Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (Representative) Seeking global avenues for networking and investment opportunities, a contingent of 10 companies, led by Group of Technology Companies (GTECH), the industry body of IT companies in Kerala based in Technopark, participated in the high-profile Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2024) in Winchester, Nevada, USA.CES 2024, one of the largest consumer electronics trade shows in the world, showcased breakthrough technologies and innovative products from global innovators at the January 9-12 expo. The event hosts presentations of new products and technologies in the consumer electronics industry. Top themes of this year’s show, held at Las Vegas Convention Centre, included artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, sustainability and innovations to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. The annual event set the stage for the GTECH delegation, comprising companies from Kerala IT Parks, to meet new partners and sharpest innovators, besides interacting with them for global networking along with funding and investment opportunities. The companies, which attended CES 2024, were Zoondia, SparksSupport Infotech, John & Smith Solutions, Mirox Cyber Security & Technology, aTeam Soft Solutions, Axia Technologies, GTECH, Edify Data Science, Codes App and Ace Money.Vishnu Nair, CEO, GTECH, said Kerala-based technology companies could identify and tap larger new markets at CES 2024 which is the only event in the world where new technology innovation products are launched in a big way.
He said GTECH had collaborated with the US India Importer Council (USIIC) to send the delegation to the expo and the firms could explore possibilities of collaboration, networking, marketing and investment opportunities. Rajesh Babu, USIIC President, Kerala and CEO of Mirox Cyber Security, said the event provided a great opportunity for Kerala-based technology companies to showcase their capabilities on the global platform, besides the state’s burgeoning significance in the global tech landscape. “The companies explored and underscored the richness of exhibits spanning from AI to digital health, resonating seamlessly with the evolving tech milieu. They exemplified the transformative power of technology, fostering connections among investors, companies, and industry experts,” said Shri Rajesh Babu, who is also the Convenor of Member Service Focus Group, GTECH.Organized by Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the event drew over 4,000 exhibitors and around 1,200 innovative startups from more than 150 countries, showcasing their products at the expo that sprawled across 3.5 million-plus square feet of space. A blend of cutting-edge technologies, launching of products, and quirky gadgets were held at the CES 2024. Besides, global technology giants showcased the latest trends and innovations in the consumer electronics industries.GTECH has a membership base of 300-plus IT companies comprising 80 percent of IT professionals in the state, totaling over 1.50 lakh. All leading IT companies in Kerala, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, IBS Software, UST, EY and Tata Elxsi, are its members.