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Industry News: Information and Communications
Why some cities balk at face recognition techedit
Police departments around the U.S. are asking citizens to trust them to use facial recognition software as another handy tool in their crime-fighting toolbox. But some lawmakers — and even some technology giants — are hitting the brakes. Are fears of an all-seeing, artificially intelligent security apparatus overblown? Not if you look at China, where advancements in computer vision applied to vast networks of street cameras have enabled authorities to track members of ethnic minority groups for signs of subversive behaviour.
IoTSmart CitiesThe Convergence of AI and IoTedit
With AI at its core, IoT will blossom and redefine the future of technology. This means that AI will rely on these physical objects ability to sense, communicate, collaborate, and control to help businesses make wiser decisions in the future.
AIIoTIoT DeploymentIoT and 5G A much needed convergenceedit
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the four technology superpowers (the other three being mobile, AI and Cloud) that is redefining the way the world operatesboth, how people live their daily lives, and how businesses are getting transformed.
5GIoTDriving digital transformation using Internet of Thingsedit
The widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) by companies has already had an intense impact on the way organizations conduct business. Digital era with the Internet of Things (IoT) is offering greater capabilities and transforming all major industrial businesses from corporate, enterprises, retail, healthcare, and logistics to manufacturing.
Digital TransformationIoTCyber Security Biggest challenge to Industry 4.0edit
The industries across the globe are in the midst of the transformation in order to meet todays complex and competitive industry demands. With technology advancement occurring every day, in a current scenario a new wave has emerged, Industry 4.0.
CyberSecurityIndustry 4.0Cyber Security Would Rule Boardrooms in 2020edit
The Risk of CybersecurityFirst of all, CEO and board must realize that in addition to spearheading innovation and growth, cybersecurity readiness is part of their core responsibility. A shift toward a more proactive and forwardthinking projection is the need of the hour. For example, Robert McCullen, CEO and President of Trustwave mentions in a Forbes article that during acquisition planning, CEOs should acknowledge assimilating unpatched databases, hidden malware and lax security policies in addition to intellectual property and new market opportunities that it has purchased.
Cyber spaceCyberSecurityAI and intellectual property rights: Redefining patent laws in Indiaedit
The modern era of innovation and scientific growth has been largely led by the rise of the machine age. The successful incorporation of automation capabilities with basic human intelligence has resulted in what is termed as Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is used in almost every field today ranging from automated vehicles, healthcare, aviation, finance, entertainment, education, heavy industries and so on.
AIIntellectual Property67% say AI use can increase sales by online retailers: Surveyedit
When it comes to technologies like automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), 67 per cent people say the prospect of AI being used to increase sales and profits by online retailers, if that use resulted in a better customer experience, said a new survey
AIRetail5G connections set to top one billion by 2023edit
The drivers behind this growth are unsurprising. IDC believes increasing data demand from consumers, the growth of the Internet of Things, and faster speeds will all create demand for next generation networks.
5GIoTTelecommunication3 Major Impacts of Automationedit
Futurists and technologists often speak about seeing a bright future with automation. Simultaneously there are politicians and intellectuals that predict doomsday with automation at its zenith. This debate is at its extremes either it is for or it is against. None of them seem to provide new solutions and it would be worth it to discuss the impact of automation when it is scenariobased. Here are three major impacts of automation that we can visualize:
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Why Are EV Batteries So Expensiveedit
While there are technological advancements to make EVs cheaper, the government is also doing its bit with tax redemptions as well as slashing GST rates on Indian EVs from 12 to 5 per cent, resulting in a price cut for various allelectric vehicles. At the moment, vehicles like the MG ZS EV are a starting point to make affordable EVs, with further developments expected to curb the costs of batteries and adaptability
EV BatteriesFuture of MobilityLooking for EV charging stations Heres how you can search for themedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining prominence and major automobile manufacturers are introducing EVs across multiple segments. It has become necessary for electric vehicle charging stations to be accessible. For prospective or current electric vehicle owners, here is how you can locate the nearest EV charging station.
EVEV ChargingFuture of MobilityBMTC to decide on procuring electric buses in a weekedit
After a series of delays, officials will decide on buying 300 electric buses for Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) in a week’s time. Officials will scrutinise the financial bidding of the single company that qualified in technical rounds.
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The state of digital skillingedit
[Trend 2] Training and Upskilling is the No. 1 Talent Priority in the Context of Digitization and AutomationFor companies that have already started a training and upskilling program, the top priority is training and upskilling existing talent, with 85 percent of respondents saying that it is critical for their business. This is closely followed by enabling a digital mindset at the leadership level with 74 percent of the respondents identifying it as a key priority. At 61 percent, hiring the right digital talent ranks third.
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How to have great universities: NEP has some useful suggestions towards this. They must be elaborated and acted uponedit
The recently released draft of New Education Policy (NEP) recommends consolidation of higher education institutions (HEIs), creation of large multidisciplinary universities, and national research council to support research. These can also help in improving the presence of Indian institutions in the global rankings.
Education PolicyHigher Education5 education trends to watch in 2020edit
Rightly so, we are the brink of a new decade which will define the future of a whole generation. Hence, the need of the hour is to brace ourselves for the new era, backed by technology, automation and globalization with direct implications towards the future of learning and education.
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