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NIT-Tiruchy inks MoU with Purdue University & IEEEedit
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers based in New Jersey), EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service Programme) of Purdue University’ inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology (NIT-T), Tiruchy for building upon their shared interests and experience, to work together to encourage students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of technology and its uses in improving their local communities by way of establishing a curriculum.
IEEEIEEE Project Expo 2018’ heldedit
IEEE Student chapter and IEEE WIE Affinity Group, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, conducted a National Level Project Competition IEEE Project Expo 2018 in association with IEEE Bangalore Section on Thursday in the city.
IEEEIndustry News: Information and Communications
Indian Millennials Most Optimistic As Global Peers Fear Automationedit
Millennials across the world are unsure if they have the ability to compete in Industry 4.0 driven by automation, data and new manufacturing technologies. The only exception: their Indian peers, who are the most optimistic.
AutomationAI predictions may not always lead to better decisionsedit
As machine-learning algorithms try and mimic human decision-making, they may exacerbate hidden human biases
Artificial IntelligenceBETTER BUSINESS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEedit
The Artificial Intelligence revolution in the enterprise is well under way. According to Gartner’s 2018 CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey, 65% of respondents think that AI will have a ‘material impact on an area of their business’.
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Why there is a need for thoughtful Artificial Intelligenceedit
When we are dealing with such intelligent systems it becomes extremely important for us to understand what we are creating and treat it with utmost respect and caution
Artificial IntelligenceIndian pharma & biotech sectors gung-ho on automation & digital transformation to propel competitive valueedit
The Indian pharma and biotechnology industries are extremely enthusiastic about automation and digital transformation to spur revenues and productivity. The sector is looking to invest as global regulators mandate need to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to remain compliant, increase the speed of execution and ultimately deliver competitive advantage.
AutomationIoTIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Battery cost, charging infra major challenges facing EVs: Reportedit
This is the right time for India’s automotive industry to display its resilience and capability on the global stage as well as embrace the challenges on account of understanding new technology and business strategies.
EV ChargingDriving an e-revolutionedit
India’s electric vehicles market to be held back by lack of charging infra – BNEFedit
ET reported that shortage of charging infrastructure and lack of affordable models will hold back the development of the market for electric vehicles in India even as China leads the global transition towards EVs, according to a latest report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
EV ChargingFocus on action plan rather than new policies: Mahindra Electricedit
The auto industry must now focus on action rather than seek a new electric vehicles (EV) policy as the direction provided by Niti Aayog is more than sufficient, a top MahindraNSE 0.25 % & Mahindra executive said today.
EV PoliciesNeed independent body to promote mass acceptance of EVs: Reportedit
Consultancy firm Mazars on Sunday called for setting up an independent body to boost mass acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. According to the firm’s report — Indian Automotive Industry Unlocking the Potential of Electric Mobility — “a dynamic framework to design, implement, run, monitor and evaluate each phase of production and adoption” is required to boost the mass acceptance of EVs in the country
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles seen driving cobalt crunch by mid-2020sedit
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles may create a crunch for supplies of cobalt in the early-to-mid 2020s, miners and analysts say, adding that small operators trying to start up mines outside Africa could play a bigger role over time in satisfying demand for the metal used in rechargeable batteries.
Electric VehiclesWhy India’s Electric Vehicle Plan Should Be Different from Chinaedit
The Indian auto industry has spoken in unison. The country’s ambitions to fully electrify vehicles by 2030 will come to nought, zilch, or in simple words nothing. Speaking on the sidelines of a heightened debate on the scope of electric vehicles, many industry experts and automakers expressed their confusion on where India is headed.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Education in 4 years of Modi government: Implementation remains a key hurdleedit
The Narendra Modi government’s promise to boost education expenditure to 6% of GDP is still a distant dream and quality of education in schools, colleges a worry
EducationLIBERATE HIGHER EDUCATIONedit
UGC’s grant of autonomy to chosen ones is a step in the right direction to liberate the higher education sector. It must be extended to other institutions who meet the criteria
Higher EducationWe Are Making Higher Education More Skill-Centricedit
UGC chairman D.P Singh tells Outlook why most youths aren’t job-ready, and what steps has the statutory body taken to improve the quality of higher education.
Higher EducationFocus on automation, re-skilling hit headcount growth in IT sectoredit
According to annual reports of companies, TCS saw net additions declined to a five-year-low in FY18 to 8,000 versus 33,000 net additions in FY17 and 24,000 in FY14. Infosys Group made employee net additions of 3,743 in FY18, which was the lowest since 2015.
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Single system solar tech cuts clean energy costs in halfedit
Phys.org reported that generating power from the sun isn’t the problem. The technology has been there for decades. Storing that power efficiently, however, has been a challenge. That’s why the Department of Energy has awarded USD 3 million to engineering researchers at The University of Texas at Austin to overcome the Achilles’ heel of the solar power story since Day One: how to store its energy.
Solar EnergyIndia Set to Overtake Japan, Will Have Asia’s 2nd Largest Power Capacity in 2018!edit
As per recent studies, India is expected to surpass even USA — the world’s second largest producer — by 2020!
PowerBuild green, build smartedit
Although sustainable real estate is still in a nascent stage in the country, India is one of the leading countries in green building development. In fact, India ranks only second after the U.S. in terms of the number of green technology projects and built-up area.
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