June 2024: World Environment Month, Generative AI Learning Program, The Impact Series, and More!

June is a fascinating month of transition. As the rain clouds gather, signaling the onset of the monsoon season in many parts of the country, it also marks a fresh beginning for students embarking on a new school year. For children, this time brims with excitement and anticipation as they reunite with friends, meet their new teachers, take in the smell and feel of fresh books and stationery, and dive into new subjects. For parents, life finally returns to normalcy after having the kids around the house for a couple of months (parents, you know the struggle is real! ??). The contrast between the refreshing rains, especially after one of the hottest summers in history, and the bustling energy of school kids splashing puddles in their rain gear on their way back from school, is just one of the many things that makes this month special.

Back in the office, we recently launched The Impact Series, an internal knowledge-sharing event aimed at highlighting the outstanding work carried out by teams in India and APAC as a whole, while fostering collaboration across the region. In our inaugural session, Rakesh Narayanan provided insights into how various teams from across locations are collaborating to deliver significant value for customers such as Virgin Australia and Air India. We also kicked-off the Generative AI Learning Program at Bengaluru GCC in collaboration with Google Cloud . This two-month ‘learn and apply’ program involves self-paced courses at foundational and practitioner levels, where participants can understand and apply Gen AI concepts to Sabre use-cases, while adhering to best practices outlined by Google. The trainers from Google will also conduct an in-office, full-day practitioners bootcamp to help participants apply their knowledge to industry use-cases. Participants who reach the mini-project stage will have the opportunity to work on curated Sabre use-cases, with the goal to make them production-ready.

As part of the World Environment Month celebrations at Sabre, the Sustainability CoP in Bengaluru GCC organized an inspiring event promoting Sabre’s sustainability initiatives. During the event, leaders shared insights on ESG, reinforced our commitment to sustainability, and featured a skit on critical environmental themes, which captured our dedication to sustainability quite aptly. The Ascenders Bengaluru Chapter, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Sabre, recently collaborated with Bangalore Medical Services Trust (BMST) to conduct a successful blood donation camp at the office. Over 100 team members participated in the drive, demonstrating their commitment to saving lives through this simple yet impactful act of selflessness.

Highlights from June

• We launched a two-month 'Generative AI Learning Program' at Bengaluru GCC in collaboration with Google Cloud, offering self-paced foundational and practitioner courses. Read more
• Sabre Bengaluru GCC's Sustainability CoP team organized an office event celebrating World Environment Month, promoting Sabre’s sustainability initiatives. View photos
• On World Environment Day, we highlighted Sabre’s commitment to sustainability and leveraging travel technology for positive impact. View post
• We shared a video from our regional leaders, inviting skilled individuals to apply for open positions within the Sales team in APAC. Watch video
• This month in our #SabreValuesSeries, Joel D'sa shared his insights on what #BeUnited means to him. Watch video

Sabre In the Media

• By-line Article: Tess Longfield penned an article titled ‘Sustainable Travel: Easy Choices for Eco-friendly Trips’ which was published on ET Edge Insights . Read article
• Industry Quote: Sriram Gopalswamy ’s views on how GCCs like Sabre are uniquely positioned to drive AI initiatives for their parent organizations, was published by Business Standard in a story titled ‘Indian GCCs Turn Digital Twins of Their HQs, Lead in Emerging Tech Like AI’. Read story
• Media Interview: In an interview with AIM , Sandeep Bhasin talked about Sabre's AI and ML utilization for productivity and innovation, emphasizing SabreMosaic's role in modernizing airline systems for personalized travel. Read interview
• Industry Quote: Rency Mathew discussed Sabre's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in an industry story on All Things Talent . Read story
• Industry Quote: Sushant Mathur 's quote was featured in the recently launched STPI - Software Technology Parks of India Knowledge Report titled 'Cutting-Edge Tech Forging India as a Software Product Nation'. Read report
• Podcast: In the 14th episode of Sabre Spectrum, Ratul Nath shares his insights on how the Quality Assurance Center of Excellence (QA CoE) at Sabre, enhances product quality and customer satisfaction through standardized tools, automation, and innovation. Listen now

We are hiring for several roles – if you’d like to be a part of our journey, join us #insidetheshift. You can learn more about Sabre and find roles that suit your skills, by visiting our careers page.

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