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The Institute for the Future of Work: Workers More Pessimistic About Job Prospects Despite Record Levels of Employment, Confidence in Welfare State Lowedit
The polling will be launched at the Institute for the Future of Work conference today where speeches will be heard from the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP; the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson MP; Chair of the Governments AI Council Tabitha Goldstaub and Naomi Climer CBE, the first female president of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Future of WorkIETIET India sign an MoU with KPMG and Innomantra to conduct Masterclassesedit
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and Innomantra to evolve and conduct master classes on Design Thinking and Systematic Innovation for academia and technology leaders.
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This clever transforming robot flies and rolls on its rotating armsedit
By Devin Coldewey
You can watch FSTAR fly, roll, transform, flatten and so on in the following video, prepared for presentation at the IEEE International Convention on Robotics and Automation in Montreal: The ability to roll along at up to 8 feet per second using comparatively little energy, while also being able to leap over obstacles, scale stairs or simply ascend and fly to a new location, give FSTAR considerable adaptability.
IEEEGreen roofs can bring down energy billsedit
Speaking at a seminar on cool, green and power roofs organised as part of the energy conservation mission of the Telangana State center of the Institution of Engineers (India) here on Monday, he stated that energy consumption is constantly rising and energy bills are increasing accordingly.
Institute of EngineersBlockchain may make ecommerce cheaper, faireredit
However, physical goods stored in a safe-box that can be opened with a digital password could be potentially transacted using their system. Asgaonkar presented the researchers’ joint paper at the IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Seoul, South Korea.
Block Chaincrypto currencyIEEEAwareness campaign on cool roof concept soonedit
Addressing a seminar on Cool, energy and power roofs at The Institution of Engineers (India) on Monday, Kumar said, For Telangana, by 2030, we are targeting to develop cool roof for a roof area of 300 kilometres. In the next one year, about one lakh square feet of roof area will be covered under cool roof, he said.
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What you want is what you getedit
Brands are slowly moving towards ads that have context and interactivity built into them to reach out to the correct audience Advertisers have long wanted to…Brands are slowly moving towards ads that have context and interactivity built into them to reach out to the correct audience (Artificial intelligence)
AIThe 5 essential components of automotive collaborative robotsedit
If you are new to robotics and are trying to find out how robots can inject efficiency and productivity into your business, then one of the first things you need to do is understand robots and how they work.
AutomationrobotsTechies who fail to upskill may be in the line of fireedit
By Prachi Verma & Brinda Sarkar
Pureplay 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.
Big DataBlockchainIoTMachine LearningUpskillRecord Evolution: Enabling Smart Enterprises with the Convergence of Data Science and IoTedit
The intersection between the world of modern data science architectures with the world of machines and sensors is still very small. When combined, these two worlds are capable of generating significant value addition. To successfully develop projects in these areas, a number of diverse competence profiles are required. A company which designs tailormade solutions with a team of experienced people for the IoT and Data Science projects is Record Evolution.
Data ScienceIoTRadar imaging satellite RISAT2B; NITI Aayog proposal for AI push Current Affairsedit
By Gorky Bakshi
Launch would take place from first launch pad and the 300 kg RISAT2B will be placed into an orbit of 555 km with an inclination of 37 degree to the equator. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch its radar imaging satellite RISAT2B on May 22, 2019. It is radar imaging earth observation satellite.
AINITI AayogNITI Aayog Plans to Invest Rs.7500 Crore to Boost Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure in Indiaedit
By Kamalika Some
To create an institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, the NITI Aayog has drawn up an investment plan to pump in Rs 7,500 crore for the development of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure in the country.
AINITI AayogNew Technologies Shaping Facilities Managementedit
Indian Real Estate Industry must move rapidly to catch up with the developed world as the facilities management scenario is on the threshold of a tectonic change in view of the impending technological changes due to the impact of Internet of Things ( IoT ), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology.
AIBlock ChainIoTMumbai, Delhi At Highest Risk Of Cyber Attack; Trojan #1 Malware With 23 Million Detectionsedit
By Mohul Ghosh
According to a survey conducted by Pricewater Coopers, Many organizations have ranked cyber crime as the second most reported economic crime. With hackers becoming more creative in their approach, Internet of Things (IoT) is fast becoming the latest and trending means of cyber attack.
Cyber crimeIoTLost your job Your co will help find oneedit
By Namrata Singh
With the rapid proliferation of innovative technologies, businesses are moving towards automated processes that substantially minimises the need for human intervention. Today, technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things and robotics are all playing a role in simplifying complex business processes that were earlier controlled by humans.
AIIoTRoboticsInnovative approaches in enterprise security must be explored to stop hackers: Keyur Desai, Essaredit
By Srikanth RP
Advanced analytics, Manufacturing Intelligence (MI), IoT (Internet of Things), connected cloud computing with flexible consumption models & advanced cyber security solutions are some of the tech innovations that are really revolutionising various industry verticals including Manufacturing and Marine sectors.
Cyber SecurityIoTIndias AI Dream Is Well On Its Way To Become A Realityedit
By Akshaya Asokan
Over the last few years, India has taken significant steps towards adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning(ML), with technology solutions providers, tech leaders, startups and government agencies playing a significant role in shaping the evolution of the technology in the country.
AIMachine LearningIndian enterprises going whole hog on Cloud adoption: AWSedit
AWS has been investing in India for a long time now. Today, AWS Cloud is being used by several active customers for various applications, including website hosting, big data analytics, ML/AI, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile applications and run mission critical business applications.
AIIoTMachine LearningHow IoT will affect the world of healthcareedit
By Harnil Oza
App development companies that are looking to utilize the Internet of Things tend to be aware of the latest trends. However, the IoT is more than just a passing trend. While there were many early skeptics who did not believe in the long term viability of the Internet of Things, forward thinking app development companies knew better.IoT in HealthcareGovernment to introduce AI in MCA 21 portal; 26 Maharashtra reservoirs hit zero water storage Current Affairsedit
By Sangeeta Nair
MCA 21 is the electronic backbone for spreading information to all the stakeholders, including the regulator, corporates and investors. Story 1 Government to introduce artificial intelligence system in MCA 21 portal.
AIEnsuring Right Balance in Physical, Digital Expansion Vital for Bankingedit
The legislative measures are reasonably good. However, they are to be updated for securing from emerging risks. The National Cyber Security Policy 2013 by Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY) aims at protecting public and private infrastructure from cyber attacks.
BFSICyber SecurityDHL launches its first fully automated and intelligent drone delivery serviceedit
The launch ceremony was held today at the EHang Command and Control Center in Guangzhou, with the attendance of senior executives from both companies. This cutting edge solution takes its inaugural flight for a DHL customer, making DHL the first international express company to provide such a service in China. It marks a new milestone in both companies continuous efforts to bring innovative and intelligent solutions with greater automation to the market.
AutomationCollege students and young graduates bring in new avenues for startupsedit
Compared to banking and financial institutions, investment in technology to verify customer details and track their spending habits has led to positive results, Bajaj points out in the report, adding, Automation helps in risk assessment and bypasses the cost involved in physical verification. We use various automated risk assessment techniques.
AutomationBengaluru topped cyber hitlist in 2018, says studyedit
By Sanghamitra Kar
While cyber criminals have been using various means of conducting cyber attacks, the internet of things (IoT) is fast becoming the latest and rapidly trending means of cyber attack, it said. This can be attributed to the relative scalability and simplicity of the millions of devices that can easily be turned into potential victims, to cause cyber attacks of a larger scale and stronger impact, the report pointed out.
Cyber SecurityCyber threatIoTAll 7k street lights in New Town to be sensor based; to dim, brighten on ownedit
In March, NKDA had installed these sensor based LED lights on a 1 km stretch near the New Town clock tower in Action Area I as a pilot project to see how the system worked. The lights use advanced sensor based technologies, like internet of things (IoT), low power wide area network and radio frequency, and take into consideration the external conditions, such as traffic volume in the surrounding, to determine its functioning, the official added.
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Delhi Metro Will Provide Electric Scooters At Stations For Emission Free Last Mile Connectivityedit
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is embracing the advent of electric vehicles. As per news reports, the transport corporation is now coming up with plans to bring in electric scooters at five of its stations in the NCR region. The move will be yet another in the line to bring in an EV culture in India.
electric two wheelerslast mile connectivityManaging Soaring Energy Demandedit
We remain much too dependent on tax revenues from oil products, both at the Centre and in the states, never mind a technoeconomic paradigm shift in the offing, in favour of electric vehicles and public transport, away from oilfuelled transport. Further, the continuing taxontax regime for the main petroleum products disfavours improved logistics in a large country.
EnergyTransportationThe Myth Around Electric Vehicles: Are They Really ecofriendlyedit
These fuel cells produce electricity by facilitating a chemical reaction between Oxygen and Hydrogen and is, therefore, simpler and much less expensive. In terms of durability and performance, they are on par with regular fuels. Once introduced in hybrid vehicles, it would lead to mass production and as a corollary, reduced unit costs.
Electric VehiclesAutomated cars can work together to keep traffic moving, says studyedit
The study presented at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), will be useful for studying how autonomous cars can communicate with each other, and with cars controlled by human drivers, on real roads in the future.
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X marks the spot where Google dreams the future of everythingedit
According to a media report, X had already tried vertical farming a few years back, however, the project failed. According to MIT Technology Review, the lab is now working on improving food production using artificial intelligence, with the aim being to combine this technology with other tech such as drones or robotics, with a view to propelling agricultural development forward.
AIFuture of WorkRoboticsAre we nearing the zero bench periodedit
While Infosys has come up with a policy, other companies are doing it internally through regular upskilling of employees and better bench management by faster reassignment of projects to increase their efficiency.
Future of WorkUpskillingGICs may hire up to 1.5 lakh people in the next two yearsedit
In terms of installed GIC talent, the workforce was pegged at about 7.45 lakh in fiscal 2015 and is expected to have approached the 10 lakhmark in FY19. GICs are also focussing on reskilling and upskilling employees to meet demand for talent in emerging domains such as AI, cloud computing and data science.
AICloud ComputingData ScienceFuture of WorkReskillingUpskillingIdentifying skill gap in your organization: A guideedit
Does your team possess the skills to stay relevant in the coming years Here is a stepbystep toolkit on conducting a skill gap analysis to support your business goals in the future. We are living in a time where getting accepted into Harvard University is slightly easier than finding the talent with the desired level of skills. (future of jobs)
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Good grades will not get you a job, skill yourself!edit
These valueadded courses ensure that college students pick up on new age skills that their college curriculum may not be able to provide. Such courses look great on a students CV, with an advantage of showcasing them as a gogetter during interviews. The advent and rapid proliferation of MOOCs and certifications have revolutionised the concept of upskilling.
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