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Global accreditation for SIMATSedit
SIMATS, Chennai, secured the IET’s International Accreditation for four of its engineering courses. IET accreditation is an internationally recognised benchmark, awarded to high quality programmes that provide an ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers. Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering courses have been accredited with a validity of two years and will extended for three more years after 2020.
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Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, secured the IET’s international accreditation for four of its undergraduate engineering courses. IET accreditation is an internationally recognised benchmark, awarded to programmes that provide ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers. Institutions with IET Accredited programmes are eligible to apply for the EUR-ACE label, awarded by European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education.
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Artificial Intelligence-driven machines can be fooled, warn IISc researchersedit
The Economic Times Gadgets Now
By Raghu Krishnan
Babu and his students Konda Reddy Mopuri and Aditya Ganesan, in a paper published in the prestigious Trans. Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence of IEEE, have demonstrated how errors introduced in machine-learning algorithms could throw up varied results—like African chameleon for a missile, and a custard apple for a banana.
AIIEEERobots may steer more like humansedit
The findings, presented at IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), indicated that the model can capture enough information about the future behaviour of the other agents (cars) to cut off the process early, while still making good decisions in navigation.
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Security a prime concern in IoTedit
Cisco Systems recognizes the risks but is also sure that we would be able to increase security. It said in a report that there is a need for IoT security requires programming cybersecurity and physical security solutions to work in tandem. This would make correlating information easier from multiple security systems and offer a more detailed view. There is also a need for a direct interaction between the security systems to save response time.
CyberSecurityIoTEmotion AI Has Come To Lightedit
Sensing Feeling has deployed advanced IoT sensors in physical spaces that detect human emotions using advanced algorithms. Their mission is to make technology more human. Their product will enable organizations to improve customer experiences.
IoTBuilding Blockchain Expertise Hyderabad Technology Professionals Keen Early Adoptersedit
TalentSprint is a new-age digital platform to transform the lives of young and experienced professionals. Its hybrid boot camps empower professionals with high-end disruptive technologies. The AI-powered digital platform enables professionals to get ahead and stay ahead in a hypercompetitive world. Funded by Nexus Venture Partners and the National Skill Development Corporation, TalentSprint aims to empower ONE MILLION professionals by 2020.
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Even the ownership model for IoT security presents potential risk. When asked who inside their organization was responsible for IoT security, responses ranged from the CIO, CISO, CTO, and line-of-business leaders, with no majority consensus. Only 38 percent identified the CIO, with no other executive or functional group achieving response totals above 20 percent. Surprisingly, “No Function” was the third-highest answer (14 percent).
AICyberSecurityIoTReal Estate Developers Turn to IoT, Artificial Intelligence to Woo Home Buyersedit
By Kailash Babar
Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are no longer just buzzwords even for real estate developers as they are increasingly deploying these in addition to home automation in a bid to catch fancy of buyers. Developers are warming up to the idea of incorporating home automation products to their offering, a late addition to the standard amenities list so far.
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Electric vehicles are the way forwardedit
The amount of damage we cause to the environment because of the vehicles we own is massive. It’s not just air and noise pollution; we’re also using up our fuels which isn’t in the best interest of the environment we live in. Things like electric autos have already been in use in the country and are doing fairly well, but electric cars take the term sustainable development to the next level. Majority of the population in India use cars.
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Mass recruitments in engineering colleges dip as skill is new priorityedit
Mass recruitment in engineering colleges are now passé as recruiters bid high for quality academic performance this year. As a result, engineering colleges have seen a lower number of mass recruitments this academic season. However, the packages being offered are much higher compared to the previous years for the chosen few that the recruiters believe are a cut above the rest.
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Energy Storage: A Game Changer For Renewablesedit
India, undoubtedly, is on the path to becoming one of the global leaders in the renewable energy sector. Being ranked fourth in the wind and fifth in solar, India is gradually transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables. This ongoing revolution is creating demand for new storage technologies and options to integrate clean energy into the power system.
energy storageRenewable EnergyChallenge before the Solar Allianceedit
There is no doubt that the future belongs to the Solar Alliance. However, for the Alliance to become a challenge to OPEC, Modi should undertake the following steps. One, initiate the establishment of an international electricity transmission grid. Two, undertake research to bring down the cost of storage of electricity. Three, establish a new multilateral bank dedicated to the promotion of solar power.
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