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2nd Edition of IoT India Congress 2017 Opens Entries for IoT Start-up Awards & IoT Thought Leadership Awardsedit
The IoT India Congress 2017, a platform-of-platforms for empowering business outcomes using the Internet of Things in India, will be a two-day mega event to be held on 14-15 September 2017 at Park Plaza, Bangalore. The IoT India Congress is conceptualized and designed by the members of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (The IET) IoT Panel – an independent and neutral visionary think-tank led by select industry leaders.
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Remembering the architect of modern Kolkata, RN Mookherjeeedit
“Only a road in the city has been renamed after him but no step has ever been taken to make the younger generation aware of his monumental work,” he said. The Institution of Engineers will organise a programme in the afternoon where Jahar Sarkar will give the RN Mookherjee oration on Science and Technology in Ancient India.
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The Industrious Revolutionedit
Emerging technologies like the Internet of Things, virtual reality, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation, 3D printing and cloud computing have brought disruption to many industries. The IT industry is also going through similar disruptions where digital technologies are helping to create newer roles where automation becomes the norm for lowend, repetitive jobs. On the flip side, this leads to better-paid jobs.
AutomationInternet of ThingsMalware attack doubles on smart devices in 2017edit
Smart devices – such as smartwatches, smart TVs, routers, and cameras – are connecting to each other and building the growing Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon, a network of devices equipped with embedded technology that allows them to interact with each other or the external environment. Because of the large number and variety of devices, the IoT has become an attractive target for cybercriminals.
Cyber SecurityIoTIT sector: How the mighty have fallenedit
One of the key reasons for the growth slowdown is the shift in technology spending patterns away from traditional IT services such as application maintenance. Customers are embracing new digital technology solutions such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud (SMAC), intelligent automation and the Internet of Things (IoT).
IT SectorGovernment wants healthy telcos: DoT secretary Aruna Sundararajanedit
By Surabhi Agarwal
She said that the government will have a lot of engagement with the telecom sector to understand what is the magnitude of the problem, and how to address that problem. On the agenda are new polices around new areas such as Internet of Things, Machine-to-Machine Communication, etc. The government will also try to push for manufacturing of telecom equipment, security of networks among other things.
IoTTelecomIT industry to witness 7-8% growth in exports in FY18edit
The growth during the year would be driven by the modernisation of operations for client firms and the adoption of new technologies such as cloud platforms, cognitive and embedded analytics, big data analytics, internet-of-things, as enterprise customers scale digital projects, it said.
IT IndustryAutomation a necessity and may be a blessing in disguiseedit
Of late, the media have been highlighting job losses in the IT industry and painting a gloomy picture ahead. Given the technology-driven nature of this sector, job roles constantly evolve. This means the workforce is on a perennial learning curve. Maintaining reasonable performance standards, along with upskilling and reskilling, is essential to sustain and survive in such a business environment.
AutomationDigital Commerce, IoT To Drive SCM Market, Says Gartneredit
The supply chain management (SCM) market will exceed $13 billion in total software revenue by the end of 2017, up 11 percent from 2016, said research firm Gartner. It is on pace to exceed $19 billion by 2021, as software as a service (SaaS) enables new revenue opportunities.
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Only higher education can bridge India’s skill gap, says IBM studyedit
IBM has announced a study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit, to evaluate India’s growing skills challenge and proposed recommendations to bridge the gap.
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Energise This Relationshipedit
It would lead to synergy in the energy domain, and better integration with renewables like solar power for increased overall economic efficiency. This would, of course, also reduce carbon emissions.
Renewable EnergyIndia Considering Renewable Energy Applications Beyond Electricityedit
India’s leadership in creation of International Solar Alliance (ISA) is commendable, and now the country is considering renewable energy applications beyond electricity, said Jamshyd Godrej, Chairperson, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. ISA aims to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Renewable EnergyFinance Ministry Rejects Rs 20,000-crore plan for local solar equipment firmsedit
By Kaavya Chandrasekaran
The finance ministry has rejected an ambitious Rs 20,000-crore plan to prop up local solar equipment manufacturers with incentives and subsidies to help them withstand the flood of Chinese imports, said a source close to the development.
Solar EnergySolar power: Hry govt to waive intra-state wheeling chargesedit
To promote power generation from new and renewable energy sources, the Haryana government has decided to waive the intra-state “wheeling charges” on transmission of electricity generated from solar power plants in the state.
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