DataQuest - October 2024

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ROBUST FAB ECOSYSTEM KEY TO INDIA REALISING FULL PROMISE
India growing seminconductor Industry holds immense potential. Having a robust fabrication ecosystem is key to realizing its full promise.
Zoho’s Unconventional Path: Building Global Tech Giant from India’s
Heartland ……… Sridhar Vembu……. CEO, Zoho

Robust fab ecosystem key to India realising full promise

India's growing semiconductor industry holds immense potential. Having a robust fabrication ecosystem is key to realising its full promise.

8 mins

India in the Semicon Party - All that and a bag of chips! Not yet.

We have a lot to catch up on - being late to this party. But the good news is we have less air in our packs. And we are not small potatoes anymore.

7 mins

India's Chip Dreams Take Shape

India's semiconductor industry is on the brink of transformation, poised to redefine its role in the global landscape. With a determined focus on bridging the technological divide with powerhouses like Taiwan and South Korea, India is embracing a pivotal moment in its journey toward semiconductor self-reliance.

5 mins

Zoho's Unconventional Path: Building a Global Tech Giant from India's Heartland

In an insightful conversation with Dataquest, CEO Sridhar Vembu outlines the company's ambitious plans for semiconductor investment, emphasizing the importance of local fabrication facilities for national security and economic growth. Vembu's vision extends beyond mere technological advancement; he advocates for a comprehensive approach that integrates rural development and talent nurturing, positioning Zoho as a key player in India's journey toward becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse.

5 mins

Can Algorithms Curate Your Dream Home? Wayfair's AI E-Comm Revolution

Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer at Wayfair, discusses the company's AI and ML initiatives, their partnership with Google Cloud, and the integration of physical and digital retail. She also shares insights into the future of e-commerce, where AI could significantly reshape shopping experiences and decision-making processes.

5 mins

MG Motor Reimagines Driving with Al, Voice Control, and Secure Connectivity

JSW MG Motor India's CIO, reveals the tech behind the company's electric vehicles, including the new Windsor EV. From voice-controlled features to AI-powered mood lighting, he discusses the connectivity solutions and security measures.

3 mins

Forging India's Semiconductor Destiny: TCS' Vision for Al-Driven Innovation

As we see a surge of activity in the semiconductor space, TCS has strategically positioned itself to cover the entire chip value chain, from R&D to end-use applications like automotive and healthcare. In an exclusive interview with Dataquest, Sreenivasa Chakravarti, Vice President, IoT and Digital Engineering of TCS discusses the company's two-decade journey in the semiconductor space, highlighting its role in designing, validating, and deploying chips across various sectors. The conversation reveals how TCS has contributed to faster chip development cycles through software-driven validation and product lifecycle management.

3 mins

From PCs to Powerhouses: Inside Lenovo India's AI Strategy

Shailendra Katyal, MD, Lenovo India, discusses the company's AI strategy, its shift from a PC player to a full-spectrum solutions provider, and how Lenovo is driving innovation in AI infrastructure, sustainability, and enterprise solutions in India.

3 mins

Quantum Leap or Quantum Leap of Faith? Indian Industries Dive into Infinite Possibilities!

India is on the brink of a quantum leap, as industries from finance to healthcare begin to explore the transformative power of quantum computing. With the capability to perform calculations at speeds unimaginable with classical computers, quantum technology is not just a futuristic concept-it's becoming a practical tool for solving today's most pressing challenges and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

6 mins

India's Quantum Bet - the Dark Horse Who Eats Dark Chocolate

Or the Dark Matter? It's about the Quantum Race's Winning Gap. India could be the unexpected winner in quantum research, innovation and markets as long as we look beyond the QuBit game and fix real issues that still slow down the last lap. The action is happening, albeit invisible, till we see it shine in full glory.

10 mins

The Big Five in a Technology Safari

Mobile banking, Blockchain, AI, IT Modernisation and? Wait, is Physical Banking the 5th one? Africa has, for long and quite-deservedly, been brave about exploring the wild forests of banking innovations and on-ground solutions that fit the region's limitations and untapped opportunities to the T. How do you make sure you stay gutsy, relevant and on the right track in such a region? How do you make IT your navigator when you want to be the top pan-African bank? Johnson Idesoh, Group Chief Information and Technology Officer at Absa Group takes us around and gives a peek on what customers here are actually hunting for.

6 mins

Multi-million and multi-year deals are back-both for first-timers and mature outsourcers

With IT budgets tightening and global uncertainties rising, multi-million, multi-year outsourcing deals are making a comeback.

2 mins

AI does not facilitate financial crime, it helps to fight it.

Why and where do AI models, SLMs, synthetic data and recommendation engines work as angels in areas when the devil is always in the details?

7 mins

Technology and Fashion - The Vanilla Girl, without being Cheugy

Moving the needle in fashion- now that can go either way- between being too soft to being too flashy. Especially when it's about AI's copyright issues, personalisation, VR in design, Counterfeits, Quiet Fashion, Image recognition and carbon impact. Can an elastic CRM-fabric and data's new look help in threading the technology needle?

5 mins

Cold-Pressed AI Juice - Is That Bottle Here? Is It Worth It?

Compressing AI models has been both an adventure and a formidable next-inflection-point in the many curves of AI innovation. Can we look for options better than, and beyond, erstwhile approaches like pruning and SLMs?

7 mins

Live On the Edge

How can companies leverage the combination of edge computing & AI to foster sustainability?

6 mins

Accountability in the Age of AI

In this interview, Aayush Ghosh Choudhury, Co-Founder & CEO OF Scrut Automation shares insights on why clear accountability is essential when working with AI, how AI is transforming GRC practices, and the key risks organizations need to navigate. We also explore the advancements expected in the coming years and how organizations can strike a balance between AI adoption and compliance, ensuring responsible and ethical use of these powerful technologies.

5 mins

Indian Research: Far from a bouquet of ORCIDS yet. Why?

Indian brains are universally, and globally, applauded for their 'horse sense' - whether we look at our laser-sharp unicorns and wide-bracket start-ups or pride in the unshakeable global confidence placed for many decades in our IT industry. And yet, when it comes to top-drawer academic research, we are still considered by many as either a 'one horse town' or a 'one-trick pony'. Why this ever-widening gap against our global counterparts?

6 mins

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