KLA Website inaguration

With the aim of preserving the important documents of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, the process of digitization of its documents was initiated. The public can avail themselves of this opportunity to browse through the details of the prestigious government body through internet.

The complete assembly proceedings of Travancore, Cochin, Travancore-Cochin from the year 1888 to 1956 down to the present day are being digitized which can in turn be accessed by the public from the internet with many advanced search options.

Apart from the assembly proceedings, the legislations passed till the current day, various reports submitted by committees, the numerous news clippings on KLA’s proceedings by media are also made part of the digitization process. The massive volume of documents, around 5 lakh in number, is planned to be digitized before of this financial year end and the work is swiftly progressing.

SBL (Sai BPO Services Ltd.), located at Infopark, Cochin, is behind the successful progression of this enormous work of digitization of KLA proceedings. SBL is an ISO 9001-2008, 27001-2005, 17024 accredited ITES company which nestles its branches in Mumbai, Madurai, Karunagappally, Thiruvananthapuram and Thrippunithura in India and global locations in UK, Australia and USA. SBL is a premier company that stands in the frontline in the preservation and scanning of age-old historical documents and digital archiving of records in India. SBL has accomplished the successful digitization of more than 100 crore records worldwide. SBL has ventured into a fresh idea of IT@Home to spread the immense potential of Information Technology even to the rural locations spanning India as a whole.

The inauguration of the KLA website (klaproceedings.niyamasabha.org) is on December 27 at 10.30 am by the Honourable Chief Minister Sri. Umman Chandi in a function presided over by the Opposition Leader Sri. V.S Achuthanandan.

ISMS certification for Geneolgy services

SBL, along the course of its successful voyage, has implemented ISMS standards for the protection of data to maintain the integrity of the information exchange between SBL and its valued clientele. This infallible observance has won us appreciation from all corners.

The strict adherence of the proven standards of ISMS at all levels of service procedures in our Genealogy services in the BPO sector has won SBL the coveted certification in 2011. At the moment, SBL is proud to announce the recipience of the original copy of ISO 27001: 2005 certificate for its Genealogy Services. This marks the height of sincerity and honesty in all the endeavours of SBL.

This achievement makes the strides of SBL more confident. With increased dedication and fervour in mind, SBL’s Genealogy Division now moves on to fresh projects and ventures.

Trivandrum office Inaguration
November 3, 2011: SBL has opened the potential doors to its clientele in new locale, Thiruvananthapuram. Widening the horizons of client-oriented services, SBL proudly gallops to new venues and ventures. The Thiruvananthapuram SBL is an extension of its widening expertise and technological advancement and an appendage to its ever-prospering manpower resources. Stationed in the lap of plush green environs, the company offers top-notch onshore and offshore client-oriented customized services in BPO, GIS, Software and Graphics. SBL Thiruvananthapuram stands tall just not in its stature but in its IT solutions that surpass all client expectations. SBL offers an amalgamated IT platform to the unique list of clientele worldwide in the realm of cost-effective, tailor-made, innovative IT solutions. SBL welcomes you aboard to experience its service expertise in diverse business domains. Contact Address: SBL (Sai BPO Services Ltd, 1st Floor, Chennankara Building, TC No. 11/255(1), A-2 (B), Kanaka Nagar, Trivandrum – 695 003.

Canon Information Systems Research Australia (CiSRA) became a Customer of SBL Graphics
Cochin, 13th January 2011: With an experience that has covered long laps in Image Editing landscape, SBL is now proud to add another feather in the cap. Our Graphics Department has joined in agreement with one of the world’s leading research centres of Canon, viz. Canon Information Systems Research Australia (CiSRA) for Image Editing and Enhancement Services. SBL will be getting 5,000 to 20,000 images at a time for editing. SBL is committed to deliver quality image outputs for Canon that will support various research activities in CiSRA.

“Doyens’ Hash Out”- A Meet to Transform SBL into Newer Perspectives
Cochin, 16 May 2011: Aimed to transform SBL more into a next-gen IT Company, the Head of the departments had a brainstorming meet, namely, “Doyens’ Hash Out,” at Travancore Courts Hotel in Cochin on 14th May 2011. Presided by the CEO of SBL and other top Managers, it gave way for an intense discussion on topics of future prospects as a leading IT services and solutions provider, and more. The Meet was enlightening and the same will be a cause for future growth of SBL.

In the meet all the HODs were given opportunity to share their views and ideas. Apart from the innovative ideas suggested, active participation of all members was noted from the beginning to the end. During the event, the management team reviewed and finalised the new policy of Code of Conduct to be implemented in SBL soon.

Digital Archives of Kerala Legislative Assembly Inaugurated
Thiruvananthapuram, 11 May 2011: The much yearned project of the Government of Kerala, the Digital Archives of Kerala Legislative Assembly - an online resource of KLA proceedings, came alive on 10th May, 2011. In the function organized by Kerala Legislative Assembly, Hon’ble Speaker Shri. K Radhakrishnan officially inaugurated the website. The function was attended by Hon’ble Deputy Speaker Shri. Jose Baby, Niyamasabha secretary Shri P D Rajan, MLA's, the CEO of SBL and SITCO Mr. Gopakumar and other KLA members and management team of SBL. The new website inclusive of the digital archive of KLA is a complete modification of the existing website and it gives the public quick access to all the records and documents about the Legislative Assembly proceedings happened in Kerala from the time of Travancore-Cochin Rule to the present. The digitization and the creation of the website with search engine features were carried out by SBL.

During the inaugural function, Mr. Gopu G, the Program Manager of SBL, gave a brief on the interfaces and administration functions of the website.

SBL Graphics Ramp-up Meet
Cochin, 9 May 2011: Continuing the chain of Ramp-up Meets organized for each department of SBL, it was the turn of Graphics department to have their share of joy on 7th May 2011 at Travancore Courts Hotel, Ernakulam. The meet was attended by all members of SBL Graphics team and the top management team of SBL including the CEO Mr. Gopakumar. After the inaugural felicitation by the CEO, the other doyens of SBL also felicitated the audience. It was followed by the Releasing of the SBL Graphics Handbook. Mr. Gopu Gangadharan, the Program Manager, gave a short brief on the Graphics Handbook. Mr. Jinu, the Graphics Lead, presented the Vision 2011 of SBL Graphics. It showcased the future plans of Graphics team to become one of the major contributors to SBL’s growth. Mr. Dileep, Mr. Arun and Mr. Sunil Menon gave their words of encouragement to SBL Graphics Team. The whole meet was said to have had a good influence on each Graphic member and each of them have decided to contribute their best to achieve the Vision 2011 objectives of SBL Graphics. The meet was closed by vote of thanks by Mr. Jinu and lunch thereafter.

The Employee-oriented Program - People Plus, launched
Cochin, 15 March 2011: Beginning a new era of employee satisfaction, the SBL management team has launched the first People Plus initiative here on 14th March, 2011. Put into action after a dignitary note from the CEO of SBL, Mr. Gopakumar, the objective of the People Plus was circulated among all employees. The highlight of the People Plus includes four introductory plans - HOPE, Rendezvous, Open House and The Club.

HOPE includes initiative to help the poor and needy people with the valid contributions from each employee. Rendezvous is the year-round family get together of SBL employees. Open House gives the chance for employees to talk openly to the top management on any issues, any time. The Club would focus on bringing in a factor of entertainment, togetherness and change of energy levels in associates on floor.

Hospitality World Mumbai 2011
Mumbai, 26th to 29th January 2011: Hospitality World is a major year round event conducted by The Express Group. This time at Hospitality World 2011, SBL will be exhibiting its new range of IT and embedded products and solutions for Hospitality Sector at MMRDS Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Our top-notch solutions on digital restaurant management will give the hotels and restaurants a fillip in their revenues.

Click here for more information on e-Dinette and SBL's service offerings for hospitality sector.

To meet at the show, contact us through info@sblcorp.com

SBL unveils e-Dinette – Another Dimension to Hospitality 
Mumbai, 25 January 2011: SBL is pleased to announce the release of e-Dinette, the new hospitality product based on the Digital Restaurant Management System. As reported, e-Dinette is a very cost-effective and business enhancing solution to the restaurant, hotel, pub/bar, and resort owners and is expected to bring about a major transformation in the hospitality management system around the globe. 

e-Dinette, a touch screen mounted on each customer table, enables the diners to view images of food onscreen and accordingly make orders with just a touch on the screen. e-Dinette will also evade situations where the diners would have to dependent on waiters or bartenders to make their order, and also, initiate impulse buying through its tantalizing images of each dish, drink, or beverage displayed on the screen. 

On the other side, the restaurateurs are also at a competitive edge as this will give them the complete manipulative rights of the administrator. The restaurateurs and hotel owners can efficiently manipulate the day-to-day activities of the team, manage the daily stock, and do more with the features offered by the e-Dinette. The team claims that Entertainment, Games, Table-to-Table Chat, and On-Screen Bill Generation are other highlighting features to look out in the e-Dinette.  For more info, please visit www.edinette.com

SBL Ramp-up Meet for BPO Services and Solutions
Quilon, 23 January 2011: It was a resourceful day for the Genealogy team during the SBL Ramp-up Meet organized at SBL Karunagapally delivery centre on 22nd January, 2011. Mr. Gopakumar, the CEO of SBL, inaugurated the meet.

Adding value to the process learning of SBL BPO team, Mr. Jayakrishnan (Manager IT) and Mr. Dileep Kumar (Senior Manager IT) gave training on the use of BPO processing tools and its use. Others who delivered presentations during the meet were the Marketing Manager, Mr. Abhilash Pillai on Team Satisfaction vs Client Satisfaction; the BPO Project Lead, Mr. Shaji on roles & responsibilities of Leads; and the Asst. HR Manager, Mr. Gopu on SBL BPO Handbook. The one-day meet was a groundbreaking experience for all BPO staff and it really inspired them aim the highest and achieve higher.

SBL Genealogy Ramp-up Meet
Quilon, 9 January 2011: SBL Ramp-up Meet for Genealogy Department was held at Hotel Regency on 8th January 2011. The one day meet was inaugurated by the CEO of SBL, Mr. Gopakumar. Others top officials present for the meet were the Vice President-Technology Mr. Ashok G. Nair; the Vice President-Administration Mr. Vijayaraj; the Finance Manager Mr. Sanjeev; the Senior Manager-IT Mr. Dileep Kumar; and the HODs of all service verticals of SBL.

The whole sessions in the Meet were energizers for the Genealogy team, especially the inaugural address of the CEO of SBL. He conveyed his best wishes for the Genealogy Team and encouraged them to be the best-doers in their own tasks and give out their best for the growth of SBL. The Meet also witnessed the unveiling of SBL Genealogy Handbook.

SBL Conducts Blood Donation Camp in Madurai
Madurai, 7 January, 2011: Corporate social responsibility has always been one of the prime credos of SBL. Our Madurai Branch, had organized a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Hajiar Complex, Madurai on 6 January, 2011. The SBL employees donated blood to the needy patients of Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society and State Blood Transfusion Council appreciated SBL employees for their efforts and encouraged them to widen their act of charity and awareness to more regions. 

Through this blood donation camp, SBL intends to spread the importance of raising awareness about blood donation. SBL has plans to conduct similar social awareness programme in the near future, thus serving the society in the best possible way

SBL wins the contract for Document Management System and Digitization of Documents 
Trivandrum, 05 January 2011:  SBL bags the deal with Government of Kerala’s integral body, the Kerala Legislative Assembly (KLA), for architecting a full fledged Document Management System with the digitization of Legislative Assembly proceedings records. SBL’s previous experience in this sector with national and international clients was given valid consideration for assigning this project engagement for Kerala’s administrative think-factory.  

The partnership between the state government and SBL can help in the conversion of large number of records stacked inside Legislative assembly in to digitized documents. SBL will also devise, develop and implement a full-fledged Document Management System for KLA, which can create an easy channel for the accessibility, retrieval and even updating of digitized documents. With the initiation of this project, Government of Kerala and SBL look forward for a continuing partnership in other verticals too.

Restaurant and Catering Show 2010
Mumbai, 29 September to 1 October 2010: SBL will be participating in “Restaurant & Catering India 2010” a trade show conducted by Hospitality First for enterprises in the restaurant and catering sector at World Trade Centre, Mumbai. In the show, SBL will be showcasing its premier product, e-Dinette, which is an embedded device for automation in hotels and restaurants. As per the present day statistics, the Indian restaurant industry is worth Rs.43000 crores. With only 16% of the market organized and poised to accelerate to 45% by 2015; makes the restaurant and catering sector the most lucrative destination for investing.

With an immense turning of hoteliers and restaurateurs to the RCI show, SBL expects a two fold growth of its embedded devices’ market in the hospitality industry. Click here to know more about our products and services in Hospitality Sector. To meet at RCI show, contact us through info@sblcorp.com

SBL signs MoU for strategic tie up with public sector giant KELTRON
Trivandrum, 20 March 2010:  SBL has signed the MoU with Kerala State Electronic Development Corporation (KELTRON), Trivandrum. SBL's domain expertise in GIS Applications development and Photogrammetry coupled with KELTRON's wide solutions base will be beneficial to both the organizations. This partnership aims to tap the fast growing domestic GIS market by leveraging the services of both the entities. 

KELTRON is one of the pioneer public sector companies in India in the maintaining a steady growth in the electronic components, IT, knowledge services and geomatics domains. This combined with the strong background in research & development, product development, project management and training services has enabled KELTRON to emerge as a total solutions provider integrating technology for customized solutions to meet the uses of its clients. KELTRON has remained leader of cutting edge technology offering some of the best industry specific career related training programmes.