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V band and the policy dilemma edit
By V Sridhar
These characteristics direct the policy dilemma in V band, namely whether to license the band or make it licence-exempt. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ratified IEEE 802.11ad wireless access systems in V band in 2013 (also called as WiGig), which allow devices to communicate wirelessly at multi-Gigabit speeds and deliver high-definition content over shorter distances.
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Panel to finalise new telecom policy, discuss net neutrality issue todayedit
By Kiran Rathee
The Telecom Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss and finalise the new telecom policy. Apart from that, the commission, which is the highest decision making body of the department of telecommunications (DoT), is likely to consider the issue of net neutrality as well as recommendations of Trai on closure of services by telecom operators.
NDCP 2018telecom policyIndia offers massive scope for investors from UK: Ravi Shankar Prasadedit
By Surabhi Agarwal
With such an extensive digital profile India is uniquely poised to take a leap into the next era of digital growth and development by tapping the potential of emerging technologies like Internet of Things, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Robotics. Prasad said that in his view, technologies like AI will augment jobs and not replace them as is feared. “Every new technology brings about changes in the job market.
AIBlockchainIoTRoboticsIndia has stakes in Korean peace: PM Narendra Modi edit
Another MoU inked was on a “Future Strategy Group” for “cooperation in development of cutting-edge technologies for commercialisation to reap benefits of the 4th Industrial Revolution” in “thrust areas, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Smart Factory, 3D Printing, Electric Vehicles”.
AIBig DataElectric VehiclesIoTHiPPO is out. Data analytics can now help you come up with game-changing results edit
While there are about seven billion people on the planet today, the number of connected devices is estimated to be about 21 billion, outnumbering humans by a factor of 3. Consequently, IoT— which refers to the vast network of devices connected to the internet, such as smartphones, tablets and almost anything with a sensor on it, such as cars, jet engines, wearable devices, and more—is turning out to be an even bigger driver in the explosion of data
Data AnalyticsIoTEasing the regulatory burden on the Internet of Things edit
By Rahul Matthan
Smart cars that speak to our home automation systems can provide our smart homes with advance information of our exact location on our commute back from work, initiating a series of workflows that will ensure that the lights come on and the air conditioning has cooled the house to the correct temperature so that our home welcomes us properly when we arrive. This is the power of the Internet of Things (IoT). And as much as we might marvel at all it has to offer us, the true promise of the connected world is still ahead of us.
IoTDarwin’s survival guide for corporates edit
A relatively short time ago, almost every business decision was influenced by the transformative changes heralded by e-commerce, big data, and cloud. Today, those game-changers have been succeeded by just-as-big megatrends such as IoT [Internet of Things], AI [artificial intelligence], blockchain and robotics. And there’s no telling how soon the next big wave would make these technologies commonplace.
AIBlockchainIoTRoboticsCombining AI ML and IoT will establish one complete interdependent distributed ecosystemedit
By Manali
Emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) are redefining the way businesses are generating and consuming data. As these technologies take shape and bring more data sources on line, one of the biggest challenges will be to understand and act on the data generated by anything that can be connected. This data holds paramount importance for the organisations. In fact, successful businesses thrive on the ability to convert data into insights
AIIoTAI will give teeth to our existing technology and make them more potent” edit
In the 2018 Union Budget, the government has allocated 30.7 billion for research, training and skill development in areas such as AI, digital manufacturing, robotics, quantum communication, big data intelligence, 3D printing, machine learning and internet of things. NITI Aayog also plans to establish a national programme to conduct research and development in AI and related areas.
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EV makers ask govt to offer subsidies based on certified range, speed edit
By Malyaban Ghosh
Indian automobile makers want the government to decide the subsidies on electric vehicles (EVs) based on the number of kilometres they can run on a single charge and their top speed, among parameters to be certified by central agencies such as the Automotive Research Association of India (Arai).
Electric VehiclesElectric car business is profitable, more orders in pipeline: EESL edit
By Ajay Modi
EESL, which is procuring 10,000 electric cars from Tata Motors and M&M for leasing them to government offices, said it is earning a 14 per cent post tax return on the equity investment made in the business and there is no adverse feedback from any user of 150 e-cars in the national capital region (NCR). “Most of the users of the 150 cars in the NCR are in the rank of joint secretary or above in the government.
Electric CarElectric VehcilesUK to require electric car chargers for newly built homes edit
New homes built in the U.K. will soon be required to have charge points for electric vehicles, according to the government’s Road to Zero report released Monday. “It is our intention that all new homes, where appropriate, should have a charge point available,” it said. “We plan to consult as soon as possible on introducing a requirement for charge point infrastructure for new dwellings in England.”
Electric CarIndustry News: Education
CM urges reactivation of skill development centres in tea tribe areas edit
In an attempt to bring in welfare of tea tribe communities in the agenda of priorities and expedite their development, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal today asked the Directorate for Welfare of Tea tribes to re-activate and strengthen skill development centres in the tea garden areas.
Skill DevelopmentGovernment backs down, fixes fee hike for engineering courses at 8%edit
The fee for engineering courses will be hiked by only 8% this year. On Monday, the state higher education department reversed its earlier decision of increasing the previous year’s fee by 10%, and fixed the hike at 8%, considering legal consequences. According to a source from the higher education department, the fee regulatory committee constituted by the state government recommended the hike.
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India’s Smart Cities and solar energy edit
By Gagan Vermani
Reliable energy supply will be essential to create the multiple information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that are expected to manage and optimize the infrastructure in smart cities. The goal of smart cities – improving the quality of life for urban dwellers using informatics and technology to improve the efficiency of services – will be unmet without substantial focus on renewable sources of energy.
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