Insights on SaaS implementation, AI's impact, and 15 years of Zoho Recruit. ?

Hello, folks!

We’re thrilled to be back with a fresh batch of updates from July! This month, we've got our leadership's thoughts on staying private, the exciting potential of AI, and its impact on the economy. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for Zoholics India 2024—we’ve got some great things in store!

Snag your early bird tickets while you can!

If you haven't already heard, our signature user conference, Zoholics India, is coming back this September.

From meeting product experts and scheduling one-on-ones to getting your questions answered?and discovering what's at the Zoho Expo, it's amazing what you can get out of just one day. The only problem? Early bird tickets are almost gone, so save yourself a spot!

Zoho Recruit turns 15! ??

For well over a decade, our HR platform has been ensuring you source, track, and hire the best talent. Learn more about their journey here .

Presta Technologies?says goodbye to cumbersome paperwork and errors and embraces seamless document management with Zoho Sign

With its mobile-friendly, cost-efficient solution, reusable templates, and legal compliance capabilities, Zoho Sign has sped up their loan approvals.?Discover how Zoho Sign isn't just improving their present —they're gearing them up for future advancements in digital signatures.

The Long Game

Most of us today are willing to pay a premium for products marked "Made in Germany." But what if we told you the label originally warned people of inferior quality?

Surprising, right?

Over the years, German companies, including SMBs, have built a loyal customer base and a strong global presence by prioritizing quality and innovation with a commitment to long-term sustainability over short-term gains—an unconventional strategy in today's business landscape.

It also happens to be an approach that has interesting parallels with how we operate here at Zoho .

Coffee with CA

Here's our latest episode of Coffee with CA, featuring Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh ??The Gain Enabler?? . Tune in as she shares her journey from CFO to business leadership coach and insights from her experience as a bestselling author and TEDx speaker.

From the horse's mouth

In this article, our CEO and co-founder,?Sridhar Vembu, shares some insights on how staying private has rid us of the pressure to cut costs, our commitment to data privacy, and why programmers should see AI as a helpful tool and not a threat.

Praval Singh, our VP of Customer Experience and Marketing, give us some valuable tips for nailing SaaS implementations. He emphasizes the importance of having clear goals, solid planning, and a gradual rollout to keep things running smoothly. Praval also highlights the need to prioritize continuous improvement to achieve the best ROI.

India is on track to harness AI's transformative power for a brighter future. Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Zoho's Director of AI Research, believes AI will revolutionize the economy . He highlights the unique challenges India faces and sees our young workforce as a significant advantage in making the country a global AI leader.

And that’s a wrap for this month!

Keep an eye out for our next edition—it’s going to be another good one. For the latest product updates and news, don’t forget to subscribe to Zoho Buzz .

Catch you next time! ??