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IETs Engineering the Future of Work Conference concludes successfully in Mumbaiedit
The conference was organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the worlds most reputed professional societies for engineers that completes 150 years of existence in 2021. It brought experts across ecosystems to kickstart a movement and to create thinktanks that will work with industry, academia and the government to create road maps for the future of work in India.
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Prabhakar on the IoT Revolution in IVD Industryedit
The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly become a familiar term and every Industry across the globe is swept by this technological revolution. The In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry in India too appears to be catching up on this trend.
IoTIoT in HealthcareIndustries are starting to realize the IoT potentialedit
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to bring about a truly connected future, powering everything from Internet of Things to smart cities. Where we see a particular impact, however, is in the Industrial IoT (IIoT), where the exponential potential of connected sensors, machinery and processes will come to life, kickstarting a 4th Industrial Revolution that will transform businesses of all sizes in all industries.
Industrial IoTIoTIndian banking and securities IT spending will grow 9% in 2020: Gartneredit
Banking and securities organizations are investing in emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, not only to create new product offerings but also to respond to evolving customer demands.
BFSICyberSecurityHow Will Artificial Intelligence Change The Banking Industryedit
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, banks are now finding solace in newage technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and more. Since 2016, many traditional banks have collaborated with fintech startups or devised solutions inhouse to offer modernised banking solution to their customers.
AIBFSIHeres how to keep your IoT devices secured with these best tipsedit
Are you living in a smart home where you have numerous internet connected and computing devices for an easy living Well, all of your IP cameras, speakers, refrigerators, and doorbells are embedded with electronics and software which are coined with a term called the Internet of Things
IoT attacksIoT devicesEmployee behaviour among biggest challenges to cyber security in India: Sophosedit
The study further found that 63% of Indian businesses were concerned about being exposed to cyber criminals due to employee error, while 68% were concerned about employees conducting malicious activities.
CyberSecurityworkforceEdge Computing: Everything You Need To Knowedit
Edge computing will also help scale the performance of IoT services by increased speed. When customers experience real time processes, it gives a boost to your goodwill and brand image. Few other examples in use cases would be: Digital Health, Retail market, Smart Transportation and something as wide as Smart Cities.
Edge ComputingIoTDigital societyedit
Increasingly, these technologies are not only used by users to communicate with other users or devices, but also to enable smart devices to communicate with each other in what has been coined the Internet of Things (IoT). A washing machine that starts automatically after the sun provided enough energy for the house photovoltaic system, and sends a message to the homeowner that it has started and when it expects to finish is a case in point.
IoTsmart homes66% businesses concerned about cyber threats: Reportedit
Sixty six per cent of business decision makers in India believe lack of security expertise is a challenge for their organisations, while 63 per cent of Indian businesses are concerned about being exposed to cyber threats due to employee errors, according to a new report on Tuesday.
Cyber threatCyberSecurityTelangana, Netherlands to explore opportunities in Cyber Securityedit
The Netherlands and Telangana governments are exploring opportunities in the cyber security space. Representatives from the Dutch government, Hague Security Delta and Cyber Security Centre of Excellence of Telangana discussed the opportunities at a conference on Telangana-Netherlands collaboration here on Monday.
cyber riskCyberSecurityData ProtectionHow AI and Automation Combined with CRM Can Make Customer Management Easyedit
Below the highlights that exemplify how companies are using AI and other technologies like automation with their CRM platforms to enhance customer management and how companies are transforming the operation
AIIoTRetailHigh performance edge computingedit
Providing near source cloud capabilities with significantly reduced network latency, and integration with newage technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and advanced analytics, the technology offers a pervasive experience across end devices. Organisations, on the other hand, can achieve their business objectives assimilating enhanced productivity, efficiency, and speed building upon realtime marketing and personalised customer experience.
AIEdge ComputingIoTHere are 5 important reasons why defines why India needs cybersecurity education.edit
Need to gear up for the Internet of Things (IoT) & critical infrastructures: The ecosystem of Internet connected devices, operational tools, and critical infrastructures is poised to soar in the upcoming years. As IoT continues to expand, critical infrastructures such as power, oil and gas, water treatment systems, and transportation are vital for national survival.
CyberSecurityIoTAn online repository of startups aims to showcase Indias technological capabilitiesedit
TechSagar provides insights about capabilities of more than 4000 entities from industry, academia and research across 25 technology areas like Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, blockchain, cloud and virtualisation, robotics and Automation and more. It enables targeted and customised search, granular navigation and drilldown methods using more than 3000 niche capabilities.
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Towards an EV-ready futureedit
Another problem faced by owners of EVs is range anxiety — they are always apprehensive on the road about whether they will be able to reach their destinations with the existing charge in their batteries.
EVFuture of MobilityState moots policy for electric vehiclesedit
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote ecofriendly and nonmotorised mode of public transport, the state Commerce and Transport department has initiated the process for drafting an Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy.
EVEV PolicySale of electric vehicle sans battery can cut initial ownership costedit
The company, which has already set up three production facilities, is currently considering setting up a lithiumion battery manufacturing unit, besides a series of battery charging stations with solar panels across cities. Produced under the brand name Evolet, it will soon start exports to Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, tells CEO Squadron Leadre Prerana Chaturvedi in an interview with Sunitha Natti:
EVEV BatteryFuture of EMobility What is the Future of EMobilityedit
There is a paradigm shift in the automotive world as the world moves towards adopting electronic vehicles. So what will it take to share the future of mobility the world over, Kranti Sambhav discusses this and more in a special interview with two men who are the forefront of this change Andy Postlethwaite and Brieux Boisdequin.
e-mobilityFuture of MobilityAfter Electric Bikes, Delhi Metro To Soon Have EV Charging Stations For Last Mile Connectivityedit
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been finding ways to extend the last mile connectivity for Metro users in Delhi. For the same, the corporation had recently introduced electric bicycles at select stations. Now, in addition to extending this service to more stations, the authorities will also be installing EV charging points.
e-bikeEV Charging Stationslast mile connectivityWith FAME Harder to Come by, Electric 2-Wheeler Sales Crashedit
Electric two-wheeler sales under a government incentive programme crashed by 94% in the first six months of FY20 after policy changes led customers to opt for more affordable models. About 3,000 electric two-wheelers were sold through phase-II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) initiative from April to September, a decline from 48,671 units in the year-ago period, according to Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV).
Automotive Sectore-scootersEVFAME IIPlug and play | Automakers EV dream passes through the hybrid routeedit
The stated target of the NITI Aayog to have 30 per cent electric vehicles in India by 2030 and all threewheelers running on batteries has prompted the government to offer heavy incentives for companies to comply.
EVFuture of MobilityNITI AayogGreener Cars Can Wait, India Laps Up BS-IV Models on Festive Offersedit
Diesel manufacturers have been slower off the block. Leading UV maker M&M is yet to launch the diesel BS-VI variants. “While a petrol BS-VI product can run on BS-IV fuel, the same is not the case for diesel products. Diesel BS-VI vehicles will need BS-VI complaint diesel fuel which is not available,” said Rajan Wadhera, president, automotive sector, Mahindra & Mahindra. Besides, the heavy price differential from BS-IV variants also weigh on diesel makers .
BS-VIFuture of MobilityGujarat has put just one evehicle on the road in last six months: Govt dataedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered a lot of focus in India of late, but the rate at which its states have added EVs on the roads hasnt been encouraging. Gujarat, which leads the EV chart, managed to add only one car to an existing base of 31,576 in the past six months, according to the dashboard on the website of FAME Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles scheme.
EVEV PolicyFuture of MobilityGovt to offer evehicle makers, buyers sops to boost salesedit
Bhubaneswar: To promote electric vehicles, the state government has decided to offer subsidies and incentives to both its manufacturers and buyers. While reviewing the progress of the formulation of Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, chief secretary Asit Tripathy had recently asked the secretaries of different departments to make concerted efforts to turn Odisha into an ideal destination for evehicle manufacturers.
EVEV PolicyEV battery prices fall sharply, but local manufacturing yet to take offedit
According to estimates by EV makers, the average cost of battery cells has come down to $200 per kilowatt per hour (kwh), as against $1,200 per kwh three years ago. For reference, Mahindra e2o Plus, an electric car, spots 16 kwh battery, which gives it a range of 120 km on full charge.
EV BatteryFuture of MobilityCost gap between EVs and ICEs are beginning to shrink: Reportedit
Millennials and Generation Z have started inclining towards the economic benefits of owning electric vehicles. Attributing a study by Cox Automotive, the report shows that 65 per cent of Gen Z consumers feel that charging an EV costs less than fueling a gas car.
Automotive SectorEVICEChandigarh Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy, Only EVs to Get Registration Post 2030edit
To cater to the rising interest in electric mobility across India, many states are gearing up to adopt mass scale electric mobility, with some willing to take precedence over others. According to a report, Chandigarh administration has chalked out a draft Electric Vehicle Policy or EV policy.
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Better Learning Experience Makes Workplaces Betteredit
Unfortunately, Indias traditional approach to corporate learning isn’t working for the workforce. Only 1 in 4 Indians would recommend their enterprise learning program. Across the country, India received a 12 net promoter score. This dissatisfaction is a result of organizations focusing on traditional learning the transferring and retaining information without resulting in the application, instead of learning for impact or skill generation.
Future of WorkSkillingWorkplaceUpskilling important in boosting organisations performance: Surveyedit
According to the survey, 25 percent of the companies surveyed believe that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) are the most crucial skills needed to ensure an organizations future growth. Digital marketing emerged second with 19 percent finding it most crucial followed by Design Thinking, which 10 percent of companies indicated as most important.
Future of WorkUpskillingWill artificial intelligence eat into jobsedit
The decrease in demand for manpower owing to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and allied technology resulting in job cuts, has been an area of concern.
AIFuture of JobsTechies Face a Tougher Job Marketedit
IT hiring is slowing down, responding to a slowing economy. Indian employers have pared IT hiring intentions for the October 2019-March 2020 period. The net employment outlook — derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating total employment to increase and subtracting from this the percentage expecting to see a decrease in employment in the next 6 months — declined by nearly 6 percentage points, compared with that for the last six months.
Future of JobsHiringITOpinion | Its compelling story telling that brings a passion project to lifeedit
Instead of debating whether artificial intelligence will lead to job losses, policy makers and creator platforms should find out a way to increase the productivity of creators and micro entrepreneurs. People should spend their time doing the work that actually moves the needle. That is how the passion economy will blossom and lead to the next wave of economic growth.
AutomationFuture of WorkArtificial intelligence, digital marketing, and design thinking to be top skills to drive future growth: Surveyedit
Survey by Learning found that companies are increasingly looking for talent in artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and design thinking A survey amongst 307 corporates, ranging from SMEs to large corporates, highlights that tech upskilling in skills like artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing and design thinking is crucial for boosting their organizational performance.
AIdigital marketingSkillingAI, digital marketing key skills to boost growthedit
Apart from these, skills related to Internet of Things (IoT), robotic process automation (RPA), and natural language processing/generation (NLP/NLG) emerged as important skills in responses from the surveyed organisations
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Engineering colleges in India to be accredited by IIT Foundation or IFAA all you need to knowedit
Pushing in the next level of reforms for engineering and technical education in India, the IIT Foundation for Accreditation and Assessment or IFAA has been formed. Collaboration of IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur has formed the new company IFAA Which would take over the accreditation work of National Board of Accreditation or NBA.
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