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Higher studies in the UK (2017)edit
Dignitaries at the inaugural function of ‘Edu Fest’, a two-day career and counselling exhibition organised by Maharashtra Times at The Institution of Engineers, Abhiyanta Bhavan, JM Road, Pune, on June 17 and 18. The expo received an overwhelming response from the city students
The Institution of Engineers (India)Industry News: Information and Communications
Store 4.0 reshaping the store for the digital customeredit
What is helping the segment integrate and evolve and adapt to the omni-channel way of retail is the amalgamation of Internet of Things (IoT) and relevant physical and digital technologies. These include analytics, robotics, artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to integrate digital information from various sources across different locations to further drive the physical act of manufacturing.
IoTRetailIf security is your concern, trust in the cloud!edit
Applications using relatively newer technologies like IoT and Blockchain are vulnerable to unforeseen attacks and must have predictive, future-proof security protocols that are not dependent on human learning. For example, the recent Mirai botnet, an IoT based botnet malware that turned networked devices like routers and cameras into DDoS attack bots, affected home users and even ISPs across countries.
CyberSecurityIoTFive IT challenges affecting the healthcare industryedit
The healthcare industry has been faced with a flood of challenges over the past several years. These challenges run the gambit of cost reduction, regulatory and legislative mandates, security attacks, and process changes resulting from new technology. Several of these challenges have fallen upon IT to resolve.
HealthcareIoTTech grads have choice of 50 new job roles in ITedit
By Mahesh Avadhuta
Look beyond the current spell of lay-offs, and the talk of obsolescence. Technologies emerging over the last few years in the IT sector have created more than 50 types of jobs for engineering graduates. Virtual reality, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation are some of the in-demand technologies.
IT SectorHow the Internet of Things is helping the Earth: Infographicedit
Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure and services will see spending of $ 1.7 trillion in 2020 which was $656 billion in 2014, according to a report by Wind, an Intel company. By 2020, there will be 50 to 200 billion connected IoT devices deployed worldwide as compared to 15 billion in 2016, the report predicted.
Internet of ThingsIndustry News: Education
Unemployment in India: Why government may need to adopt new approachesedit
Many are convinced that providing enough employment opportunities in India is not easy, especially when half the population is below the age of 25 and will soon enter the job market. This is a huge challenge for the government. In response, the government has taken some important initiatives including Make-in-India, Skill India and Start-up India.
Skill DevelopmentTransforming higher education to create job ready professionals; look to improve these skillsedit
Tertiary Education or Higher Education plays a critical role in transforming a student into a productive resource for the development of society. Students and their parents have a fair understanding of this need, as evinced by the large number of enrolments in higher education.
Higher EducationUncategorized
Tamil Nadu to increase installed capacity of solar energyedit
Tamil Nadu Government has floated tenders for generating solar energy to the tune of 1,500 MW as part of its proposal to increase the installed power capacity in solar energy to 5,000 MW in coming years. According to the policy note tabled in the state assembly by Electricity Minister P Thangamani today, Tamil Nadu had a total solar installed capacity of 1,702.40 MW as of May 31, 2017.
Solar EnergyOPINION: Renewable energy -beyond mere capacityedit
The target of 175 GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2022 still seems ambitious. But the direction of travel has been clearly set. India is focused on increasing the share of renewables in the energy basket. Record low tariffs, declining capital costs, swift and transparent auctions and allotment have made this possible. But challenges still persist.
Renewable EnergyLet’s get real about renewablesedit
The recent frenzy in renewable energy, particularly in the solar space, has raised expectations of coal-free, sunshine driven power for India at the lowest cost in about a decade’s time. The impetus for renewables is certainly the right step for coping with climate change challenges.
Renewable EnergyHow new funding avenues, M&As are powering India’s renewable energy sectoredit
Over the last few years, India has significantly transformed its energy policy, with renewable energy emerging as the dominant source of capacity addition. This is triggered by two key factors. First, the government’s strong thrust on the area—it aims to build 175 gigawatt of generation capacity by 2022, and achieve 40% cumulative power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
Renewable EnergyHere comes the sun: Why switching to solar energy is an excellent ideaedit
Why switching to solar energy to power your life is an excellent idea while holidaying in Switzerland, Fawaz Hussain stumbled upon a chalet that would change his life forever. The house, powered entirely by solar energy, offered a business model that he could take back home.
Solar Energy