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IIT-M solar inverter system wins awardedit
The IEEE Spectrum Technology in the Service of Society Award is presented to the company/institution voted by IEEE Spectrum editors as having developed the technology that has the potential to benefit mankind.
IEEEIndustry News: Information and Communications
Accelerating India’s future with 5Gedit
Most of us are familiar with the buzz around the upcoming deployment of 5G, expected to roll out in developed nations around 2020, and by 2022, in India. But with 5G, we can plot the future — a future where the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are mainstream, and connectivity is seamless, designed to improve the quality of e-governance and education, as well as to enable financial inclusion, smart cities, and an intelligent transportation system.
IoTTelecomOur security architecture reduces the need for human interaction: Intel Security’s Youngedit
By Aritra Sarkhel
The cyber threat landscape has changed a lot over the years and Intel Security has adopted a new approach towards cyber security which includes more partnerships. In a chat with ETtech’s Aritra Sarkhel, Christopher Young, Senior VP, Intel Security talks about their new vision, industry tie ups and the importance of automation.
Cyber SecurityIoTInternet connected smartphone devices are dunces about securityedit
These days, it’s possible to use your phone, and sometimes just your voice, to control everything from your TV to your lights, your thermostat and shades, even your car or medical device. (At least, once you have gadgets that can listen.) But the WikiLeaks allegation that the CIA commandeered some Samsung smart TVs as listening devices is a reminder that inviting the “Internet of Things” into your home comes with some risk.
Cyber SecurityIoTIndustry News: Education
Jobs require an overhaul in education systemedit
Amidst concern about robots replacing manual labour in the middle skill jobs, a report released by industry body Assocham along with global audit firm PwC has called for an overhaul of the education system to meet the emerging industry demand. The report also noted that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) could jeopardise the government’s effort to create millions of jobs through its flagship Make in India initiative.
Skill DevelopmentManaging big data in schools: 5 ways it can benefit school educationedit
Most of us are used to looking at school education in a certain way. For example, to improve students’ reading skills, they would be encouraged to read short stories or the like and the teacher would conduct tests to check for improvements in their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. K-12 education utilises a massive amount of data to evaluate students and help them grow. Collecting and analysing this ‘big data’ can make school education more individualised and effective.
EducationUncategorized
20 hydro projects totalling 6,329 mw stalled or stressed, says Piyush Goyaledit
These projects include 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower of NHPC Ltd, 500 MW Teesta VI of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Ltd, 120 MW Rangit-IV of Jal Power Corp, 300 MW Panan of Himagiri Hydro Energy Pvt Ltd, 850 MW Ratle of GVK Ratle Hydro Electric Project Pvt Ltd, 100 MW Sorang of Himachal Sorang Power Ltd and 960 MW Polavaram of Polavaram Project Authority.
Renewable EnergyMake solar power generation easier, fix net meter flaws, officials toldedit
By Shakir Mir
The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), in an effort to ratchet up solar power generation, will take steps to make net meters easily available in the city. Sudhir Chabbra, chief engineer (commercial), has directed all subdivision officials to ensure a hassle-free procedure is followed to get net meters installed at consumers’ homes.
Solar EnergyPrice of solar power may fall further in FY18edit
By Debjoy Sengupta
Solar power generation costs are set to dip further during third and fourth quarter of 2017-18, helped by expected softening of interest rates and a drop in solar panel prices due to a supply glut in the international market, analysts say. Solar power costs had hit a low of Rs 3.30 per unit last month, which is equal to average generation tariffs which produces bulk of its power from coal.
Solar Energy