August 14, 2017

News for the IET

Nurturing Engineers An Art And Scienceedit

The Times of India

World-class infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities Departments of CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering and IT have been granted permanent affiliation with Anna University MoU with IET Ottawa Local Network to encourage exchange of ideas and projects.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET)
Giving Wings To Dreams Of Engineering Studentsedit

The Times of India

The institution is focused on training students to possess academic excellence complimented by a well-rounded personality. The university aims to not merely create job seekers, but ambitious ‘job creators’ with the right technical skills, business acumen and personality. Students’ chapters of professional societies like CSI, IEEE, IETE, ISA,IET, ISOI, SAE, SPE etc. available

IET India IoT Panel
Tech Winneredit

The Times of India

Shubham Saraff from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, won the IET South Asia competition for his presentation on ‘Neuron that shape our Civilisation.’ He was awarded a cash prize of Rs 40,000 and will now compete in the global finals to be held in London in November for a cash prize of £1,000 (1 lakh).

IET India IoT PanelMr Shekhar Sanyal: Director and Country Head of the IET
Is Internet of Things having a positive impact on the healthcare sectoredit

Franchise India

The patient could be given incentives for this. Conclusion These are just a few instances of IoT essaying a role in transforming traditional healthcare practices. With the deployment of more smart devices, there is a huge opportunity waiting to be tapped. Through improved preemptive diagnosis and enhanced patient experience, IoT opens doors for newer healthcare models to be operationalized.

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News for other PEI

India needed to explore renewable energy: Expertsedit

The Pioneer

By PNS

The seminar is being organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Jharkhand State Centre under the aegis of ICC, IEI in association with MECON Limited where experts and leaders of the industry like IEI (JSC) Chairman Sanjay Sen, ICC (ICI) Chairman AK Saxena, Damodar Vally Corporation (DVC) Member (Technical) RP Tripathy, OPTCL and GRIDCO Director (Finance) BP Mahapatra, UJVNL Managing Director SN Verma, MECON Ltd General Manager Sanjeev Kumar and dozens of others apart from delegates were also present.

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Industry News: Information and Communications

Tech-enabled shoppingedit

Telangana Today

  While the industry is talking a lot about implementation of IoT, Amazon is actually doing it. It is creating the ultimate shopping convenience by deploying the latest and greatest technology in its 1,800 sq ft grocery stores where customers can walk in, browse all they like, pick items and walk out of the store. Though it will not be obvious,

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IBM in talks with Indian telcos on NFV, new partnerships: Karan Bajwa, India MDedit

ET Telecom

By Danish Khan “The traditional business is coming under pressure, and telecom companies are looking for new revenue streams which are going to come from new areas like IoT, location based services, cloud-based voice services. They are looking into these newer areas,” the executive said.

IoT in Telecommunications
How Machine and Manpower Move Hand in Hand to Facilitate Enterprise Empowerment?edit

Data Quest

With the rapid proliferation of internet and smart devices, enterprises have become empowered in terms of harnessing the potential of machine to machine and machine to human based interactions. At present, millions of devices can be connected to Internet and people can store, access and share data across various storage platforms such as Cloud.

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Demystifying Security Analyticsedit

Data Quest

Clearly there are myriad motivations for looking at advanced analytics approaches to security. These include: the proliferation of advanced and persistent threats and a new emphasis on more rapid detection and mitigations of those threats; the vast accumulation of security data; and a dramatic increase in the number of entities that need security monitoring due to shadow IT, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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DefCon highlights weaknesses in life-saving tech.edit

File Hippo

Of course, conferences like DefCon only served to illustrate a timeless problem whenever innovation and profits intersect: the manufacturers don’t want to disclose or discuss for fear of lawsuits, lost revenue, and stock devaluation, even while the researchers are shoving clear evidence in front of them. Perhaps the ongoing conversation will move both innovation and security along hand-in-hand. Protect your IoT and connected devices

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5G: This is what the future is going to be likeedit

The Economic Times

10 years down the line, the demand for data would be 1000 times as compared to the current scenario, thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) driving the need for more connections and more data. With this increase, the network operators will be able to provide more support in devices accessing the network, without a noticeable impact on speed.

IoT in Telecommunications
3 Technologies To Make ‘Digital India’ Dream Come Trueedit

CXO Today

By Moumita Deb Choudhury

Homes in India are also to see digital transformation with IoT. Indian telecom major Bharti Airtel is set to enter home automation and smart home segment soon. The new segment will be driven by Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine solutions which enables users to control house-hold utility such as heating, air conditioning, music, lighting and security systems through smartphones.

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We’re allowing our people to become expertsedit

Business Standard

This becomes especially important when new sources coming in like AI, IoT as they add new dimensions. It’s almost like a non-living becoming a living. There are skills that are evolving around that and so obviously we are investing very extensively in terms of getting to be a leader in that space.

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Telco Consolidation to Open Opportunities for IBMedit

The Economic Times

By Danish Khan “The traditional business is coming under pressure, and telecom companies are looking for new revenue streams, which are going to come from new areas like IoT (Internet of Things), location based services, cloud-based voice services. They are looking into these newer areas,” the executive said. IBM is also exploring partnerships with telcos around the network functions virtualization (NFV) technology.

IoT in Telecommunications
Rise of large area & flexible microelectronicsedit

The Financial Express In the age of IoT/IoE, advanced manufacturing, energy efficiency and sustainability, large area and flexible electronics has a ground-breaking potential as it offers innovative product concepts that entail low energy consumption, low cost of production and eco-friendly materials.

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Majority of Indian clients have huge appetite for innovation: Scott Russelledit

Business Standard

By Romita Majumdar Internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and big data are our major focus areas. We have built innovation centres around the world, which helps us identify solutions in these technology areas. We also partner with clients to solve their business problems. We are seeing a significant shrinkage in average time to deploy projects due to digitisation.

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Internet of Things-enabled ultrasound scans: IIT Hyderabadedit

The Hindu

By Shubashree Desikan The algorithm can tell kidney cysts from stones A team of researchers from IIT Hyderabad has been working to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to accurately diagnose kidney and liver disorders with the help of ultrasound scanning devices.

HealthcareIoT
Internet of Things technology set to enhance security along hostile bordersedit

The New Indian Express

By M Rajendran The aim is to reduce casualties among forces and bring in more stringent monitoring. “From a national perspective, IoT technology is playing a key role as the Indian government fences its border with Pakistan and installs sophisticated security and surveillance equipments,” said sources who recently made presentations to senior defence ministry officials responsible for procurement

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Indian Businesses Need A Firm Grip On Digital Security Just Like The Westedit

Business World

By Prateek Shukla

It is estimated that the IoT market potential is set to reach $16.8 billion by 2012 with the speedy implementation of IIoT (industrial IoT) and government smart city projects. With the country moving towards a digital economy, the growing adoption of Cloud in IoT services, shifting of focus to IIoT, rising market of M2M communication and increasing trend of wearable technology applications are among the major factors driving the IoT market in India.

Industrial IoT
How Microsoft Cloud helps companies track carbon emissionsedit

Sify

Available on its Cloud computing service Azure, Microsoft’s ‘green’ platform uses technology from WattTime -a US-based company that brings clean energy to Internet Of Things (IoT) and buildings -which uses data from the power grid operators around the country and allow companies to track carbon emissions.

EnvironmentIoT
How Akamai aims to help video platforms combat India’s poor Internet infrastructureedit

ET Tech

By Vikas SN Akamai, one of the largest content delivery networks in the world, is looking to help video platforms reduce the unpredictability of the Internet infrastructure through its suite of recently launched media products. Sidharth Pisharoti, Akamai’s regional vice president for media in Asia Pacific and Japan, told ETtech they are currently testing products like predictive content delivery and media acceleration with select content providers in the country, but declined to disclose specific names. (IoT)

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Fixed-line internet is cheaper than 4Gedit

Business Standard

By Tinesh Bhasin

Most homes will need fixed-line internet in the future. “The 4G mobile internet will not suffice as we move towards smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT), where your washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioning, lights and other devices will all be connected to the internet,” says Tarun.

IoT in Telecommunications
E-governance shaping the future of India Manish Sharma, CEO and President, Panasonic, Indiaedit

Elets Online

India has always been flexible to the winds of change which has accepted global firms to function in Indian market leading to exchange and build-up of new ideas and technological advancements. With the advent of IoT, smart factory connected solutions, India is not only becoming a country with best technologies but also contributing to the country’s economic growth by upgrading the employment opportunities.

IoTSmart Manufacturing
Delhi University To Start Admission In Cyber Security Course Next Monthedit

Exams Watch It will cover 40% Practical, 40% Theory and 20% project work. The course will cover Network Security, Cloud Security, Web Security, Mobile Eco System, Internet of Things, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Banking Information Technology, Cyber Law, Cyber Forensics, and Security Compliance Management. Summer and Winter Internships will also be given throughout the course.

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‘Converge all skill development schemes under one ministry’edit

The Economic Times

By PTI “The NDA government has established a separate ministry for skill development. It is desirable that this central ministry takes the core elements from various ministries and pools them under one minister and under one budget, which could be around Rs 25,000 crore,” a joint study by Assocham and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) said.

Skill Development
Chai Point goes hi-tech to dip into corporate tea drinkersedit

Business Standard

By Alnoor Peermohmed Chai Point, India’s largest chain of tea cafes, will soon introduce advanced, (IoT) Internet of Things-enabled tea and coffee dispensers as it expects its business-to-business (B2B) unit to drive nearly 70 per cent of its sales in the coming years. From allowing customers to pay for tea digitally to altering its blend remotely, the new dispensers will do it all.

IoT
Assocham urges bringing all skill development under one ministryedit

Morung Express

By IANS

There is an urgent need to realign the skill ecosystem in the country to ensure quality, scalability and sustainability as it is estimated that only 2.3 per cent of the workforce in India has undergone formal skills training, as compared to 52 per cent in the US, 68 per cent in the UK, 75 per cent in Germany, 80 per cent in Japan and 96 per cent in South Korea,” the statement said.

Skill Development
Amplifying Processes Amidst a Digital Transformationedit

BW Disrupt

While we witness digital transformation becoming the next big enterprise trend that will see businesses amplifying their IT strategies, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the infrastructure which will underpin it are being viewed as the next great enablers of technological innovation.

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Industry News: Education

AICTE to ramp down engineering institutes from next sessionedit

Business Standard

By IANS “With over 27 lakh, or nearly 50 per cent, engineering seats lying vacant across various engineering colleges in the country, the All India Council for Technical Education will shut down number of such centres from the next session,” said Chairman of AICTE Anil D. Sahasrabudhe at the World Education Summit 2017, according to the statement issued by the organising NGO Elets.

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Tech education: Engineering a futureedit

The Hindu

By R Sujatha Over two decades ago, getting an engineering seat in Tamil Nadu was like playing musical chairs. If you had the marks, you could run, but you had to be closest to the seat when the music stopped. The situation has changed over the last few years with the colleges now doing all the running around and there being more chairs than students.

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‘Lack of skills threaten 2 lakh IT jobs a year’edit

Deccan Herald

The fine print of the latest Economic Survey states that a shortage of skilled digital talent may threaten up to 2 lakh jobs per year in the IT sector and suggested the government to address infrastructure issues in smaller cities and towns. “The job cuts in IT sector will be between 1.75 lakh and 2 lakh annually for next three years due to under-preparedness in adapting to newer technologies,” the survey said, quoting executive search firm Head Hunters India.

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How technology is creating a safe haven for wildlifeedit

The Financial Express

By Sudhir Chowdhary “Instead of using a reactive solution such as darting, drilling into their horns or inserting sensors, we are using proactive measures to intercept the poachers before any harm comes to the animal,” Bhagwanani informs. “By harnessing a powerful technology trend, Internet of Things, we are enabling sustainable conservation.

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How Internet of Things can help HR domainedit

The Financial Express

By Uma Ganesh However, IoT has now entered into the workplace and presents several exciting possibilities to the HR domain and employees to engage in new ways and rethink their work environment. IoT is a complex concept to relate to as the phrase does not accurately capture the idea behind several smart objects that are connected to one another.

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Goa’s IT education not in sync with industry demandsedit

Herald Goa

Director of Androcid, Prajyot Mainkar said, “I always believe Goan students have great mind at work and skillful. I find a great disconnect between what industry demands and what education streamlines. If this demand is met, the syllabus can be in sync with the demands of the industry producing better skilled team members for the industry.

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Uncategorized

With no auctions in sight, solar power price may fall below all-time low of Rs 2.44 a unitedit

The Hindu Business Line

By Ksenia Kondratieva

The dearth of new solar auctions could drive the prices of solar power further down, below the all-time low of Rs 2.44, with developers backed by private equity funds trying hard to build their assets, even if it means sacrificing returns. Bidding at IRRs “Many developers have built their companies anticipating huge auctions to reach the government’s goal of installing 100 GW of solar (capacity) by 2022.

Solar Energy
Solar Mela to spread awareness and education about solar poweredit

The Times of India

By Shubra Pantl Haryana state government has decided to engage in continuous solar education and awareness programs for the consumers by bringing them on the same platform as the channel partners, discom and the renewable energy department. In the same regard, a Solar mela was organised on Saturday and Sunday by the district administration and HAREDA which saw participation from 36 solar companies and 13 leading banks.

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Renewable energy: Govt to hold second edition of RE-Invest in Dec this yearedit

The Financial Express By Deepak Patel After postponing the mega renewable energy event RE-Invest three times in last two years, the Central government has finally decided to hold it in Greater Noida in December this year.

Renewable Energy
No Review of 5% GST on Solar Gearsedit

The Economic Times

By PTI Amid reports that there is still lack of clarity on the 5% goods and services tax (GST) levy on solar equipment, Union power minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no ambiguity as the government is very clear on the issue. “t has been made very clear that 5% GST will be applicable on solar equipment. If they (equipment makers) still have issues with it, it is very sad and we cannot do anything,” Goyal said.

Solar Energy
New winners and losersedit

The Hindu Business Line

By Reuters Solar and wind also tend to suppress power pricing in markets with competition because, as their power is essentially free once upfront build-out costs are out the door, they not only displace higher-cost existing technologies that usually meet peak marginal demand, but lower the entire pricing structure.

Renewable EnergySolar Power
Maharashtra govt will take up pilot project of separate solar feedersedit

ET Energy World

By PTI Maharashtra energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the state government will take up a pilot project in which 40 lakh solar feeders for agriculture sector will be set up in the state. (Renewable Energy)

Solar Energy
India will soon be global leaders in promoting electric vehicles: Piyush Goyaledit

ET Energy World

By ANI “We are at forefront of promoting renewable energy across the country, working towards energy efficiency and thereby reducing the carbon dioxide, pollution in the country,” Goyal said, reminding that the challenge of climate change can only be combated collectively.

Renewable Energy
India should calibrate investment in green energy: Eco Surveyedit

The Economic Times

By PTI It estimated that these stranded assets are estimated as the lost revenues due to the suboptimal utilisation of coal based power generation assets as a result of shift to renewables. It estimated that these stranded assets are estimated as the lost revenues due to the suboptimal utilisation of coal based power generation assets as a result of shift to renewables.

Renewable Energy
India needed to explore renewable energy: Expertsedit

The Pioneer

Power sector experts believe that the country restored immense possibilities in the field of utilisation of renewable energy which could work wonders in especially in states like Jharkhand. However, most of them also believe that the political will-power and government’s extra-mile approach needed to take things forward.

Renewable Energy
Hopes For Clean Energy In India Are High As Solar Power Will Leave Coal Power Behind By 2027edit

India Times

India’s renewable energy programme is proceeding at such a rapid pace that its contribution to total power generation will equal that of coal in 2026 and surpass it the following year, according to projections made in the second volume of the Economic Survey.

Renewable Energy
Green companies may slip into red if forced to cut tariffs: Banksedit

The Economic Times

By Kaavya Chandrasekaran In an August 9 letter to the secretary, ministry of power, the Indian Banks’ Association has urged prompt intervention on behalf of the developers and cautioned the government that such actions by state distribution companies (discoms) would discourage domestic and foreign investors as well as lenders in the sector.

Renewable Energy
Goyal rules out review of 5% GST on solar equipmentedit

The Hindu Business Line

By PTI Amidst reports that there is still lack of clarity on the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) levy on solar equipment, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no ambiguity as the government is very clear on the issue. “There is no question of ambiguity on this. It has been made very clear that 5 per cent GST will be applicable on solar equipment.

Renewable EnergySolar Energy
CSPDCL To Procure 980 Mw Power By End Of FY 2018-19edit

The Pioneer

The State has also planned to procure power from renewable sources to fulfil its RPO obligation from hydro, solar and biomass based power plants. Chhattisgarh state transmission network is connected to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) through 400kV/ 220kV PGCIL substations at Kumhari-Raipur, Bhatapara and Raigarh through 400kV and 200kV transmission lines having a total transformation capacity of 2,205 MVA.

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