July 18, 2018

News for the IET

Admissions Open edit

The Pioneer 

Students will be taught about all aspects of data communication systems, from transmission methods and hardware to information coding, focusing on the latest advances in technology. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on the behalf of the Engineering Council on meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer Eligibility: 60 per cent marks

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Industry News: Information and Communications

Global AI-As-A-Service Market to Reach USD 14.71 Billion by 2024 edit

Business World 

With the sudden rise in demand for real-time decision making and increased data from applications such as IoT has flourished the demand for AIaaS market. Amazon is one of the leading players in artificial intelligence as a service market which provides in-house AI expertise; it also provides open source software, the Deep Scalable Sparse Tensor Network Engine (DSSTNE), which drives customer recommendation capabilities.

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Digital culture eludes global enterprises despite huge outlay edit

MY Digital FC 

Moreover, nearly 40 per cent are improving their knowledge of markets and customers through devices embedded in products, compared to 17 per cent in 2012. These gains are not surprising given the widespread use of mobile channels and apps among consumers, and advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, noted the study. The study also found that IT and business relationships show a decline.

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Building a future-ready workforce edit

Fortune India 

By Aadesh Goyal

The global business landscape is undergoing a rapid paradigm shift. We’re living and operating in an era marked by new technologies such as Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, Machine Learning, etc., which are disrupting markets and businesses with a constant demand to innovate. In this new context, the success of an organisation’s digital transformation journey is not limited to technology adoption and innovation

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AI to impact 1.8 million jobs and create 2.3 million new jobs by 2020 edit

BW People 

On the occasion of World Youth Skills day on Sunday 15th July 2018, Aadesh Goyal, CHRO, Tata Communications Limited quoted about how upskilling the employees should be the main area of work for the organizations. He said “With the introduction and evolution of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Machine Learning, and Analytics, India is undergoing a paradigm shift.

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AI Might Not Grow Out To Be A Threat As Long As It Remains One-Dimensional, Says George Mundassery Of Tech Mahindra edit

Analytics India Mag  

By Srishti Deoras

The present generation has the full potential to bring the right technology with the right stakeholders and we will change the future, and believe me it is not too far. IoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives will be major beneficiaries of the AI revolution. I also see intelligent industrial robots making the job of the industrial worker more productive. AI in conjunction with digital technologies like IOT, blockchain etc. has made Industry 4.0 a reality.

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35% organisations lack cyber security experts: Gartner edit

Mydigitalfc 

“While the expectation of a more dangerous environment is hardly news to the informed CIO, these growth factors will introduce new attack vectors and new risks that they’re not accustomed to addressing.” This year’s Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit will focus on leading-edge thinking on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, analytics, Internet of Things and block-chain, evolving security technologies and the ever-changing threat landscape.

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Industry News: Future of Mobility

EVs have the potential to fuel India’s growthedit

Live Mint  

By Harshid Sridhar, Mridula Dixit Bharadwaj and Bhupesh Verma

Given the context, electric vehicles (EVs) promise to be game changers. EVs are at least 3 to 3.5 times more energy efficient than the traditional internal combustion engine-based vehicles for routine operations. Also, there is no emission from EVs, hence, no local pollution. Thus, transitioning to EVs cannot only be a significant step towards reducing oil imports, but can also aid in improving local air quality.

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Electric Cars Could Switch On the U.K.’s Tuned Out Power Consumers edit

Bloomberg quint 

The U.K.’s transition to electric vehicles could become the catalyst that energy consumers need to learn about power markets and seek out the cheapest suppliers of electricity. “There’s something about motoring that we understand the cost of,” James Heappey, Conservative member of parliament and member of the energy and climate change select committee told a small group of delegates who gathered on Tuesday in London to discuss the future of energy networks.

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Industry News: Education

New rule to mandate accreditation for two-thirds programmes in colleges | Chennai Newsedit

The Times of India 

For colleges that are unable to ensure the sufficient number of new entrants, the approval process handbook provides options of starting courses for skill development, applied arts and sciences so as to utilize the existing manpower and resources. However, many are not aware of the guidelines in the handbook. Q: Do we need a single accreditation body to regulate all institutions?

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India will soon surpass China in skill development: Ganeshi Lal edit

UNI India 

“It has been a proud moment for us to host the Eastern Chapter of India Skills Regional Competition 2018 in Bhubaneswar and congratulated all contestants who have displayed their passion for their skill; and urge others to continue being a part of this evolution. ” Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajesh Agrawal said India Skills today is synonymous with aspiration and quality in skills.

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Fat pay for top-rung IIT graduates, peanuts for other fresh engineersedit

Financial Chronicle 

In case of management graduates, top IIMs got the highest average salary package of Rs 20.6 lakh per annum whereas the newer IIMs received average package of Rs 13 lakh per annum. Top IIMs bagged packages that were 121 per cent higher than the average salary of Rs 9.3 lakh per annum. Some of the top private management schools got offers that were close to IIMs at Rs 19.6 lakh. On the other hand, there were B-schools that received the lowest package of Rs 5.5 lakh.

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Investment in renewable power drops 7 percent in 2017: IEAedit

Green Tech Lead 

Recent policy changes in China linked to support for the deployment of solar PV raise the risk of a slowdown in investment this year, IEA said. Combined global investment in renewables and energy efficiency declined by 3 percent in 2017 and there is a risk that it will slow further this year. As China accounts for more than 40 percent of global investment in solar PV, its policy changes have global implications. This confirms past IEA reports that have highlighted the critical importance of policies in driving investment in renewable energy.

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