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15 Indian startups working in AI, IoT, and EV space showcased to Helsinki Business Hub and startup leadersedit
The year 2019 witnessed more deep-tech startups and trends, and some compelling takeaways as well. These were especially highlighted during events led by innovation, beginning with the Mobile India conference, and towards the latter half of the year, via marquee technology and startup conferences such as TechSparks, Nasscom Product Conclave, IoT India Congress, IoTNext, and Amazon AI Conclave.
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Amaravati: VIT-AP hosts IEEE international conferenceedit
The preparations for this conference began from when the first approval from IEEE Hyderabad Section through IEEE Guntur sub-section was received in the month of April 2019, and the final approval from IEEE US in the month of May 2019. Being the first conference organised by VIT-AP and IEEE chapter of Guntur Subsection received as many as 143 papers from across the world.
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How Cloud Computing is Driving the Industrial Revolution 4.0edit
Industry reports around the world believe that Cloud technology is a critical enabler of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. As the new Industry Revolution starts the ignition, cloud computing is effectively supporting the developments on the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and robotics.
Cloud TechnologyIndustry 4.0Will health fly high on AI?edit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to uplift our ability to profile, predict, promote and protect human health in many exciting ways. But eagerness in the health system to ardently embrace AI should not blind us to potential pitfalls. Lest we lament, as Othello did about Desdemona, that we “loved too well but not wisely”.
AIHealthcareLeveraging Automated Cloud Infrastructure for enabling Smart Citiesedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will play a major role in the treatment and assessment of business KPIs, which would set the pace for IT operations to undergo a further transformation. Continued integration of deep learning, AI, and ML in business operations will enable converged, isolated, or streamlined data for making more informed decisions.
Cloud TechnologySmart CitiesAt 146 million, malware detections targeting Indian enterprises surge by 48%edit
Seqrite portfolio of solutions includes Endpoint Security, Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Unified Threat Management (UTM), Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and data protection technologies like Encryption and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). In addition, Seqrite Services provides comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services to Corporates, PSUs, Government and Law Enforcement Agencies
CyberSecurityEnterprise SecurityAI-machine learning innovation: Virtual Humans to foldable screens, unlocking big gains for mankindedit
In 2014, artificial intelligence (AI) first passed the Turing test—designed by English mathematician and computer science pioneer Alan Turing in 1950, to check if a machine is capable of thinking like a human. Ever since, many pieces of AI tech have successfully passed the test.
AIEmerging TechnologyMLThe dangers of IoT and AIedit
The risks of cybersecurity are more complex than ever. Due to the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), by 2020 every person will generate 1.7 megabytes of information per second. As new technologies evolve, cyber criminals adapt and discover new hacking methods to apprehend sensitive data.
AICyberSecurityIoTWhy We Must Unshackle AI From the Boundaries of Human Knowledgeedit
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made astonishing progress in the last decade. AI can now drive cars, diagnose diseases from medical images, recommend movies, even whom you should date, make investment decisions, and create art that people have sold at auction.
AIconnected devicesMalware detections surge by 48% in 2019edit
Indian enterprises and government departments are facing an unprecedented risk within the cyberspace today. Their digital transformation is leaving them vulnerable to sophisticated threats and attack campaigns conducted by organised cyber crime cells and hostile nation states with a view of disrupting the larger socioeconomic activity and stealing critical, important, and sensitive information.
Cyber spaceCyberSecurityMalwareMajor telecom mines user data secretlyedit
For the past few years, cybersecurity activists in the country have been uncomfortable with the lack of discussion about data mining and monetisation by large tech firms. Post 2016, crores have started using the internet for the first time. These citizens, activists say, do not understand the value of their private data. And companies are using this ignorance to their advantage.
CyberSecurityTelecommunicationCutting edge technologies to aid Indias construction spaceedit
Even as India is witnessing rapid urbanization, the construction space is now looking at cutting edge technology solutions such as robotics, cloud, and artificial intelligence among others. Already, a number of start-ups and legacy companies have entered the space to leverage the imminent growth.
AIEmerging TechnologyRoboticsAI IN BANKING: Artificial intelligence could be a near $450 billion opportunity for banks here are the strategies the winners are usingedit
The aggregate potential cost savings for banks from AI applications is estimated at $447 billion by 2023, with the front and middle office accounting for $416 billion of that total, per Autonomous Next research seen by Business Insider Intelligence.
AIBFSIA little finetuning towards the basicsedit
Now we could able to see that there has been technological shifting not limiting to analog to digital (Digital Video Broadcasting, FM Radio) but the introduction of IoTs (Internet of Things) aka the devices connected and well synchronized to the internet. By playing vital roles, these devices have become parts and partial of our lives.
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REIL, TSREDCO join hands to create EV Charging Infra in Telanganaedit
Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO) and the public sector Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) have entered into an agreement to promote e-mobility. A memorandum of understanding was signed here on Saturday for creating Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure in the State under the FAME Scheme of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India.
EV Charging InfrastructureEV. EV policyFuture of MobilityGovt measures to help India secure sustainable energy future: Niti vice-chairmanedit
Various Policy Initiatives undertaken by the government will help India achieve a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future, Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Friday. Kumar said India has taken significant steps in improving energy efficiency and cleaner transport with electric vehicles
EV PolicyNITI AayogBMC to soon setup charging station for e-vehicles at parking lot in South Mumbaiedit
To promote the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the government has approved a plan to establish 2,636 charging stations for EVs throughout the country. These charging stations will be spread across 62 cities in 24 states and Union Territories. As a part of the plan, out of the 2,636 charging stations, 1,633 will be rapid charging stations.
EVEV Charging InfrastructureElectric Vehicles: All Charged Upedit
The policy also incentivises buyers by providing waivers of road tax, registration charges, provision for onetime MCD parking and permit fee and subsidies up to Rs 29,000 on twowheelers. It also provides incentives for recycling of nonEVs and consumers willing to switch to EVs. This would boost employment in the sector and assist authorities in managing waste generated by scrapping vehicles.
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It would also help in reducing cost of electric vehicles and aid in accelerating adoption of green mobility in the country, another source said. He added that a formal incentive based scrappage policy with monetary support from the government as well as manufacturers is required to take old vehicles off the roads and generate demand for new vehicles.
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How talent agility leads to business successedit
Even as more and more people are joining the workforce globally, an increasing number of organisations across sectors are witnessing skills gap due to technological advancements. The WEOs Future of Jobs report noted that 54% of all professionals will require reskilling/upskilling by 2022.
Future of WorkReskillingUpskillingHow Bad Is The Cybersecurity Talent Gap In The Industry?edit
That’s part of why it’s so essential to hire talented cybersecurity experts. However, unfortunately, most companies are finding it challenging to meet that requirement. There aren’t enough people to fill the available cybersecurity roles. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021.
CyberSecurityTalent DearthEight health-tech hiring trends for 2020edit
The healthcare ecosystem is rapidly shifting towards innovative care delivery models such as virtual, remote, and alternate care. The deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) as well as other emerging technologies and data-driven tools, is changing the nature of healthcare solutions and delivery systems.
Future of JobsFuture of WorkHiringHere’s why automation of jobs is very bad news for millennial workersedit
The rise of populist politicians across the rich world has led to a profound rethinking of the way developed economies work. In particular, the impact of automation on the labour market, and the disappearance of routine manufacturing jobs, has been blamed for the electoral successes of leaders such as US President Donald Trump and Italy’s Matteo Salvini.
AutomationFuture of JobsWhat to learn at the workplace in 2020edit
There has been a fundamental shift in the way we work, and learning and development (L&D) leaders have the task of preparing the workforce in this changing environment. Learning at work has to be redefined so employees can cope with automation and AI in the business sphere. Employees must not only be very good at their jobs, but also be agile and continuously learn new skills to stay competitive.
Future of Workfuture workplaceSTEM related job postings rise 44% in 3 years: Reportedit
As job postings in STEM have seen consistent growth in India over the past three years, it is promising to see job seekers take an increasing interest in these roles as well. With advancements in several areas of science and technology such as robotics, the internet of things (IoT), there is likely to be demand for tech talent across sectors, Venkata Machavarapu, head of engineering, India and Site Director at Indeed India, said.
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27 % STEM students opting for non-technical trainingsedit
Students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) are always considered as smart decision-makers and are congratulated for choosing a lucrative career path in our society. However, in the past few years, the number of STEM majors ending up finding satisfaction in non-technical jobs has grown immensely.
Future of EducationSTEM EducationGovts new initiatives to boost higher educationedit
Minister of state for higher education Bhanwar Singh Bhati on Sunday announced various programmes at Yuva Samvad organised by college education at Shiksha Sankul here. Under the programme New Initiatives in College, initiatives will be taken in colleges and enhance the quality of higher education
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