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Bringing project based learning and latest technologies to rural schools in Indiaedit
Saraswati Seva Foundation (SSF), a non- profit organisation committed to serve the underprivileged communities using knowledge tools and networks to support a sustainable foundation of the society, with support from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET) launched a STEM – C (Science, Technology, English, Mathematics and Computer) Program to create ‘Tech Awareness Events’ in schools.
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Top 5 International Professional Artificial Intelligence Bodiesedit
By Richa Bhatia
In the future, AI will affect the nature and distribution of jobs and these non-profit bodies bring together a cross-section of industry leaders such as robotics, computing. Even though there has been recent AI wins in terms of self-driving cars, DeepMind’s Go victory, we still need to charge ahead for breakthroughs in a slew of public sector areas.
AISP Robotics launches ‘Makers Lab’edit
SP Robotics, one of the leader in providing innovative, hands-on education on latest technologies such as robotics, IoT (Internet of Things) through a structured learning experience, has today announced the launch of ‘SP Robotics Maker Lab’ , a first of its kind platform, empowering young entrepreneurs to boost innovation in the fields of Robotics and IOT in the country.
EducationIoTRoboticsPoor router security is making Indians vulnerable to cyberattacksedit
It was also recently reported that the Satori botnet, a botnet that infects IoT devices using them to carry out DDoS attacks and to mine cryptocurrencies, is spreading by exploiting a vulnerability in D-Link DSL routers
crypto currencyCyber SecurityIoTInfy execs to be measured on digital performanceedit
By Shilpa Phadnis
In a first, Infosys is including the company’s performance in digital revenue as a performance metric against which its top executives’ performance will be measured. Digital is the umbrella term that covers progress in cloud, analytics, internet of things (IoT) and machine learning. These digital offerings have altered the entire service delivery landscape significantly.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingDigital TechnologyIoTMachine LearningHow the role of Blockchain is changing organized retail?edit
To accomplish this ambitious goal, Nucleus Vision provides an Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain-based customer identification platform that allows brick-and-mortar retailers to identify any customer who walks into a store, in real-time. Using its’ proprietary ION sensor technology, that does not depend on RFID, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or even facial recognition technologies to operate, empowers retail stores with an intelligent layer of customer data, which until now was a feature of the online e-commerce experience.
BlockchainIoTRetail IndustryHow Andhra Pradesh Built India’s First Police State Using Aadhaar And A Censusedit
By Gopal Sathe
“A lot of the data that you see here comes from the Smart Pulse Survey,” an engineer at the RTGC confirmed. Senior officials were not available for comment, but engineers explained the workings of the centre. “We also have data from IoT devices in the field, like ground water level detection, and temperature data, and we work with different departments to get data on education, lighting, all different things,” an official at the Real Time Governance centre said, pulling up information on every street light in Vijaywada.
IoTData breach in India higher than global averageedit
In India, the top choice for satisfying data privacy laws is encryption at 30 per cent compared with 42 per cent globally, where it is also the top choice, followed by tokenisation at 25 per cent versus 20 per cent globally,” it said. The study found that Indian companies are adopting advance technologies like big data, internet of things, mobile payments, block chain at large levels. All companies surveyed in India were using cloud technology, with 92 per cent of respondents sharing sensitive data on cloud system.
Big DataBlockchaindata securityIoTCloud Majors to Put More Emphasis on Edge Computing: Studyedit
Before incorporating cloud systems into daily business operations, enterprises are bound to consider the stability, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of cloud services, urging service providers to make the functions more integrated and prices more competitive. In addition, the rise of the Internet of Things has brought dynamic development needs. Users not only upload their systems to the cloud, but also use the cloud platforms for development and testing of IoT applications, further optimizing development costs and shortening the time for product development.
Cloud TechnologyIoTBajaj Allianz General Insurance brings IoT based personal accident coveredit
India’s leading private general insurer today introduced an new group personal accident cover for school kids. It covers the kids during their travel hours in a pre-registered bus by school. By using IoT, it tracks the bus and school kids providing real-time location through GPS and beacons inserted in the identity cards of kids.
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UK energy regulator proposes reforms to support electric vehiclesedit
Britain’s energy market regulator Ofgem has proposed energy system reforms to help support the expected rise in electric vehicles in the coming decades, it said on Monday The proposed reforms include incentives to customers to charge their electric vehicles when there is less demand across the system
Electric Vehiclesenergy infrastructureKeep GST rate on lithium-ion battery same as electric vehicle, says SMEVedit
The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) said the government should have removed the anomaly of spare lithium-ion batteries attracting higher rates than those fitted originally in electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce long-term cost of ownership. “We are fine, something has been done by the government to reduce GST on lithium-ion batteries when sold separately.
Electric VehcilesLi-ion batteriesHydrogen cars could be the Future of Indian Motoring: Why this tech is more usable than battery-run EVsedit
By Dipayan Dutta
In order to reduce our dependence on Fossil Fuels, the government has been pushing for electric vehicles for most of this year. However, while electric vehicles themselves are emission-less, there is an alternative technology which has been struggling with widespread implementation across the world. The technology known as Fuel Cell, uses Hydrogen and Oxygen to power Fuel Cells with the only resultant bi-product of the reaction being water.
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Vacant seats trigger tech course debateedit
By Shubhankar Chowdary
“The nature of jobs is continuously changing and we have to prepare our students with a new curriculum to take on those challenges… for example Internet of Things, machine learning, robotics, data analytics and cloud computing,” Sahasrabudhe had said at an event in Calcutta on July 16. “Unless these courses are taught, it will be difficult to make students employable”.
Big Data analyticsCloud ComputingIoTMachine LearningNew Curricula suggestionRoboticsSkill gaps among robotics talent lead cos to train their ownedit
By Aparna Desikan
Robotics seems to be a buzzword in the industry, but skill gaps among job applicants seem to be driving companies away from conventional modes of hiring. HR players and companies note that while the demand for jobs is stable, there is a deficiency in skills found in the profiles available on job sites. Wannabe talents and those without practical experience are the reason why companies are finding it hard to find talent on job portals. Instead they rely on internal referrals, or training their own talent.
Bridging Skill GapRoboticsProposed higher education body will be independent, says Centreedit
The Government on Monday said that the proposed Higher Education Commission would be an “independent” body and that rights of states would not be impugned, amid concerns expressed by members over replacing the UGC. The Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2018 seeks to repeal the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 and establish the Commission to effectively enhance quality of higher education.
Higher EducationHigh attrition rate continues to be bane for companiesedit
By Amrita Nair – Ghaswalla
Skilled worker shortage is another hurdle employers are facing. To expand the pool of skilled workers and meet the demand, employers are taking the campus route to attract quality talent. In its recent Campus Hiring Report, Mettl concluded that top IITs and IIMs tend to bag 137 per cent and 121 per cent higher salary packages, respectively, compared with other institutes. CS/IT graduates received the highest annual package of ₹6.9 lakh.
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Here’s all about India’s upcoming largest single location ultra mega solar parkedit
The country’s largest single-location ultra mega solar park situated in Gujarat is all set to be a reality soon as the first tender for the 1,000-megawatt (MW) solar capacity is most likely to be issued in the coming month. The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is proposed to house a 5,000-mw solar park. “This is going to be the largest single-location ultra mega solar park of 5,000 mw in the country.
Solar EnergyCorporate consumers are prepared to drive India’s solar growth storyedit
By Andrew Hines
To date, India’s most visible progress towards its ambitious solar targets has been through large-scale solar farms. This trend looks likely to continue at least in the short term, as several of the world’s largest solar farms are currently under construction in India. These projects represent a strong push from the central and state Governments to add large solar capacities quickly. However, less widely recognised is a surging demand for solar power from large industrial and commercial consumers.
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