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Industry News: Information and Communications
Business strategies backed by cloud and AI will bring transformational changes in 2019edit
For the first time since the rise of the internet we are witnessing a shift in the epicentre of market disruption. Today, the world is progressing ahead on the digital transformation journey with new age technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive, blockchain, IoT and more, delivered on the cloud. A datadriven business strategy backed by cloud and AI will continue to bring in transformational and cultural change in 2019.
Artificial IntelligenceGovt plans to launch a national centre for artificial intelligence by Julyedit
The Central government, in its quest to simplify governance, is planning to launch a national centre for artificial intelligence. The centre is expected to be operational by July and work has begun for a launch.
Artificial IntelligenceHow Emerging Tech Is Pushing CISOs Beyond Their Traditional Responsibilities, Explains Bithal Bhardwajedit
Emerging technologies not only hold tremendous potential to disrupt or transform current business models but also operate in the same realms of high volumes of data. In this globally connected data-centric world that is fueled by innovation and agility, both CISOs and regulators have an increasingly challenging job to protect the interests of consumers, businesses and the state itself.
Emerging TechnologyWhy Fibre Is Key In Building Smart Citiesedit
Cities around the globe have been transforming from traditional to smart cities that will benefit everyone. Fibre optics and IoT are substantial and helping us get one step closer to this reality
FIbreIoTSmart CitiesHarnessing The Power Of Artificial Intelligence In IoT And Cyber Securityedit
In an era of digital disruption where Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility are invading IT perimeters, artificial intelligence is emerging as the future of cybersecurity. With the expansion of the modern threat landscape, the inclusion of AI in the security strategy has become imperative for the establishment and maintenance of an effective security posture. Given the urgent need for protecting both data and high-value assets, organisations have started incorporating elements of machine learning and AI.
AICyber SecurityIoTConfluence of AI and IoT: The bedrock of 4th Industrial Revolutionedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT have a great potential to disrupt industries across multiple verticals. AI and IoT are emerging technologies but they are not in the nascent stage gone by the research that is being undertaken and the increasing number of applications.
AIIoTTOP 10 IOT PREDICTIONS THAT WILL RULE IN 2019edit
IoT technologies have been the toast of business stakeholders and CIOs in both B2B and B2C environments. Of late, there has been an increased deployment of IoT solutions to power digital transformation initiatives to enhance operations, revolutionize customer relationships and differentiate product and service offerings. Gartner Research projects the number of connected devices through IoT to reach 14.2 billion in 2019 and 25 billion by 2021.
IoTPredictionsIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Centre lowers import duty on parts of electric vehiclesedit
Two Days ahead of presentation of interim Budget, the government lowered import duty on parts of electric vehicles. The duty changes, effective January 30, have been done with the intent to promote domestic assembling of electric vehicles. The Centre lowered customs duty on import of parts and components of such vehicles to 10-15 percent.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Future of Work
Future of jobs: Demand for these roles will potentially rise by 2022edit
In its 2018 report titled ‘Future of Jobs’, World Economic Forum has predicted nine jobs which will be trending by the year 2022. While some of them including Data Analysts and Scientists are stable job profiles, many of these job titles are new roles. The report takes into consideration the phenomenon called the Fourth Industrial Revolution which is catalysed by the penetration of technology in day to day life.
Future of JobsHow technology is transforming business centres to futuristic workplacesedit
An advanced IT-infrastructure with free & fast internet has been the basis for increasing occupancy of business centres for many years. However, amid steep competition in the market, operators are now more focused on making their business centres technology-savvy in order to differentiate their offerings. From automated door locks to app based service bookings, technology in business centres is growing by leaps and bounds.
IT InfrastructureIndustry News: Skilling
A holistic view of skilling programsedit
With the Union Budget of India to be announced soon, this series news analyses how the budget can tackle some of the important challenges within employment today. Here we look at how India’s skill building initiatives can be honed better by the Budget.
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