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IEI celebrates World Telecommunication & Information Society Dayedit
Aashutosh Bajaj, CEO and Business Head, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Jammu graced the occasion as Chief Guest. At the outset of the function, Hem Chander Jerath, FIE; former Chairman, IEI, Jammu Centre appraised the audience about the theme. Four technical papers were presented by S.C Thukral, FIE; B.L Rawal, MIE; Vinod Kumar, MIE and Sachin Tickoo, MIE on theme.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)Byte Squad | Best Colleges for Computer Studies in Indiaedit
By Aditi Pai
To enable students to keep up with the trends in the IT industry through co-curricular activities, SICSR has tied up with international professional bodies such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) for project-based competitions and social impact activities.
IEEEBlock chain may make e-commerce cheaperedit
Krishnamachari created an algorithm that runs on a programmable Blockchain as a smart contract with Aditya Asgaonkar, a recent undergraduate computer science alum at BITS Pilani Asgaonkar presented the researchers’ joint paper at the IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Crypto currency in Seoul, South Korea.
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5G: Five things to knowedit
The market for streaming video games, a rapidly growing area, will get a huge lift, as will the “internet of things” -domestic appliances, lighting and other at-home technologies connected and operated remotely. It’s not just about speed of downloads and uploads. 5G promises much lower “latency” than 4G. That is the time lag between a command being sent by a user and a device acting on it.
5G TechnologyIoTTelecomUse Of Innovative Technology In Lawedit
By Kunal Mehta
Document automation software allow lawyers to avoid reinventing the wheel by generating standard legal documents on the basis of certain inputs that the lawyers are required to feed. Such software can reduce delays, costs and risks and helps the lawyers to focus their time on more complex legal issues. Such software also ensures that all the documents of a company have consistent boilerplate clauses and have the same look and feel in terms of formats and styles.
AutomationCloud is going to get youedit
A distinctive Cloud feature is that it extensively leverages automation which enables continuous improvements, bringing in cost efficiencies and enhanced productivity. That is why it is important to view Cloud as a journey and not an end in itself—businesses can push frontiers with new technology, take advantage of emerging ecosystem and develop new business models to become leaders and game changers.
Cloud ComputingOndevice AI can Help in Improving Performanceedit
By Priya Dialani
With on device AI, voice assistants are progressively intelligent and valuable, and vehicles are more secure without the microsecond slack when interfacing with the cloud. Security is upgraded, robotics can take creative jumps, and healthcare services and results are improved. At the point when your AI power really rests in your grasp, unwavering quality turns into a superpower, since it never again relies upon system accessibility or bandwidth.
AICyber SecurityRoboticsDOT panel on scope of 5G trials experimental spectrum submits reportedit
The National Digital Communications Policy 2018 outlines a mission to `propel India’ by enabling next generation technologies and services through investments, innovation and IPR generation. In this regard, it underlines the need to harness the power of emerging digital technologies, including 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cloud and Big Data to enable provision of future-ready products and services.
5G TechnologyAIBig DataCloud TechnologyIoTPolicyNew laws of robotics needed to tackle AI: expertedit
The first is that robots should complement rather than substitute for professionals Pasquale told AFP on the sidelines of a robotics conference at the Vaticans Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Rather than having a robot doctor, you should hope that you have a doctor who really understands how AI works and gets really good advice from AI, but ultimately its a doctors decision to decide what to do and what not to do.
AIRoboticsFive things to know about 5G Next big stepedit
The market for streaming video games, a rapidly growing area, will get a huge lift, as will the “internet of things” -domestic appliances, lighting and other at-home technologies connected and operated remotely. It’s not just about speed of downloads and uploads. 5G promises much lower “latency” than 4G. That is the time lag between a command being sent by a user and a device acting on it.
5G TechnologyIoTIndia leads in spam, phishingedit
The multinational cyber security and anti-virus provider’s Spam and Phishing in Q1 2019 report says that India is at the ninth spot when it came to distributing spams. While China (15.82 per cent) and US (12.64 per cent) head the table, India is at ninth had a 2.58 per cent share of the spams. These spams are usually distributed through emails.
Cyber SecurityHow automation and tech is important for business growthedit
By Rishi Mehra
For businesses looking at using technology and automation, the key is to identify the functions that need tech intervention, the efficiencies and results it can provide and the level of disruption the transition process is likely to create.
AutomationMachine Learning: What is it and why you should be interestededit
The interest in Machine Learning has seen a dramatic upswing in recent years. Along with it, other buzzwords such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Big Data have also come to the forefront of tech jargon. But what is Machine Learning and why is it becoming such a big deal? The answer is that Machine Learning allows us to analyse data in a manner human being cannot and derive immense meaning from it.
AIBig DataDeep LearningMachine LearningDebugging Digital Governance: The Future Aheadedit
By Prof Colin Coulson Thomas
They can enable transformation and alternative and better business models, but can also open doors to new forms of hacking. Boards that are proactive and move quickly can use them to great advantage to support new ways of working, learning, operating and building relationships. Those failing to react can suffer from alert competition or become victims of malevolent activities.
5GBlock ChainCyber SecurityIoTRBI’s Push Towards Digital Payments Can Make India A Cashless Economy By 2021edit
Though it has laid out strong policy measures regarding cybersecurity, the regulatory body has also urged the financial institutions to employ emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to evaluate risk emerging from innovative payment channels.
AIBFSICyberSecurityMachine LearningAI coach helpful for teens enrolled in weight loss programmes: Studyedit
A study has revealed that an artificial intelligence (AI) coach is helpful and effective for behavioral counselling of teens in weight management programmes. The study published in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine, demonstrated adolescents willingness and positive reaction to engaging in SMS text conversations with the chatbot technology that simulates human interactions.
AIAI Can Potentially Add 1.3 Per Cent To GDP Growth By 2035, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant Writes To Centre, Statesedit
AI Can Potentially Add 1.3 Per Cent To GDP Growth By 2035, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant Writes To Centre, States Artificial intelligence is a critical technology of and for the future.
AINITI AayogThe consequences of accelerating the 5G raceedit
Finally, 5G is an enabler for critical Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. For instance, the Internet of Things (IoT), which requires ultra high-speed ultra low-latency networks, will need the capacities enabled by 5G.
5G TechnologyIoTTrump declared a national emergency on cybersecurity. What are his totally different emergenciesedit
Final Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive negate declaring a national emergency pertaining to to securing the nations cyber security supply chain. Below the negates provisions, the U.S. authorities will have the selection to ban any applied sciences that would be deemed a national security threat. (cyber security)
Cyber SecurityWe take a look at the top five national security imperatives India will need to tackle, both in the immediate and longer term.edit
Second, India is staring at a huge decision that will affect not only its national security, but foreign policy and its technological future. Sooner rather than later India will have to make choices on the 5G debate. 5G has the potential to transform India’s knowledge economy, but also its defence structures.
5G TechnologyDefenceSecurityScientists Are Building Smart AI That Can Outsmart Hackers Trying To Expose Their Weaknessedit
By Gwyn D’Mello
Adversarial attacks is the description applied to a particular kind of hack. This is an attack that maliciously inputs data in a certain way as to trigger a glitch in an AI. They’re not commonplace yet, but they could be soon, which is why researchers are working on trying to stop it.AISeven ways tech giant plans to tackle privacyedit
On-device Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence At Google I/O this year, several representatives from the company talked about on-device ML and AI. Thanks to recent improvements in the models for identifying speech, for example, language parsing can be done on your local device, eliminating the need to transmit your information.
AIMachine LearningWhy Propositional Logic Is The Foundation For Artificial Intelligenceedit
Propositional logic is used in artificial intelligence for planning, problem-solving, intelligent control and most importantly for decision-making. It is all about Boolean functions and the statements where there are more than just true and false values, includes the certainty as well as uncertainty, it led to the foundation for machine learning models.
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningReady for future AI helping us make informed decisions, lending hand in daytoday choresedit
By Hrishabh Sanghvi
Today, these artificially intelligent (AI) machines are doing a great job at simulating human intelligence. AI has been helping us to make more informed decisions, lending us a hand in our day-to-day chores, and has made our lives a lot easier.
AIPolitical hacktivism declined 95% since 2015: Reportedit
Internet activism or hacktivism the subversive use of Internet connected devices and networks to promote a political or social agenda saw a massive drop of nearly 95 per cent from 2015 to 2018, a new report has said. (cyber security)
Cyber SecurityNow hackers can steal your ID and bank details from a coffee machine!edit
A cyber security expert has predicted a surge in hackers stealing peoples personal information and bank details through coffee machines and smart TVs in their homes. Vince Steckler, chief executive of security giant Avast, also said he refused to use instant messaging service WhatsApp on his phone because he believed it would put the privacy of his friends at risk. (internet of things)
Cyber SecurityIoTNiti Aayog proposes Rs 7,500crore plan for Artificial Intelligence pushedit
By Yogima Sharma
NITI has drawn up a plan for creating an institutional framework for artificial intelligence in the country. It is estimated that AI has the potential to add $957 billion to Indias GDP by 2035 and boost Indias annual growth by 1.3 percentage points by 2035.
AINITI AayogHow people analytics propels business performanceedit
By Uma Ganesh
HR managers, AI solution, IT services companies, HR Analytics, skills gap, business goals. The question of what is the starting point is best answered by defining the problem the business is attempting to solve and how HR could play a role in the process.
AISkill GapDoctor: Robotic surgery has many advantagesedit
Deshpande also showed the video of a live robotic surgery to make the audience understand the process. However, robotics also has its own disadvantages such as cumbersome size, no haptic feedback as it cannot feel the sensation, accessibility as only specialized people can work with it and cost issues.
RoboticsCorporate affairs ministry plans to introduce artificial intelligence system in MCA 21 portaledit
MCA 21 is the electronic backbone for dissemination of information to all stakeholders, including the regulator, corporates and investors. All filings under the companies law are submitted to the ministry through this portal
AICloud, data analytics help nonprofits to soar to new heightsedit
By Sudhir Chowdhary
Talking about the rising trend of tech utilization by nonprofits, he adds, In todays’ dynamic times, the social sector cannot afford to remain insulated from the rest of the world. Modern technologies like AI, Automation, and Block chain can provide nonprofits with unprecedented avenues to make a more meaningful impact.
AIAutomationBig Data analyticsBlock ChaincloudB’luru Topped Cyber Hitlist in 2018, says Studyedit
By Sanghamitra P
Bengaluru faced the highest number of cyber attacks in 2018, according to a report by Quick Heal that was shared exclusively with ET, and other cities including Mumbai, Delhi/National Capital Region and Kolkata also becoming victims to these attacks. “Bengaluru, being the technology hub and the top destination for IT jobs, has become the favourite target for cybercriminals,” said Sanjay Katkar, founder of Quick Heal, elaborating on the findings. (IoT)
IoTArtificial Intelligence Adoption in 2019, Here are the Market Trendsedit
By Kamalika Some
More than 30% of companies have allocated $50 million or more into smart automation projects. Investments in initiatives include various combinations of robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics and cognitive computing.
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EV owners in India can now locate public EV charging stations on Google Mapsedit
The one thing about electric vehicles that deter people from buying EVs is running out of juice on the way and the one thing that can fix this is availability fast charging infrastructure. India is now taking steps towards better adaptability of EVs, and Google Maps has released a new feature to assist the same. Try it out yourself – type EV charging stations on your Google Maps’ search box and you’ll see EV chargers dotting the map.
EV Charging InfrastructureFuture of MobilityOn rolling out electrics in India:edit
So we need to get electric cars into our local assembly structure. And now there will be electric vehicles coming in the next few years and we are in the process of finding out which are the most relevant products for India and how we can get it into local assembly.
Electric VehicleBlazes raise alarm about electric car batteriesedit
Electric vehicles may be less prone to catch fire than gas guzzlers, but recent blazes involving Tesla Inc. and NIO Inc. cars in Greater China are prompting the industry to take steps to alleviate concerns from potential customers.
Electric Car batteriesHealth benefits of using Electric caredit
Migration from polluting vehicles, that burn fossil fuels, to electric vehicles, ideally using electricity generated sustainably, could significantly reduce the incidence of cardiopulmonary illness due to air pollution, a recent study suggests.
Electric CarIn India, Investment in Renewables Surpassed Fossil Fuels During 2018edit
The United States and India increased the most over the past three years, but other regions have been less dynamic, the report by IEA stated Global investment in the renewable energy sector has gone up by 55% since 2010, according to the World Investment Report 2019 released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Future of MobilityRenewable EnergyIndia to formulate local electric vehicle standards to facilitate segment growthedit
Manufacturing EVs and their parts domestically was also being pushed by the government under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid vehicles (FAME) scheme. With an aim to reduce setup costs, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) are working on local standards for electric vehicles (EV) in India, the Mint reported. (Electric Vehicles)
Electric VehiclesFAME IIMoving towards a shared future: Assessing Indias EV adoption & growthedit
Electric mobility is fast emerging as the leading path to help the world transition into a lowcarbon, clean and sustainable economy. India too has planned its green journey by including EVs in its policy to lower carbon emissions while providing convenient and costeffective mobility. This has led to emergence of unprecedented opportunities in the sector. (Electric Vehicles)
Electric VehiclesShared MobilityElectric cars for longer lifeedit
Migration from polluting vehicles that burn fossil fuels to electric vehicles, ideally using electricity generated sustainably could significantly reduce the incidence of cardiopulmonary illness due to air pollution, says a study. This could lead not only to less employee absence from work through illness but also lead to broad improvements in the quality and length of life.
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Hyper personalization at the workplace: Why context is kingedit
In the hyper connected era of the internet of things (IoT), a bot could monitor my breathing and heart rate in real-time. Following this, it could alert me if I need to pause and take a deep breath. At the same time, it could also remind me that I need to book a cab for a meeting outside the office, and go ahead with the booking.
Future of WorkIoTWorkplaceFuture Of Immersive Technologyedit
To the latter point, immersive intelligence will continue to transform the workforce experience: half of the business leaders expect to learn on the job with augmented reality (AR) by 2030. The PCs and devices we use every day will continue to learn from our habits, proactively booting up with the right apps and services at the right time.
Artificial IntelligenceUpskill or Perish’ is Now the Norm for Software Engineersedit
The decision, however, is not going to be easy for companies, they point out. Pure-play skillsets such as Java and DotNet are no longer enough, the need of the hour is for software engineers skilled in technologies like Python, robotic process automation (RPA), big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, blockchain, augmented reality and UI/UX design. (IoT)
AIAugmented RealityBig DataBlockchainEngineeringIoTRPAUpskillingThe Mobility Economy Can Unlock Massive Livelihood Opportunities For Indiaedit
As India is driven to be a leader in shared mobility by 2030, the future of mobility and work will only be more intertwined: a dream that can be secured by technological, regulatory and industrial advancements.
Future of MobilityFuture of WorkNow, AI to help government gauge crop yieldedit
In order to speed up claim settlement of farmers under the existing crop insurance scheme, the agriculture ministry has decided to use specialised agencies to carry out pilot studies to estimate crop yield at village/gram panchayat level using innovative technology. The move will help in quickly arriving at an accurate yield estimation figure.
AINew govt must focus swiftly on growth recoveryedit
With transformative changes in the form of Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things and robotics changing the face of businesses and even daily life, the skill sets should be aligned accordingly with a considerable overhaul in the education curriculum. More than half the children who are going to school now will work in jobs that do not yet exist.
AIIoTRoboticsAre we ready for the next big shiftedit
As another financial year begins, its time to rethink the impact of gig economy on corporate India. Gig economy where companies tend to hire independent contractors and freelancers instead of fulltime workers is making stronger inroads into corporate India, with more and more firms adapting it to their needs, and making it an intrinsic part of their HR function.
Future of WorkGig EconomyCaptives of global firms may hire 1.5 lakh in next 2 yearsedit
By Ayan Pramanik
The number of employees would see an estimated 14% growth, Chakraborty said. Additionally, the digital talent across industry verticals continued to rise in the last few years, said a senior Nasscom executive. Among the centres, Bengaluru continues to have the largest share of GICs in India with 50% of the total talent base.
Future of JobsHiringWhat Skills Do You Need To For The 4.0 Workplaceedit
In India, this is a significant shift away from our traditional educational ecosystem that has operated with a keen focus on building technical capabilities rather than individual workplace skills.
Future of WorkSkillingWorkplaceHow millennials will change the future of workedit
For two reasons; firstly, because externally millennials are in the right stage of development and thus having the capacity to deliver for a long run. And secondly because internally this age is the most appropriate time to think and act (primarily) towards contributing to a meaningful purpose in life. (Reskilling)
Future of WorkA career in machine learning: hype or realedit
By Jitendra K Das
Machine learning, LinkedIn, Big Data Analytics, artificial intelligence, NASSCOM, ITeS, cloud market. The digital world is increasingly becoming a reflection of the physical world as the latter produces huge volumes of data through digitally enabled ecosystems.
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Soon, CEG to set up centre to study Artificial Intelligenceedit
“The multi-disciplinary approach of different departments will get more streamlined and coordinated if this centre comes into place,” said a faculty of Anna University. “With using the knowledge of our faculty and students in artificial intelligence, we can provide solutions to different problems of the society,” added the faculty.
Artificial IntelligenceEducationDifferent Branches In Engineering: Scope And Career Prospectsedit
Engineering is a oneofakind field which never ceases to grow. This field has a lot to offer to everyone who is willing to learn, innovate, go above and beyond their comfort zone and build a strong foundation for a successful career.
engineering education1.6L engg seats cut in colleges across Indiaedit
Another 1.20 lakh seats have been cut down in 2,214 engineering colleges due to closure of the course or reduction in intake. Further, AICTE has not received applications for approval for 8,000 seats in 207 colleges. Despite the reduction, there will still be a large number of vacant seats this year, assured AICTE chairman Anil D Sahasrabudhe.
aicteEngineeringWhat Do We Know and What Do Recent Data Have to Sayedit
If higher education fosters growth and returns to education indeed increase, why is the proportion of graduates and postgraduates not substantially higher1 There are two competing explanations. The first pertains to the opportunity cost of time and credit constraints faced by households.
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