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The Future Is Woven With The Threads Of AI, Edge & Blockchain
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The Future Is Woven With The Threads Of AI, Edge & Blockchain

Software as a Service SaaS) is orchestrating a transformative narrative in India within the dynamic terrain of technology. The future is being redefined by the interwoven threads of Edge computing, blockchain, and AI.

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February 2024
The responsible path of Generative AI
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The responsible path of Generative AI

Generative AI, a powerful force in various industries, raises ethical concerns that demand careful consideration. In this exclusive conversation with Deepak Pargaonkar, Vice President of Solution Engineering at Salesforce India, we delve into how Salesforce approaches the responsible development and deployment of Generative AI solutions.

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February 2024
Striking a balance between business and risk
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Striking a balance between business and risk

In an insightful one-on-one conversation, we delved into the nuanced world of cybersecurity with Ratan Jyoti, CISO Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.

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February 2024
NDC, AI and POS-data: Some new boarding gates for airlines
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NDC, AI and POS-data: Some new boarding gates for airlines

From headwinds like interoperability to tailwinds like NDC and revenue-optimisation; airlines are flying through a new altitude of technology. Let’s look out of the window.

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February 2024
Exploring hybrid cloud horizons at Hitachi Vantara's Exchange conference
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Exploring hybrid cloud horizons at Hitachi Vantara's Exchange conference

In a dynamic showcase of insights and discussions, the Exchange conference by Hitachi Vantara brought together renowned technology leaders, and industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of data, innovation, and technology. The conference featured thought-provoking sessions led by Sheila Rohra, CEO of Hitachi Vantara LLC, Anil Kumble, Indian cricket legend, Cyrus Daruwala, IDC Analyst, and Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor at Dataquest, among others.

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February 2024
Cloud is for everyone, but not for anyone
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Cloud is for everyone, but not for anyone

Looking at some recent forays made by cloud behemoths like AWS triggers a new question in the cloud market—are new segments like startups and PSUs the next pot of gold? How easy is to slide on the rainbow that lies ahead of this pot—especially when there are bumps like need for customization, customer responsibility and legacy baggage dotting this curve?

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February 2024
5G is not a White Swan, but a white cue ball
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5G is not a White Swan, but a white cue ball

The domino effect of 5G goes far and wide, ultimately helping the overall economy. So do the consequences of not leveraging it right, and fast.

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February 2024
How you can navigate the changes taking place in the SaaS space
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How you can navigate the changes taking place in the SaaS space

In this exclusive interview Rajesh Ganesan, President, ManageEngine, delves into the impact of emerging technologies on the SaaS landscape in India. He emphasizes the shift for established companies into platform enablers, advocating for strategic partnerships and innovation.

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February 2024
Future blueprint for SaaS innovation
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Future blueprint for SaaS innovation

We sit down with Prashant Singh, COO Co-founder of LeadSquared, to unravel the intricacies of the SaaS industry’s future in India. As a pioneering force in the realm of customer relationship management, LeadSquared has been at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies.

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February 2024
The path forward for India's SaaS revolution
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The path forward for India's SaaS revolution

As India’s Software as a Service SaaS) industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, Praval Singh, VP of Marketing Customer Experience at Zoho Corp., shares his insights into the industry’s trajectory and future prospects.

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February 2024
Startups needed to sustain GDP traction and fast-track it
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Startups needed to sustain GDP traction and fast-track it

Unicorns, skilling and GDP - the startup space is looking at many stepping stones that will elevate the country to a new vantage point on future global peaks. Dr. Omkar Rai, Executive Chairman, Startup Odisha and former DG-STPI, in conversation with Sunil Rajguru.

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February 2024
Dataquest: India's most influential and impactful tech publication
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Dataquest: India's most influential and impactful tech publication

Dataquest DQ) was launched in 1982 when the Indian tech industry was at a nascent stage, soon becoming the most influential media publication in the IT/ITeS space, guiding the government, industry and academia.

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February 2024
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IT-A TWO-WAY GRID
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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IT-A TWO-WAY GRID

The transformation of the energy industry is one of the biggest IT projects ever, says Barbara Gregor Chief Finance Officer - SMA Solar Technology AG while also unravelling how renewable energy plugs in with IT supply chain security and sustainability.

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December 2023
WE ARE STILL SCRAPING THE SURFACE OF FINTECH
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WE ARE STILL SCRAPING THE SURFACE OF FINTECH

Discover how BharatPe prioritizes compliance and innovation in India's FinTech landscape. Learn about their rigorous approach to regulatory standards, ensuring data privacy, and continual evolution to meet emerging compliance needs. Excerpts from an interview with Pankaj Goel, Chief Technology Officer, BharatPe.

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December 2023
THE FUTURE OF LENDINGINFORMATION (NOT PHYSICAL) COLLATERAL
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THE FUTURE OF LENDINGINFORMATION (NOT PHYSICAL) COLLATERAL

Skip tracing, signals of stress, and behaviour patterns to improve loan collections! These are just a few ways in which technology can help lenders.

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December 2023
Life Lessons Beyond the Books
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Life Lessons Beyond the Books

As I pen down these reflections, I am reminded of the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, \"Be the change that you wish to see in the world.\"

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December 2023
INNOVATION IN ACTION - IIT GANDHINAGAR'S RESEARCH FRONTIER
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INNOVATION IN ACTION - IIT GANDHINAGAR'S RESEARCH FRONTIER

In this exclusive Q&A session with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor - Special Projects, Dataquest, we sit down with the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IT) Gandhinagar, Rajat Moona to unravel the institute's innovative approaches to digital transformation, skill development, research, and its pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

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December 2023
NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGIES
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NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGIES

IIT Mandi puts an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the practical implementation of technological advancements. Read on to learn more about this relatively young institution's focus on key areas.

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December 2023
TECH INTEGRATION RESHAPES PEDAGOGY, BOOSTS FLEXIBILITY & PERSONALIZATION
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TECH INTEGRATION RESHAPES PEDAGOGY, BOOSTS FLEXIBILITY & PERSONALIZATION

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the adoption technologies engineering colleges seeking to meet the expectations of both students and parents. As parents increasingly prioritize future readiness when selecting an engineering college for their children, institutions must demonstrate a commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements

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December 2023
MY DATAQUEST JOURNEY: THE EARLY YEARS OF INDIAN IT
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MY DATAQUEST JOURNEY: THE EARLY YEARS OF INDIAN IT

Sharing interesting nuggets from my life as a tech journalist at a time when Indian media hardly covered IT in any form and peculiarities from that era. (Part 1)

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December 2023
WE NEED TO TAKE AI, IT'S BENEFITS AND FIND THE TOOLS TO PUT IN PEOPLE'S HANDS EVERY DAY
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WE NEED TO TAKE AI, IT'S BENEFITS AND FIND THE TOOLS TO PUT IN PEOPLE'S HANDS EVERY DAY

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Lotus Development Corporation was famous for the 1-2-3 spreadsheet and the email system Notes. For Dataquest 15 years, we had got Lotus President Jeff Papows to write for us. For Dataquest 40 years we get him again to throw light on the tech world of the 2020s. He is currently CEO of ShopAdvisor.

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December 2023
EMPOWERING THROUGH SKILLING: INDIA'S LEAD TO THE DIGITAL FUTURE
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EMPOWERING THROUGH SKILLING: INDIA'S LEAD TO THE DIGITAL FUTURE

Unwavering commitment to digital progress is setting the stage for a revolution that will reshape industries and empower lives of millions, feels Rajesh Nambiar, CMD, Cognizant India and Chairperson, nasscom.

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December 2023
INDIA CAN LEAPFROG THANKS TO THE TECH REVOLUTION
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INDIA CAN LEAPFROG THANKS TO THE TECH REVOLUTION

S. Krishnan, Secretary (Electronics & Information Technology), Meity, talks to Thomas George, Sunil Rajguru and Shubhendu Parth on a host of issues. From DPDP, to Industry 4.0's impact to self-reliance in semiconductors to the responsibility of social media platforms and AI. He shares a candid and compelling view on many crucial questions.

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8 mins  |
December 2023
How Risky is GenAI?
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How Risky is GenAI?

Security is the moot point. The risks associated with Generative Al are significant and will constantly evolve.

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6 mins  |
November 2023
'ADAPTING OR OBSOLETE: THE RAPID EVOLUTION OF TECH IN BUSINESS'
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'ADAPTING OR OBSOLETE: THE RAPID EVOLUTION OF TECH IN BUSINESS'

In a conversation with Sanjay Agrawal, Head of Presales and CTO at Hitachi Vantara, we delve into how technology has transformed businesses, strategies for data monetization, the role of technology in sustainability, practical applications of Al, and the rise of Edge computing in India and SAARC.

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6 mins  |
November 2023
'FUTURE LIES IN COMBINING AI TECH AND BUSINESS APPS'
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'FUTURE LIES IN COMBINING AI TECH AND BUSINESS APPS'

On the sidelines of the 25th anniversary of NetSuite at SuiteWorld 2023, held in Las Vegas from October 16-20, 2023, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR) sat down with Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite. The conversation delved into various themes, spanning from cutting-edge technology trends like Generative Al and its impact on the future of enterprise, to valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the significance of embracing the concept of failing fast.

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November 2023
There's a rat under the hood
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There's a rat under the hood

As cars, trucks and vehicles spruce up on more software, connectivity, intelligence and V2X delights; they also face the cracks that come with the bundle. Security fears here have moved beyond the broken window. Is it turning towards the broken window theory, though? Will attackers accelerate once they see the state of vehicles today?

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November 2023
Sovereign Clouds - Paradox or Paradigm?
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Sovereign Clouds - Paradox or Paradigm?

Regulatory pressures aside; the changing dynamics of data control, privacy, security and localisation are being the big nudge for sovereign clouds to really emerge as a big market need and business model.

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November 2023
Cloud Outages - More than a Flat Tyre
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Cloud Outages - More than a Flat Tyre

From their timing to frequency to bounce-back windows to eventual impact - outages in cloud environments are becoming serious enough to come on the front-burner of an enterprise's security strategy. Let's watch this pot while it boils.

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
CLOUD SECURITY IN FLUX: TRENDS AND TACTICAL INSIGHTS
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CLOUD SECURITY IN FLUX: TRENDS AND TACTICAL INSIGHTS

In the fast-paced realm of cyber-security, where the digital battlefield is ever-expanding, staying ahead of threats and trends is crucial. Swetha Mudunuri, Azure Cyber Analyst, Tenacium DC, a Women Tech Global Ambassador and a cybersecurity expert with a background in Microsoft 365 and Azure security, is leading the charge. In this exclusive Q&A with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor - Special Projects, she sheds light on the challenges organizations face in securing their cloud infrastructure, the latest threat landscape, compliance measures, and her insights into the future of cloud security.

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5 mins  |
November 2023