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Industry News: Information and Communications
Why this is Indias big data electionedit
This election season, you may have noticed a trend in the kind of political videos popping up on your feeds. And posts related to polls you havent participated in but are there for your reading anyway. You might have also noticed ads from election candidates in your vicinity. And when you want to find out whats trending Theres a pattern there too, right (Artificial Intelligence)
AIBig DataGovernanceThese are the six business trends that will shape Banking in 2019edit
Business model innovation and open banking figure among the top trends in banking in 2019.The last few years have seen several nonbanking companies such as technology majors, digital upstarts and FinTechs steadily expand their foothold in the financial services space. 1A recent study revealed that FinTechs now constitute about 33 percent of the financial services revenue globally.
BFSIFintechOpinion | Think before getting machines to take moral decisions for usedit
Anantha Nageswaran & S. Raghu Raman Should Artificial Intelligence (AI) be programmed to avoid the mental shortcuts that humans takeIf technology magazines are to be believed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) would have to make moral choices in the very near future.
AIInternet Of Thoughts: You Might Gain Knowledge By Simply Thinking About Topics In The Futureedit
Our brains may someday be able to directly connect to vast cloudcomputing networks in real timeOur brains may someday be able to directly connect to vast cloudcomputing networks in real time, allowing us to gain a Matrixstyle instant access to the worlds knowledge by simply thinking about a specific topic, scientists claim. (Artificial Intelligence)
AICloud ComputingIndia is undergoing a digital transformation in each industry sectoredit
By Saurabh Saxena with Jyoti Bhagat
India has been undergoing a digital transformation in a rapid mode, says Saurabh Saxena, Country Director India, Micro Focus. In this interview with Saurabh Saxena with Jyoti Bhagat of Elets News Network, he talks about this industry wise digital transition, spinmerge with HPE, cybersecurity as a challenge among other areas.
CyberSecurityDigital TransformationSmart CitiesHow can data science help patients fight diseasesedit
Saving a human life takes a village in the metaphorical sense. Many different types of doctors, physicians, scientists, pharma, healthcare companies come together to make this happen.
Data ScienceHealthcareHow a Bengaluru startup is helping factories gain a sixth senseedit
By Anand Murali
Although the primary focus is on such systems, the companys solution will also function on machines already equipped with sensors that generate similar data points. In these cases, Asquareds internet of things (IoT) solutions act as an additional data point source for analytics.
IoTsmart factoryStart-upGlobal Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market 2019 Competitive Landscape and Key Players Strategies 2025edit
This study is titled Global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market 20192025 which carefully examines several vital factors such as market share, market revenue, market dynamics and competitive scenario active in the target market for the period between 2019 and 2025.
Industrial IoTGetting Real About Artificial Intelligenceedit
Whatever abstract visions we do have in mind, the truth is that artificial intelligence and machine learning are no longer the future, they are already part of our present, our everyday lived reality. (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDiscovering the disruptive technology for the everyday lifeedit
The term technology has a broad meaning and can be hard to clearly define when it comes to understanding how it directly affects the public at large. But affect us it does, and will continue to do so in immeasurable ways as our world becomes increasingly intertwined with innovations and advancements that would have been inconceivable just a decade ago. (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligencedigital disruptionBusinesses are turning to AI for IT operations: Viewedit
Padraig Byrne Last year, Australias two largest supermarket chains suffered nationwide technical issues, forcing the companies to close stores until the issues were fixed. The result: Lost revenue and frustrated customers. The reality is that IT teams are dealing with increasing amounts of data and a variety of tools to monitor that data, which can mean significant delays in identifying and solving issues. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIIT IndustryBrewing Craze of Artificial Intelligence Adoption Across the Industry is Worth Watchingedit
Deriving success from artificial technology is one such bug buzzing continuously in the mind of business leaders. The adoption of technology across the industry is imminent and its increasing craze is becoming more and more interesting. The success of the company has become directly proportional to the scale at which AI has been employed in the business strategies and transformative ideas.
Artificial IntelligenceAuto Mechanics and Automation: How will the Industry Adaptedit
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AutomationIoTsmart wearablesAll technology is finally about customersedit
We have adopted a Digital First strategy deploying a combination of technologies in areas of database, cloud, mobility, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to augment speed and accuracy at every touch point of our customer service value chain and to reduce human intervention in repetitive, low value transactions.
AIcloudMachine LearningMobilityRoboticsRPAAI Test Pinpoints More Cancers Targeted by Astra, Glaxo Drugsedit
Using artificial intelligence to pinpoint tumor cells with reduced ability to repair their own DNA can help identify tens of thousands of patients who would benefit from treatment with drugs from AstraZeneca Plc and GlaxoSmithKline Plc, researchers said. Analyzing genetic tests with a machine-learning algorithm helps target cancers that are vulnerable to treatment with drugs called PARP inhibitors, according to a study from scientists at Harvard Medical School in Boston and the U.K.’s University of Cambridge.
AIHealthcareMachine LearningAI robot could lend hand to your household choresedit
Scientists have developed a robot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to master intricate human tasks, and could one day help you fold laundry or make a cup of coffee at home. Robots may have a knack for super-human strength and precision, but they still struggle with some basic human tasks.
AIrobotsSmart HomeAI features to watch out for in 2019edit
In 2018 there was a drastic change in tools and applications based on artificial intelligence, those changes not only affected the internet industry but also other industries like healthcare, legal, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. AI is playing a crucial role in the development process of the worlds top companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon etc. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIAI can track neurons faster than humansedit
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based automated process that can track and map active neurons as accurately as humans can, in a fraction of the time. The technique, described in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, interprets video images, addressing a critical roadblock in neuron analysis.
AIAutomationHealthcareAI Built By Elon Musk Deals Crushing Defeat To Worlds Best Players Of This Strategy Gameedit
With multiplayer games, bot have always been the amateurs way to practice, with pros always preferring hone their skills against human players capable of strategy, deceit, and surprise. As it turns out, artificial intelligence can do that too now, and better than humans. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIskillsIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Switching to electric vehicles may improve air quality, lower emissions: Studyedit
Researchers from the Northwestern University in the US quantified the differences in air pollution generated from battery powered electric vehicles versus internal combustion engines
Electric VehicleIn quest for electric supercars, engineers head to startupsedit
Startup carmakers are better able to compete with large established players thanks to advances in virtual engineering and the prevalence of consulting firms that specialise in software and IT systems. (E mobility)
e-mobilityEngineeringGoZero Mobility to expand India retail presenceedit
Gozero Mobility, The British electric bicycle company that has its India headquarters in Kolkata, on Monday announced its pan-India expansion plans. CEO Ankit Kumar said, “The e-bike industry has a huge potential in India.
Electric VehicleBEST to start 80 e-buses soonedit
BEST will soon introduce 80 electric buses on wet-lease as Bombay high court approved the proposal. BEST general manager Surendra Kumar Bagade told the BEST committee that the undertaking will receive a Rs 40-crore subsidy from the Union government. BEST will not have to spend crores as investment in the purchase of buses.
e-busesA variety of stakeholders must contribute to realising Indias EV goaledit
As a number of different stakeholders work towards meeting Indias Electric Vehicles (EV) goals for the next decade, global professional services firm Deloitte recommends that the development of detailed business models is the best way to generate coherence among all the activities in this regard.
electric mobilityElectric VehiclesIndustry News: Future of Work
Lack of industry exposure makes Indian engineers unemployableedit
The report revealed 60% of engineering faculty do not discuss how to apply engineering concepts in the industry. Varun Aggarwal, cofounder and Chief Technological Officer (CTO), Aspiring Minds, says, On a large scale, the primary problem of Indian engineering institutes is the rote learning temperament.
employabilityEngineeringIntroducing: The 100 people transforming the world of businessedit
Emmanuel Aidoo, head of digital asset markets at Credit Suisse, is using blockchain to transform banking Emmanuel Aidoo, head of digital asset markets at Credit Suisse, is using blockchain to transform banking (Future of Work).
Future of WorkHow Automation Will Influence The Job Market for Womenedit
Gender gap is a bitter reality of the corporate world. But how do technology and automation influence the numbers further Do things change differently for men and women with automation As per a research Women, Automation, and the Future of Work, by Institute for Womens Policy Research (IWPR) traditional women oriented jobs are at a higher risk of being automated. (Future of Work)
AutomationFuture of WorkWorkplace trends emerging in 2019edit
Organisations across the board are embracing changes and advancements to streamline and enhance work experience 1for both current inbound teams alike Whether its a growing startup or the industry leaders, we see organisations across the board are embracing changes and advancements to streamline and enhance work experience for both current inbound teams alike.
Workplace TrendsTop jobs on LinkedIn: Software engineers, business analystsedit
Professional network LinkedIn recently came up with the second edition of its India Workforce Report for the second half of 2018, which says that the data guys are in demand across industries Data crunching, at times, validates perception. Many have talked about the growth of data related jobs because of the rise of exponential technologies the likes of Artificial Intelligence.
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Skills in AI, automation must for engineering graduatesedit
AI and automation will be all pervasive and it is important that these be a part of any skilling process. All domains will require upskilling or reskilling to be relevant in the current scenario. According to LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report, around 6 out of 15 top emerging jobs have some element of AI in it. BlockChain is another major job creator as are machine learning and data science.
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