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What is 5G And why are people talking about 6G alreadyedit
5G networks will boost wireless throughput by a factor of 10 and may replace wired broadband. But when will they be available, and why are 5G and IoT so linked together Josh Fruhlinger Apr 02nd 20195G wireless is an umbrella term to describe a set of standards and technologies for a radically faster wireless internet that ideally is up to 20 times faster with 120 times less latency than 4G, setting the stage for IoT networking advances and support for new highbandwidth applications.
5G Technology6G TechnologyIoTNB-IoT Tech May be Next Battleground for Airtel, Jioedit
The narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) is an evolving technology standard that is designed to deepen network coverage and lower power consumption by devices, with smart cities expected to drive growth, along with verticals such as smart meters, automotive tracking and utilities.
Digital CommunicationsIoTSmart CitiesIndustry 4.0 integration can bolster industrial manufacturing in Indiaedit
Earlier this year, consultants at global management consultancy the Boston Consulting Group elucidated how special emphasis on digital retail, AI development, cybersecurity and 5G will help accelerate Indias Industry 4.0 integration. Intueri has now offered its strategy on how individual firms can ride the digital wave.
5G TechnologyAICyberSecurityIndustry 4.0ManufacturingIndia woos global geospatial industry with human capital, seeks investmentedit
By Santanu Bose
Geospatial technology is a term used to describe the range of modern tools, including satellite, location and remotesensing technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and 3D printing for mapping and analysis of an area of land and related activities. Driven by AI, Big Data, IoT, robotics, satellite, mapping, and location technologies, geospatial is a key driver for building smart cities, driverless cars, etc.
3D printingAIBig DatageospatialIoTHarnessing the power of AI for inclusive growth in Indiaedit
By Vivek Ratnakar
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a favoured technology in recent times, transforming sectors ranging from financial services to retail to transportation. The Government of India has shown keen interest to leverage AI for inclusive growth and recognises the fact that India can play a crucial in the AI revolution.
AIDemand for Digital Services will see stronger growth in 2019: ISGedit
Enterprises will continue to put heavy emphasis on automating as much as possible, which will fuel continued demand for robotic process automation (RPA), new IT service management (ITSM) tools and services, artificial intelligence, selfservice functions for employees and customers, and other forms of automation, the report said.
AIAutomationRPADeep Dive: Revamping The NBFC Tag, Tata Capital Is Upping Their Tech Game With AIedit
Capitalising on the chatbot wave, Tata Capital recently unveiled TIA first of its kind voice bot within the Tata Capital mobile app for personal loans. Powered by artificial intelligence, TIA is designed to voice assist a customers personal loan journey, check loan eligibility and help the customer through the loan approval process.
AIChatbotsVoice techCounting The Chickens…edit
By Tushar Kanwar
The conversations this year were dominated by two major themes: 5G and folding phones. 5G was everywhere at MWC with the leading players offering their opinion on how the next generation in wireless mobile tech, with its faster speeds and higher bandwidth, will change consumers’ lives.
5G TechnologyDigital CommunicationsRoboticsCloud mkt to cross $7bn by 2022: Nasscomedit
The Indian software as a service (SaaS) market, on the other hand, is expected to grow at 36% per annum and touch $3.3-3.4 billion by 2022. This boost is expected on the back of lower cost of workforce, abundant talent availability, mature sales eco-system, adoption of newer technologies like AI and machine learning to build products.
AICloud ComputingMachine LearningNASSCOMCloud computing to shape the next wave of growthedit
Cloud as a concept has been around for two decades but has picked up steam with the growing presence of hyperscale cloud providers in big data, analytics, artificial intelligence and IoT. Today, the cloud is a compelling proposition for the Indian SMEs, enterprises and government. In light of this the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today, unveiled its report titled Cloud Next Wave of Growth in India.
AIBig Data analyticsCloud ComputingIoTAPAC Banks Are Laggards In Regulatory Change Readiness: Studyedit
The survey highlights if banks are aligned to the right operating model, technology such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machinelearning and robotic process automation can help deliver a stepchange in efficiency. Technology can transform many of the manual processes banks rely on today, particularly those related to meeting regulatory requests and gaining useful data insights to meet business objectives.
AIBankingBFSICloud ComputingMachine LearningRoboticsA Startup now uses Finnish prisoners to train AIedit
Datalabeling is just one among many examples, including safety drivers who monotonously sit behind the wheel of selfdriving cars and content moderators who mindlessly examine Facebook posts and YouTube videos to clean up after imprecise algorithms.
AISelf Driving CarsStart-upIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Novel solution to recycle world’s batteriesedit
“Rechargeable battery waste, particularly from lithium-ion batteries, will become an increasingly menacing environmental challenge in the future as the demand for these through their usage in electric vehicles and other gadgets increases dramatically,” said Pulickel Ajayan, a scientist at Rice University
Lithium ion batteryE-buses gaining traction on Indian roadsedit
The electric revolution on Indian roads has been a long time coming. But it needed a push from the government, which has come with Fame-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India, Phase II). Fame-II decided to focus on public transport and has thrown in ?10,000 crore as subsidies to buy 7,000 buses over three years.
e-busesFAME IIAmbassador India To Be Relaunched By PSA As EV Brandedit
It has been learnt that the Ambassador will be launched in India as an EV brand only. The car giant already has several electric vehicle concepts, one of which could likely trickle down to the PSA Ambassador EV. (Electric Vehicles)
Electric CarMG Motor readies for India innings with connected car Hectoredit
Adding more power to the car will be an artificial intelligence (AI)based voice assistant that works on the cloud. Developed by Nuance for MG India, it has been designed for Indian accent learning. As a result of inbuilt AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms, the system will learn and get better every day with usage.
AIConnected CarsConnected MobilityMachine LearningBMW Group and Microsoft launch Open Manufacturing Platformedit
The partners says that it (OMP) is expected to support the development of smart factory solutions that will be shared by participants across the automotive and broader manufacturing sectors. The goal is to significantly accelerate future Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) developments, shorten time to value and drive production efficiencies while addressing common industrial challenges.
Automotive SectorIoTsmart factorySmart ManufacturingIndustry News: Future of Work
India is digitising fast but the pace is leaving many behindedit
That opportunity is dependent on reskilling the workforce, digital adoption of private companies and the policies implemented by the government. India is digitising faster than all other countries except one and its not China. Between 2014 and 2017, India has grown 90% in terms of digitisation, second only to Indonesia, which showed a growth of 99%.
DigitisationJob opporunitiesSkillingHow AI Powered Tools Can Shape Your Resumeedit
By Akshaya Asokan
Here is where the usability of artificial intelligence comes into play. As a tool which can analyse through scores of content on the web and making valuable suggestions accordingly, more online platforms are now looking at AI for building the perfect resume.
AIFuture of JobsAI Wont Destroy Jobs, It Will Create Careersedit
By Anirudh VK
Artificial intelligence and automation are one of the most adopted emerging technologies in the corporate sector today. Due to its ease of deployment with cloud service providers and plugandplay libraries, AI is quickly moving into being close to humans in many areas.
AIAutomationFuture of Jobs6 in 10 employees worried about automation displacing them from their jobsedit
Artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain the topmost disruptive technologies this year. BCCLjobsbccl3Employees fear automation will take away their jobs. (Representative Image)Artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain the topmost disruptive technologies NSE 0.73 % this year, shows the TechGig Developers Survey 2019 of over 1,100 IT professionals by TimesJobs.
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Why should one opt for an ROI based higher educationedit
Higher education in India is considered as an investment, where an individual dedicates time, resources and money to improve their professional skills and earn a lucrative salary. An estimated 5.53 lakh Indian students are studying abroad in 86 countries as per government data.
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