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The ‘Judicious’ Use of AI and MLedit
By Suparna Goswami
Artificial intelligence and machine learning must be judiciously used, such as when monitoring internet of things devices, says David De Roure, professor of e-research at the University of Oxford, who offers insights on IoT risk management. “We can use AI and ML to improve the resilience of our systems and improve the responsiveness to the changing circumstances,” De Roure says in an interview with Information Security Media Group at the recent IoT India Congress in Bengaluru. “But every time we add anything to these already complex systems [for IoT devices], we are introducing new complexity, new vulnerabilities, new opportunities both for failure and for susceptibility to attack.”
Dr David De RoureIETIoT India Congress 2019You’ve Got A ‘Sakhi’ In Meedit
By Rashmi Patil
Meet Likitha Chandrashekara from Bengaluru who has designed a companion chatbot named Sakhi to help senior citizens who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other memory-related psychogenic disorders or short-term memory loss. And for this, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) selected Likitha to participate in the IET South Asia ‘Present around the World’ competition (regional level), which she won.
IETPATWIt’s as simple as IOT getsedit
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By Rashmi Patil
This year’s IoT India Congress also witnessed a similar situation with its theme ‘Mainstreaming the Internet of Things’. Shekhar Sanyal, Director and Country Head, IET India, says, “Internet of Things is evolving every day we are all dependent on it to perform all sorts of tasks. From exam preparation for students to bank transactions and online shopping, everything is made easier through IoT.” Excerpts from the interview:
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NDRF, Wipro to work together in design for additive manufacturing of aerospace systemsedit
According to him, 3D printing/additive manufacturing is a technology which is going to “revolutionise the future world”, requiring industry standards and pioneering attempts in terms of design. NDRF, an autonomous forum of the Institution of Engineers (India), promotes research, design, development, productionisation and innovation through collaborative efforts since 1969, according to an NDRF statement.
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Panel for legal framework for digital usersedit
Significant opportunities can be explored to increase the levels of automation using artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive analytics and machine learning in their backend processes, it said. Following the deliberations of the committee, it was considered necessary to have a nodal agency to coordinate developments across ministries and regulators in the area of financial technology.
AIData AnalyticsIndia inches closer to becoming a Cyber security Superpoweredit
The Digital India and New India mission has been offered an essential impetus by an Indian Ethical hacker, Khushhal Kaushik. His passion, drive and burning desire to go the extra mile, has helped him strengthen Indias stature in the global cyber security industry. Conventionally, western countries have always ruled the cyber security domain.
Cyber spaceCyberSecurityDrone tech to help in rescue & relief opsedit
By Prachi Verma
The iterations to improve every feature would continue. The teams artificial intelligence (AI) based solution is used in combination with drones that use swarm intelligence to collect data and analyse it in realtime. The project is being executed with data inputs from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), will have a software that will be compatible with standard drones available in the market.
AIdisaster managementData protection: Why a comprehensive law is needededit
NASSCOM has set up the Data Security Council of India that is committed to making the cyberspace safe, secure and trusted by establishing best practices and standards in the cybersecurity space.(b) SEBI promulgated the Data Sharing Policy in October 2018, which aimed at simplifying the process of data sharing and formalisation of data protection measures to prevent data from misuse.
CyberSecurityData ProtectionData Protection LawCISOs believe risks of cyber attacks will increase: Forbes Insights surveyedit
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) (Fortinet.com), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced a new report by Forbes Insights it commissioned titled Making Tough Choices: How CISOs Manage Escalating Threats and Limited Resources
cyber riskCyberSecurityBanks to seamlessly share data on frauds through dedicated exchangeedit
A few days back, Ashok Kumar Pradhan, MD and CEO of United Bank of India, had said that there was a need for collective action against fraud. The bank had suggested the need for an umbrella organisation in the banking and financial services sector to protect against cyber frauds. Banks could pool in funds for the organisation to address the cybersecurity concerns, said Pradhan.
BFSICyberSecurityAsk AI: Lenders bring in machines to rate credit risk of customersedit
Do you have a low credit score? Did you miss paying your last credit card bill on time? Have there been occasions when your EMI cheques have bounced? Worry not. You can still get a loan from one of several new-age lenders who have devised their own artificial intelligence or AI-powered algorithms to assess customers’ credit-worthiness.
AIBFSIAIoT Memory and Storage Solutions for AI at the Edgeedit
AI at the edge demands a lot of computational power to ensure adequate performance. Standard storage and memory components might deliver the needed performance but are ill equipped to handle the rough conditions at the edge. These applications are subject to temperature cycles from day to night and summer to winter, sustained shock and vibration, and increased levels of pollution that can severely hamper IoT devices.
AIData StorageIoTWhy the promised Right to Privacy and Data Protection Law hasnt been enacted yetedit
The failure of Supreme Court to ensure enactment of right to privacy and data protection law has grave consequences for Indias position on ecommerce, computing cloud, cyber jurisdiction, high computing capacity, artificial intelligence, mathematical algorithms, and analytics, which have the potential to make digital colonisation foolproof through data colonisation in what is being called the Fourth Revolution.
Data ProtectionData Protection LawWhen RPA Met AI: Their Differences & Future Togetheredit
By Harshajit Sarmah
Automation with time is becoming a go-term in several industries. From self-driving cars to social media posts, automation has become omnipresent. According to a report, Robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million. It became the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market. It is also slated to reach $1.3 billion in revenue by the end of 2019.
AIRPAThe many use cases of IoT in Telanganaedit
By Moumita Deb Choudhary
Develop world class infrastructure for IoT products The Government of Telangana has setup T-Hub, an incubator for startups and it has the necessary arrangements to mentor startups on the hardware and electronics related to many areas including IoT. T-Hub provides state of the art prototyping capabilities.
Agriculturedisaster managementIoTSolar In The Spotlightedit
Through efficient use of Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and data analytics, solar panels’ performance can be enhanced and maintenance costs can be reduced,” says Dr Mahendra Patil, Kolhapur-based professor of electronics and electrical engineering.
IoTMachine LearningSolar PowerResearchers develop low-cost, low-power network for 5G connectivityedit
Researchers have developed a cheaper and more efficient method for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices to receive high-speed wireless connectivity.
5GIoTRebuilding trust in a data driven worldedit
At the centre of these efforts lies realtime, cloud based process automation. By automating manual, time intensive processes, such as transaction matching or journal entries, data not only becomes more reliable, but people can also spend more time on consultative, analytical tasks; in turn adding more value to the business.
AutomationData AnalyticsOffensive Defense Cyber Security and the 21st Centuryedit
Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning is also an integral part of learning cybersecurity. This enables to create systems which help detect possible breaches. The increase in digitisation must lead to a transparent approach and access to much personal information available online. Cyber Security is shifting the Cyberspace to a more secure tomorrow for a safer digital world.
AICyber spaceCyberSecurityIoT comes to commercial securityedit
The adoption of IoT communication protocols in intruder alarm systems will increase the average number of sensors connected to each system and could promote the wider deployment of wireless sensors in commercial installations. As a result, the volume of shipments of professional security wireless sensors will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent over the 2018-2023 period, IHS Markit forecasts.
IoTSecurity TechIndia has more spectrum available in 5GHz for WiFi than Japan, US or Europeedit
By Abhijit Ahaskar
In the local market, we also have a number of multinationals that develop WiFi equipment in India. And also there are some Indian companies such as Micromax that are developing WiFi solutions here. How important is WiFi 6 in the IoT era as the number of connected devices on WiFi networks are set to grow. What kind of experience upgrade can we expect?
5G TechnologyDigital CommunicationsHow Screenwriting Can Boost AI (Artificial Intelligence)edit
Yet his skills have proven quite effective and valuable, as he has helped create AI chatbots for brands like Mattel and Call of Duty. And yes, as of now, he works on the QuickBooks Assistant, a text-based conversational AI platform. “I partner with our engineering and design teams to create an artificial personality that can dynamically interact with our customers, and anticipate their questions,” he said.
AIChatbotsMLEnterprise and automotive IoT market to reach 5.8B endpoints in 2020: Gartneredit
The enterprise and automotive Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to grow to 5.8 billion endpoints in 2020, according to Gartner. The research firm forecasts that by the end of 2019, the use of IoT endpoints will reach 4.8 billion worldwide, up 21.5% from 2018. The utilities segment will remain the highest user of IoT endpoints due to its increased adoption in smart electricity meters.
AutomationIoTCombating tuberculosis! Health Ministry ties up with research institute to explore artificial intelligenceedit
Union health ministry’s central tuberculosis division has inked a pact with a research institute to explore cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology in combatting the disease. The pact was signed by the joint secretary in the health ministry, Vikas Sheel, and Dr P Anandan, CEO of Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence
AIIoT in HealthcareArtificial intelligence: Empowering patent fillingedit
A similarly whopping growth has been observed in the number of machine learning or AI related patents/applications which have been filed in recent years. A recently published article revealed that patent applications based on machine learning have nearly quadrupled in the last few years, owing to the widespread use of the same in all major technological fields.
AIIntellectual PropertyMLAI has the promise of radically changing healthcare: Prof. Lyle Ungaredit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize healthcare. The greatest effects in terms of market size, the use of AI in areas such as administrative workflow and fraud detection, will be almost invisible to healthcare consumers, but customer facing AI will gradually become more prevalent, allowing people to use their phones to share images, blood pressure readings, and other information and receive automated advice.
AIIoT in HealthcareThe difference between urban intelligence and urban knowledge and why we need to bridge the gapedit
Urban intelligence based on artificial intelligence and big data has a significant anticipatory role in maximizing the efficiency of infrastructures in the North; while transitions in southern cities depend on generating data and urban knowledge on everyday urban processes and systems (
AIBig Data analyticsSmart CitiesPoor manufacturing may cause downtime in IT industryedit
By Debasis Mohapatra
Compared to this, the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sectorsaw sequential growth of 0.6 per cent, and retail and CPG vertical witnessed a growth of 0.4 per cent in Q1 of FY20. Revenue growth in the telecom vertical was at 0.5 per cent, while energy and utilities witnessed a growth of 0.9 per cent. The top six domestic firms include TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and L&T Infotech.
BFSIIT IndustryManufacturingAI, cloud computing, drones in focus for better egovernanceedit
Emerging technology, like blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, drones, cloud computing are all on the table of the Narendra Modi government as it pushes ahead to realise the goal of better egovernance for citizens.
AIEmerging TechnologyGovernance95% of bank executives keen to plan automation strategies: Reportedit
By Mamtha Asokan
The Convergence of AI and RPA in Banking has been fast evolving as all financial institutions have begun leveraging new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), deep learning and Natural Language Processing
AIAutomationBFSIIndia to become first country to use AI/ML in tax assessmentedit
India will soon become the first country to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the tax assessment process, as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has promised to adopt faceless assessment system from October this year.
AIMLTaxExpress Governance Awards: An early flood warning system that helps save lives in Gujaratedit
The gauge is part of the eMegh project, an innovative IOT or InternetofThings based early flood warning system that forewarns over two lakh residents of Valsad and 21 villages located downstream about heavy rains in catchment areas and possible inundation.
IoTSmart sensorsDigitization Key Lever For Development Of Innovative Solutionsedit
The digital revolution of air cargo industry includes the use of disruptive technologies that are changing the global business landscape. IoT, wireless technologies (sensors and data loggers), blockchain and artificial intelligence are the technologies in trend which aim to bring the much needed transformation in the industry.
AIBlockchainDigital RevolutionIoTBioplastics to social robots, new tech to bring inclusivityedit
Like most robots, social robots use artificial intelligence (AI) to decide how to act on information received through cameras and other sensors. The ability to respond in ways that seem lifelike has been informed by research into such issues as how perceptions form, what constitutes social and emotional intelligence, and how people can deduce others thoughts and feelings.
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Lithium-ion locomotives soon on trackedit
This comes at a time when the NITI Aayog has lined up its ambitious targets like full conversion to EVs for three-wheelers by 2023, and two-wheelers by 2025. On a pilot basis, the Eastern Railway Kanchrapara Railway Workshop has already converted one motor coach to work as battery cum 25 kV shunting engine.
e-mobilityLithium ion batteryGovernment plans to subsizide EV battery productionedit
Even though electric mobility is gaining importance in India, it is still at a very nascent stage. According to Economic Survey 2019, the current market share of electric cars in India is 0.06 per cent only, reflecting the low penetration of EVs in India.
e-mobilityEVNITI AayogGear up for e-surge in buses and bikesedit
It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand.
e-bikee-busesEVCan India switch to electric vehicles in the near futureedit
By Aparna Deb
The governments big budgetary push clearly indicates its goal to promote the manufacture and sale of electric vehicles (EVs) in India in the near future. Major automakers like Hyundai and Mahindra are unveiling EVs in India like Kona Electric, Mahindra e2o, etc. The newer eversions are also gathering a lot of attention due to their futuristic and new designs.
EVFuture of MobilityBuying Cars And Two Wheelers Could Get Cheaper Soon; Heres Whyedit
By Tarun Kochar
Automakers have complained that all the benefits are given only for electric vehicles, instead of easing out the problems due to this slowdown. To which, the FM has stated that solutions for both types of vehicles will exist alongside.
EVFuture of MobilityWhat is the economics behind e-vehicle batteries?edit
The story so far: Shifting gears in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the NITI Aayog, in May this year, proposed to ban the sale of all internal combustion engine (ICE) powered threewheelers post March 2023. It also suggested that all new twowheelers below 150cc sold after March 2025 should be electric.
EVEV BatteriesAuto makers cut inventory as sales recovery seems elusive: Analystsedit
ICICI Securities, which recently held meetings with number of OEMs, in its analysis said, it could see the changing dynamics of consumer preferences across automotive space. Customers’ mind is confused by various policies and issues which have happened and to top it off BS-VI and its impact on residual values. EV is still far, and the government should clarify that EV is not necessarily urgently looked into.
Automotive SectorEVOEMFalse promises of an electric vehicle utopiaedit
Pollutionfree, decongested and zero emissions. This is what electric vehicles offer Delhi, but its current policy does not achieve this. Electric Vehicle, Energy, Renewable Energy, Delhi, Pollution, Public Transport Infrastructure.
EVFuture of MobilityIndia’s EV ride: What lies aheadedit
By S. Ronendra Singh
The writing is on the wall. India’s automobiles industry is seeing the worst slowdown in nearly two decades. Amid distress calls over the slump in national sales figures, auto giants have also been voicing concern over a Niti Aayog proposal to push for full conversion to electric vehicles (EVs) for internal combustion engine (ICE) three-wheelers by 2023, and two-wheelers (for engines with or below 150 cc capacity) by 2025.
EVFuture of MobilityNiti Aayog Says Electric Cars Will Be Cheaper Soon, Thanks To Reduced Battery Costsedit
By Sarthak Dogra
Electric cars are set to become cheaper, confirms NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. As per Kant, the cost of electric vehicles will be at par with that of comparable IC engine vehicles in the next 3 to 4 years. This will be enabled by a lower cost of batteries used for EVs in the near future.
EVNITI AayogRisks of charging electric twowheeler batteries in home/office: Worrisome or notedit
By Lijo Mathai
HansOtto Schjerven, head of the Vestfold Fire Department, says rechargeable lithium batteries can cause fires that are difficult to extinguish and the batteries emit fire that quickly spreads. Come to think of it, China is the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles while Norway is the fastest adopter of this technology. Doesnt that ring a bell I will explain
EV Charginglithium batteryStage being set for bikes run on battery in Delhiedit
In the next couple of years, Delhi may witness a large number of battery run bikes providing lastmile connectivity to people who rely on public transport. Small and medium freight vehicles may also shift from CNG to electric.
e-bikee-mobilitylast mile connectivityPolicy on electric vehicles likely to be released in three weeksedit
The State government will release a policy for electric vehicles within three weeks, said J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary, Transport Department, here on Saturday. Speaking at the launch of Society for Smart E-Mobility (SSEM), he assured its members that the policy will focus on encouraging both manufacturers as well as users of electric vehicles.
EVEV PolicyCoimbatore industrialists float forum to focus on evehiclesedit
They asked the state to permit RTO’s to register electric vehicles certified by International Centre for Automotive Technology or Automotive Research Association of India. They also sought basic testing facilities for electric vehicles in major cities of the state.
Automotive SectorEVAndhra Pradesh to replace 10,000 buses with evehiclesedit
Initially, 1,000 buses will be taken off the road and they will be replaced by an equal number of electric buses. (Representational image) Initially, 1,000 buses will be taken off the road and they will be replaced by an equal number of electric buses
e-busesEVGovernment prepares array of rules as it looks to overhaul road mobilityedit
By Shreya Nandi
The committees will comprise senior ministry officials as well as representatives from states, and industry bodies such as the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority of India (Irdai), Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASTRU), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), said two senior government officials, requesting anonymity.
EV PolicyFuture of MobilityFirst EV charging STN in Gr Noidaedit
NTPC and Indian Oil Corporation have commissioned their first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Indian Oil COCO Petro Pump near New Holland Tractor plant, Greater Noida. This EV charging station is first in the series of such stations planned across cities and highways. The station offers four charging points with fast and slow charging options.
EVEV Charging StationsE-Autos prove beneficial for GHMCedit
By S. Sandeep Kumar
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations initiative of introducing eautos for garbage collection under a pilot project is proving beneficial as these vehicles are facilitating early clearance of the waste from the commercial areas of the city, apart from ensuring lower vehicular emissions
e-mobilityEVChennai Buzz: Citys first Aadhaar Seva Kendra | Electric bus gets going | ECR cameras to nab traffic rule violators and moreedit
The minimum fare is Rs 11 and the fare for end to end travel is fixed at Rs 25. The first bus was launched as part of the proposal to introduce two electric buses in Chennai. The Union government has sanctioned 525 electric buses for Tamil Nadu under Phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Scheme
e-busesEVFAME II PolicyCentre looks to cut GST rates as car sales slump persists in Augustedit
By Amit Panday
Meanwhile, Sitharaman also said the governments efforts to promote electric mobility should not be misconstrued as promoting electric vehicles at the expense of internal combustion engine vehicles. All vehicles will have their due market share. It is not that we are promoting one segment of the industry at the expense of another, said the minister.
Automotive SectorGST100 EV charging hubs across Hyderabad soonedit
The first phase will cover at least 50 regions where five charging hubs will be set up in a month. The charging hubs will have an uninterrupted power supply, among other things. The charging hubs will come up near main roads and on routes where the vehicular density is high.
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The Curious Case of Cybersecurity: Unlocking 3 Million Jobs Via A Simple Course Correctionedit
By Rakesh Kharwal
For the cybersecurity industry, the year 2018 was anything but good as a series of largescale cybersecurity incidents took place across the globe. These incidents include the infamous Facebook security breach that affected more than 50 million users, Quora breach that affected more than 100 million users, and the massive Marriott International breach that compromised sensitive information of up to 500 million Marriott hotel guests.
CyberSecurityFuture of JobsUpskillingDigital Business Transformation reshaping HR spaceedit
Digital transformation has had an unquestionable impact on the everyday work of companies. In this quickly evolving globe of fresh possibilities, the HR department is responsible for ensuring that talent with the correct abilities function in the best possible condition, to profit from all the advantages of the digital age. The most important issues at present are cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), exabytes of data, and artificial intellect. Digital transformation may require many distinct techniques.
Digital TransformationHRIoTAn Artificial Intelligence-Powered Talent Intelligence Platformedit
Hiring equality and gender parity are some of the most significant issues of the current time. All companies say that their people are their greatest asset, but almost three-quarters of companies can’t find the right talent for their most critical roles. Recruiting challenges led to a worldwide spend of over $500 billion last year, the highest in history. To win the war for talent, equality and merit have to be a priority.
Future of WorkHiringTaking a stock of the future of workedit
Tech profiles like cybersecurity and the ability to work with nuanced programs like machine learning and blockchain are slowly growing in importance. Geographical proximity has no longer remained an important consideration and businesses have actively begun changing their talent priorities to attract the people with the most relevant skill sets.
CyberSecurityFuture of JobsFuture of WorkMLAutomation and the future of work in developing countriesedit
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine learningled technological innovation has already laid the foundation for higher productivity, better income jobs, and socioeconomic prosperity. In the coming years, automation will completely transform the nature and future of work, making things better and faster.
AutomationFuture of JobsTaking a stock of the future of workedit
With the increased access to technology and its open and decentralized usage, today, a number of business functions are beginning to emerge for whom external costs become relatively cheaper than internal costs. Companies, mostly in the form of startups, are slowly but surely chipping away traditional job roles and are providing companies a cheaper and more efficient way of undertaking such roles, usually providing a disruptive tech-dependent solution.
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Technology and education The digital revolution in educationedit
Education is an essential part of any individuals life. It has a major influence on all life areas, setting the tone for your personal and professional development. However, the approach to education youll notice today has slightly alternated from what it used to be a while back. A variety of improvements have been made possible all thanks to tech advancements
Digital RevolutionFuture of EducationIndias higher education system requires a radical shiftedit
The higher education system in India is quite complex and it so far had mixed results in terms of contribution to the nation and to the student community of each generation. The National Policy of Education of 1986 has been a turning point and by bringing about a radical change in the allocation of funds its role has been seminal.
Future of EducationHigher EducationExperts discuss draft National Education Policyedit
Bhattacharya lauded the governments attempt to bring qualitative changes in the higher education system through the new policy. He said, Some of the provisions made in the new policy resemble the functioning and governance of the IITs and are based on the theme Feel the earth while keeping your head in the sky.
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