Gone are the days when users had to buy physical discs from retail or e-commerce stores to play video games. Access to 4G speeds has reduced the time spent on downloading games. After online game stores such as Valve, Microsoft and Sony, more big game publishers are entering the distribution business, selling games via their own online stores.

Publication: Livemint

In an era where advancements around technology have leapfrogged exponentially, the year ahead will see the Indian IT industry charter new frontiers, driven by innovation, speed, and accuracy. The IT industry would see enterprises move towards Industry 4.0, the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing among others will enable them to be future-ready.

Publication: BW Businessworld

Indian IT services companies are expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9-12 per cent between FY2018-21, impacted by lower deal sizes in digital technologies, cloud adoption and high competitive intensity, according to ratings agency ICRA.

Publication: Times of India

As the world races towards digitalisation, India’s prowess in Information Technology (IT) has put it in a sweet spot. According to a recent report from online skilling provider Simplilearn, digital transformation of industries will contribute $154 billion to India’s GDP by 2021 and will create thousands of high paying jobs.

Publication: Business Standard

The number of internet connections in India has grown by 65% from March 2016 to cross the 50-crore mark in 2018, in line with the target set by the Narendra Modi government three years ago.

Publication: Times of India

Gadgets have become an integral part of our lives with most of us relying on some form of factor to communicate, commute, work, be informed or entertained.

Publication: Mint

When Mumbai-based Ankur Diwakar started playing games professionally in 2007, the country had little scope for such career. Today, Diwakar has represented India in professional gaming events (esports) and has even begun giving lectures in universities on how to take up esports as a viable career.

Publication: Mint

AI and ML became popular buzzwords in 2018, thanks in large part to companies adopting the emerging technologies to expand their businesses and acquire new customers.

Publication: TechCircle

This year we saw some technologies mature while others became better understood. What was once a buzzword is now mainstream.

Publication: Mint

Youngsters playing PUBG Mobile on their smartphones for hours, the elderly switching off lights using voice, or a family watching their favorite movie in 4K HDR on Netflix are some of the habits that were shaped by the gadgets around them. We have rounded up some of the gadgets that showed up in 2018 and left an indelible mark on, consumers, experts and the tech industry.

Publication: Mint