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Industry News: Information and Communications
Internet of Things + Security = Everything connected everywhere with Safetyedit
Internet of Things (IoT) security increases efficiency and enables new services by connecting devices such as industrial equipment and consumer objects onto a network. It also facilitates the gathering of information and management of these devices through software. IoT integrates hardware, communication services, embedded software, and IT services.
Cyber SecurityIoTIt’s slowdown in IT hiring: Nasscomedit
The convergence of information, communication and technology (ICT) coupled with surging IoT (Internet of Things) are expected to drive the talent hiring pattern in the days to come.
IoTITMobile technology will drive Internet of Things: Qualcomm’s Raj Talluriedit
By Sanjay Gupta and Leslie D’Monte
Talluri talks about the future of the Internet of Things (IoT), impact of 5G, and challenges in securing connected devices. Talluri will also address EmTech India 2017—an emerging tech conference organized by Mint and MIT Technology Review—on 10 March in New Delhi.
IoTTelecomHow IoT and Internet Will Convergeedit
Connecting machines, devices, sensors, and other things of daily use with an intelligent network and make sense out of them, has huge promises to change everyday life. As can be expected by taking in our entire world and attempting to change it one stroke and with one magic wand is unrealistic, challenging and cause for chaos in the short term.
IoTIndustry News: Education
Online design course for engineering studentsedit
Threesixtyone Degree Minds, an online learning platform, is introducing online courses on design. In a press note, the platform stated that the Central government’s proposal to make cities smart required integration of technology. For smart cities to be accessible and friendly, it is imperative that new visitors can make their way without them requiring help. The courses aim to address this lacunae, the release noted.
EngineeringFull text: President Pranab Mukherjee in Kochi talks about education, democracy, economyedit
President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the sixth KS Rajamony Memorial Lecture in Kochi on Wednesday. The president talked about the importance of reasoned discussion and debate in universities in India, the country’s growth rate and the importance of discussions in the Parliament and state legislatures.
Higher EducationUncategorized
NTPC registers 4.67% growth in power generationedit
NTPC has total installed capacity of 48,143 MW from its 19 coal based, 7 gas based, 10 solar PV, one Hydro and 9 Subsidiaries/Joint Venture power stations. The company has capacity of over 23,000 MW under implementation at 23 locations across, including 4,300 MW being undertaken by joint venture and subsidiary companies.
PowerRenewable EnergySolar Power Is Finding Its Place Under The Sunedit
India’s thermal power generation plants are working at sub-optimal capacity, and it has nothing to do with inadequate coal supply. India Ratings and Research says in a recent report that electricity demand has not kept pace with capacity addition in coal-based power generation in the past five years.
Solar Energy