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The IET India IoT Panel consults with the National Mission for Clean Gangaedit
The members of the IET India IoT Panel, an IoT focussed panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) India, were invited to consult the Government of India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to discuss the ways to clean Ganga and its tributaries in a comprehensive manner.
Dr. Rishi Bhatnagar: Chairman of IET India IoT panelMr Shekhar Sanyal: Director and Country Head of the IETThe IET India IoT PanelNews for other PEI
IEI celebrates World Water Dayedit
Earlier, the Chairman of the State Centre, Er. D. Sathyamoorthy, FIE, DCE (Mech.), ALHW welcomed the gathering. The Honorary Secretary of the State Centre, Er. Johnson Abraham, MIE, Consultant proposed the vote of thanks. The lecture which was attended by a large number of Engineers from different technical departments of government and private organisations, members of the Institution of Engineers (India), State Centre etc.
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AI Can Play A Big Role In Smarter Decision Makingedit
There has been a veritable explosion of data over the past several years, leading to a virtual spawning of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics. Sophisticated Big Data Analytics, working in tandem with Cloud-based enterprise tools, can lead to a more focused, collaborative and explorative understanding and leveraging of business data. No wonder, these new-age technologies have been radically transforming the way organizations do business.
Artificial IntelligenceIoTSmart city projects: Slow pace of work forcing startups to look for other greener pasturesedit
By Taslima Khan
For some startups, the flipsides have been overwhelming enough to force them to explore greener pastures. Flamencotech, which has built an Internet of Things platform for smart buildings, was gung-ho about the 100 Smart Cities projects but has now decided to work with private companies instead. Among its marquee clients are Volvo, Nike, Wells Fargo, Mercedes Benz, Swiss Re and Essar Steel.
IoTSmart CityIoT policy soonedit
The Telangana government will unveil in a few weeks a policy on Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies detailing the support measures and incentives to be offered for companies setting up facilities in these areas. The draft was reviewed a couple of days ago, and the policy is ready to be launched, IT and Industries Secretary Jayesh Ranjan announced on Wednesday at the inauguration of ORBCOMM’s centre of excellence for software application development and tier-I customer care in the city.
IoTWhy The Number Of Women In Cybersecurity Is So Low?edit
Women comprise only 11 percent of the global information security workforce, and that’s not good news for us. A study conducted by Frost & Sullivan found that women in cybersecurity have higher levels of education than men, but fewer hold senior-level positions, and they earn less money.
CyberSecuritySmart lights to become largest IoT devices in next 5-10 yearsedit
With cheaper and smarter lights fast replacing incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), smart connected lights will become one of the largest internet of things (IoT) devices in the next five to 10 years, Harshvardhan Chitale, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Philips Lighting India, has predicted.
IoTIndustry News: Education
AICTE: Changes to be brought in engineering syllabi to meet industry requirementsedit
In order to fulfill the contemporary industry requirements, AICTE has set up a committee of subject experts which will help revise the existing engineering syllabi. The committee will review the existing syllabi, and suggest curricula changes at engineering and technical institutes.
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Meeting summer peak power demand may be a breezeedit
By Sivakumar B
The power demand on Wednesday evening touched the season’s high of 14,689MW and the entire demand was supplied with the help of thermal and renewable energy sources. With the temperature and humidity on the rise, the demand for power has been increasing, especially during evening, when more domestic consumers switch on their air conditioners to beat the heat.
PowerRenewable EnergyNTCP exceeds electricity generation targetsedit
By Chittaranjan Tembhekar
With commissioning of 800 MW Unit at Kudgi in Karnataka, 250 MW Unit at Bongaigaon in Assam and 20 MW at Bhadla Solar in Rajasthan today, the total installed capacity of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) group has become worth 49943 MW. The 12th plan capacity addition target of 11920 MW has been exceeded by adding 12840 MW, the highest ever capacity addition in any 5 year plan by NTPC.
PowerRenewable EnergyUncharted waters for hydropower’s renewable energy statusedit
By Shreya Jai
At present, hydropower projects below 25 megawatt (Mw) are considered as RE and come under administrative purview of the ministry of new and renewable energy. Large hydro is with the Ministry of Power and so is the largest hydropower company, NHPC.
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Hydropower’s renewable tag sparks concernsedit
By Shreya Jai
The government’s proposal to classify all hydropower projects under the category of renewable energy (RE) would help the country meet its targets under the Paris Climate Change Summit. However, it poses other questions for the sector. At present, hydropower projects below 25 megawatt (Mw) are considered RE and come under administrative purview of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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