Mumbai/Gurugram, India, June 1, 2026 — Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), a leading global digital infrastructure integrator, and AIONOS, an AI-native enterprise technology company, today announced a strategic alliance to help enterprises accelerate AI transformation; from infrastructure build-out to measurable business outcomes.

The alliance combines Black Box’s expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centers, network connectivity, modern workplace solutions, and managed services, with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain-led solutions, enabling organizations to build, deploy, and manage AI with security and resilience embedded at every layer.

CP Gurnani, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIONOS said, “India is at an extraordinary inflection point. We are not just consuming AI, we are building it, exporting it, and setting the agenda for how the world deploys intelligent technology at scale. This alliance between AIONOS and Black Box is a direct expression of that belief. Black Box brings the digital infrastructure engine spanning data centers, enterprise networks, and IoT across 35+ countries, and together we cover the entire journey from the physical layer to the AI application layer.”

The two companies will jointly collaborate in developing industry-focused solutions and expanding go to-market opportunities across India, North America, EMEA, and APAC. In India, a key focus area will be the rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, where the alliance is uniquely positioned to help GCCs build AI-ready infrastructure, deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions, and create intelligent, scalable operations that integrate seamlessly with their global parent organizations.

“AI transformation begins with a strong digital foundation, and Black Box enables that foundation through mission-critical infrastructure, connectivity, and managed services that power enterprise operations worldwide. Combined with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain expertise, we can help organizations move from AI ambition to AI at scale, connecting infrastructure, operations, and intelligence to create measurable business value.” said, Sanjeev Verma, President & CEO, Black Box.

What Enterprises Gain Through This Alliance 

For enterprises, this alliance delivers a unified approach to AI adoption across the full technology stack, from digital infrastructure and OT/IoT connectivity to industry-specific AI solutions, with security, resilience, and governance built into every layer. Every engagement is anchored in measurable business outcomes, including productivity improvements, cost optimization, revenue growth, and competitive differentiation, delivered through a single, globally capable, end-to-end alliance.

“Enterprises do not need more AI ambition. They need a partner who can make AI real across their entire business. That is exactly what this alliance is built for. AIONOS brings the AI platform, data capabilities, and vertical intelligence. Black Box brings the global infrastructure and delivery scale. Together, we give enterprises a single, accountable partnership that owns the transformation journey, from infrastructure to intelligence, from strategy to outcomes.”, concluded, Simmi Dhamija, Chief Operating Officer, AIONOS.

The award was received on behalf of REC by Shri Alok Kumar, CPM, REC Regional Office, Mumbai, during the award ceremony.

This recognition reflects REC’s continued commitment towards responsible financing, sustainable growth, and operational excellence. It also underscores the organisation’s unwavering dedication towards contributing to nation-building initiatives, maintaining stakeholder trust, and delivering long-term value across the financial ecosystem.

REC has consistently played a pivotal role in supporting India’s power and infrastructure development through innovative financial solutions and strategic investments aligned with the nation’s growth priorities.

The accolade further reinforces REC’s position as one of India’s leading NBFCs committed to excellence, transparency, and sustainable development.

Mumbai, 13th May 2026 – The Access Group, one of the world’s leading providers of business management software, today announced the appointment of Shashikant Shimpi (Shashi) as Managing Director, India, for the Hospitality Division. The appointment marks a significant milestone in The Access Group’s APAC growth journey, bringing dedicated senior leadership to a market the company sees as central to its future, both as a fast-growing opportunity for STAAH, an Access company and the region’s leading hospitality technology platform, and as a world-class hub for technology talent, particularly in artificial intelligence. Shashi joined the business in May 2026 and will lead The Access Group’s India operations across both fronts.

Shashi is a seasoned global executive with 25 years of experience in digital transformation, business scaling, and client success. He has successfully established three Global Capability Centres from the ground up, scaling each to more than a thousand professionals across multiple geographies. He joins from RunDTC, where he served as global COO, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Dentsu, Isobar and Tata group companies. Recognised for his ability to translate vision into scale and create long-term value for clients, Shashi brings deep expertise in P&L management, strategic planning, and scaling organisations through both organic and inorganic growth. He was named Business Leader of the Year by the World Leadership Congress.

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing travel and tourism markets, with an expanding base of independent and chain hotels actively seeking modern, integrated technology to improve distribution, optimise revenue, and elevate the guest experience. STAAH, an Access company, has built meaningful traction in this market over many years, and The Access Group now aims to build substantially on that foundation, offering Indian hoteliers access to a broader and more powerful suite of solutions backed by global scale and resources.

Beyond the commercial opportunity, India’s world-class technology talent ecosystem, and particularly its growing strength in AI-related disciplines, also makes it a strategically important base for capability development within the wider Hospitality division.  Shashi’s remit will include developing exceptional talent in India that can contribute to the Divisional  product and technology ambitions.

“India is an exciting near term growth market for us in the accommodation software space. Through STAAH, an Access company, we already have a substantial footprint with hoteliers across the country, and as we prepare to bring Access Evo to India, our AI-powered platform that empowers hospitality businesses to focus on what truly matters, from answering the biggest strategic questions to completing everyday tasks, having world-class leadership on the ground is critical. Shashi is exactly the right person to lead The Access Group in India.

” Louise Daley, Head of Hospitality APAC, The Access Group Commenting on his appointment, Shashikant Shimpi, Managing Director, India, The Access Group, said, “Joining The Access Group at this point in its India journey is a tremendous opportunity. We have a strong foundation through STAAH, an Access company, and the broader Access platform opens up possibilities that support even greater options for our customers to grow their businesses and support their employees to do more. My priority will be to build a team that is deeply connected to The Access Group’s mission, bring in the best talent India has to offer, and ensure our customers across the region have a technology partner they can genuinely rely on.”