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CSIO organizes poster presentation sessionedit
A poster presentation session on society driven technological innovation and research (STIR2019) was organized at CSIO by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Student Branch AcSIRCSIO to deliberate cutting edge science and technology and networking.
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IoT: An enabler for connected governmentedit
The vision of any Connected Government in digital era is to develop connected and intelligent IoT based systems to contribute to governments economy, improving citizen satisfaction, safe society, environment sustainability, city management and global need.
connected technologye-governanceIoTHow to prevent smart meters from being hackededit
Smart electricity meters are useful because they allow energy utilities to efficiently track energy use and allocate energy production. But because theyre connected to a grid, they can also serve as back doors for malicious hackers. (Internet of Things)
IoTsmart metersCyber Security Approach Should Not Be FearDriven, Says NCSC Chiefedit
With the rising frequency and scope of cyber attacks, it has become crucial that companies and government as well dont operate over fearbased cybersecurity approach. According to the UKs National Cyber Security Centre Chief Ciaran Martin, the feardriven cybersecurity approach wont be helpful for users and it can neither prevent attacks.
CyberSecurityConsumers failing to embrace AI benefitsedit
Consumers lack trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and dont understand the extent to which it can make their interactions with businesses better and more efficient, according to new research from Pegasystems Inc., the software company empowering digital transformation at the worlds leading enterprises.
AIArtificial Intelligence and Data Analytics an asset for Insurance industryedit
Artificial Intelligence and data analytics is an asset for Insurance industry, said the Insurance Ombudsman. Confederation of Indian Industry Northern region organised the 3rd edition of CII
AIBFSIBig Data analyticsOpinion | How to make smart bots work very effectivelyedit
Chatbots, or conversational AI (artificial intelligence), have found quick adoption in enterprises as they help keep customer communication channels open 24/7. Enterprises can also provide customer delight by offering instantaneous responses. Unfortunately, success with conversation agents for enterprises has been limited.
AIChatbotsLooking forward to fifth generationedit
A smooth implementation of 5G following successful trials will give India the bedrock to catapult its progress. In the era of IoT (Internet of Things), 5G is an upgrade that will expedite the proliferation of IoT devices, inducing technology in almost everything as per the scope of IoT while transforming society into a data hub of all sorts. The future is exciting indeed
5G TechnologyIoTAI adds teeth to security efforts against faste volving cyberattacksedit
This example shows that tech companies are stepping up their security efforts to battle the fast evolving threat landscape more effectively. Artificial intelligence (AI) and ML are at the heart of these efforts as they can detect advanced and previously unknown malware faster than traditional antivirus solutions.
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Towards green mobilityedit
The Draft Delhi Electric Policy 2018 is the first step. This has to be followed by the construction of charging stations which are again preceded by India’s plan to come up with indigenous standards for charging stations for its emerging electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
green mobilityIndia wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goalsedit
What’s more, the government might introduce a rule that all vehicles sold for commercial purposes after April 2026 should be electric. The rule will also apply to new motorcycles and scooters used by eCommerce companies from April 2023. Last month, Food delivery startup Zomato partnered with eBikeGo – an electric bike rental and delivery platform – to increase the number of electric vehicles in its fleet.
electric mobilityIndia Plans to Order Taxi Aggregators Like Uber, Ola to Go Electricedit
India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet to electric by April 2026, according to a source and records of government meetings to discuss new rules for clean mobility.
electric mobilityShared MobilityElectric vehicle firms prefer gradual shift to electric mobilityedit
Electric vehicle manufacturers are caught in a quandary. The Indian Government wants to turn Green and try and phase out all petrol or diesel burning sub150 cc twowheelers with electric vehicles within the next five years or so.
electric mobilityHow much does lithium cost The industry cant seem to agreeedit
Opaque pricing for lithium, the powerhouse metal fueling the electric vehicle revolution, is expected to be top of mind this week as the industrys leaders gather in Santiago, with calls rising for more transparency to attract much needed expansion funding. (Electric Vehicles)
Electric VehiclesLithium BatteriesE-vehicles set to zip around Bengaluru, but govt yet to form rulesedit
The planned introduction of at least 10,000 electric mopeds and scooters over the next 18 months by city-based micro mobility companies has caught government on the back foot even as it scrambles to develop new regulations to deal with the influx of vehicles.
Electric VehiclesNeed a relook at tax on hybrid vehicles in India: Toyotaedit
Toyota has maintained that while the future of ecofriendly mobility lies in electric vehicles, road towards full electric vehicles (EVs) will have to be bridged through hybrids which needs support from the government.
Electric VehicleCII says govt must hold industry consultations before finalizing Electric Vehicle planedit
Constructive Disruptions driven by market forces coupled with enabling policies is the kernel of any innovation and we are hopeful that the same is adopted as India readies itself for the advent of new technologies in mobility including electric vehicles, said Vikram Kirloskar, President, CII. The government has just announced a Mission on Transformation Mobility and Transmission to be led by NITI Aayog.
e-mobilityElectric VehiclesAuto cos, CII oppose early transition to e-vehiclesedit
The auto industry has hit out at the government for trying an early transition to electric vehicles, saying it will disrupt the pace of growth and hit business. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) received support from the broader industry association — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) — which said that mandating a particular technology, such as electric, should not be the only way to achieve green mobility.
Automotive SectorElectric VehicleScooter sharing startups struggles with small talent pooledit
Vogo, Bounce, Yulu and Drivezy, the on demand scooter sharing startups, are chasing to hire from one another as they struggle with a limited talent of pool. The chase inclined towards people with experience around Internetofthings (IoT) based supply chain, design and manufacturing. These are specialised skills as the technology itself is relatively new.
Automotive SectorIoTShared MobilitySupply Chain ManagementCybersecurity challenges in transport, automotive organizationsedit
As vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous vehicle technology becomes a reality, internet of things (IoT)focused cyberattacks in the transport and automotive sector are becoming alarmingly widespread.
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Why Engineers Need To Upskill For Cloudedit
Aspiring candidates can also enrol themselves in a course in cloud computing right after a bachelors degree in engineering (IT or Computer Science), Bachelor of Computer Applications, Bachelor of Science or even after their Masters in IT or Computer Science.
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Even the optimist foresees a substitution of labour with capital on a substantial scale under conditions of dropping employment elasticity in the country. The realist knows that given policymaking mindsets in the country, creation of jobs in the agriculture sector will take a back seat to ambitions in the manufacturing or service sectors.
Future of JobsIndias ambitious EV target should also be practical: SIAMedit
The auto industry, under the aegis of SIAM, will continue to closely partner with government in ensuring a planned transformation towards electric vehicles and to build the nation, sustainably, concluded Wadhera.
Electric VehiclesHow Does AI Add to the World of Hiring?edit
Artificial Intelligence has changed the recruitment world as we know it and all that for a good reason! Finding, connecting, and retaining people is a complicated process. When a recruiter is being thrown resumes, recommendations and cover letters left right and centre, it’s not easy to determine which are really worth their time and investment.
AIHiringBy 2023, 75% Firms to Hire AI Behaviour Forensic Expertsedit
This is the much talked about turf of Artificial Intelligence that now even handles the preliminary part of action that was needed in response to a trigger. PixabayBy 2023, seventy five per cent of large organisations would hire artificial intelligence (AI) behaviour forensic, privacy and customer trust specialists to reduce brand and reputation risk, Gartner Inc. predicted on Thursday
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India Juggling With Engineering Education Issue, Need To Take Concrete Stepsedit
The need of the hour is to retooling, reskilling and reprogramming. This will enable us to create new learning skills by providing unbundled learning and providing a multidisciplinary perspective. Instead of curriculum based education, engineers need to focus more on essential communications, critical thinking and collaborating skills. These skills are the basic ones and can be effective in whatever jobs they switch.
engineering educationHow medical education became a business, one policy change at a timeedit
The draft National Education Policys call for abandoning all regulation of fees in professional courses marks the latest in a series of steps that have aggressively pushed commercialisation of medical education over the last decade, say public health activists.
Higher EducationWill PM Modi reshape Indias education sectoredit
Under Modis governance, the current educational reforms include three key initiativesa New Education Policy, expansion in the list of the Institutes of Eminence, and a single regulator for higher education.
Education PolicyWhy is Engineering education in doldrumsedit
John Dewey, the eminent 20th-century American educator had aptly said: “The real process of education should be the process to think through the applications of real problems.” No wonder, he was the premier provocateur behind introducing the idea of practising democracy as a modicum in education. While this was coined in the early 20th century, it holds pertinence way ahead of its and our times, paving way for modern education to flourish.
engineering educationParents must not push their children towards Engineering and Medicineedit
Different countries give preference to one English language exam over others. Some of the most popular international entrance exams include IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic. However, a computer-based test is a better way to demonstrate your English language proficiency. since it can measure an array of skills and knowledge impartially and accurately to provide valuable insights on the aptitude.
engineering educationIndia Juggling With Engineering Education Issue, Need To Take Concrete Stepsedit
A staid and insipid curriculum is to be blamed, too. While the world of technology is evolving, with workplaces matching to it, the curriculum remains jaded; far from its era of relevance. The emphasis on theoretical knowledge still holds strong, with practical knowledge still being on the back foot.
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