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Database of people involved in crimes on the way: Ministeredit
Reddy was speaking at a seminar on Cyber Security and Image Processing organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) Telangana state chapter. The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to tackle internet related crimes such as cyber threats, child pornography and online threats, he said.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)5G explained: what is 5G, limitations, India plans, compatible phones, and moreedit
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) lays out the various technical standards for the telecom industry. Other organisations, such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), are also involved in this process.
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Robots decades away from outsmarting humans: John Sculleyedit
Expressing skepticism about the world hitting technological singularity by 2045 (when AI surpasses humans as the smartest life form on earth), he said a majority of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) today is still at pattern matching and predictive analytics.
AIRoboticsBanks today are more techenabled, AI focused: Ramaswamy Venkatachalam, MD, FISedit
Cybersecurity is one of the gravest challenges faced by stakeholders of the digital payment ecology. With an increasing number of users choosing digital payments, the chances of getting exposed to cybersecurity risks such as information theft, online fraud, and malware or virus attacks are also growing.
AIBFSICyberSecurityArtificial Intelligence in military operations: Where does India standedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI), also dubbed as the Industrial Revolution 4.0, has been making giant strides in scientific and technological innovation across varying fields. It is capable of bringing significant transformations in the way civilian activities and military operations are conducted.
IoT in defenceRussian hackers using IoT to breach networksedit
The security threats were first noted in April by security researchers working for the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, a cybersecurity unit of the company. Further research by the group found that the “known adversary” was attempting to compromise popular IoT devices, including a VOIP phone, an office printer and a video decoder, according to the post.
CyberSecurityPreparing For: Industry 4.0edit
The $5 trillion excitement aside, India Inc is also having to come to terms with Industry 4.0. The digital revolution is still in its early stages in the country and the mainstreaming of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of things) is still in its infancy.
AIIndustry 4.0IoTAutomation of Data Extraction for Predictive Analyticsedit
MIT computer researchers are hoping to quicken the utilization of artificial intelligence to improve medical decision making, via mechanizing a key step that is generally done by hand and that is winding up increasingly difficult as certain datasets develop everbigger.
Automationpredictive analyticsAI can help identify five types of breast cancer: Researchedit
Researchers discovered an artificial intelligence system that could help pathologists read biopsies more accurately and to better detect and diagnose breast cancer. The new system, described in a study published in the journal ‘JAMA Network Open,’ helped interpret medical images used to diagnose breast cancer that can be difficult for the human eye to classify, and it does so nearly as accurate or better as experienced pathologists.
IoT in HealthcareTech Determinism And Loss Of Individual Assertionedit
By Shubhranshu Singh
In the socalled IoT or Internet of Things , everything is connected: everything leaves a data trail. It is recognized, analysed and monetised. We dont own our data. Our data gets the giant digital players revenues in aggregated tens of billions of dollars. Forget the moral dimension, lets only ask the commercial question. Who will share the piggy bank
AIIoTReport explores the Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market likely to emerge over a period of 2017 2026edit
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market is accounted for $0.95 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $19.25 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 39.7% during the forecast period. Rising applications of artificial intelligence and advancements in data analytics are some of the factors fueling the market growth. However, high capital requirement is hindering the market growth.
AIIoT in HealthcareDoes your desk phone pose a major security riskedit
By Mike Moore
The bug was first reported as affected the phones Linux software back in 2009, yet its presence in the firmware remained unnoticed until now, demonstrating the potentially huge effect such devices could have on a companys cybersecurity.
CyberSecurityInjecting dose of Blockchain, IoT tech for safe delivery of vaccinesedit
By Swati Rathor
While WHO and Unicef data points out that 20 million children worldwide missed out on lifesaving vaccines such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus in 2018, industry estimates suggest that over 30% of the total vaccines produced go waste, causing loss of precious health as well as wealth. (IoT)
BlockchainIoTIoT in HealthcarePhishing emails impacted 1 in 2 Indian organizations that were hit by a cyberattackedit
Sophos, a network and endpoint security has announced the findings of its global survey, The Impossible Puzzle of Cybersecurity, which reveals IT managers are inundated with cyberattacks coming from all directions and are struggling to keep up due to a lack of security expertise, budget and up to date technology
Cyber crimeCyberSecurityScientists develop selfhealing robot that can feel painedit
By Amrita Reji
As he points out, with the use of similar models in humanoid robots (and not just in one robotic arm), growing innovations in robotics and machine learning can teach us many things, not just about artificial intelligence, but also about ourselves.
AIRoboticsSecurity and Risk Management Leaders Must Leverage the Automation Continuum to Create New Value for Their Organizations: Gartneredit
Katell Thielemann, research vice president at Gartner, explains that the automation continuum emerging in the security and risk landscape is one where new mindsets, practices and technologies are converging to unlock new capabilities. Using automation in areas of identity, data, and new products and services development were identified as three critical areas for the security and risk enterprise.
AutomationCyberSecuritySecurity Becomes Vital as AI Technology Makes a Shift to Smartphonesedit
By Smriti Srivastava
The gadgets which surround our daily routine are about to get more intelligent soon. Devices including smartphones, security cameras and speakers will soon be running with artificial intelligence software. The combination of AI and these devices are expected to boost the image and speech processing actions. Do you know what is making this to happen
AICyberSecuritysmartphoneShare It, Like Itedit
By Leena Mudbidri
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing are innovative technologies that are being adopted in shared and sustainable micro-mobility to revolutionise urban commute. This includes any mode of transport that is shared by users on a need-basis, from bikes and cars to mass transit.
AIe-mobilityIoTSubex Presents State of IoT Security Report India In 2nd Secure India Conclaveedit
By Shweta
Following the address, State of IoT Security Report India presented by Subex was launched by Reddy. Adding to cyber security, Reddy said, With multistakeholders, the government is prioritizing the security issues. The rapid change in technology innovation and the growing use of public and private cooperation, the ministry has formed separate divisions to deal with cyber security.
CyberSecurityIoT SecurityEnhancement in Artificial Intelligence is need of an hour: Studyedit
A pair of researchers concluded in an analysis that Artificial Intelligence engineers should enlist ideas from a broad range of social science disciplines in order to reduce the potential harm of their creations and to better serve society as a whole.
AIDoordarshan, telcos lock horns over niche 5G spectrum bandedit
By Navadha Pandey
DoT is currently finalizing the roadmap for 5G, which is set to boost data speeds and Internet of Things (IoT), resulting in industry altering changes for agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and education.
5GIoT in TelecommunicationsCyberattacks grew 22% on Indias IoT deployments in Q2edit
With 22 per cent jump in cyberattacks on Internet of Things (IoT) deployments in the country, India was the most attacked nation in the IoT space last quarter, said a new report released here on Friday. This was the second consecutive quarter that the country topped the cyber attack victims list.
Cyber crimeCyberSecurityIoT SecurityCentre taking steps to prevent Cyber crimes: Kishanedit
Addressing the conference held here, Kishan Reddy said they were collecting details about cyber criminals across the country. He said they have also linked all the police stations in the country with the server of the Union government except Bihar. He said there was a need to use smart cards by the people due to the increase in the number of cyber crimes
Cyber crimeCyberSecurityBeware, IoT Hackers Lying in Waitedit
A new study by Subex has identified over 2,550 unique malware samples that were found in the internet of things (IoT) in the country. The high level of malware persistence reported is indicative of a larger trend. Hackers are becoming more patient and willing to wait to attack or steal data.
CyberSecurityIoTAI, ML can be as Big as IT Services Industry: Krisedit
Emerging technologies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will have an outsize impact on the Indian economy, similar to the IT services industry, said Infosys’ former executive vice chairman Kris Gopalakrishnan. “If I look back and see the introduction of digital computers in India, the best example is the IT services industry, which is today $177 billion, employing around 4 million people. It had significant impact.
AIMachine LearningAI sensors to keep KSRTC drivers on alertedit
Now, with a view to ensuring the safety of the drivers and the travelling passengers, the KSRTC authorities plan to install Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems on the front bumper of buses to avert collisions and alert sleepy drivers.
AIFuture of MobilityIoT in transportationAdoption Of Big Data And Data Analytics In Logisticsedit
As the consumer demands are raising so is the efficiency of this Industry. In order to provide with smooth facilitation of the end length of the consignment, Logistics are relying heavily on Big Data. With the help of smart phones, GPS, and IoT, many consignors are able to track the supply chain from start to finish enabling speedy more penetrable deliveries. They have reached out to more remote areas now.
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Crafting a fiscally neutral stimulusedit
The economics is now clearly in favour of electric vehicles and they will take over market share rapidly from conventional vehicles once charging facilities are provided. Government directives about phasing out conventional vehicles will not be needed.
e-mobilityEVIndias EV dream: Does buying an electric car today really make senseedit
By Sanjay Kumar Singh
The running cost of electric vehicles is lower, but there is a high upfront capital investment. Lack of charging infrastructure is another impediment (EV)
EVFuture of MobilityInverted duty on EVs to hamper growth, needs correctionedit
By Gunja Sharan
Despite getting relief on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) front, electric vehicle (EV) makers feel an inverted duty structure could impede growth. The manufacturers have sought a correction so that the overall cost of vehicles could be brought down to push the EV industry which is presently at a nascent stage in the country.
EVGSTKarnataka to get 400 electric buses; 300 to ply in Bengaluruedit
By Christin Mathew Philip
Under the Phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Scheme (FAME India Scheme), the Union ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises has sanctioned 5,595 electric buses to 64 cities for intracity and intercity operations across the country.
e-busesFAME 2Only 5-7 players will remain in renewable energy sectoredit
In a fast-evolving energy market, Tata Power has an installed gross generation capacity of 8,669 MW, which includes 276 MW of renewable capacity. In a conversation with BusinessLine, Praveer Sinha, MD and CEO of Tata Power, spoke about the company’s electric vehicles (EV) roadmap, its expectation of a part resolution at its Mundra power plant, and the need for reforms in power distribution.
EVEV ChargingWhat makes EVs and shared mobility inevitable for India, explain industry leadersedit
By Pratishtha Nangia
The mobility paradigm in coming three decades will fundamentally change and it cannot afford to look like what it is today, therefore, the policies should be made in keeping this notion in mind, Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric told the industry stakeholders at ETAuto E-Mobility Convention.
EVFuture of MobilityE-mobility mission to be adopted in phasesedit
The National Electric Mobility Mission will be implemented in phases based on the feedback from auto industry, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Friday. The Minister of State for Heavy Industries promised all support to the auto industry on policy matters to ensure smooth and efficient transformation of the automotive industry from internal combustion (IC) to electric powertrain.
e-mobilityEV PolicyBig boost to EVs: Government sanctions 5,595 electric buses under FAME PhaseIIedit
In order to move towards clean transportation, the Indian government has been pushing electric vehicles in the country. Recently, the Department of Heavy Industry approved the sanction of 5,595 electric buses to 64 Cities, state government entities, state transport undertakings (STUs) for intracity and intercity operation under FAME India scheme phase II. The move is to give a further push to clean mobility in public transportation.
e-busesFAME II Policy50 electric buses to be introduced in Gurugramedit
The Central Government will aid the Gurugram public agency in this purchase. Gurugram is the only city in Haryana to get electric buses under the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries’ FAME-India scheme. According to an official of GMCBL, the department had applied for 100 electric buses, of which 50 have been approved by the ministry. “New buses will take at least six months to be added to the fleet,” the official said.
e-busesFAME 2The curious case of electric mobility in Indiaedit
By Malyaban Gosh
In an indication that mass adoption of electric vehicles in India is still some years away, a shareholder of Mahindra and Mahindra countrys largest electric vehicle manufacturer by quite a margin asked managing director Pawan Goenka when the company will venture into or launch electric vehicles.
e-mobilityEVNashik to 50 e-buses under FAME 2 | Nashik Newsedit
By Abhilash Botekar
Through the scheme, the central government plans to give a push to clean mobility in public transportation. The biggest beneficiary of the scheme is Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Electrical Supply and Transport (BEST) service that will get as many as 300 buses, followed by Pune (150), Navi Mumbai and Nagpur (100 each), Nashik (50) buses and Solapur (25).
e-busesFAME 2EMobility Mission to be Implemented in Phases Based on Auto Industry Feedback: Meghwaledit
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a mission document providing the vision and the road map for the faster adoption of electric vehicles and their manufacturing in the country.
e-mobilityEV PolicyPanel to implement evehicle policy in Delhiedit
By Siddhanta Mishra
The Delhi government has constituted a highlevel committee in order to boost its electric vehicle policy on ground. The 11member team will work with the Centre to promote the adoption of electric vehicles among people. The committee will have members from the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission, municipal corporations, power and transport departments.
e-mobilityEV PolicyHow Mukesh Ambaniled worlds biggest refinery is bracing for an EV futureedit
Its refineries currently convert crude oil, sourced from around the globe, into petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), LPG, naphta and other value added fuels. Some of these products are used to produce petrochemicals used for making plastics and other products.
EVGlobal automotive remote diagnostics market to increase by 18% through 2028edit
The factors that will play a key role behind this growth include increasing focus of automakers on reducing maintenance cost and downtime, increasing integration of IoT, the emergence of connected cars.
Automatione-mobilityIoT in transportationYour connected car may be vulnerable to cyberattacksedit
Whats even more surprising is the fact that even as carmakers peddle connected cars that offers the convenience of being connected to the internet at all times, they arent paying nearly enough attention to cybersecurity. As a matter of fact, the report said, Thirty per cent of respondents overall say their organizations do not have an established product cybersecurity program or team.
Connected CarsVehicle CybersecurityArtificial Intelligence Is Not Enough to Create Fully Autonomous Cars For Now Heres Whyedit
So far, the Internet of Things has been the prime medium through which test vehicles are able to share information with each other. IoT is a powerful tool which will even allow selfdriving vehicles to seamlessly integrate with third party programs to help provide better insight into its condition and to notify its owner of its status.
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Private jobs lose trust and talentedit
Binod Das, secretary, Odisha Private Engineering College Association, said: The hire and fire policy of private companies has forced young people to opt for government jobs. We have seen that nearly 32,000 job aspirants had applied for Dgrade posts advertised by a Cuttack judge. Over 60 per cent of the job aspirants were graduates, including MCAs, MBAs and engineers, Das added.
Future of WorkReinventing your hiring strategy for the shifting leadership landscapeedit
With advances in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and more, customers expect companies to deliver solutions quickly and promote collaboration across diverse teams, while meeting customer demands in the ever changing business environment.
Future of WorkHiringIoTRole of HR to drive upskilling for organisational growthedit
With the advent of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT), the coming year will see a positive rise in the requirement of skilled network engineers. New roles will emerge in research and development, and analytics as we get closer to 5G deployment in the region. This will also require us to forge the right academic collaborations to identify a suitable talent pool for our requirements.
Future of WorkHRUpskillingThe future is hereedit
Technology is taking away many low skilled jobs. But it is also creating opportunities in the form of newage roles. Research shows 65 per cent of the jobs that todays school students will take up may not exist in the future. Due to technological changes in virtualisation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, individuals need to continuously upskill to meet industry requirements.
employabilityFuture of WorkUpskillingHow Tech Can Help You Build a Better Teamedit
By Rishabh Rajvanshi
The most recent advancement in recruitment tech is Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation. AI is now being used to perform many things, including scouring the web for potential candidates, conducting initial interviews (yes, you read that correctly), and helping management collect relevant data.
AIFuture of WorkHiringEmployees will prefer to be replaced by robots: Studyedit
Over the coming decades, millions of jobs will be threatened by robotics and artificial intelligence. Despite intensive academic debate on these developments, there has been a little study on how workers react to being replaced through technology.
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Quality higher education contributes to economic, human development of a nation: Naveen Jindaledit
Quality higher education contributes to economic development and human development of a nation, industrialist and Congress leader Naveen Jindal has said. He was speaking at the convocation of O P Jindal Global University on Thursday as over 800 of its students received their degrees at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here.
Higher EducationEXCLUSIVE: National Education Policy will be finalised soon, says HRD ministeredit
HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said that they are engaged in extensive deliberations over the draft policy that seeks to transform the higher education sector.
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