprise Analytics Platforms
Course5 announces the integration of OpenAI’s GPT models with AI-powered analytics platforms Discovery and Compete. While enhancing the insight generation capabilities of both platforms and driving adoption; the GPT integration will also contribute to improving Course5’s broad range of analytics solutions and the impact they deliver.
Course5 Intelligence is Great Place To Work® Certified™ Again
Analytics & AI solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, has been a Great Place To Work Certified in India once again. The company received this Certification in 2023 and 2022, following Certification for their ‘Commitment To Being a Great Place To Work’ in 2021.
Course5 Compete Among New Technologies Turbocharging Market & Competitive Intelligence Providers: Report by Independent Research Firm
Course5 Compete is included among the most important Market & Competitive Intelligence (M&CI) solutions in Forrester’s Landscape Overview report: New Tech: Market and Competitive Intelligence (M&CI) Solutions, Q1 2019.
Course5 Intelligence to Drive AI-based Research Operations for Hall & Partners
Strategic brand consultancy, Hall & Partners, has signed up with global analytics and insights leader, Course5 Intelligence, to enable AI-driven research operations using Course5’s proprietary platform, Optimizer Suite.
Course5 Intelligence Gets Gold Competency Status for Microsoft’s Data Analytics Cloud Stack
Global Analytics, Insights and AI leader, Course5 Intelligence, today announced that it has achieved Gold Competency status for Microsoft’s suite of key Data Analytics products – Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Microsoft R Server, Microsoft HD Insight, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Machine Learning.
Course5 Intelligence Launches Digital Experience Center to Accelerate Innovation and Envision Business Transformation
Global Course5 Intelligence has launched their state-of-the-art Digital Experience Center (DEC) at its Redmond, Washington (USA) and Airoli, Maharashtra (India) to enable their global clients to experience digital transformation, accelerate innovation, and envision the future of their business.
Cross-Tab and Blueocean MI Merge to Form Course5
The Cross-Tab Group, which includes the companies Blueocean Market Intelligence, Cross-Tab, and Borderless Access, had a major restructuring with two of its three companies, Blueocean Market Intelligence and Cross-Tab, merged to form a powerful new entity, Course5.
Course5 Intelligence launches multi-year academic scholarship program in partnership with Swades Foundation
The scholarship program starts with 40 aspiring students from rural Raigad to pursue higher education, achieve their dreams and contribute to the development of their families, villages and the nation
Course5 sets up new facility at Coimbatore to hire local talent
Ashwin Mittal, chairman, MD and CEO, Course5 Intelligence, stated that “The new facility is part of our move to build a strong Analytics & AI center of excellence. We intend to substantially scale up operations at Coimbatore in the next five years.”
Course5i appoints former Wipro exec Nitesh Jain as COO
Data analytics and insights company Course5 Intelligence has appointed Nitesh Jain as its president and chief operating officer. Jain will manage the company’s global revenue, sales, delivery, and solution and intellectual property strategy.
Course5 Intelligence Appoints Manish Srivastava to Drive Human-AI Collaboration in Manufacturing Supply Chain
Course5 Intelligence Limited, which focuses on helping organizations drive digital transformation using artificial intelligence (“AI”), advanced analytics, and insights, has hired Manish Srivastava as Senior Vice President to drive its analytics and Applied AI offerings for Industry 5.0.
Course5 Intelligence Named as a Strong Performer Among Customer Analytics Service Providers by Independent Research Firm
Course5 Intelligence has been recognized as a ‘Strong Performer’ among some of the most significant Customer Analytics service providers, in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Analytics Service Providers, Q3 2021 report
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