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Industry News: Information and Communications
Layoffs in Indian IT sector may continue for 1-2 years: Expertsedit
As digitisation and automation become the new normal, IT biggies like Infosys, Cognizant and Tech Mahindra are seeing a spate of layoffs and this trend may continue for the next 1-2 years, say experts.
AutomationArtificial intelligence can play key role in good governance: Microsoft officialedit
Artificial intelligence or AI as it is called in cyber parlance, and believed to be the next big thing in information and technology, can play key role in good governance, a senior Microsoft official has said.
Artificial IntelligenceIoTInternational investigators hunt for hackers behind global cyberattackedit
“Unlike most other attacks, this malware is spreading primarily by direct infection from machine to machine on local networks, rather than purely by email,” said Lance Cottrell, chief scientist at the US technology group Ntrepid.
Cyber SecurityIoTInternet Innovationedit
Both consumers and the media are fascinated by IoT innovations already in the market. These “smart” devices have sensors that communicate seamlessly over the internet with other devices or the cloud, generating data that make the world safer, more productive, and healthier.
IoTNew era of connected worldedit
By Ashish Gulati
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged from a prolonged primary stage and began taking over the world. As per TechCrunch (a leading technology media & information portal), IoT is reaching escape velocity. Internet-connected sensors and applications will soon be monitoring and even running every aspect of our lives – from our ‘smart’ homes to our self-driven cars to our retail habits and all the way to our health and fitness.
IoTIndustry News: Education
Final call on common engineering test after success of NEET examsedit
By Kritika Sharma
The common engineering test, on the lines of common medical test — National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), may not be implemented from the next year, as the government first wants to see the outcome of NEET and then take a call on conducting one for engineering students.
EngineeringA platform for skill developmentedit
These facilities known as Daikin Center of Excellence, will be expanded to the other institutes and this collaborative relationship with educational institutions will provide a platform for students to develop skills as per international standards in new technologies, helping them better their employability.
Skill DevelopmentUncategorized
Renewable energy deals decline on falling solar power tariffsedit
By Utpal Bhaskar
It has been some time since a large deal has taken place in the Indian green energy space. Marque deals in the Indian renewable energy sector include Tata Power Co. Ltd buying the entire 1.1 gigawatt renewable energy portfolio of Welspun Energy Ltd for $1.4 billion and Hyderabad-based Greenko Energies Pvt. Ltd, backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Holdings Pte. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, acquiring SunEdison’s Indian assets for $392 million last year.
Renewable EnergyOur solar installed capacity has grown by 370% in the last three years: Goyaledit
Solar energy in India is now cheaper than coal power. From 2,650 megawatt (MW). Solar capacity has increased to 10,000 MW injust over two years. This increase has taken place in tandem with a crash in tariff rates over the years. The tariff rate for solar power has fallen from around Rs 12 per unit in 2010 to Rs 2.62 per unit in the recently auctioned Bhadla Solar Park. Rajasthan.
Solar EnergyNew hydro power policy soonedit
By Shreya Jai
“The government is looking at financial incentives. Interest subvention would be supported with central funding for at least half the interest payment. (More of) Tax depreciation would help bring private sector interest,” said a senior power ministry officer, requesting anonymity.
Renewable EnergyClean energy deals decline as tariffs keep tumblingedit
By Utpal Bhaskar
Declining solar power tariffs have resulted in fewer clean energy deals because of concerns that electricity offtake commitments at higher tariffs may not be honoured. Deal makers and experts say that the proposed transactions for the solar projects with high tariffs are increasingly being put on a back burner in the backdrop of record low tariffs of Rs2.44 per unit recorded last week at Bhadla in Rajasthan.
Renewable Energy