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‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award conferrededit
‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ Award were conferred on five persons at a programme organised by Ursu Jagruthi Academy as part of Kannada Rajyotsava at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road here Sunday. The awardees were Scientific Vastu expert D. Sathish Chauhan, columnist K.P. Lakshmikantha Raje Urs of Tumakuru, Dalit leader Yedathore Ningaraj, singer K. Suma Urs and Karnataka Senapade District President Tejas Lokesh Gowda.
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Zebra Study: Just Over 50 Percent of Enterprises in Asia-Pacific Have Achieved Half of Their “Intelligence” Potentialedit
The Intelligent Enterprise Index measures to what extent companies today are meeting the criteria that define today’s Intelligent Enterprise. Some of the criteria include Internet of Things (IoT) vision and adoption plan as well as business engagement in developing a return on investment for IoT.
IoTVodafone Diabetacare dCare Smart Glucometers Helps To Arrest Diabetesedit
Netans The device is capable of transmitting the data including enhancing clinical outcomes via Vodafone’s Managed IoT Connectivity Platform. The device will be useful for sports professionals and is designed in such a way to transmit findings within 30 seconds
HealthcareIoTTelecomThe fantastic fiveedit
The trouble with multiple connected devices is that the quantum of data produced is so vast that it becomes difficult to process it. Issues such as high latency-the time taken for sending the data from one device to another Would reduce the effectiveness of IoT.
IoTTechnology is changing the way baggage is handlededit
New technologies such as Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence hold tremendous potential to changing the way baggage is handled in future, with significant improvements to the accuracy and speed of baggage management.
BlockchainIoTRealy Trucking drivesedit
Now, the startup seems to have caught the attention of SoftBank. Rumours are rife that Rivigo will raise close to $250 million from SoftBank. giving it a valuation of $1 billion. When asked about this, Garg tums philosophical. “Our philosophy is to be like a river keep flowing; either find your own way or make your own path but never stop.” (IoT)
IoTTransportationQualcomm Out-rightly Rejects Broadcom’s $130 Bn Proposaledit
“No company is better positioned in mobile, IoT, automotive, edge computing and networking within the semiconductor industry. We are confident in our ability to create significant additional value for our stockholders as we continue our growth in these attractive segments and lead the transition to 5G,” said Steve Mollenkopf, Chief Executive Officer of Qualcomm.
5G TechnologyAutomationIoT in TelecommunicationsNokia starts production of 5G ready base stationedit
The Nokia AirScale multiband station supports advanced network features, allowing service providers to increase performance in their networks and prepare for the evolution of 5G and IoT (Internet of Things). The product has been built in a way that it supports existing networks like 2G, 3G and 4G and when 5G comes, the service provider is only required to update their software.
5G TechnologyIoT in TelecommunicationsNaidu to inaugurate AP agriculture-technology hackathonedit
The valedictory session of the event will be presided over by Microsoft Corporation’s co-founder Bill Gates, said T Srinivasa Rao, Officer on Special Duty to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. “The initiative will be a great integration of IT and Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture sector besides giving importance to horticulture, aquaculture and animal husbandry,” Naidu said in a statement.
AgricultureIoTKranti Nation: Why India should not miss the 4th Industrial Revolutionedit
The term Fourth Industrial Revolution is an umbrella concept that includes several emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, cloud, 3D printing or additive manufacturing, blockchain, machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) among other things.
AIBig DataBlockchainCloud ComputingIoTMachine to Machine LearningRoboticsIoT remains a puzzle for many enterprises, governments, OEMs and service providers: Marc Jonesedit
While IoT is proliferating in India rapidly, there remain challenges and roadblocks related to designing and building of an IoT solution, planning and cost and limited expertise. In an interaction with ET Telecom’s Tina Gurnaney, Marc Jones, Chairman and CEO of Aeris Communications talked at length about the state of IoT in India.
IoT in TelecommunicationsIoT Advocates Keen On Data analysis, Cognitive BI: Studyedit
The greater the level of BI adoption across the 12 functional drivers of BI adoption defined in the graphic below, the greater the potential for IoT to deliver differentiated value based on unique needs by area. Marketing, Sales and Strategic Planning are also strong driver areas among IoT advocates or early adopters.
Data AnalyticsIoTIoT – Impacting and Automating the Worldedit
The Internet of Things (IoT) has reformed the digital world by connecting things that have the possibility to get connected. Its impact on IT, Retail, Financial, Automotive, Health, Agricultural, and other compelling sectors is innumerable and has proven records of transforming the way the businesses were functioning before. In fact, IoT has become the essential part of every aspect of our lives.
AutomationIoTInsight Timer: Get Help for Stress, Sleep or Anxietyedit
As I pointed out in my previous article, we, the users of this technology, especially Internet and Internet of Things (IoT), are now more like a product than consumers for the developers and service-providers. What is more dangerous is the spread of IoT devices, like cameras, watches, house-cleaning robots or smart refrigerators, etc.
IoTSmart LivingIndian consumers keen to adopt digital payment solutions: Visaedit
“IoT, contactless payment technology, enabling simplified, secure and faster eCommerce experience are some of the trends defining the next wave of the future of payments,” TR Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, Visa, India and South Asia, said in a statement. “The study shows that while consumers are steadily embracing digital payments, they are also seeking secure payment forms,” he added.
Digital PaymentIoTIndia IT spending expected to touch $87.1 billion in 2018, up 9.2 pc from 2017edit
Three network effect technologies to focus on for 2018 include: the Internet of Things (IoT), application programming interfaces (APIs), and artificial intelligence (AI). “IoT scales the physical world. IoT allows us to sense, measure and mediate everything from oil pipelines to human veins. It allows us to make better decisions faster,” Sribar said.
AIIoTFlipkart Billion Capture+ made AI-capable by Smartron’s tronX IoT platformedit
Billion Capture+, the first smartphone from Flipkart, will house artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities courtesy Smartron, the domestic IoT brand. Smartron ‘tronX’ – India’s first AI-powered IoT platform – will power Billion Capture+ devices, the company said on Tuesday.
AIIoTFintech Startup Active Intelligence Raises $8.25 Mn Funding From Vertex Ventures And Othersedit
Speaking of how AI can disrupt the existing payment system, Ravishankar said, “Indian banking system has already got the essential and universal platforms such as UPI and Aadhaar platform, thanks to Nandan Nilkani. These platforms have the capability to outpace the existing card-based payments. The need-of-the-hour is to integrate these platforms with AI and IoT.
AIFintechIoTChai Point brews a strong case for technology which helps bring you the perfect cup of teaedit
In 2016, they started their Internet of Things (IoT) enabled business called boxC.in. Under this, the tea and coffee dispensers from Chai Point are equipped with smart devices, which are connected to the Cloud. These devices capture signals from the vending machines and send realtime data to the Cloud which, in turn, is directed to the clients through a customer relationship management (CRM) dashboard.
Cloud ComputingIoTArtificial wombs, synthetic blood and electronic skin. Is human body ripe for disruption?edit
The Internet of Things is all about devices talking to other devices, but the Internet of Senses is also here in the form of a variety of wearable technologies. Ever more sensitive and miniaturized sensor technology makes it possible for devices to respond directly to changes in the human body. Human bodies will not only talk to devices but also other human bodies. We will also see the emergence of newer senses altogether.
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Intex partners with LIFE for training youth in Jammuedit
As a pilot project, Intex, this year is focusing on 2 districts of Jammu Region – Jammu & Samba and will recruit 40 youngsters from there. The local youths (of both genders) will be trained in the field of Vision Care & Vision Correction and empowered to become self-dependent, in the process helping in building entrepreneurs, thus contributing to the National Skill Development Program.
Skill DevelopmentImportant To Facilitate Skill Development In Private Security Sector: Dharmendra Pradhanedit
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, addressing a Special Session on ‘Critical issues concerning Skilling and Training of Security Workers’ at the fifth edition of ‘FICCI Private Security Industry Conclave 2017 said that the promotion of private security industry had become very crucial for the robust economy.
Skill DevelopmentGood news for jobseekers! Tech companies offering fat pay cheques to graduates for niche IT rolesedit
“This year we are exploring additional niche skills in digital area. Some of these skills are Pega, Hybris, BlockChain, data science, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT),” Anil Jalali, chief human resources officer for India at Capgemini, told the business daily.
AutomobileBlockchainData ScienceIoTMachine to Machine LearningCSR funds to upgrade engg students’ skilledit
As corporates are expected to set apart some Rs. 18,000 crore as part of the mandated spending from their profits, CL Educate is in the process of channelising some of it into building the ecosystem. For one, a large public sector entity will be spending Rs. 2.5 crore to upgrade skills of engineering students in 30 colleges in Telangana.
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Solar Alliance to set up 1000 GW of solar energy by 2030edit
Three years ago, India had surprised many by announcing that it would develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy by the year 2022, scaling up its then-existing target by almost five times. Now, the International Solar Alliance, a new intergovernmental body set up India’s behest at the Paris climate change conference in 2015, has set its eyes on installing 1000 GW of solar energy by the year 2030.
Solar EnergyInternational Solar Alliance: India’s brainchild to become a legal entity on Dec 6edit
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which will become a legal entity on December 6, has planned to add 1,000 gigawatt (GW) of solar power across the globe by 2030. It is estimated that the plan to create 1000 GW of solar power capacity will need an investment of nearly 1,200 billion Euros by 2030.
Renewable EnergySolar EnergyChina aims to stop renewable energy being wasted by 2020edit
China aims to prevent power generated by its renewable energy sector being wasted by 2020, the country`s National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday. Power from wind, solar and hydro plants is often wasted as there is not enough transmission capacity to absorb it, leading to high curtailment rates, especially in northwestern China.
Renewable EnergyBMW Dumps Coal for Cow Pies in Pledge for 100% Renewable Poweredit
The arrangement is part of the carmaker’s bid to shift all its external power purchases to renewables by 2020, up from 63 percent last year, head of procurement Markus Duesmann said in a speech at the United Nations climate conference in Bonn.
Renewable EnergyBelong’ sees technology hiring to drive growthedit
Jobs in internet of things (IoT) has seen 300 per cent growth in the last three years and data science hiring is seeing about 70-80 per cent growth. DevOps hiring is also picking up fast. Sales and marketing, B2B sales, content marketing, community management positions are seeing demand.
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