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Bipartisan H1B, L1 visa reform bill introduced in US Congressedit
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017 has the endorsement of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organisations (AFL-CIO) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
IEEEFor the Engineering Fraternityedit
The conference started with Inaugural Session at 1005 hrs, About ESCI by DG, ESCI and the Overview by SDG. The Technical Session covered the presentations pertaining to Bye-Laws & Regulations, Technical Matters, Membership Matters, EEA Matters, followed by discussions on each issue separately.
Institution of Engineers (India)Industry News: Information and Communications
Lack of Standardization can Halt the IoT Juggernautedit
In discussions with enterprises that are in the process of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in their businesses and also with those who are fence sitting to see which way the wind blows, one thing that stands out – along with concerns with security – is the lack of standardization.
Cyber SecurityIoTKey Security Trends For 2017edit
By Ashok Pandey
More than 8000 Indian websites were hacked in the first three months of 2016 according to a report given by Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to the Parliament. A total of 14,363 cyber crimes incidents were reported till March 2016, including fishing malicious code, website intrusion, denial of service, scanning, etc.
Cyber SecurityIoTNon-tech companies hacking consumer behavior patterns using Hackathonsedit
By Rajiv Singh
One reason why hackathons are gaining acceptance among non-IT firms is the blurring line between technology and non-technology companies. From operations to human resources, from finance to sales, every division is either enabled by technology or fundamentally disrupted by it. “Every function of a business is being transformed by technology,” says Gupta.
Cyber SecurityIoTIoT Skills For Developersedit
To gather insights on the evolution of IoT to this point in 2017, we spoke to 19 executives who are familiar with the current state of the Internet of Things.
IoTInternet of Things: Smartphones to smart homes, IoT has become increasingly visibleedit
By Ashish Gulati
Telecommunication is most commonly associated with inventions such as the telephone, fax machine, emails, and radio; essentially the ways in which we communicate on a daily basis. The global telecom industry is one of the fastest developing that the world had seen before, and there can be little doubt that technology has played a huge role in its ever-changing face. With each invention, or a new idea, comes another wave in which the global population can communicate ideas, images, or conversation and it shows no signs of slowing, either. Then came along the Internet and various ways it changed the telecom landscape, especially with the current Internet of Things (IoT) revolution.
IoTIndustry News: Education
Only 1 in 8 engineers has core skill sets for industryedit
Experts pointed out that the situation is such that for clerical jobs, the ads may have to be posted in a way that it restricts engineers from applying. The secretary was speaking at IIT Alumni’s Pan IIT Alumni Leadership Series (PALS) summit on ‘Engineering Education – Tuning to meet expectations’ at the IIT Madras research park.
EngineeringSkill DevelopmentEngineering CET to get tougher next year, on par with JEEedit
By Yogita Rao
From next year (2018), the state government has decided to raise the standard of the state common entrance test (CET) for admissions to engineering colleges to make it on par with the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
EngineeringUncategorized
India Smart Grid Week to be held from March 7, focus on energy transformationedit
Emerging transformation of the country’s energy sector will be discussed at the India Smart Grid Week, scheduled from March 7, that will be attended by power sector experts from 50 countries.
Renewable EnergyThermal power generation to reduce by half in next five yearsedit
By Debjoy Sengupta
Coal-fired power generation is expected to grow 4.05 per cent during 2017-18, suggests Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in its latest estimates. Hydel on the other hand is expected to grow 5.52 per cent, while nuclear will grow only about 2.43 per cent during the same year.
Renewable EnergyGovt’s solar park plan a lifeline for power transmission businessedit
By Gireesh Chandra Prasad
Analysts say Adding 50 ultra-mega solar parks to the 34 under-construction could be a Rs20,000 crore business opportunity for power transmission firms
Solar Energy‘Note ban will lead to even lower solar tariffs,’ says president of SunSource Energyedit
Solar tariffs fell to record lows last month when major players, including foreign firms, won separate contracts for building a 750 MW solar park in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, with bids to supply power at less than Rs 3 per unit.
Solar Energy
Prices of renewable certificates slashededit
By Shreya Jai
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has reduced the prices of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to a historic low in a move that could resurrect the market for them.
Renewable EnergyHow the world’s largest solar park is shaping up in Karnatakaedit
By Sharan Poovanna and Nidheesh M K
Heat that can give you blisters. Fluoride contaminated water that can leave your bones brittle. Endless stretches of barren land where rains have stayed away for almost half a century. Thorny bushes the only vegetation in sight for miles.
Solar Energy