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Industry News: Information and Communications
When Hackers Are Smart, Businesses Should Get Smarteredit
Today, when we talk about cybersecurity threats, it’s more a question of ‘when’, rather than ‘if’, an attack will occur. This is true especially in a time when enterprises around the world are shifting their focus towards achieving greater mobility and connectivity of technologies with the help of cloud applications and infrastructures, Internet of Things (IoT), etc. to help them achieve the level of efficiency they require.
Cloud TechnologyCyberSecurityIoTPoor 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. The research illustrates how attacks can take advantage of people’s lack of understanding of router security.
Cyber SecurityIoTNew antenna to accelerate data speeds on mobile devicesedit
These speedier networks are expected to be game changing, due to their the ultra high internet speeds—expected to be 10 to 20 times faster with lower latency compared to existing 4G networks. Experts believe this will help drive emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IOT) and Virtual Reality (VR).
IoTIoT in TelecommunicationsNet Neutrality: How comedians, lawyers, techies, activists, and a million Indians saved internet freedomedit
By Pragya Srivastava
The battle for internet freedom has been won but there’s still a need for more clarity. “The department has said that Internet of Things (IoT) has been kept out of the purview of net neutrality rules. It is yet to release the terms of the critical services and data traffic which may be prioritized,” Prashant Phillips, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys told FE Online.
IoTnet neutralityIndia has not seen too many large-scale IoT solutionsedit
The LoRa network has an extraordinary reach and signal strength, enabling communications up to 50 metres underground. This makes it suitable for use in metro stations and car parks, and through half a dozen walls inside buildings. We have successfully tested IoT networks in some of the largest cities in India, in association with companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Semtech.
IoTAirtel Global CIO says partnerships to drive India’s IoT space; next 24 months crucialedit
By Danish Khan
Bharti Airtel global CIO Harmeen Mehta has said that Indian telcos, industries, and start-ups need to form alliances to drive the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in the country, and that the next 24 months are crucial to define the scope in the country. Mehta, who has been recently appointed as co-chair of IoT committee, IAMAI, told ET that there’s an immediate need for all stakeholders, including the government, to come together and demystify the entire IoT space, which is currently developing in silos.
IoT in TelecommunicationsAadhaar driving IT security spending in India, says reportedit
According to the report, digital transformation across the globe has led to the growth of new business models that are focused on driving growth and profitability for organisations including Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Blockchain.
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Production of indigenous li-ion battery launchededit
Commercial production of indigenously developed lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries that can bring down the cost of various cell-powered systems, including electric vehicles, was launched here on Tuesday. The technology, developed by scientists at CSIR-Central Electro Chemical Research Institute in Karaikudi, was taken up for commercial production by Bengaluru-based Raasi Solar.
Electric Vehicleslithium batteryFAME II to boost EVs with demand, supply interventions: Govtedit
The second phase of the FAME-India scheme envisages to give a boost to electric vehicles industry with several interventions on the demand and supply side, including R&D efforts, the government said today. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Babul Supriyo also said the Indian automotive industry needs to develop technologies like lithium-ion batteries, electric motors for automotive applications and battery management systems.
Electric VehcilesA Primer: States that are Poised to Lead India’s EV Revolutionedit
In addition to NEMMP, the government has also launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) program with an initial outlay of ?750 million (~$11.56 million) to provide a major push for the early adoption and creation of a market for both hybrids and EVs. In line with the Government of India’s vision of achieving 100 percent e-mobility by 2030, the country has also been launched the National E-Mobility Program.
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Engineering students to have NEET-like exams?edit
Soon, engineering courses may also have admissions based on a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and such tests may be conducted from 2019. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Vice Chairman MP Poonia mentioned about such a proposal while addressing students at the 27th convocation held at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) in Semmencherry, Chennai, on Sunday.
aicteengineering educationAutomation Anywhere Propels NASSCOM’s futureskills Robotic Process Automation Visionedit
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India to Increase its Solar Power Generation Capacityedit
Minister for Coal, Railways, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal, stated on Monday that the India’s solar power generation capacity would nearly double by the end of current fiscal year. Country will exceed its target of 175 GW in renewable energy and reach 200 GW by 2022, said Minister to UNI. Goyal also informed about the introduction of solar power for cooking as it is more efficient and environment-friendly at an interactive session organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
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