February 22, 2019

News for the IET

Why cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face?edit

Business Standard

India is fast emerging as one of the top OTT (over the top internet applications) markets in the world. By 2020, it will be the second largest online video viewing audience globally. Amazingly, rural India constitutes 65 per cent of the video consumption despite rural net connectivity being only 40 per cent.

T V Ramachandran: Hon. fellow of the IET (London)

News for other PEI

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Industry News: Information and Communications

Are Digital Twin Becoming New Normal In The Enterpriseedit

CXO Today

Thirteen percent of organizations implementing Internet of Things (IoT) projects already use digital twins, while 62 percent are either in the process of establishing digital twin use or plan to do so, according to a recent IoT implementation survey* by Gartner, Inc.

Digital Twins
AI and advanced analytics transforming pharma industry: FICCIKPMG reportedit

Business Today

Pharmaceutical companies need to adopt technologies such as AI and advanced analytics, to not only improve efficiencies and reduce costs, but also to adapt a more patient centric business models, says a new FICCIKPMG paper on artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics in pharmaceuticals.

AIPharmacy
5G Is Almost Here To Disrupt More Than Just Smartphones, But How Do We Make The Most Of It?edit

India Times

Avoiding the obvious temptation to simply say Internet of Things, here are five 5Gpowered use cases that mobile network operators must begin to prepare for. 1. Industry 4.0Like many others, the manufacturing industry is going through a digital revolution. Within the context of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are becoming more efficient through the application of automation and data exchange to their existing factory processes.

5GIoT
Why 2019 May Become The Year Of Enterprise Blockchainedit

Forbes

Last year, 95% of companies across different industries were investing in blockchain tech projects.  In 2019, those pilot projects are finally moving from the test stage to the end users. Goldman Sachs, a former vocal skeptic of the blockchain, has launched a crypto-investing product for their clients in the end of last year. Beyond investing and finance, major blockchain projects have been released in several other industries including cybersecurity, healthcare and agriculture.

Blockchain
With Automation, Don’t Forget Human Connectionedit

Forbes

Ten years ago, someone told me that automation would impact our lives more than the internet had. I scoffed — people have been saying that for years, and it’s hard to think of anything more impactful than the internet. Going into 2019, I’m being proven wrong, and happily so. The hype around artificial intelligence-powered automation these days is white hot and overblown, but there are also real signs of transformation.

Artificial IntelligenceAutomation

Industry News: Future of Mobility

Lithiumair batteries may power future cars, houses: Studyedit

The Indian Express

Scientists say that Lithium-air batteries, which run on ambient oxygen, may be a sustainable and environment-friendly way to store energy and power electric vehicles, houses, and industries of the future.

Lithium Batteries
Electric Vehicles This Week: Govt Outlines INR 50K Sop On EVs And Moreedit

INC 42

As the first chapter of FAME policy is set to expire in March and the government is yet to launch a dedicated electric vehicle policy, the Indian electric vehicle sector may see some uncertain times ahead.

However, in order to make electric vehicles more appealing, the central government has proposed incentives worth INR 88,500 Cr ($12.4 Bn) to help the develop infrastructure for electric vehicles and also help power plants install equipment to curb the emission of harmful gases.

EV

Industry News: Future of Work

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RECRUITMENT MARKETING AUTOMATIONedit

Analytics Insight

You have your company’s employee value proposition nailed down. You have your ideal candidate personas broken down by position, and you’ve selected a number of social channels that might be good fits for running targeted ad campaigns. Now, you’re wondering how best to implement this strategy and begin spreading your employer brand and EVP to an audience of future applicants. Maybe someone has brought up the idea of using recruitment marketing automation (RMA), but you’re not sure whether or not to dig deeper into it.

AutomationFuture of Work

Industry News: Education

Higher education, research needmore funds, says UGC chairmanedit

The Hindu Businessline

Making available more financial and other resources both by the Government (Central and State) and private organisations is one of the major challenges that the higher education system in India is facing, said the top official at University Grants Commission (UGC).

Education

Industry News: Skilling

How Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Is Upskilling Indian Talent In AI, IoT And Drone Technologyedit

Analytics India Mag

The Government of India has been making a concerted move towards the building future with relevant skills in a rigorous and continuous manner for lifelong learning. In fact, the recent policies are also showcasing that the Government is paying close attention to the kinds of skills — especially in the technology area — which will be imperative to the future.

Upskilling
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