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Strong large deal closures and robust deal pipeline position us well for future growth
BENGALURU, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $4,617 million in Q1 revenues with year on year growth of 4.2% and sequential growth of 1.0% in constant currency. Large deal TCV for the quarter was at $2.3 billion, with net new of 56.1%. Operating margin for the quarter was stable at 20.8%. ROE improved 180 bps to 32.8%. Attrition declined further to 17.3%. FY24 revenue guidance revised to 1.0%-3.5% and operating margin guidance retained at 20%-22%.
“We had a solid Q1 with a growth of 4.2% and large deals of $2.3 billion which helps us to set a strong foundation for future growth. Our generative AI capabilities are expanding well, with 80 active client projects. Topaz, our comprehensive AI offering, is resonating well with clients. We see this being transformative for clients and enhancing our overall service portfolio,” said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. “We have expanded the margin improvement program with a holistic set of actions for the short, medium and long-term, working on five key areas, supported by our leadership team,” he added.
4.2% YoY1.0% QoQCC Revenue growth
20.8%Operating margin
12.4% YoY Increase in EPS (₹ terms)
$2.3 bn Large deal TCV
Guidance for FY24:
Revenue growth of 1.0%-3.5% in constant currencyOperating margin of 20%-22% 
1.  Key highlights:
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023
–  Revenues in CC terms grew by 4.2% YoY and by 1.0% QoQ-  Reported revenues at $4,617 million, growth of 3.9% YoY –  Operating margin at 20.8%, growth of 0.8% YoY and decline of 0.2% QoQ –  Basic EPS at $0.17, growth of 6.6% YoY –  FCF at $699 million, growth of 6.6% YoY; FCF conversion at 96.6% of net profit
 
“Q1 operating margins were resilient in an uncertain macro environment on the back of our continued focus on cost optimization. Company’s rigorous operational discipline including improved productivity measures and higher utilization helped margins for the quarter,” said Nilanjan Roy, CFO. “Free Cash conversion was robust at 96.6% of net profits. Execution of strong capital allocation policy resulted in higher payouts to investors and improved ROE to 32.8%,” he added.
2.  Client wins & Testimonials
Danske Bank recently signed a strategic collaboration with Infosys to accelerate the bank’s digital transformation initiatives with speed and scale. Frans Woelders, Chief Operating Officer, Danske Bank, said, “Our Forward ’28 strategy sets clear ambitions for Danske Bank to be a leading bank in a digital age. This is backed by significant investments in digitalisation and technology, including plans to further develop our customer-facing digital solutions, and modernising our technology infrastructure to enable even better customer experiences and drive operational efficiency. We have a strong starting point, and we want to further accelerate our digital and technology transformation. We have conducted a thorough process to find a partner that can help us achieve that. Infosys has the tools, experience, and expertise to support us in accelerating our transformation using cloud and AI technologies. Given Infosys’ global presence and scale, this collaboration will also give us access to wider talent pools and capabilities.”bp recently signed an MoU with Infosys to demonstrate their intent for Infosys to be bp’s primary partner for end-to-end application services. Leigh-Ann Russell, EVP, Innovation & Engineering, bp, said, “We are delighted to further develop our relationship with Infosys to help accelerate our digital transformation and scale growth through tech-enabled operations. Together, we look forward to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive growth for the future.”Infosys and Aramco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring new insights to HR data and analytics, scale the use of automation tools, and enhance employee experience through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Faisal A. Al-Hajji, SVP Human Resources, Aramco, said, “At Aramco, we are constantly looking to improve employee experience and make our company the best place to work. This collaboration will allow us to explore ways to further upgrade our focus on customer-centricity and transform our digital HR offerings.”Infosys recently launched Infosys Topaz – an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies. Hemanth Adapa, Product Owner, Predictive Analytics at British Telecom, said, “As part of our continuous efforts to deliver value for our clients, at British Telecom, we engaged with Infosys Topaz to offer AI-powered predictive analytics for various domains such as network performance, sustainability, and security. This has been recognized and appreciated by our clients who can now amplify their mission-critical services with never-before reliability.”Infosys and Walmart Commerce Technologies collaborated to deliver scalable omni-channel solutions to retailers. Sunil Kumar, Vice President and General Manager of Walmart Commerce Technologies, said, “Infosys is a trusted partner to businesses that are navigating their digital transformation. We are excited to have Infosys help streamline implementation of the Store Assist app and to serve as a trusted system integration team for our customers.”Infosys collaborated with vidaXL as their India IT Partner to set up their business technology support in a scalable and cost-effective way. Ted van Dongen, CIO, vidaXL, said, “vidaXL needed a partner to help them with their growth strategy, with a professional agile approach, and a very broad range technology expertise. In Infosys, vidaXL has found a partner that proved to be dedicated in delivering this by transitioning 8 agile development teams in less than 4 months. This collaboration establishes a mechanism to steer our corporation significantly on every aspect of the technology stack.”Infosys extended its collaboration with LexisNexis to provide end-to-end information services across their range of content, enterprise, and product applications. Jeff Reihl, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, LexisNexis, said, “Our longstanding association with the highly experienced Infosys team has shown excellent results. We at LexisNexis aim to deliver the best content, enterprise, and product application services in the market and we firmly believe that by leveraging Infosys for its downstream, discretionary, and strategic programs, will be in our best interest and we are excited to further expand our relationship with Infosys.”Infosys and ATP collaborated to launch a digital Carbon Tracker to enable ATP players to track and mitigate their carbon emissions from travel on Tour. Massimo Calvelli, Chief Executive Officer, ATP, said, “Tennis is on a mission to Net Zero and like many sports, our travel footprint is our biggest challenge. ATP’s new Carbon Tracker makes it simple for players to join that journey, mitigating their impact today and inspiring greener choices tomorrow. This is a story of addressing difficult problems through innovation, and we would thank our partners Infosys for their collaboration and commitment to the project. The potential of this app is massive and we’re just getting started.”Keytrade Bank selected Infosys Finacle as the preferred partner for the modernization of its core banking system. Thierry Ternier, CEO, Keytrade Bank, said, “As the sponsor of the project, I am a strong believer in the program because it will strengthen the foundations of our company and make us future-proof to tackle the challenges of a fast-moving environment. Our ultimate goal is to create value and satisfaction for our customers and employees. I am convinced that this program will be a major enabler in reaching those strategic goals. We have chosen Infosys Finacle as our partner for the program because of their worldwide expertise, implementation plan, and price offering.”Infosys Finacle helped successfully transform XacBank’s technology landscape with Finacle Digital Banking Suite enabling a robust digital foundation for the bank to achieve its growth strategy. Tsevegjav Gumenjav, Chief Executive Officer, XacBank, said, “We are happy at the successful completion of this much-awaited digital transformation, drawing us closer to our vision to be the preferred universal bank in Mongolia. In this digital-first era, the Finacle platform provides us with the right platform to offer custom offerings for our customers in Mongolia across segments, serving their financial needs in a secure manner. We look forward to scaling new heights with world-class banking and contribute to the larger economic development of Mongolia.”3.  Recognitions
Infosys has been recognized in BrandZ’s prestigious Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list, ranked at #66Recognized as one of India’s Best Employers Among Nation Builders 2023 by the Great Place to Work™ InstituteWon PeopleFirst HR Award under two categories, ‘Leading Practices in HR Risk Management’ and ‘Leading Practices in HR Business Partnership’Recognized as one of the ‘Most Honored’ companies, receiving multiple awards at the 2023 All-Asia Executive Team Rankings from Institutional InvestorWon the 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Award in the Dynamics 365 Services categoryAwarded the Nasscom ER&D Spotlight Award in the ‘Concept to Engineering Leadership’ category for the Market First Innovation – Digital transformation of B2B sales with Engineering configurator as a coreRecognized as ServiceNow Telco Partner of the Year 2023Recognized as HPE Global System Integrator of the Year 2023 and HPE System Integrator of the Year 2023 for Asia Pacific and Central EuropeInfosys Finacle won the MEA Finance ‘Best Composable Banking Technology Solution Provider’ award at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit 2023Infosys BPM won the SS&C Blue Prism Partner Excellence Awards 2023 across 3 categories: ‘Client Business Impact – FSI (Global)’, ‘Client Business Impact – FSI (APAC)’, and ‘Client Business Impact – Telco (APAC)’Recognized as a leader in Low-Code Application Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by EverestRecognized as a leader in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by EverestRecognized as a leader in Application Automation Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by EverestRecognized as a leader in 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by EverestRecognized as a leader in Wealth and Asset Management PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by EverestRated as a leader in Adobe Experience Cloud Services NEAT 2023 by NelsonHallRated as a leader in SAP Cloud Migration Services NEAT 2023 by NelsonHallRated as a leader in Quality Engineering NEAT 2023 by NelsonHallPositioned as a leader in HFS Horizons: ServiceNow Services, 2023Positioned as a leader in HFS Horizons: Data modernization services, 2023Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2023 Vendor AssessmentPositioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services 2023 Vendor AssessmentPositioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Oracle Application Implementation Services 2023 Vendor AssessmentInfosys recognized as a leader in Digital Engineering Services 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ study in US and EuropeInfosys recognized as a leader in Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ study in US, UK, Singapore and Malaysia, Australia and GermanyInfosys rated as a leader in SAP Ecosystem ISG Provider Lens™ study in US, UK, Nordics, Germany and BrazilInfosys recognized as #1 Top IT Service Providers in the Nordics in Whitelane Research and PA Consulting Sourcing Study 2023Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant’s Multisourcing Service Integration 2022–2023 Radarview™Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant’s Financial Services Digital Services 2023–2024 Radarview™Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant’s Media and Entertainment Digital Services 2023–2024 Radarview™About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the ‘safe harbor’ under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, our ability to attract and retain personnel, our transition to hybrid work model, economic uncertainties, technological innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, and our corporate actions including acquisitions. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.  These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
 
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet under IFRS as at:                         (Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2023
March 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
1,501
1,481
Earmarked bank balance for dividend(3)
885

Current investments
675
841
Trade receivables
3,191
3,094
Unbilled revenue
1,783
1,861
Other Current assets
1,408
1,349
Total current assets
9,443
8,626
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets
2,497
2,516
Goodwill and other Intangible assets
1,082
1,095
Non-current investments
1,462
1,530
Unbilled revenue
168
176
Other non-current assets
1,355
1,369
Total non-current assets
6,564
6,686
Total assets
16,007
15,312
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade payables
458
470
Unearned revenue
894
872
Employee benefit obligations
310
292
Other current liabilities and provisions
4,005
3,135
Total current liabilities
5,667
4,769
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
812
859
Other non-current liabilities
407
460
Total non-current liabilities
1,219
1,319
Total liabilities
6,886
6,088
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company
9,069
9,172
Non-controlling interests
52
52
Total equity
9,121
9,224
Total liabilities and equity
16,007
15,312
 
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income under IFRS for:
(Dollars in millions except per equity share data)
3 months ended June 30, 2023
3 months ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
4,617
4,444
Cost of sales
3,211
3,144
Gross profit
1,406
1,300
Operating expenses:
   Selling and marketing expenses
217
193
   Administrative expenses
228
219
Total operating expenses
445
412
Operating profit
961
888
Other income, net (4)
57
80
Profit before income taxes
1,018
968
Income tax expense 
294
279
Net profit (before minority interest)   
724
689
Net profit (after minority interest)
724
689
Basic EPS ($)
0.17
0.16
Diluted EPS ($)
0.17
0.16
NOTES:
1.  The above information is extracted from the audited condensed consolidated Balance sheet and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, which have been taken on record at the Board meeting held on July 20, 2023.2.  A Fact Sheet providing the operating metrics of the Company can be downloaded from www.infosys.com.3.  Represents bank balance earmarked for final dividend. Payment date for dividend was July 3, 2023. 4.  Other income is net of Finance Cost.
IFRS-INR Press Release: https://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/quarterly-results/2023-2024/q1/documents/ifrs-inr-press-release.pdf
Fact sheet: https://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/quarterly-results/2023-2024/q1/documents/fact-sheet.pdf
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HSINCHU, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — oToBrite, a leading provider of vision-AI ADAS solutions, has successfully developed a compact all-weather vision-AI Driver Monitoring System (DMS). With a high-sensitivity automotive-grade global shutter image sensor, the system achieves outstanding Quantum Efficiency (QE), providing clear image quality day and night. With oToBrite’s proprietary secondary optical system, the overall combination effectively enhances the accuracy and reliability of the vision-AI algorithm in all weather conditions. The DMS has already been successfully delivered to heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers, mitigating the potential risks of traffic accidents.

oToBrite’s vision-AI DMS utilizes self-developed AI 3D facial landmark technology to identify over 100 driver IDs and recognize driving behaviors, including smoking, phone use, distraction, fatigue. The system remains effective even when drivers wear Level 3 sunglasses or coated glasses, without compromising the detection and recognition capabilities of vision-AI.
The vision-AI DMS features a 940nm infrared and high-QE sensor, coupled with oToBrite’s proprietary optical design, ensuring clear images in strong light conditions (>120K lux) or during nighttime driving. Additionally, oToBrite’s vision-AI technology optimizes facial image quality, ensuring accurate AI recognition whether driving against sunlight, backlight, or through tunnels.
Miniaturization is a significant trend in driver monitoring applications. oToBrite further emphasizes that, compared to many systems on the market requiring multiple LEDs for sufficient illumination, the DMS only needs one LED to meet the system’s image quality requirements. In terms of hardware technology, oToBrite’s secondary optical system adjusts the LED light source to any angle to meet light distribution needs. Concentrating the light source can double the illumination, producing more reliable images for AI recognition. This also reduces optical component usage, enhances image clarity, and saves installation space and system costs.
According to the 2023 market research report by Gii, the DMS market reached $1.3 billion in 2022, with an expected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3% by 2028, reaching $20.8 billion. Currently, several countries are drafting or have implemented regulations, and driven by regulatory demand, oToBrite’s compact all-weather vision-AI DMS has begun mass production, contributing to achieving Vision Zero. Read more: http://www.otobrite.com/en/block/index/99
About oToBrite 
oToBrite is a leading vison-AI ADAS/AD solutions provider. Based in Hsinchu Science Park, oToBrite has IATF 16949-certified clean room factory and many years of experience as an automotive Tier-1 supplier. Through comprehensive research and development capabilities, oToBrite provides vision-AI algorithms, ECU/domain controllers and automotive-grade/special purpose cameras.
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LONDON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that OMRON has selected IPfolio™, an intellectual property management software from Clarivate to transform their IP operations. This solution will enable OMRON, a leading automation company to make smarter decisions and plan strategically using IP data and analytical insights.

With IPfolio’s help, OMRON will be able to better manage its IP assets and keep up with the rising number of filings and data volumes, while eliminating manual processes. The IP team at OMRON can enhance their analysis and collaboration with stakeholders by using insightful data visualizations. This can lead to increased productivity, deeper insights, and faster decision-making with confidence.
Gordon Samson, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said, “Our IP Management Software integrates data and services to empower our clients to remove friction, enhance collaboration and make better informed decisions. We are confident that IPfolio will help OMRON simplify the process of managing IP assets across the entire lifecycle.”
About ClarivateClarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com
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Most people don’t know that, due to recent groundbreaking scientific advances, existing technology can read thoughts, implant dreams, scan memory, tell if a subject is in love, and hack brains for PIN codes.
LONDON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Announcing the establishment of the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law (INL) – the first organisation of its kind in the world, crafted in response to the swift advancements in neurotechnology and the emerging concerns over human rights and privacy.

The world is about to change. Yet whilst AI steals the headlines, recent extraordinary advancements in neurotechnology have gone largely under the radar.
That is why we have set up the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law.
“We are at a critical juncture in the evolution of neurotechnology. The possibilities for improving human life are immense, yet so are the risks to privacy and autonomy,” stated Founder Harry Lambert. “The Institute of Neurotechnology and Law is dedicated to ensuring these technologies enable human flourishing without compromising our moral and ethical principles.”
The institute has already garnered significant attention, attracting some of the world’s foremost experts in neurotechnology, neuroscience, ethics, and law. These distinguished panellists will collaborate to address the pressing issues at the intersection of technology and human rights, aiming to influence policy both domestically and internationally.
For more information about the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law, upcoming events, and membership details, please visit www.neurotechlaw.com.
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