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Blockchain use cases for telecomedit
Blockchain is all set to revolutionise how all industries, telecom included, protect their data and their customers’ digital information. PM Narendra Modi recently expressed his eloquent support of blockchain, calling it a disruptive technology essential to all workplaces. (IET)
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TCP min buying time to give projects permission: Activistsedit
The committee comprises member of Institute of Town Planners, India, and head of department, architectural engineering, Government Polytechnic College, Venancio Fernandes; members of Institution of Engineers-India, Ernesto Moniz and Paresh Gaitonde; member of Indian Institute of Architects, Goa chapter, Manguesh Prabhugaonkar and chief town planner Rajesh Naik. The committee has been asked to submit its report by June 1.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)Computers must start speaking regional languages: FC Kohli, First CEO of TCSedit
In 1971-72, all the banks were nationalised. I had no work. I went up to Mr (JRD) Tata to tell him that I wanted to go back to the power field. It so happened that I got elected as a director of the Institution of Electric and Electronic Engineers in New York. I made eight trips to USA, that is when I developed contact with (US computer maker) Burroughs Corp. They gave the first software work to us and also came to (set up operations in) India.
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The tech is ready; geopolitics is hindering a global 5G rolloutedit
By Teraja Simhan
Neil Shah, Partner & Research Director, IoT, Mobile & Ecosystems, Counter Point Research, said India never developed any technology incubating ecosystem, and has been three-four years behind China in development, deployment, coverage and maturity. No homegrown player has invested in R&D to develop IP in cellular network technologies to scale in the likes of Huawei, Qualcomm, Ericsson, Samsung or Nokia. Indian companies need to address this, he added.
5G TechnologyIoT in Telecommunicationstelecom policy: DoT unveils broad contours of next telecom policy, seeks ?$100-bn investments by 2020edit
“The National Digital Communications Policy, 2018 seeks to unlock the transformative power of digital communications networks to achieve the goal of digital empowerment and well-being of the people of India,” the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said, in a 22-page document aimed at seeking public comments. It aims to propel India’s rank in the ICT development index to top 50, from 134 in 2017.
IoT in TelecommunicationsInternet of Things will change lives but govts need to address these challenges first edit
This dialogue from the Superman movie -Man of Steel sumps up the faith we all have to on IOT systems even though there are security and privacy issues. As we have seen in the earlier three articles, IOT will be connecting billion of devices online as well as connect humans with those devices; transforming the way we live , work and play. Along with this, will come all the challenges associated with security and privacy and these need to be addressed for technology to reach its full potential.
IoTInternet of Lighting (IoL) for Smart Citiesedit
With the proliferation of network infrastructure, be it Wi-Fi or cellular data in every business, houses, and public place, all major cities are destined to become smart. Internet of Things (IoT) is taking over across all domains and outdoor lighting is not an exception. Street lighting will no longer be an isolated sphere but part of a networked urban infrastructure.
IoTSmart CitiesSmart HomeIndia well poised for AI-led economic transformation: PwC-Assocham reportedit
Accessibility technology for the differently abled AI-enabled assistive technology for differently abled individuals is an untapped market in India. AI, in combination with other emerging technologies like 3D printing and IoT, has great potential to fuel widespread availability, affordability and feasibility of innovations in smart prosthetics.
AIIoTDraft telecom policy aims at $100 billion investmentedit
By Kiran Rathee
According to the DoT, the new policy is governed by the guiding principle of alignment with the national vision. Its major themes are regulatory and licensing frameworks impacting the telecom sector, connectivity for-all, quality of services, ease of doing business, and absorption of new technologies, including 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). The government wants to encourage innovation, manufacturing, and develop a large pool of digitally skilled man-power.
5G TechnologyIoTIoT in TelecommunicationsDoT floats draft of new telecom policy for public consultationedit
The draft policy has outlined three major missions which it aims to achieve by 2022—Connect India under which it aims to create robust digital communications , Propel India under which the government aims to harness the power of emerging digital technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet Of Things (IoT), etc and Secure India which aims to safeguard the digital sovereignty of India with a focus on ensuring individual autonomy and choice, data ownership, privacy and security
AIIoTIoT in TelecommunicationsDoes Artificial Intelligence Guarantee An Increase In Productivity?edit
In industries like Accommodation and Food Services, and Construction, their often isolated, manually intensive processes will benefit from the contextual insights and valuable insights that AI spews after data munching. (cue in Deep learning frameworks, with grand fanfare) In Manufacturing Industry, the stage has been set to welcome AI, with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) adopted widely, in addition to smart factories. The colossal amounts of data that these systems will generate will be a goldmine for AI systems in this industry.
AIDigital Transformation is expected to contribute USD 154 bn to India GDP by 2021edit
The study predicts a dramatic acceleration in the pace of digital transformation across India and Asia Pacific’s economies. Last year, about 4 percent of India’s GDP was derived from digital products and services created directly through the use of digital technologies, such as mobility, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). “India is clearly on the digital transformation fast track.
Digital TransformationIoTConnected Devices and The IoT of thingsedit
The IoT will impact every aspect of our lives, including our homes, offices, cam and even our bodies. It will lead to structural changes in the global economy. However many technologies need to deliver their expectations for IoT to deliver.
connected devicesIoTChina’s tech a worry for Indiaedit
This money is being spent on computing hardware, telecommunications equipment and tech software among other categories. The Forrester survey of business decision makers offers insights into the level of commitment. Over 66 per cent will use data and analytics, 59 per cent will use IoT-based solutions and 58 per cent will invest in AI-based platforms.
IoTAnalytics cure: Data analytics & machine-learning at hospitals could help remedy India’s medico shortageedit
In a country with a severe shortage of medical professionals such as India— it has one allopathic doctor per every 10,000 or so households, as per the National Health Profile, against the WHO-recommended one per every 25—adoption of such technology can work wonders. With such a command centre powered by technologies such as AI and IoT, doctors can remotely monitor patients and thus can prioritise responses and patients, all the while ensuring quality of care that is equivalent to bedside care-giving.
Data AnalyticsHealthcareMachine LearningIndia Set For AI-Led Economic Transformation: Reportedit
The AI enabled technology for differently abled individuals is yet an option that is not yet exploited in the markets of India. The other emerging technologies such as 3D and IoT if comes with a combination of AI has a great future with to fuel widespread availability, affordability and feasibility of innovations in smart prosthetics.
AIIoTGlobal IoT Platforms Market Trend Analysis by 2023: Cisco (Jasper), Google, PTC (ThingWorx), IBM and Microsoftedit
The global IoT Platforms market research report studies the current market circumstances on a large scale to offer the IoT Platforms market consequences, market value, manufacturer share and growth valuation. The important information associated with IoT Platforms growth factors, such as market drivers, segments, challenges, hindrance, and market opportunities are accessible in this report.
IoTEntrepreneurship Is A Way Of Thinkingedit
New technologies such as artificial intelligence AI, the internet of things IoT, brain computer interfaces BCI, virtual reality and deep learning have provided new opportunities for universities to develop graduates in entrepreneurial thinking. Society no longer needs to accumulate and memorise knowledge. Computers can do this faster, longer and more efficiently than the human brain.
AIIoTCan companies recruit better with AI?edit
Grewal is also responsible for recruiting talent for IBM’s “New Collar” program – comprised of coding camps, apprenticeships, community college courses, and innovative vocational schools – where people with the right set of skills, not degrees, earn the opportunity to start their careers with IBM. Outside of IBM, she is a founding board member of the IoT Talent Consortium, helping to innovate strategies to enable the workforce of the future to realize the value of the Internet of Things.
AIIoTJob opporunitiesAn outside-in perspective can trigger growthedit
Just as in the example of banks, in order for them to compete effectively perhaps they may want to enter into the pre and post financial transaction situation. They may want to advise customers when to buy what and how like some of the banks are doing in some countries with real estate advisory and so on using AI, IOT and so on.
AIIoTInfo sharing to curb cyber threatsedit
For more than 19 years, Nominum, acquired by Akamai in 2017, has lever aged in-depth DNS data to improve overall protection against sophisticated cyber attacks such as distributed denial of service (DDos), ransomware, trojans, and botnets. (IoT)
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India, Japan begin working towards zero emission vehiclesedit
India and Japan have agreed to initiate discussions towards development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by collaborating at a policy dialogue on next generation/Zero emission vehicles. This decision was taken at the 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Hiroshige Seko also signed a Joint Statement after the meeting.
Electric VehiclesRenewable EnergyMeet The Maharashtra Team Behind World’s First Self-Driving Electric Tractor!edit
It can encourage farmers to go electric by raising the slabs (up to a certain consumption level, the per unit cost is quite low at about Rs.4-Rs.6/unit) for the electric bill calculation.” The start-up has been expanding into various automation assignments such as Water Pump Automation, Home Automation and a few client-based projects on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Automation.
AutomationElectric VehiclesIoTBigger e-cars may drive into govt departmentsedit
The officials in government departments may soon get to ride bigger and luxurious electric sedans. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the firm that is purchasing another 10,000 electric cars through a tender, wants to source at least 2,000 big sedans. The second tender has been revised to accommodate this change and the deadline for the bid has been extended by a month to May 25.
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Telangana engineering colleges wait for new AICTE syllabusedit
Engineering colleges in Telangana were awaiting implementation of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) model curriculum. The council released the first year model curriculum in November 2017, giving universities and affiliated ones ample time to study it and get it passed in senates so that it could be adopted from the coming academic year.
aicteengineering educationPush for skill development at Delhi govt’s career conclaveedit
By Krittika Sharma
The Delhi government held its first “Career Conclave” on Tuesday. There was a visible push for skill development, with one full section dedicated to it. However, for most students, the sessions conducted by the armed services personnel were the most engaging. According to officials, the conclave — to be held over two days and inaugurated on Tuesday — is a platform for students to interact with professionals and get their career-related questions answered.
Skill DevelopmentHumans wanted: Re-skilling can enable getting jobs created by AIedit
It’s extremely likely, then, that humans will continue to lead machines, and dominate jobs that require essential skills such as interpersonal relations, emotional range and complexity, dexterity, and mobility. Hence, reskilling is the key that will unlock the transformative power and potential of AI technology within an organization.
AIReskillingApril 2018 Skill Education to Lay Foundation of New Indiaedit
It touches upon various reasons and requirements for introducing an education system which shows bright light at the end of tunnel. A special characteristic of this issue is “Top Engineering College Ranking 2018”, meant to help aspiring students choose the right engineering institute. We have ranked institutes based on certain parameters through this perception-based ranking conducted on online voting and analysis of available data.
engineering educationAICTE-regulated engineering, technical colleges may soon conduct open-book exams, pending HRD ministry reviewedit
The panel, formed in January, said the open book system was being proposed as the traditional pattern of examination often led to rote learning. These reforms are part of the systemic changes the apex regulator of technical education is undertaking, including curriculum changes it had undertaken recently.
aicteEngineeringengineering educationIndians look for engg jobs most on LinkedInedit
Indians hanker for engineering job profiles, while the rest of Asia looks at consultancy roles. Data on professional networking site LinkedIn shows that mechanical and software engineering job roles were five of the top 10 most viewed job posts in India in 2017. In Singapore and Australia, management consultancy roles and business analyst roles were the top viewed job posts.
EngineeringJobs2 new schemes approved by PM Modi for roll-out: Dharmendra Pradhanedit
In today’s digital age, he said, such an event will definitely be useful for making Skilled in Odisha a brand. The Union Minister also opined that the way digitisation was evolving, in the next 25 years, at least half of the current jobs would get replaced by new ones and no one knows what will be the new tasks. It is time to brace up for the future.
Skill DevelopmentNurturing engineersedit
CL Educate Ltd has been empanelled as a service provider for improving employability skills of engineering students in Technical Education Quality Improvement Project-III institutions. Under the aegis of Teqip-III, the government of India and World Bank has signed a $201.50 million credit agreement to enhance the quality and equity of engineering education in several focus states of India.
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India is opting for renewables to cut down fossil emissions: Studyedit
India is making significant strides towards meeting climate commitments and is on course to surpass its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets before 2030, said an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW). However, India will need to bear the cost of integration which will increase as the share of solar and wind increases.
Renewable EnergyBusinesses are buying more renewable power than ever beforeedit
AT&T Inc. and Walmart Inc. are among 36 businesses, government agencies and universities that have agreed to buy 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar power so far this year. That’s on track to shatter the previous high of 4.8 GW of disclosed deals last year, according to a report on Monday by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Renewable EnergySops for local production in new solar policyedit
According to the sources, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) has sought an additional budgetary approval from the Ministry of Finance to provide capital subsidy, interest subvention and funding for technology upgrade under an integrated solar manufacturing policy. The MNRE, sources said, also asked for the lowest slab of 5% GST on all components required for setting up a solar power plant.
PolicySolar EnergySops for local production in new solar policyedit
According to the sources, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) has sought an additional budgetary approval from the Ministry of Finance to provide capital subsidy, interest subvention and funding for technology upgrade under an integrated solar manufacturing policy. The MNRE, sources said, also asked for the lowest slab of 5% GST on all components required for setting up a solar power plant.
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