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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.\"

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

How Risky is GenAI?

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

'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.

'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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

FORTIFYING THE DIGITAL REALM

In an exclusive interview with Dataquest, Suresh Sharma, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at PayU, shares his invaluable insights into the world of cybersecurity and the measures PayU employs to ensure the safety of digital payments.

'SECURING INDIA'S DIGITAL FUTURE'

Joy Sekhri, Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, shares insights on the critical focus areas and strategies to combat cyber threats in this interview. From harnessing AI to fortifying digital identities, Sekhri outlines a roadmap towards a safer digital future.

'CISOS' ROLE KEY IN SAFEGUARDING ASSETS, REPUTATION AND CUSTOMER TRUST'

The landscape of data protection and privacy has witnessed unprecedented shifts in an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an ever-growing digital footprint. Recent regulatory frameworks, including DPDP 2023, have ushered in a new era of expectations for organizations entrusted with personal data.

The Cyber Shields of Tomorrow

In the vast digital realm, where data flows ceaselessly, a timeless battle is unfolding, akin to defenders guarding a medieval fortress against relentless adversaries. But in this era, the guardians of the kingdom are not just human; they are a powerful combination of algorithms and machines - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

A Walk In the Clouds and Beyond - the Significance of Cloud Security

Amid the digital metamorphosis that is sweeping across India, a question looms large: Who guards the gates of the cloud in this ever-expanding frontier of technology and data?

MY JOURNEY WITH CMIL - INTERESTING, WITH CHALLENGES!

We tried to understand the hype around Green IT- back in 2008!

THE RISE OF THE GLOBAL TECH INDIAN

Vinod Khosla and Vinod Dham were among the earliest Indian names which became famous in Silicon Valley. Since then, the number of global Indians in tech have been mushrooming.

JanAI, NOT GenAI - WILL IT BE INDIA'S SUPER-FOOD?

In technology, there are many decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks when decades of work happens. Here's an author and industry expert unpacking that adage - as seen tangibly in the last 2-3 years- everywhere!

Cloud - The Maple Leaf of Good Luck

Loblaw's turn into the aisle of Cloud: Leveraging Oracle, Stacking up Innovation and Customer Success

THE AXLE OF ANY LOGISTICS COMPANY IS...

Not technology. Not yet. But technology is helping to strengthen the real backbone of this industry, while also repairing its broken parts. Santosh Ingalkar, Head of Operation at KSH Distriparks, a container logistics solutions company in Pune (operating in areas like seamless transportation network, buffer yard solution, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services) tells us more as he also shares why drivers are still the critical piece that holds it all together.

APPRECIATION CAN INSPIRE ENGINEERS TO INNOVATE MORE AND BUILD BETTER PRODUCTS

Engineering culture makes a substantial contribution to the outstanding performance of top tech companies. It determines the hiring and job execution processes, both of which significantly affect the calibre of the finished product.

CTO SKILLS: COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION & ADAPTING TO CHANGING TECH LANDSCAPES

Kanchan Ray - CTO, Nagarro, talks about the importance of understanding the organization's goals to make technology decisions that support and enable the overall long-term business strategy.

THE MORTON'S FORK OF DANGEROUS DATA: CAN COMPANIES ESCAPE THIS NEW WITCH-HUNT?

Do they know we know? What a Sophie's choice! Holding a certain kind of data is like being an eye-witness to a murder. Should you hold your breath till the killer walks away? Or risk losing your own neck because you saw something you were not supposed to?

HELLO GLASS TUNNELS. BYE-BYE GLASS CEILINGS

As HR leaders grapple with 'Great' everything - from resignations to quitters to lay-offs and AI's footprints; there is a new way emerging to look at what HR does, expects, fixes-and how. Avadhesh Dixit, CHRO, Acuity Knowledge Partners gives an honest look at his new dashboard. And also gives some 'more than brochure' insights on DEI, and a candid take on India's Demographic Dividend.

TECH PREPAREDNESS: FROM CHAOS TESTING TO ENDURANCE TESTING

What it takes for retailers to be successful during the peak sales season-Enhancing omnichannel capabilities.