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The Hague and Karnataka Renew MoU at Bengaluru Tech Summit- Collaboration between Dutch city The Hague and Indian government and business takes off at Bengaluru Tech Summit - Indian companies JK Technosoft and eMuhdra announce opening business in The Netherlands BENGALURU, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In presence of the Deputy Mayor of The Hague, the Netherlands, Ms. Saskia Bruines, Karnataka The Hague Innovation Corridor MoU was signed with the Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka for collaboration in fields of Health, Cybersecurity, Agri-tech and Peace & Justice. The MoU, which is a renewal of an earlier MoU signed in 2016, will focus on identifying partnerships for tech innovation facilitation, startup exchanges and nurturing talent on both sides. Speaking on the occasion Ms. Saskia Bruines, Deputy Mayor of The Hague said: "The Hague believes in close international co-operation between government, science and industry. In our region, we are fortunate to have such close cooperation: top universities, tech hubs, economic top sectors, including Indian companies like HCL and Tech Mahindra, and a government that promotes regional cooperation. And now we are proud to underpin this by signing the MoU with the State of Karnataka." Mr. Prashant Kumar Mishra, Director, Department of IT & BT said, "We are indeed delighted to see our relationship with The Hague, which started in IT BIZ during 2016, deepen further at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. Parties of today's co-operation shall further grow our mutually beneficial relationship in the fields of Health, Cybersecurity, Agri-tech and Peace & Justice we as we move forward." Also, at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019, JK Technosoft formally announced the opening of its European headquarters in The Hague. JK Technosoft (JKT), is part of JK Group, globally recognized for its technology innovation, quality solutions and services. eMudhra is a leading digital transformation company headquartered in Bangalore focused on offering identity and trust services to 35mn people and providing solutions for paperless transformation and digital authentication to Fortune 100 customers and a number of top enterprises in eGovernnce, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance. eMudhra has recently set up a company in The Hague in Netherlands to offer trust services, cyber-security and Artificial Intelligence solutions to customers in the European Union. eMudhra was attracted to The Hague because of its reputation in promoting companies focused on cyber security. eMudhra thanks The Hague business agency for the continued support it received in helping set up its first presence in the European Union. Local Dutch government officials welcomed JKT and eMuhdra to The Hague. Synergy between India and The Hague "After deciding on The Netherlands as a destination, the decision to be in The Hague was obvious, since it has a precedence of incubating tech companies in an ecosystem where it thrives.", says Basudev Pal, Director of JKT Europe. The Hague: international city of peace and justice But The Hague is not just a place for work. The Hague combines the benefits of a cosmopolitan city with the charm of a small town. A distinctive quality of life that ranks in the very top of international surveys. No matter where you are in the city, you are never far away from the 11-kilometre stretch of beach. The ideal place to take a break from life's hustle and bustle and to find inspiration for new ideas. Strategic partners in the Netherlands - THBA and NFIA About JK Technosoft JKT is a global software service and solutions company enabling clients to deliver sustainable success by providing value-driven services & solutions. JKT specializes in delivering customized solutions that use sustainable and next-generation disruptive technologies (SAP S/4 HANA, AI, Robotics, IoT, ML) alongside the underlying enterprise services, application development services, cloud, and education services. Having 100+ customers in over 20 countries, JKT prides itself in becoming long-term strategic partners by continuously raising the bar and investing in customer success. Their team of 1200 inspired experts combines their experience and knowledge to deliver a predictable outcome on every project, across domains, industries and technologies. From The Hague, JKT will serve its customers in the Benelux region, Scandinavia, Germany, France and Italy. The large and well-established business ecosystem that includes The Municipality of The Hague, numerous business providers, partners and tech communities has played a significant role in choosing The Hague. At the end of 2019, JKT will call The Hague "a new home". JKT is a part of the JK Organization, a century-old conglomerate and one of the top 10 industrial groups in India with the history of innovation and social contribution. About The eMuhdra eMudhra is a leading digital transformation company headquartered in Bangalore focused on offering identity and trust services to 35mn people and providing solutions for paperless transformation and digital authentication to Fortune 100 customers and a number of top enterprises in eGovernance, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance. Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1030843/The_Hague_and_Karnataka_renew_MoU.jpg |