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ECE department in association with IETE organises 2-day workshop on EADIP 2018 with a theme Satellite Imagin at CUHPedit
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh in association with Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) organized two days workshop on “Emerging Applications of Digital Image Processing (EADIP) 2018 with the theme ‘Satellite Imaging’ on 30th-31st March 2018.
IETEMody university jointly organises international Women’s day With Accentureedit
A merit holder in Computer Science, Jayati has recently won the prestigious Late Shri Pralhad P Chhabria Award 2018 of IEEE which includes a cash prize of Rs. 1.25 lakhs, while Rithari was facilitated for displaying exemplary support to the girls of Mody University.
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The Drift Of Artificial Intelligence Across The World Marketsedit
The Internet of Things will soon be our everyday reality. When the number of connected devices jumps from 7 billion to 500 billion, the amount of available data is going to skyrocket. And as we said earlier, the more the available data, the smarter the intelligence we can create. When AI can leverage all the data from these various devices and systems, AI will be able to offer much more than it’s already offering.
AIInternet of ThingsSecuring Industrial IoTedit
By Ann R. Thryft
IIoT security does require specialized software and hardware, and ultimately, security needs to be designed in, said Alan Grau, president and founder of Icon Labs, a provider of security solutions for embedded IoT and edge devices including industrial control devices. Adding security later results in implementation compromises, which are often responsible for vulnerabilities hackers can exploit.
IoTIs the Chief Information Officer (CIO) becoming Chief Important Officer?edit
Today’s technologies make it possible to create a personalised customer self-service experience that provides unlimited access, speed and convenience. With the next wave of digital disruption Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks already in motion, CX will become an even stronger competitive differentiator.
Artificial IntelligenceInternet of ThingsChennai to have govt-aided fintech startup incubatoredit
By Anandi Chandrashekhar
The setting up of the facility follows the government’s push to incubate fintech startups in the insurance and regulatory spaces. The CoE in Chennai would be one among the seven new CoEs announced by the minister of IT and electronics Ravi Shankar Prasad in February, which include a Centre for Excellence in augmented reality in Bhubaneshwar and for IoT in agriculture in Guwahati, among others.
IoT4 technology innovator startups to lookout foredit
Every industry, from real estate to automobile, is thriving on the back of new and innovative technology today. Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, machine learning, SAAS, Internet of Things (IoT), are re-designing the business corridors, leading to exponential customer servicing. The leaders, CXOs, and visionaries are escorting the world into a new era, by further developing these brilliant platforms.
AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceInternet of ThingsKerala poised to be Blockchain tech hubedit
A global collaboration of leaders in finance, banking, internet of things (IoT), supply chain, manufacturing and technology, Hyperledger aims to enable organisations to build robust, industry-specific applications, platforms and hardware systems to support their individual business transactions. The Hyperledger community has grown to 231 organisations in more than 25 countries.
Internet of ThingsIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Over 125 million connected car shipments globally by 2022: Reportedit
The global connected cars market is expected to grow 270 per cent by 2022 with more than 125 million connected passenger cars with embedded connectivity to be shipped during 2018-2022, a new report said on Tuesday. According to Counterpoint Research’s “Internet of Things Tracker” service, General Motors, BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz are leading the global connected car market as of 2017.
MobilityConnected car opportunity propels multi-billion-dollar turf waredit
Over the next five years, number of cars equipped with embedded connectivity will rise by 300%. The technology will transform the way we commute, communicate and interact with products and services while we travel and will create a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for ecosystem players by 2022.
Connected CarsIndian and German auto forums target greener motoringedit
By Mayank Dhingra
India’s ACMA and SIAM along with Germany’s VDA recently held a seminar in New Delhi on future options of propulsion technologies where industry experts debated solutions which could help transform how people drive, plan commutes, refuel cars and live in a cleaner and healthier atmosphere.
Electric VehiclesGreen TechnologyRegulation a must for electric rickshawsedit
By Armin Rosencranz and Nitish Raj
Battery operated electric rickshaws, commonly known as e-rickshaws, are passenger vehicles powered by electricity-charged batteries. Considering their eco-friendliness and economy, they are gradually replacing petrol/ diesel/ CNG auto rickshaws. At some places, solar powered e-rickshaws have entered the market. These rickshaws’ motors are powered by solar energy and hence they have a solar panel on the roof. In many of these e-rickshaws, the batteries, as well as the motors, are charged through solar energy.
e-rikshawElectric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Top 20 Knowledge Countdownedit
Soon, GoI will announce the ‘final 20’ institutions that will be given unprecedented administrative and academic autonomy, and freedom from the rigid regulatory mechanism of the University Grants Commission (UGC). So, the applications will need to be treated judiciously, and the assessment process has to be transparent and objective as far as possible.
Higher EducationIISc ranked best institution, IIT-M best engg collegeedit
The Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru was adjudged the overall best institution in the country by the HRD ministry’s national ranking framework, reports PTI. IIT-M was ranked the best engineering college and IIM—A the best management institution. Miranda House was named the best college, AIIMS the best medical college and NLSIU— Bengaluru the best law school in the country.
Best Education InstituteHigher EducationHaryana has taken number of steps for development of youth as skilled workforce: CM Manohar Lal Khattaredit
He assured all support and cooperation to the central government in setting up of educational institutes in the state. The chief minister said that the state government has taken several steps for the development of youth as educated and skilled work force. On the pattern of Prandhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna, Haryana Skill Development Mission has been set up.
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World leader to bid aggressively for India’s first ISTS solar projectsedit
First Solar India, the Indian subsidiary of world’s largest solar panel manufacturer First Solar, plans to participate in India’s first inter-state transmission system (ISTS) bids for projects being invited by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Renewable EnergySolar EnergyWind energy capacity to cross 60 GW target, ahead of 2022 deadlineedit
The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) on Tuesday announced that the wind industry is poised to meet the Government’s target of 60 GW ahead of the 2022 deadline.
The domestic wind market is on a growth path in the competitive bidding regime and there is an increased demand for clean energy, which has now become a reliable, affordable and mainstream source of energy
Renewable Energywind energySolar pumps for farmers is govt’s next missionedit
By Soumik Dey
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy banks on Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM), to save on power subsidies. “We are seeking to install 1.5 lakh solar pumps under the ministry of new and renewable energy’s KUSUM scheme,” said Anand Kumar, MNRE secretary. “With micro-grid connections in place, power utilities could save thousands of crores spent on power subsidies to farmers,” said Kumar, speaking about the scheme at a TERI function.
Renewable EnergySolar PowerOver 100 GW of renewable energy projects will be under implementation by fiscal-endedit
Speaking at the launch of the Thirty Second Edition of the TERI Energy and Environment Data Diary and Yearbook (TEDDY 2016-17), Secretary, Ministry of New And Renewable Energy, Anand Kumar, said, “We have closed financial year 2017-2018 with 68 GW of installed renewable power generation capacity. The government will bid out 10 GW wind power projects, 30 GW solar power projects in 2018-19.”
Renewable EnergyGovt eyeing 10 GW of installed offshore wind power generation by 2022edit
The Government has set its eyes on boosting the country’s renewable energy footprint through offshore wind energy projects. “The first bid for setting up an offshore wind project in Tuticorin will come this calendar year. We expect to have 10 GW of installed offshore wind power generation by 2022,” said Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New And Renewable Energy, at the launch of the TERI Energy and Environment Data 2016-17.
Renewable Energywind energyDevelopers Can Pass on Duty Hike Burden under New Solar Normsedit
By Nishtha Saluja
The government has amended solar bidding norms, allowing developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms, ending the industry’s apprehensions about likely impact of possible antidumping and safeguard duties on imported equipment.
Renewable EnergySolar EnergySolar normsCabinet nod soon for Rs 50,000 cr KUSUM scheme on solar farmingedit
Talking about clean energy auctions he said that highest ever 12 GW of wind energy and 20GW of solar energy projects were tendered last fiscal. India plans to auction 20 GW of solar and 10 GW of wind energy in the current fiscal and same capacities would be auctioned next fiscal also. Thus India would complete the auctions of the planned capacities by March 2020 in view 18 months long implementation period of these projects.
Renewable EnergySolar Energy