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Smart City Is A Complex System Of Systemsedit
India has embarked on a journey to prepare for rapid Urbanization. URBAN Population in India today is standing at approximately 33.6% (44.3 Cr) and it may reach around 40% in the future. Urbanization creates many problems like insufficient infrastructure, water & power scarcity, it is therefore important to bring flexibility and agility in delivering public services to citizens so that the urbanization problems can be addressed faster, better and steadier manner.
Smart CitiesV S Rao : Chairman Smart Cities Working Group IET IndiaCybersecurity norms: Securing modern enterprises in the digital worldedit
By Sudhir Chowdhary
Security and safety measures require new approaches, as this is pervasive and not under the management of IT experts. A techno-legal approach will be a suitable way to address this concern, says Arvind Tiwary, Chair, IoT Forum, TiE and chairperson, Cybersecurity WG, IET IoT Panel. He adds, With the current IT laws, conducting a forensic analysis after a breach becomes difficult.
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Campus connect: Aggressive on student placements, says Katara of I2ITedit
So Hope Foundation in association with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India Council and Women In Engineering Affinity Group, IEEE Pune section has instituted the Pralhad P Chhabria Awards in his memory, from the year 2017. These awards are meant to appreciate academic and professional achievements of young women in the areas of Science, Engineering and Technology,” she said.
IEEEA Spin On Digital Bizedit
Renowned gurus who have given guidance and have visited SPIN Chennai for various sessions include Watts Humphrey (USA), Lewis Trigger (Israel), Bill Curtis (USA). SPIN Chennai’s partner organisations include FICCI, Nasscom, CII, IEEE, CSI, CIOKlub, CXO Club, ISACA, PMI, CYSI, CSPF, IOD, eWIT, Veltech TBI ecosystem, TiE Chennai, ACM, ISC2 and IJITCE as Journal Partner.
IEEEProcesses foretell possibilities of achieving final product qualityedit
R G Paranjpe, Chairman of IIF Nagpur Chapter in his welcome speech said that both organisations i.e. IIF and IEI were working for common objective of promoting and advancing technology as well as engineering innovations. Yet, a kind of tieup which both of these organisation should have is missing, especially when both the institutes are having almost common goal and approach.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)National level Project Contest at GSSSIETW tomorrowedit
GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, is conducting the 4th National vel Project Competition IEEE PROJECT EXPO2019 under IEEE Student Branch (STB1786) and IEEE WIE Affinity Group, GSSSIETW in association with IEEE Bangalore Section on Apr. 29 from 9.30 am.
IEEEInternational e-Summit heldedit
An International Entrepreneurship Summit was held at Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Hyderabad, organised by Kode campus in support with the IEEE SNIST Students Club. The event mainly featured Entrepreneurship talks by successful international CEOs, Idea pitching, Innovative Project Expo and Technical Workshops in the area of Big Data, IoT on Robotics and Digital Marketing and E-Commerce.
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Share of tech patents on the rise in IP filingsedit
Apart from AI, there has been consistent growth on building IP in other emerging tech domains, with patents filed in cyber security (193), IoT (107) and cloud computing (88) accounting for over 50% of the tech patents filed in 2017/18, said the report titled ‘Emerging Technologies: Leading the next wave of IP Creation for India’.
AICloud ComputingCyberSecurityIoTFive major trends related to IoT and digital transformationedit
Telenor Connexion has worked with analysts from Stockholm-based consulting firm Northstream to identify five major trends related to the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation. Everyone knows connectivity and digitalisation are transforming the global economy – but where will biggest impact be felt? That is the big question Telenor Connexion hopes to answer with the release of their new report: Five Predictions for IoT.
Digital TransformationIoTCyber security an essential requirement for SMEs and 21st century start upsedit
While this has taken efficiency and ease of operations to an altogether new level, it has also created opportunities for cyber criminals to breach into an organization and cause potentially irreparable losses. When we talk of start-ups and SMEs, digital presence becomes even more crucial for them because more often than not, they have limited hands to deal with every aspect of business. Digital technology enables them to multi-task as well as automates some of their operations.
CyberSecuritySME SectorThis medical robot can autonomously navigate inside one’s bodyedit
The touch sensor uses artificial intelligence (AI) and image processing algorithms to enable the catheter to figure out where it is in the heart and where it needs to go. For the demo, the team performed a highly technically demanding procedure known as paravalvular aortic leak closure, which repairs replacement heart valves that have begun leaking around the edges.
AIHealthcareRoboticsPreparing India for Industry 4.0edit
Technically speaking, Industry 4.0 brings together Advanced Analytics, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, Big Data, and Process Digitisation across the business value chain. In layman terms, it can increase the speed of innovation, is consumer-oriented and can lead to faster design processes.
AIBig DataIndustry 4.0IoTRoboticsInnovation In Farmingedit
The concept of smart farm machinery has the capacity to increase output, lower costs and enhance farm incomes. Convergence of cloud platforms, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence has helped in opening up new opportunities such as getting early weather updates, tracking the nutrient content in soil etc.
AgricultureAICloud TechnologyIoTSmart FarmingHow will IoT drive the connected economy?edit
The Internet of Things (IoT), a giant network of connected things and people, is transforming many industries across the globe and creating value for both businesses and their customers. Telenor Connexion, a fully-owned subsidiary of Telenor and a dedicated and specialized IoT unit, has released a new report highlighting five major trends and challenges related to IoT and digital transformation in 2019.
connected devicesDigital TransformationIoTHow Robotics like technologies will bring paradigm shift in healthcareedit
Healthcare professionals have been using robotics for over 30 years, but as technology continues to advance, the use of robotics has increased at a similar pace. In fact, according to the new market intelligence report, the global healthcare robotics market is expected to witness a growth rate of 12.64% by 2023.
HealthcareRoboticsHow Digital Transformation is Minimizing the Data Riskedit
These ongoing cyber-attacks highlight the essentials of cybersecurity as an integral element of an organization’s digital transformation strategy. The time has arrived to understand the main drivers and bring advancements in the cyber security solutions to provide protection to the cybersecurity industry and keep our confidential data at a safer place.
Digital TransformationRisk ManagementEmerging technologies are changing the built environment and the nature of skillsedit
Emerging technologies are responsible for the upgradation of urban areas to smart cities and automated processes herald new business opportunities. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IOT), robotics and other technologies are transforming environment underpinning the future of real estate industry.
AIAutomationIoTReal EstateRoboticsskillsDigitization Picks Up The Pace In Insuranceedit
The introduction of Chatbot which combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Machine Learning and Analytics has been a vital part to enhance customer communication. This Chatbot Digitization of Human Communication ensures 24×7 services and helps you understand a wide range of products.
AIAnalyticsChatbotsDigitisationMachine LearningCybersecurity insurance market to reach $35.07 billion by 2026: Reportedit
The global cybersecurity insurance market is likely to reach $35.07 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 26.6%. In 2017, the market was pegged at $4.19 billion. According to research firm ResearchAndMarkets, the factors influencing the market growth are growing adoption of cloud solutions and increase in cyber data breaches. However, high costs and difficulties in implementing cyber insurance are hindering the growth of the market.
CyberSecurityInsuranceAIs Should Have the Same Ethical Protections as Animalsedit
Universities across the world are conducting major research on artificial intelligence (AI), as are organisations such as the Allen Institute, and tech companies including Google and Facebook. A likely result is that we will soon have AI approximately as cognitively sophisticated as mice or dogs. Now is the time to start thinking about whether, and under what conditions, these AIs might deserve the ethical protections we typically give to animals.
Artificial IntelligenceEthicsThis robot performs arathi and puja even after 32 yearsedit
Imagine this: A robot performing all the pujas and rituals to an Ayyappa idol in the same way a priest does in the temple! Now, suspend your imagination. For, this is reality. A reality that dates back to three decades much before Malayalees had come to terms with the word robotics.
RoboticsIdeas to solve water woes in Ahmedabadedit
By Parth Shastri
Some of the ideas that emerged from the exercise include aluminium based water condensation system, use of solar panels for water generation from humid air, developing drones and internet of things (IoT) based system to detect breach and leakage in canals, use of Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) system to get water from the atmosphere and detection of water loss in water bodies by infrared (IR) satellite imaging.
IoTwater managementHumangenerated profiles more trusted than AIgenerated ones: Studyedit
People trust human generated profiles more than artificial intelligence generated profiles, particularly in online marketplaces, reveals a study in which researchers sought to explore whether users trust algorithmically optimised or generated representations.
AIEffects of AI and AGI on humanity and policingedit
A doctor reads about a half dozen medical research papers in a month, whereas Watson can read a half million in about 15 seconds. Watson, by reviewing research data, test data, doctors and nurses notes, can discover patterns on how the diseases develop and suggest what treatments work best.
AIDemand for cyber risk insurance in India grew by 40% in 2018edit
By Abhijit Ahaskar
“Cyber risk, data breaches and its consequent financial liabilities, looms large on the rapidly evolving Digitisation momentum of every sector and business. Cyber insurance is proving to be a key tool in the risk management and cost-offsetting arsenal of an enterprise and at the same time scaling up the prevention and protection measures,” said Rama Vedashree, CEO, DSCI in an official press statement.
cyber riskCyberSecurityRisk ManagementCyberspace danger: Can we really prevent internet fraudedit
Cyberspace danger, internet fraud, digitisation, fraudsters, cybercrime, cyberattacks, household appliances, DDoS attacks, WannaCryCybercriminals and fraudsters are constantly looking to exploit vulnerabilities to perpetuate frauds and extort victims.
CyberSecurityAI wont take your job but it will take away the pain of a flat tyreedit
By Sajeev Kumarapuram
Nahi suna hai saab, woh AI kya hai, Jaswant admits to not having heard of artificial intelligence (AI), as he loosens the lug nuts of a flat tyre with greasy hands. Its a sweltering day in Noida, and a busy highway is not the ideal place to spend a Monday morning ruing over a puncture. And you probably wont, a few years from now.
AIAirtel may monetise its data analytics divisionedit
By Mansi Taneja
About hundreds of trillions of records from customer purchases, phone calls, network logs, apps, IoT devices, locations and more are generated every day. The intelligence team combines data science, data intelligence, and data infrastructure and process high volumes of data, create microtargeting marketing campaigns, improve personalisation and optimisation and ensure revenue.
Data AnalyticsDigital CommunicationsIoTAI Can Use Digital Footprint to Personalise Ads You Seeedit
Artificial intelligence tools can use your digital footprints on Facebook, Twitter, and other online sites, to customise ads you see based on your personality type, scientists have found. Images used for advertising on TV and online play a powerful role in triggering emotions and shaping impressions of products or brands, but an ad that appeals to one person may seem irrelevant or distasteful to another.
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Private car and taxi registrations hit 5-yr low; shared mobility the in thingedit
“Many drivers are already facing trouble repaying loans. Despite several agitations, nothing has changed. When the earnings aren’t enough, why should someone buy new vehicles? In fact, the market is saturated because of oversupply of vehicles,” said K Radhakrishna Holla, president of Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners’ Association (BTTOA).
Shared MobilityHyderabad: State government plans charging points for e-vehiclesedit
In order to encourage the use of electric vehicles, the state government has decided to identify suitable locations to set up electrical charging points across the city. The government has asked the nodal agencies to target locations near malls, multiplexes, stadiums, convention centres, function halls and offices. The idea is to charge the vehicle while you work, shop, or watch a movie.
Electric Vehicles ChargingEV Charging InfrastructureElectric cars emit higher CO2 than diesel cars, says new studyedit
The study criticises the European Union legislation which allows battery-powered vehicles to be included under calculations done for fleet emissions. This results in labelling electric vehicles with ‘zero’ CO2 emissions which is not true even by a long margin. This legislation ignores the CO2 generated in the production of electric vehicles.
CO2 emissionsElectric CarReady for electric vehiclesedit
With the country taking steps towards establishing the eco system for EVs, it has become imperative for vehicle manufacturers to come up with their plans and for auto component makers to redraw theirs, to suit the new order. How are automakers placed to usher in this revolution And, if you have listed auto and auto component stocks, are your holdings EVproof
Electric VehiclesMaruti’s plan to phase out diesel vehicles puts suppliers on edgeedit
Those affected are the key engine parts suppliers to diesel powertrains used by India’s largest carmaker in its diesel vehicles, at least four people with knowledge of the matter said. These companies are undergoing a churn in their order books and production plans following Maruti’s decision, the people said, requesting anonymity.
BS-VIMobilityMaruti, Suzuki gear up for shared mobilityedit
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and parent Suzuki Motor Corp. are scaling up their bets in the shared mobility industry by developing a multipronged strategy to exploit this rapidly growing market and offset a potential impact on sales of personal vehicles, said two people aware of the plans
Shared MobilityIndias EV industry likely to see higher interest from PE, VC investorsedit
The country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to see higher interest from private equity and venture capital (PE, VC) investors. Venture Intelligence, that tracks these things, says PE, VC investment in the EV space was $23 million (Rs 160 crore) in 2018, in two deals, compared to $3 million (Rs 21 crore) from three deals in 2017.
Electric VehiclesExperts await clearer policy for EVsedit
As Niti Aayog convenes global mobility summit this weekend, Indias automobile industry and pollution experts await a clearer policy and roadmap for electric vehicles. Several companies have electric vehicles ready in their international portfolio, but havent launched them in Indian market.
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This is what great leadership looks like in the digital ageedit
The World Economic Forum’s 2018 Future of Jobs report suggests that, by 2022, no less than 54% of all employees will require significant reand upskilling. Of these, about 35% are expected to require additional training of up to six months, while 9% will require reskilling lasting 6-12 months and 10% will require additional skills training of more than a year.
Digital EconomyFuture of WorkskillsData Science Hiring Scenario In India: Hear From The Hiring Managersedit
As the industry keeps evolving in the various technological advancements, the need for reskilling and keeping updated with eh latest trends becomes imperative. This is also important for the candidate to be most updated with the latest happenings in recruitment sector.
Data ScienceHiringReskillingGlobal Industry 4.0 Needs Indian Education 2.0edit
Not only has it got the uphill task of scaling up to the demands of the 4th IR but also needs to do it in an ecosystem burdened with varied forms and style. This will easily be the world’s largest effort to build a talent pool of students and faculty for survival and leadership roles.
EducationFuture of JobsTalent DearthWere offduty, will not reply to email: WeWorkedit
By Namrata Singh
In the fast times that we live today, striking a balance between work and life in general is often looked at in a desirous manner. We are all looking for that window of opportunity wherein no unread emails beckon us nor a deadline hangs over the head.
Future of WorkAutomation, robots could wipe out almost half of all jobs in 20 yearsedit
Automation, robots and globalization are rapidly changing the workplace and governments must act fast and decisively to counter the effects or face a worsening of social and economic tensions, the OECD warned. Almost half of all jobs could be wiped out or radically altered in the next two decades due to automation, the Paris-based group said in a report on Tuesday.
AutomationFuture of JobsrobotsNasscom will Push for New-age Skills Adoption: Nasscom chairmanedit
Nasscom last year started the FutureSkills platform, opening up opportunities for the member companies to get their employees trained in emerging technology skills. The platform offers training in areas such as internet of things (IoT), robotic process automation (RPA), virtual reality, big data analytics, cloud computing and 3D printing.
3D printingBig DataCloud ComputingIoTNASSCOMRoboticsRPASkill DevelopmentKeep updating skills to create a niche for yourself, says Venkaiah Naiduedit
We are in midst of 4th Industrial revolution. The technology is changing exponentially. The new age technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing, are changing the ways we live and work. You, as innovator entrepreneurs and global professionals, will be required to outpace this change.
3D printingAIBlockchainSkillingUPSC in the age of artificial intelligence and accelerated growthedit
If we move to the second issue of emerging technologies, here we could be drawing a winning hand provided we open governance to accept and imbibe them. New technology has power to change the way we gather the data and also to read it better. If Artificial Intelligence gains better access in governance, the role of a civil servant will change dramatically as he can put it to use for more informed decision making.
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WANTED: Industry-ready engineersedit
But, what matters to students is the system that is currently in place in colleges, rather than the industry scenario, which is only the next step. “The All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) is seriously looking to revamp engineering education; it has recommended colleges to start courses on data science engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence engineering, while strictly discouraging the spurt of the usual ECE, EEE courses,” he adds.
aicteengineering educationHigher EducationTechDriven Higher Education in India: Are We Addressing Ethical Issuesedit
A number of ethical issues to be addressed for sustainable higher education planning and delivery using technology Last two decades have witnessed significant increase in adoption and integration of technology in all levels of education, including higher education.
EthicsHigher EducationArts and science courses make a comeback as lure of engg is diminishingedit
As the lure of engineering courses is fast diminishing over the past couple of years and IT and other corporate companies have started preferring nonengineering majors for jobs, the applications for admissions to undergraduate arts and science courses in Madurai has grown manifold this year.
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