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Two IIT-H profs chosen for NASI-Young Scientist awardsedit
Some of her earlier awards are from the DST (Department of Science & Technology) Inspire, Institution of Engineers (IEI), Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), Indian National Science Academy (INSA), National Academy of Sciences (NASI) and recently the SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board), DST Women Excellence Award.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)Kerala rains: Portal launched to co-ordinate relief measuresedit
As supports are pouring in to help flood-victims of the state, a new portal has come up to co-ordinate efforts of various volunteer organisations, NGOs, individuals and government agencies. The Kerala chapter of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), an organization of professionals, with the support of IT Mission has launched the website for effective collaboration and communication between various government departments, voluntary organisations and public.
IEEEIndustry News: Information and Communications
Why PM Modi’s Make in India narrative needs a shiftedit
By Gautam Das
While Industry 3.0 simply was about the automation of isolated machines, Industry 4.0 is about the integration of advanced automation, cloud computing, sensors, 3D printing, computer powered processes, intelligent algorithms, and Internet of things (IoT). Most greenfield factories in India are adopting these technologies in some form.
AutomationCloud ComputingIndustry 4.0IoTDecoding the power of IoT for businessesedit
It’s an interesting conversation with customers when you discuss IoT potential and implementing the same for their businesses. Most of the teams are unaware of how to leverage IoT for their respective businesses. Jagat Pal Singh, CTO, Cybage says that is why it is a great topic to explore some of the potentials that IoT projects bring, along with some pitfalls to watch out
IoTAI & Cloud: Want AI to work for your business?edit
Forrester predicts that businesses that use AI, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) to uncover new business insights will steal $1.2 trillion per annum from their less informed peers by 2020. This business shift starts with simple things such as moving customer service from reactive to preventive. Then, it starts to transform businesses. So why aren’t more businesses taking action?
AIBig DataCloud TechnologyIoTSmart Cities are not built overnight. We are in for the long haul.edit
By Manish Arora
There are myriad functions like birth and death records, land registration, medical records, payments etc. which can use Blockchain as a technology. IoT is critical in the sensing layer for all Command and Control centres. Ultimately, we have to realize that technology, no matter of which kind, is not an end in itself. It is only one of the means to the end. The end is of course ease of living for citizens. Cities, more than ever before, have an opportunity to leverage technology towards this goal.
BlockchainIoTSmart CitiesModern LAN principles will make Cloud and hybrid networks more agile and secure for IoTedit
Traditional PC-centric corporate network designs are being severely tested in an era of Internet of Things (IoT) and ubiquitous internet connectivity. Much of the conventional wisdom associated with designing local area networks (LANs) do not adequately account for the realities of today, as networks now support myriad devices, including unified communications endpoints, security cameras, access control units, and mobile devices.
IoTHow is IoT Driving Digital Transformation Across Industries?edit
Data has always been a crucial resource giving the insights to drive transformation and innovation. Over the course of time, data collection methods have improved tremendously allowing more complex and larger quantity of data to be captured. The Internet of things (IoT) turned out to be another evolution in the data world encouraging transformative opportunities for business.
DataIoTHow IoT can change retailedit
By Anastasia Stefanuk
There are many reasons why every upcoming programmer should consider becoming an internet of things developer. First, with the advent and inclusion of IoT technology in the retail industry, the portfolio items embracing this technology have immensely expanded resulting in massive demand for these professionals.
IoTGlobal IoT Platforms Market Intelligence Research Report for Comprehensive Information 2018-2024edit
The report firstly introduced the IoT Platforms market basics: definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain overview; industry policies and plans; product specifications; manufacturing processes; cost structures and so on.
IoTDealing With The Big Data Explosionedit
By Shwetha Mayekar
Data is the basis for finding reality. If you don’t have the right information, you are bound to make bad decisions. Machines are now generating more information than humans. Regular data extraction methods are not enough anymore; We have IoT – the Internet of Things, extracting information every second. If we see evolution as a trial-and-error process, the ability to have more information makes us much more efficient while making critical decisions.
Big DataIoTData protection law for data-driven processes, innovation soon: Officialedit
He said that the digital era is evolving into an intelligence era. Dwelling on the extent of skill availability in companies for digital transformation, he said that there was substantial skill gap in all the skill domains in the digital space. This was true especially for digital mega trends such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence and big Data Analytics.
AIBig Data analyticsData Protection LawIoT40% Organisations With A Turnover Of Less Than $2 Billion Don’t Have A Digital Supply chain Strategy: Surveyedit
“These backyard-based labs, serving the world’s leading business houses, will offer the Indians cost-effective innovations and solutions, on the next-door delivery basis. Indian corporations need the support of a robust infrastructure -airports, railway network, and roads -to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT),” he emphasized.
AIIoTIndustry News: Future of Mobility
NITI Aayog launches future mobility contest for start-upsedit
The competition aims to identify and reward the start-ups offering innovative solutions for shared, connected, and environment friendly mobility. The start-ups can be from the domains of public mobility, electric vehicles, shared transport, last mile connectivity, passenger transportation, battery technology, automotive IoT, freight & logistics, powertrain/drivetrain, experiential, travel, mobility infrastructure and automotive electronics.
battery technologyelectric mobilityElectric VehiclesIoTlast mile connectivityIs the government serious about introducing electric cars to bring down pollution levels?edit
Despite loud proclamations by the government to promote electric cars, India is lagging in the sales of electric vehicles (EV). Last year, only 1500 Electric passenger vehicles were sold against the sale of 32 lakh petrol, diesel and CNG cars. The government had prepared a scheme under which it was determined that six million electric and hybrid cars would be sold in the Indian market by 2020 under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
Electric VehiclespollutionBuses, two and three-wheelers will power electric vehicle revolution, not cars: EAIedit
In the emerging electric vehicle (EV) revolution, two and three-wheelers and buses will drive the growth over the next 6-7 years. Electric cars may have a minimum role during this period, according to a white paper on EV revolution by Energy Alternatives India (EAI), a leading cleantech research and consulting firm.
e- rickshawe-carselectric mobilityIndustry News: Education
An initiative to foster creativity and curiosity in schoolchildrenedit
By Sohini Sen
“Technology is changing at a rapid pace. Be it the Internet of Things (IoT) or cloud, so much is being discussed and innovated upon. It is our responsibility to make sure that as the children grow, they will have the right design thinking, computational thinking, and be more adaptive to the new technology that is coming in.
EducationIoTToday’s Education Must Sync With Tomorrow’s Jobsedit
The disconnect between education and industry is another important aspect. Broadly speaking, employers look for a mix of aptitude, language, personality and domain skills for various roles in their organisations. If an IT major like Infosys hiring computer science engineers from top institutes still needs to put them through months of industry training, it is not surprising that many MNCs find qualified graduates unemployable.
Bridging Skill GapEducationThe Widening Skill Divideedit
Disruptive technologies like Augmented Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, 5G and Internet of Things have been unleashed in the digital realm; it is up to us to ride the exponential growth wave they offer. Using these technologies innovatively will need a tremendous amount of expertise. It is in this context that India and the world at large are staring at a widening digital skill gap.
5G TechnologyAIBlockchainBridging Skill GapCyber SecurityDigital Skill GapIoTMachine LearningVirtual and augmented realityCos must enhance e-skills of employees to boost outputedit
A recent EY report, published in collaboration with NASSCOM and FICCI and titled ‘The Future of Jobs in India’, states that Indian freelance workers hold a 24% share of the global online gig economy. It also mentions India as being the third-largest online labour market. Second, 97% of the industry respondents view re-skilling the current workforce as a key initiative to be prepared for the change due to the impact of primary forces such as globalisation, demographics, and industry 4.0.
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Renewable energy will be ‘effectively free’ by 2030, say analysts at UBSedit
The analysis explained that solar and wind farms are getting bigger a move that is “great news for the planet, and probably also for the economy.” With its increased popularity among consumers and, more importantly, energy providers, the economics of scale come into play. With declining prices, it makes little sense to ignore alternative energy sources, especially those that are renewable.
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