WEEK IN BRIEF 19-25 December, 2011

• HR Quest: The search begins…

Hi Friends,

We are introducing a special activity called “HR Quest” for all IPSR employees. Let us consider this as a simple game to help us know more about our colleagues.
In each game a few facts describing one of the employees of IPSR will be presented. Use these clues and find out the person. All you have to do is check out Vibrant IPSR for the clues and post your answer as a comment (please remember to sign with your name).

Please note that this is open to IPSR employees only.

So here goes the first set of clues of HR Quest:
This person:

• Coordinated college fests during B.Tech and Diploma days.
• Became Arts Club Secretary in his college.
• Bagged prizes in different competitions like Microprocessor coding.
• Became ‘Kalaprathibha’ at the 2002 subdistrict Kalotsav.
• Was the lead singer of his pop band.
• Performed at different stages and got a chance to perform for the IPL Kochi Tuskers team at the Kochi International Stadium.
• Has a newspaper article featuring his band published in the New Indian Express.

Any ideas who this is?
We are waiting for your answers… Comment on……

• IPSR Newbies:

Mr.Hari.N.R has joined the Software Training Division of IPSR Kottayam branch. He is a former student of IPSR and has been working as a trainee here. Hari is a native of Ayarkunnam and is B.Tech.

 


Mr.Prasanth Mohanan has joined the Software Training Division of IPSR Kottayam branch and is a native of Kidangoor. Prasanth is also a former IPSR student and is a B.Tech.

Welcome to the IPSR family you two!!

• HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas is coming soon and you can hear the carols already. This is a time when Christians all across the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.And yes.. Christmas is a time for all to exchange gifts and of course eat a lot of cake!Once again IPSR is all set to celebrate Christmas.

Wishing all IPSRians a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

IPSR wins the Red Hat International Award 2011; a Triple Hat Trick Feat

Highly auspicious were the moments when Dr. Mendus Jacob, CEO of ipsr solutions ltd, lifted up the Redhat international award for the best training partner. The entire stars of Red Stars League solemnly greeted the Big Star ipsr solutions ltd, for retaining the award for the 9^th consecutive year. The triple hat trick win of Red Hat international award has made IPSR the real emperor of Linux Certification Programmes.

.................. More Details & Photos >>

OBITUARY

Mr.N.G.Bhaskaran Nair,prominent leader of KVVES and one of IPSR's well wishers who had extended support in the company's growth especially during its initial years, passed away yesterday.

IPSR family extends it heartfelt condolences to Mr.N.G Bhaskaran Nair's family.

WEEK IN BRIEF 28 November- 4 December, 2011:

News @ IPSR:

• IPSR Training division soaring to great heights!!

The IPSR Training Division is moving ahead at a very fast pace amongst the college campuses across Kerala and acquiring more and more tie-ups each day. On December 2nd , 2011 the Training division catapulted to great heights by signing three tie-up agreements on the same day. We were able to acquire two tie-up agreements with M.A College, Ramapuram , each consisting of 120 BCA students.Yet another tie-up agreement for RHCE training  was signed the same day with the Saintgits Engineering College, Pathamuttom consisting of their MCA batch.

The tie-up with M.A College, Ramapuram has made a mark in the history of the IPSR Training division by acquiring 240 students at one go thereby creating a record in the tie-ups of IPSR.

All this was made possible by the relentless effort and follow-up by Mr.Arjun.V-Asst.Manager-Training & Corporate Services with the support of Mr.Robin Joseph-Manager-Business Development. The whole IPSR Team takes the opportunity to extend its greatest appreciation to Mr.Arjun.V and Mr.Robin Joseph for this significant achievement.

Well done you two!! Keep up the good work!!

• More on the ANNUAL MEETING:

The 12^th ANNUAL MEETING of IPSR has left a lasting impact on the minds of all IPSRians present that day. The Award Ceremony recognizing the promising new employees and the best performers was the highlight of the afternoon session. Check out what the Award Winning IPSRians had to say:

• IPSR’s protest rally:

IPSR has been grabbing each and every opportunity to proclaim its support to the society. On 30^th November, 2011 all IPSRians in the Kottayam branch took part in a rally protesting the Mullaperiyar issue. Nearly 60 IPSRians took to the road on that day to express the company’s solidarity to the people suffering due to the Mullaperiyar issue and for urging the Government to take the right action. The Rally began from the IPSR Head Office and ended at the Gandhi Square in Kottayam town. Mr.Krishnaraj.S, PRO, addressed the IPSRians present and Mr.Brijesh George John, Dy.General Manager, felicitated the rally.
Check out these pics and video of the rally:

• IPSR Newbies:

Mr.Ajay.S.Nair has joined the Business Development Team at IPSR. He is a Talent Genie participant and a native of Punalur. Ajay is an enthusiast in photography and is a prize winner at the Victor George Memorial Photography Contest conducted by Malayala Manorama in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

 

Mr.Sinob Joseph has joined the R & D wing in the IPSR OSBRC at Edappally. He is a native of Ponmudi in Idukki and is a former RHCE student of IPSR. Sinob has nearly six months experience in the Telecommunications sector.

• It’s a baby boy!!

Mr.Sojan.V.M- Sr.Consultant-Technical Services of the IPSR Calicut branch has been blessed with a beautiful baby boy on 23rd November, 2011. Congratulations to Sojan!!

Wishing both mom and baby the best of health.

Protest: Safety to Kerala & Water to Tamilnadu

On the wake of Mullapperiyar Issue, IPSR is organising a peaceful protest with the moto "Safety to Kerala & Water to Tamilnadu".
Details are given below. Any like minded person(s) may join us in this venture.

Once Upon a Time... At an Annual Meet of IPSR....

The entire crew was lost in the aisle of enlightenment and bathed in the frigid weather of the frozen misty hills of munnar. These font memories of our 12th annual meet will ever bloom in hearts of an IPSR'ian even after decades with a nostalgic prelude ...... Once upon a time.......

2011 November 19-20, red letter dates in the annals of IPSR has unlocked new insight to IPSR'ians vision and breathed the fragrance of lush vegetation to the heart and minds.

Dr. Thomas Abraham a real Gandhian in thoughts and modern in entrepreneurial vision has enriched the group to the heights of enlightenment. The entire team took a sail back to the memory lane of life with lot of realization, took the new armor of positive energy and creativity and set resolutions to meet the challenges of industry and life.

Dr. Thomas Abraham leading the Workshop

IPSRians at the Workshop

At the Workshop - Sharing their Views

The few realization that blazed the thoughts, includes

• The best is yet to come.
• Thank God that we are different.
• Live life as a celebration, nurture it with love and leave a stamp for remembrance
• "He is not able to reach everywhere so he created her"... thank God you gave me such a wonderful mother

The honors of recognition were distributed to the promising employees. Dr. Mendus Jacob analytically touched every activities of the year and expressed the gratitude to each and every employee on behalf of the company which empowered the spirit of the entire team. Brijesh John concluded the formal meeting with the famous quotes of Robert Frost "The woods are lovely....... miles to go before I sleep" and the team admitted that it's true for Munnar is miles away.....

Award Winners

The Audience

The most memorable event was that of the togetherness of the IPSR'ians and their family who set out in search of a slice of chill weather in the midst of tiring schedules.

The Journey Begins

Two air cabs moved with the IPSR's family to explore the heights of relaxation and togetherness. The dinner at the divine abode was so satisfying. As the cabs began to touch higher altitudes everyone began to search for warmth in their woolen blankets. Mount Carmel Church resort at Munnar has proved to be an ideal host in hospitality.

At Mount Carmel Church resort

The day dawned with lot of surprises and amusement. Mattupetty Dam sight and the 'echo points' were beautiful than ever before, it seemed that they are dressed in the best weather to greet us. Dr. Mendus Jacob expressed the words of gratitude to the entire family for making the team feel at home.

The most interesting surprise of the day was 24^th wedding anniversary celebration of the parents of Richu Shelly of IPSR Trivandrum. The couples shared the joy of togetherness with cakes and sweets.

Richu Shelly & Family

As the team captain gave the message to pack up, the entire team boarded the two busses one destined to Ernakulam and other to Kottayam.

Hey surprise is still on – The Bus to Kottayam was shocked to see Mr. Cherian standing in centre of the road blocking the route. In a ARCHIMEDIAN EUREKA..!!!.. tone, he rushed to the bus and declared "Hey all I have found something " The full team was in the delight to hear of the news of some new invention and innovation.....In anxiety everyone over the bus asked what is it???  Mr. Cherian replied with a pride of finding something new that "I discovered that...the other bus is going to Ernakulam and I have to go to Kottayam.... lol...."

The sound of music began to flow...."we shall overcome...we shall overcome....we shall overcome some day........"

OBITUARY

Mr.K.J.Devasia (91), father of Mr.T.D Joseph (Director, IPSR Solutions Ltd., State Treasurer, KVVES) and grandfather of Mrs.Benila Mendus (Director-Training & Corporate Services, IPSR Solutions Ltd.) passed away on 19th November, 2011.

IPSR family deeply mourns the loss and extends our heartfelt condolences to T.D Joseph Sir & Benila Madam and their family.

WEEK IN BRIEF 14-19 November, 2011:

News @ IPSR:

• The New Look of IPSR Placements:

The IPSR Career Centre’s website has undergone a revamp and now has a new look altogether. www.ipsr.org/placements plays the role of a platform where job hunters will be able to register and find information on the latest vacancies suitable for them. The revamped website has given a fresh look and has become more user friendly too.

The whole revamp process, which is the result of a collective effort of the members of the Web Development Team, Career Centre Team and PR, took nearly six months. A special thanks is due to Mr.Nidhin.J.Elavummoodu of the Career Centre and Mr.Dipu.K.S & Mrs.Smitha George of the Web Development Team for their relentless efforts and perseverance in bringing out the revamped Career Centre website.

Check out the new Career Centre website and let us know what you think about it by mailing to placements@ipsrsolutions.com.

• ANNUAL MEETING:

The 12th Annual Meeting of IPSR is to be conducted on 19th November, 2011. This time a new twist has been given to the whole Annual Day Celebrations with the meeting being conducted at the DC Activity Centre in Kottayam. Dr.Thomas Varghese, a renowned international Trainer will be conducting a Session for all IPSRians that day.

Another highlight will be a trip to Munnar, which is one of the most sought after tourist destinations, set to begin the same day.

Well all IPSRians are looking forward to have a great time this year on the occasion of the Annual Day Celebrations commemorating 13 years of operations as a corporate. Check out the coming editions of the Week In Brief for the snaps of the Annual Day.

WEEK IN BRIEF 31 October-5 November, 2011:

News @IPSR:

IPSR Calicut Team on the go!

The Calicut branch has hit 101% target in the month of October! In fact the IPSR Calicut Team was the only one to hit the target in the month of October. Another breakthrough for the team in this month was when Mr.Sanjay.P got certified CCIE. So October has altogether been a great month for the IPSR Calicut Team! Congrats to the Calicut Team for this feat.

The Kottayam Team had achieved a whopping 126% target recently! This is what we can call a healthy competition. Keep up the good job guys!!

IPSR Newbies:

This week we have a lot of new faces at IPSR:

Mr.Renjith.R has joined the Linux Team in the IPSR Kottayam branch. He is a former student of IPSR and is an M.Sc Electronics holder. Renjtih is a native of Alappuzha.

Mr.Noble.C.J has joined the Software Development Team in Edappally. He is an MCA and a native of Ernakulam. Noble has nearly one year of experience in software development and was previously working with B4U Channel in Mumbai.

Mr.Akbarbadusha.K.A has joined the marketing team in South Cochin. He is a native of Aluva and is an MCA. Akbar has nearly one year experience in the Business development and was previously working with First In Technologies, Cochin.


Mr.Sarath.V.Nair has joined the eZcom team in Kottayam. He is a B.Sc Computer Science holder and is a native of Pathanamthitta.

 
Mr.Subin.A.S has joined the Career Centre team in Kottayam. He is a B.Sc in Chemistry and is a native of Erumely.

Mrs.Nishi Ann Samuel has joined the Administration wing of South Cochin. She is a B.Tech and a native of Changanacherry. Nishi is former student of IPSR and was previously working with Shrishti Informatics, Cochin.

Welcome to IPSR!!

OBITUARY

Mr.P.N.Balan,father of Mrs.Bindhu Balan-Accountant and Mrs.Beena Balan-Branch Coordinator,IPSR Kottayam Branch, passed away yesterday. The funeral will be held today (3rd November,2011) at 3:00pm at S.N.D.P Cemetery, Manikunnam,Veloor, Kottayam.

IPSR Family deeply mourns the loss and extends our heartfelt condolences to Mrs.Bindhu Balan and Mrs.Beena Balan and their family.

WEEK IN BRIEF 24-29 October, 2011:

Quote for the Week:

There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all.

Most of you might have heard that it requires more muscles on our face to frown than to smile. So smiling is easier than frowning and showing a ‘long face’. As the proverb suggests, a smile conveys the same meaning everywhere in the world. Even babies know that smiles are good! Greeting a person with a smile can kick-start a good conversation. A SMILE indicates that you acknowledge the other person and that they are welcome to talk to you. A smile lightens up the whole face and makes it more beautiful. By the way, are you having a tough time now? Look into a mirror and smile at yourself. You will definitely feel better.

News @ IPSR:

• Wedding bells:

Ms.Nisha.O.V of the Linux Training division in the IPSR Trivandrum branch tied the knot on 23rd October, 2011. Congratulations to Nisha and Joshy!!

Wishing you both a Happy Married Life!

 

• IPSR Newbies:

Ms.Soumya Joseph has joined the IPSR Kottayam branch in the Software Training Division. She is a post graduate in Computer Science and is a native of Kottayam.

Welcome aboard!!

WEEK IN BRIEF 17-23 October, 2011:

News @ IPSR:

• Sanjay .P-CCIE!!

Oh yes! It is a time of  triumph at IPSR especially for the Cisco Training Division as Mr.Sanjay.P of the Calicut Cisco Training division got certified CCIE. Sanjay thus became the 8th CCIE from IPSR. For the past one year Sanjay had been tirelessly preparing for getting this very much coveted capstone level Cisco certification. Most of you who had attended last year’s ANNUAL MEETING might be able to recollect his declaration that he will put in his best efforts to uplift the IPSR Cisco Training division and bring it at par to the IPSR Linux Training division.

Yes Sanjay, you have kept your promise! Hearty Congratulations to you from the whole IPSR family!!

• Harikrishnan certified in RHCVA:

Mr.Harikrishnan.R –Sr.Consultant in the Linux Training Division at the IPSR Kottayam Branch has successfully certified in RHCVA. He has been working at IPSR for the past four years and is now leading the Linux Training Team at IPSR Kottayam. He is an expert in Linux Training and Networking concepts.

Congratulations Harikrishnan!! Wishing you the all the best!!

• Career Centre zooming ahead:

The IPSR Career Centre has made a mark in the history of IPSR’s placement services by placing 30 IPSR students in past 30 days! In addition to that they also conducted 15 Recruitment Drives during the past two weeks (8-22 October, 2011) with Admin Ahead, Muziris Softech, MarineBiz TV, Sutherland Global Services, Poornam Info Vision, Vanilla Networks, IBIS Tech International, First Source etc.

Well, looks like the Career Centre is brimming with placements events. More drives are on their way in the coming days too. Check out www.ipsr.org /placements for more details.

• IPSR Newbies:

Ms.Swatha Viswanath has joined the IPSR Calicut division as Asst.Administrative Manager.She is an M.Com and a native of Calicut. Ms.Swatha is also a classical dancer based in Bharathanatyam and has won prices at many competitions.



Mr.Ambu.K.G has joined the IPSR Trivandrum branch in the Linux Training division. He is a B.Tech and a former student of IPSR certified in RHCSA and RHCE. Mr.Ambu is a native of Thiruvananthapuram.


 
Mr.Saik Chandran has joined the eZcom team at the IPSR Kottayam branch. He is a BCA and is a native of Kottayam.

Welcome to IPSR!!