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Hello everyone!

Welcome to your monthly round-up of everything that happened at Zoho.

This past month has been a whirlwind of announcements, from launching two new products and celebrating Zoho Project's 18th birthday to gearing up for Zoholics India. There's a lot to catch up on, and we can't wait to fill you in!

The secret's out—and you're in on it!

Last week, we announced the launch of Zoho Payments —our unified payment solution for all businesses.

Now you can:

• Seamlessly accept payments via cards, UPI, and 35+ net banking options, right from your business apps.

• Enjoy faster payouts and maintain a healthy cash flow.

• Simplify dispute management with our unified support.

Please note that Zoho Payments is currently available for early access in India.

Also in the spotlight

In other major news, we launched Zoho eProtect —a comprehensive cloud-based solution that shields your organization from cyber threats, filters out spam, and archives emails for eDiscovery and compliance.

Not convinced? Head here to find out why you need eProtect .

Zoho Projects turns 18

For close to two decades, Zoho Projects has been helping our users efficiently plan, track, and collaborate on projects. The team had a 10/10 day celebrating this incredible milestone!??

Find out if Zoho Projects is the right fit for your business .

Our tickets are selling like hotcakes. Have you bought yours?

In case you missed it, our signature user conference, Zoholics India, is back in Bengaluru this September.

From one-on-one meetings with Zoho product experts to engaging with a thriving community of users and partners and exploring the Zoho Expo, we've got so much in store for you this year!

Head here to snap up your Zoholics India tickets.

The Long Game

Any passion you pursue with vigor teaches you skills that are transferable to other areas in your life.

And that's how Akshaya Sona Sri —a star athlete who represented India at the Asian Youth Games—is now part of our Analyst Relations team.

Here's how her lessons as an international athlete continue to influence her career today.

We recently helped Thread Shop fuel a 603% spike in their monthly orders

Just when the company needed an ecommerce platform to streamline operations and keep their business steady, they were introduced to Zoho Commerce by a friend. Their decision proved to be a game-changer.

?"Zoho Commerce takes care of our sales process end-to-end with ease, saving us at least 10 hours per day in order processing. We love their support the most; they're quick and incredibly helpful." - Muhammed Riyaz, Co-Owner, Thread Shop

Since adopting Zoho Commerce, Thread Shop has grown sevenfold and is now set to become an eight-figure business.?Here's how. ?

From the horse's mouth

In this video, our CEO and Co-Founder Sridhar Vembu, explores the growth of AI, the future of the tech industry, and the importance of long-term thinking for technological advancement. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of AI and India's role in shaping global technology.

Why does Indian SaaS need to focus on strategic growth? Praval Singh knows.

The Indian SaaS sector is rapidly growing and driving digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. However, our VP of Marketing and CX believes that maintaining this success requires them to focus on four critical fundamentals.

Humans of Zoho

Vijayakumar Sadagopan believes that true success comes from choosing a career and exploring its full depth—instead of itching for an exit.

His 22-year journey with us is truly admirable , and the decisions he's made throughout his career will make you pause and ponder.

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See you next month!