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Institution of Engineers (India) has organised a two-day seminar on Road Safety-Challenges and Solutions on June 24-25. Inaugurated by Governor Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, the seminar will see 20 research papers being presented on Sunday by engineers of international repute from across the country.
Institution of Engineers (India)Industry News: Information and Communications
Internet of Things the next big thingedit
IoT revolves around increased machine to-machine communication. It’s built on cloud computing and networks of data gathering sensors. It’s mobile, virtual, and instantaneous connection, helps everything in our lives from streetlights to sea ports becoming “smart”. IoT will boost economy while improving citizens lives. IoT is not just machine to machine communication (M2M).
Internet of ThingsThe Rise Of Machines And Automationedit
In IT software that would heal defects in software, servers and infrastructure is emerging. In telecommunication, networks that would self heal and self optimize would become the norm. Advances in Internet of Things (IoT) would connect increasing number of devices to networks and spread the benefits of Artificial Intelligence. Gartner predicts that 20.4 billion devices would be connected by 2020.
AutomationIoTBig Data Trends to Watch in 2017edit
Data is playing an increasingly prominent role in all areas of life, with many experts now referring to it as having replaced oil as the world’s most valuable commodity. Certainly, over the last few years we have seen stark reminders of both how prevalent, important, and at times vulnerable data can be. This has been demonstrated in a number of hacks of prominent companies resulting in widespread breaches of private data.
Big DataIoTAutomation will create new needs, new jobs, says Luciano Floridiedit
By Pooja Singh
What will the world of technology look like 30 years from now? Megatech: Technology In 2050 tries to tackle this question. Edited by The Economist’s executive editor Daniel Franklin, the book is a collection of essays by eminent personalities like Frank Wilczek, Alastair Reynolds, Nancy Kress and Melinda Gates—each one of whom tells their version of the future.
AutomationMirai IoT Worm Can be Adapted to Surviveedit
Following the recent news that the Mirai IoT worm could be adapted to survive device robots , enabling hackers to build bigger and more disruptive botnets, Cesare Garlati, chief security strategist at prpl Foundation believes building a root of trust within the hardware is the only defence.
Cyber SecurityIoTArtificial Intelligence-proof your careeredit
Sonya Dutta Chaudhury
Intelligent machines are taking over thousands of jobs, and being qualified is no longer enough to keep your job. Earlier this year, consulting firm McKinsey and Co. released a study that said 51% of all jobs could be automated in the next 20 years.
Artificial IntelligenceIndustry News: Education
How can HEERA revamp higher educationedit
It should not be assumed that a mere single-handed support of HEERA will transform higher education. There are different problems at different levels, whose solutions require a methodical understanding and professional resolution.
Higher EducationEducation equality a must for standard academicsedit
Quality of education in the state came in for some criticism as experts from various fields brainstormed on means to improve the academic standards.
Education
Online learning: Why is it so hard to find expertise in IoT & AI?edit
Traditional learning avenues like schools and colleges haven’t kept pace. While many engineering colleges offer electives in IoT or AI as part of the curriculum, the course content is very basic.
Upskilling5 popular tech skills you can learn this summeredit
Python is what brings together IoT, analytics, and high-end games. You can create your own magical world, Super Mario, helper robots, and remote controlled cars. Using a peripheral device such as Raspberry Pi can help you realise how something as boring as programming can be turned into an exciting and fun activity.
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India can earn Rs 600 cr more from existing hydropoweredit
The report, titled ‘Operational Analysis for Optimisation of Hydro Resources & Facilitating Renewable Integration in India’, was released by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy, and Mines, Piyush Goyal, at a meeting with the Forum of Regulators on Friday.
Renewable EnergyNot Greener Future, Experts Say What Really Could Push Renewable Energyedit
The two big gainers from the Paris Accord, at least from President Trump’s perspective, China and India are already on track to rapidly expand their renewable energy capacities.
Renewable EnergyPiyush Goyal launches weather portal for power sectoredit
Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal launched at weather portal for power sector in association with Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO) and India Meteorological Department (IMD) at an event on Friday.
PowerRenewable EnergyClean energy to generator 300K new jobs by 2022: Studyedit
More than 300,000 new workers can be employed in wind and solar jobs and more than 1 million total employment opportunities can be created in achieving India’s ambitious clean energy goals to install 160 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power by 2022, according to a study of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
Renewable EnergyIndia may struggle to achieve 2022 target of 175 GW renewable energy: Expertsedit
Experts list the lack of long term financing, inadequate budget allocation, and insufficient transmission and distribution, as the reasons behind the government falling short of its renewable targets.
Renewable EnergyWhat ails India’s solar energy drive?edit
India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, India is committed to investing in climate change mitigation, while addressing poverty, food security and access to healthcare and education.
Solar Energy