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Two day skill development programme on coding in the right way held at GSSSIETWedit
IEEE student branch, IEEE WIE Affinity Group and GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women organised twoday skill development programme on Coding in the right way for 6thsemester students of TCE.
IEEEBlockchain can change the way we approach IoTedit
This may have been beneficial for the system for crosschecking of data and in terms of security, but with limited users, it can prove to be a costly affair. But Blockchain may have found another use case with increased technology penetration. According to a report by IEEE, Blockchain can also be used to protect InternetofThings (IoT) applications.
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Will The Proposed National AI Market Address The Unavailability Of Public Data In Indiaedit
By Akshaya Asokan
From startups to NGOs, all the major players have acknowledged the importance of technology in deriving valuable insight. The government has also taken considerable measures to give requisite impetus for the large scale adoption the technology and on several occasions in boosting the economy. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIWhy is cybersecurity a must on the startup agendaedit
With India transforming into a cashless economy through an upsurge in the number of online transactions via net banking, ewallets, debit and credit cards, cybersecurity risks should be taken seriously by every budding organisation. Startups have a cache of customer information including credit/debit card details, which is a goldmine for hackers.
CyberSecurityStartupsTelecom industry did no research on health impacts of 5Gedit
By Akshit Sangmola
Industry has performed no health studies on 5G. They do not need to as they have a stranglehold on legislation that allows them to arbitrarily place base stations where they went on streets close to homes and people have no recourse whatsoever. Dominique Bellepomme, an oncologist in Paris, calls this a crime against humanity.
5GTelecomOpportunity for India to leapfrog in AI applicationsedit
Just as we have embraced AI in different formats for our regular lives from maps to voice search and its integration with other applications, we believe with the right innovative business models, it could add significant value to the MSME manufacturing sector, said Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India, while addressing the workshop organised jointly by NITI Aayog and ABB India recently. (Artificial Intelligence)
AISmart CitiesOpinion | The boom and bust in telecom, aviation are worryingedit
The effect of 5G on the battery life of devices is also likely to be significant, with increasing network control and data transmission ensuring that these gizmos dont have to stay in continuous communication with the network, which effectively reduces energy consumption drastically while extending the ability of customers to use their phones without charging for long periods. In addition, 5G is expected to finally kickstart the promise of Internet of Things (IoT) as disparate devices start talking to each other.
5G TechnologyIoTTelecommunicationHow vital is automation in insurance industryedit
Traditionally known to be cautious and changing inch by inch under heavy regulations, the insurance sector is now entering the age of automation. More than ever before, top insurers are finding it tougher to stay afloat, find newer ways to cut costs and increase profits. On the one hand, extraordinarily tough competition and operational inefficiencies have been eating into their profits.
AutomationBFSIHow technology is revolutionising hospitality industryedit
Technology has been the biggest driver in human lives and almost every business has been penetrated by it. Among others, hospitality industry has gained a lot with the technological advancements. From enhancing customer service to efficient energy usage, hotels that leverage on implementation of technology will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction. (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial IntelligenceHow Indian Govt Can Leverage NLP To Get Value Out Of Unstructured Dataedit
Much as has been written about the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in shaping the economy of a country and how the technology has the potential to better governance. Due to the high rate of efficiency in bringing about the desired change at a large scale, governments across the world is mulling its application at a macrolevel within its various subsidiaries. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIGovernanceMachine LearningHow AI Is Changing the PCedit
By Dan Costa
Were in the middle of the Internet of Things, we’ve got all of these smart home devices, but almost all of them have security problems. Part of it is because they’re just poorly designed. They were rushed to market, security wasn’t factored in.
AIExternal group to monitor Googles Artificial Intelligence developmentedit
Google has established an external advisory council to help the tech giant develop the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in an ethical and responsible way. The Advanced Technology External Advisory Council (ATEAC) will consider some of Googles most complex challenges that arise under its AI principles, like facial recognition and fairness in machine learning, Google said in a statement
AIData mining, AI, social media fuelling sectarian dividesedit
Data mining, artificial intelligence (AI) and social media have strengthened sectarian identity, reinforced biases and sharpened societal divides. Data mining, artificial intelligence (AI) and social media have strengthened sectarian identity, reinforced biases and sharpened societal divides rather than promoting cross cultural understanding and dialogue, claims a new book.
AIdata miningAI to aid persons with neuromuscular disabilitiesedit
By Jisha Surya
The TCS incubation lab here has developed two hardware that would ease the life of people with neuro muscular disabilities. TCS VHAB (virtual habilitation) and Assisto, platforms based on virtual reality and artificial intelligence respectively, developed by TCS, are turning into major support for persons with cerebral palsy. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIHealthcareA potential game changeredit
By Ashok Dhar
Implementing automated solutions can reduce processing costs and fraud or misreporting rate. Todays buyers are smarter, knowledgable and more informed. The old adage people buy from people, may still have some relevance, but it is fading fast. (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial IntelligenceMachine Learning5 Applications Of Big Data In Smart Citiesedit
Smart cities are the new buzz word in infrastructure development. With a steadily increasing influx of populations into cities and a constantly growing need to better handle resources, several cities like San Francisco and Seoul are experimenting with upandcoming technologies to make their cities smarter. Among these new trending technologies is the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data, which has revolutionised the way we analyse patterns and trends in human behaviour.
Big DataIoTSmart CitiesArchitects of deep learning at Google, Facebook bag coveted Turing prizeedit
Two lead scientists at Google and Facebook and a computer scientist at Canada’s Montreal University, who gave conceptual and engineering breakthroughs that made deep learning — a technique that led to breakthrough in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing, and robotics — possible have been awarded the $1-million ACM A.M. Turing Award for 2018, a statement said on Wednesday.
AIIn tech we trustedit
By Romita Majumdar & Shally Seth Mohile
“There are two great things happening in India. The first one is that this India is the disruption centre of the universe. Sectors, technologies and markets are changing at such a fast pace and when you add the scale factor to that, then it creates huge disruption. Given this, you don’t come to any Indian client and talk about the mild advantages of digitisation. (IOT)
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India Should Adopt Smart Solutions Like Swappable Batteries To Popularise Electric Vehicles: Ashok Jhunjhunwalaedit
By N Muthuraman and M R Subramani
Adopting the swappable batteries standard can catapult India into a leading position globally, and could be adopted by various other countries given the countrys diversity and climatic conditions. In the late 1950s when India chose to supply cooking gas to households, the government of the day then chose to provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cylinders instead of the more expensive piped gas connections. (Electric Vehicles)
EVswappable batteryHeres Why Worlds Biggest Electric Car Market Has Decided To Cut Down Subsidies For Car Makersedit
By Sarthak Dogra
After a prolonged period of offering subsidies and incentives on electric vehicles to both consumers as well as makers, China has now announced that it will put a stop to all such subsidies. Through this, the Chinese government wants to encourage local manufacturers to rely on innovation and not government assistance.
Electric VehcilesGovt may ease norms for EVs to qualify for FAME incentivesedit
By Malayaban Gosh
If these changes go through, most of the funds earmarked for electric vehicles under the scheme will remain underutilized or will now be used to incentivize other vehicles in other categories. According to one person directly aware of the developments, electric/hybrid vehicles meeting the price cap of 15 lakh may not have a range of 140km as that would require a more potent battery.
EVFAME IIGlobal car makers plan flurry of launches in Indiaedit
By Shally Seth Mohile
Among the slew of planned launches, the MG Hector will be first off the blocks. Estimated to be priced between ~17 lakh and ~20 lakh, the premium SUV will compete with the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV500, and Tata Harrier, among others, and is likely to go on sale from June. A fully electric vehicle, expected in the last quarter of the current calendar year, will be the next.
Electric VehicleOnly 2% automotive firms in India implementing AI, says reportedit
Globally, just 10 per cent of major automotive companies are implementing AI projects, with many falling short of an opportunity that could increase operating profit by up to 16 per cent, said the report (Artificial Intelligence)
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80% Indian engineers unfit for any job: Studyedit
Sixty percent of faculty do not discuss how engineering concepts apply to industry. Sixty percent of faculty do not discuss how engineering concepts apply to industry. Only 40 per cent of engineering students in India perform internships and only 36 per cent undertake projects outside their assigned coursework.
EngineersJobsNew Age Technology Driven HR Practicesedit
The advent of technology is clearly visible in almost all sectors. HR departments of different organizations have decided to exploit the technological advancements for their good. Now, it is no longer a hassle to advertise vacancies, or store data. It can all be done with the smart-phone that sits in a pocket. Although there are several hiccups associated with the use of these technologies, it would be unfair if the boons they offer go unacknowledged.
Artificial Intelligencehuman resourceHow IoT is building the business centres of tomorrowedit
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been the talk of the town during the last decade and its adoption has only made a positive difference in every industry. real estate, real estate in India, The Internet of Things, IoT, business centres, co working space,
IoTHow CIOs Can Remake Company Culture For Digital Transformation Successedit
By Sohini Bagchi
Needless to say, the CIO agenda today is getting bigger and bolder than ever, with a focus on automation, transformation, digitization, innovation and many more. Bringing about a culture change would certainly add to his already inflated portfolio.
AutomationdigitizationFuture of WorkFuture Recruitment Process: The Impact of Artificial Intelligenceedit
After taking the retail and banking and finance industry by storm, the cognitive technologies are all set to change the future recruitment process, revamping the traditional or outdated hiring and recruiting practices. In the IBMs 2017 survey, nearly 66% of CEOs said that cognitive computing has an immense potential to create value in HR and Recruitment. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIFuture of WorkAI tools help tech firms find the right hand for the jobedit
By Priyanka Sanghani
AI tools help tech firms find the right hand for the job Technology firms who build artificial intelligence based solutions for clients globally are increasingly using the tech to demonstrate its effectiveness internally, particularly in their people functions due to the sheer numbers they handle. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIFuture of WorkOnline platforms have helped democratize the sectoredit
From ordering vegetables online to ordering classes online, we have travelled a long way! The Internet of Things and digital transformations have given us shocks as well as pleasant surprises. Like any other industry, the wave of digital technology and improving band widths has affected the education sector as well
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Indian higher education system must be reoriented: VicePresidentedit
Addressing graduating students at the 16th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai on Tuesday, the VicePresident said knowledge would drive the Indian economy and play a vital role in improving the living conditions of the people.
Higher EducationCompanies that are changing the way education is being delivered to studentsedit
Imarticus Learning: Imarticus Learning is Indias leading professional education company that helps in upskilling and reskilling of students and professionals pursuing a job in sectors such as financial services and analytics. Their programs are tailored as per the industry requirement and taught by experts which brings real value to the courses.
EducationReskillingUpskillingHow Indian schools are adopting cloud computing, AR and VRedit
Over the past few years, the adoption of technology has transformed every aspect of our lives. India being an IT leader has remained on the front line of this technological movement with unification of technology in domains ranging from banking to governance to farming and even in regular activities like shopping and food delivery. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIAREducationGartner Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technologies Impacting Higher Education in 2019edit
There are a variety of factors global regulatory compliance, growing Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, expanding software as a service (SaaS) portfolio that are starting to force higher education institutions to address security and risk matters with a multidimensional strategy.
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The Effect Of Training And Development On Employee Performance In The Long Runedit
In terms of business, training and development is designed for providing relevant information to the employees about the company and its objective. It also includes the upskilling of the workforce. This process allows the employees to contribute to their career as well as to the company in a positive way.
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