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Cyber Security Guide For Ports Releasededit
The Cyber Security for Ports and Port Systems guide, published by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, with the UK Department for Transport, aims to help ports highlights what actions need to be taken and by who. Cyber-attacks on port systems are no longer considered hypothetical or simply the stuff of fictional narrative,” said the guide, which noted how Maersk’s security setup left it open to an attack from the Maersk virus in June 2017.
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You cant be a successful technology company unless you tap the India marketedit
There’s been a lot of hype over AI in the past by some vendors. They have made outrageous claims about what can be done and just started calling everything AI. We call it augmented intelligence rather than artificial intelligence. Machine learning is just pattern recognition. The mistake some people make with ML is that they use subsets of data or data samples and then draw wrong conclusions.
AIAugmented IntelligenceMLWhat is a Digital Twin Why is it Importantedit
By Radhika Udas
After moving effortlessly from just the manufacturing sector to more sophisticated technologies such as IoT, AI, and ML, the affordability and reality of digital twin can be realized any time now. Riding high on IoTs connection capabilities, the digital twin has grasped the interest of a few countries that would use it to gain advantageous business outcomes.
AIDigital TwinIoTThe Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurityedit
AI and machine learning are the kind of buzzwords that generate a lot of interest; hence, they get thrown around all the time. But what do they actually mean And are they as instrumental to the future of cybersecurity as many believe
AICyberSecurityMLOpinion | Cybersecurity a critical challenge for Indias digital payments ecosysedit
Cybersecurity is one of the most critical challenges faced by stakeholders of the digital payment ecosystem. With more and more users preferring digital payments, the chances of getting exposed to cybersecurity risks such as online fraud, information theft, and malware or virus attacks are also increasing.
BFSICyberSecurityHow Digital Transformation can create a more sustainable worldedit
On the ground and in shop floors this can translate into the use of AI, IoT and analytics to assess environmental impact and take steps to reduce harmful impact, set clear timeframes and processes to become carbon neutral and the like. When these digital technologies are combined with agile processes, businesses can embrace new business models and new business opportunities.
AIDigital TransformationIoTsustainable technologyHow Augmented Intelligence Will Change the Face of AI Adoption in 2020edit
By Smriti Srivastava
The world has witnessed the innovations brought in by artificial intelligence and automation that serve with the greatest benefits to businesses. However, despite all the advantages, their arrival wasn’t a positive impact for everyone. A number of workers were fearful of the job losses and lack of knowledge around automation.
AIAugmented IntelligenceCybersecurity doesnt have any specific allocation in the budget, but the government knows its a pressing concernedit
By Prabhjote Gill
There is no specific allocation for cybersecurity within Indias Union Budget. Business Insider interviewed Sameer Patil, an expert on international security, to understand how the government is allocating resources to tackle the impending threat for cyberwarfare.
Budget 2020cyber warfareCyberSecurityBanking security in 2020: what to expectedit
As technology continues to develop at pace, in 2020 we will see more banks begin to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) paired with machine learning (ML) to offer their customers enhanced security features. Additionally, as misconceptions and myths about cloud security are dispelled, the adoption of cloud technology will also increase.
AIBFSICyberSecurityMLArtificial intelligence, machine learning chip in to fight climate change, protect environmentedit
By Abhijit Ahaskar
While cutting down global emissions and switching to renewable sources of energy will help in the long run, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and its various branches, along with internet of things (IoT), can help in the conservation of plants, animals and birds by providing more accurate climate predictions.
AIClimate ChangeIoTArtificial Intelligence, Blockchain Can Solve Agriculture Issues: PM Modiedit
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi recently said that a new record has been created at the beginning of 2020 by transferring Rs 12,000 crore to the accounts of six lakh farmers across the country. The government is giving encouragement to the food processing industry.
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AI tools can also allow employees to nix the continuous handling of certain data as part of their everyday job functions. Moreover, Robotic Process Automation, which Forrester expects to grow to a $12 Billion market by 2023, can greatly automate voluminous, manually intensive tasks.
Future of WorkHRRPACyber Security Guide For Ports Releasededit
The Cyber Security for Ports and Port Systems guide, published by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, with the UK Department for Transport, aims to help ports highlights what actions need to be taken and by who. Cyber-attacks on port systems are no longer considered hypothetical or simply the stuff of fictional narrative,” said the guide, which noted how Maersk’s security setup left it open to an attack from the Maersk virus in June 2017.
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Recent study indicates transition to EVs will be slowedit
A recent analysis by global supplier SEG Automotive based on the IHS Markit data shows the worldwide change toward emobility will be slower than expected. IHS Markit is a London based analysis company. According to SEG, based on that report even on a global scale only a fraction of total cars manufactured are forecast to be pure battery electric by 2025.
Electric RevolutionFuture of MobilityElectric Vehicles Will Be Cheaper Than Combustion Vehicles In Three Years, Says Amitabh Kantedit
Electric vehicles will become cheaper than combustion vehicles in three years as the price of battery packs of EVs is expected to fall by almost 51 percent per unit, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said on Thursday.
e-mobilityElectric VehiclesEESL partners with BHEL for EV charging networkedit
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), to set up a network of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at various highways across the country, informed the company in a release on Thursday.
EESLEV Charging InfrastructureFuture of MobilityConvert diesel buses to run on CNG & LNG; cut operational costs, Gadkari tells STCsedit
By Dipak K Dash
We will financially support innovations and research in the sector. I will also ask the automobile manufacturers to bring in new technologies, like the electric mobility card used for a bus ride. We can save much both in diesel and tickets, he said.
e-busesEV PolicyFuture of MobilityBudget 2020: Five key trends having huge impact on Indian automotive industryedit
Abolish the customs duty of 5% on Lithium ion cells to promote local manufacturing of the batteries in the country. This will further reduce cost of electric vehicles and accelerate its adoption Incentive for lithium ion battery manufacturing for EV applications
Automotive SectorBudget 2020Future of MobilityBEST to procure 300 new electric buses and hire women drivers for the servicesedit
The department of Brihan Mumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has decided to hire women drivers for the electric buses it intends to add to its flock in the next six months. On Wednesday, the BEST committee, which manages the governance of the transport and electricity distribution wing of BMC, approved a proposal to procure 300 new electric buses for the city and hire women drivers to run some of these buses as per a Central policy.
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Why businesses must go beyond rainbows in logos for truly diverse workplacesedit
While there is genuine interest among businesses to be inclusive, they run the risk of reinforcing stereotypes with uninformed and bad strategic decisions. Early in my career, I witnessed a senior leader in the organisation I was working for gift a cookbook and a rose to all the female employees in his team, on womens day. Later, I asked one of my friends what she felt about the gesture that reinforces stereotypes. She shrugged and said, At least they remember.
Future of Jobsfuture workplaceThese are the jobs of tomorrow, says WEFedit
By Niral Sharma
Growth in clusters and jobs is highest among care roles and smallest among green professions. The highest demand skills required in emerging professional clusters span both technical and cross functional skills.
Future of JobsFuture of WorkTechies return home as startup dreams turn souredit
By Ayan Pramanik
Skills that were in high demand at tech startups include coding, big data analytics and data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and internet of things. These skills are also in demand at large IT companies, said analysts.
Future of WorkSkillingStartupsCyber security professionals in big demand: Over 67,000 job openings, says estimateedit
By Rica Bhattacharya
The quantum of digital and cyber data assets that the growth in internet penetration throws into the cloud and hardware infrastructure, has led to multiplying of the need for monitoring and securing this data thus leading to the increase in demand for cyber security experts. The thrust to Cyber Security is also due to e-Governance and centralization.
CyberSecurityFuture of JobsHiring3 ways AI powered hiring can make up for the shortfall in talentedit
This is the age of automation intelligent systems and machines born out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. They’re robust, state-of-the-art, and constantly evolving tech made by humans, for the humans.
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Budget 2020: UGC seeks higher allocation for educationedit
The UGC, whose mandate includes promoting and coordinating university education, is taking steps to improve the quality in higher education institutions (HEIs), he said. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been undertaking efforts to make higher education relevant to the societal and national needs, its chairman D P Singh said.
Budget 2020UGCBudget 2020: How India can fix its education system and save its Demographic Dividendedit
The future of work will be coded by digitisation, creativity and emotional intelligence and we need to ensure that the education we provide our children is in sync with the changing times. We need to acknowledge that there exists a huge gap in what skills we aspire to impart and what we are currently providing through the Indian education system.
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