Recognising the trend towards a connected world, Ericsson, along with CNN-IBN, is launching Networked India – a new initiative that is aimed at inspiring, identifying and celebrating innovations that employ mobility, broadband and cloud to make a social impact or address a specific social need, thereby having the potential to change the world.

Chris Houghton, Head of Region India, Ericsson, commented, “We have long envisioned the arrival of a Networked Society, where connectivity changes the fundamentals of our daily life. As mobility, broadband, and cloud services are rapidly spreading across the globe, we are witnessing this vision, this transformation, come to life and we wanted to investigate exactly how people are using mobility and the Internet to make a positive impact on their own situations and their communities. Through this campaign, we want
to provide a platform wherein the real change-makers can come to the fore and share their stories.”

Avinash Kaul, CEO, IBN News Network, added here, “The world has come closer because of innovations in the field of communication. As we continue to progress, our special series, ‘Networked India’, will aim to highlight and felicitate these innovators and further encourage more such brilliant minds to come forth to help India and the world prosper.”