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Educationist MP Sandhu Shares Insights on India's Academic Landscape

At the recently concluded Dataquest Higher Education Conference and Awards, Honourable Rajya Sabha MP Satnaam Singh Sandhu addressed the audience as the guest of honor.

Dr. Abhay Jere's Blueprint for the Future

Dr. Abhay Jere advocates for a modular, personalized learning system integrated with industry experience to create a future ready workforce. Jere’s call for a radical overhaul of the education system has sparked a much-needed debate.

MoS Bittu Calls for Industry Collaboration to Tackle Skill Shortage

Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu addressed the brain drain issue, emphasizing the need for higher education and skill development to retain talent in India at the Dataquest Higher Education Conference & Awards.

Leading in the Quantum Era

India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in quantum technology, leveraging its vast talent pool and educational initiatives to drive innovation and solve real-world problems. From significant strides in research to government-backed initiatives, India’s commitment to quantum advancements is positioning it at the forefront of the global quantum revolution.

Navigating the Culture of Security: Insights from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt

Knowing security culture dynamics is necessary for global companies in an era in which cyber threats have evolved unusually. In this interview, Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, expounds on security intricacies, the generative AI role, and the shared responsibility model that defines cloud security to Thomas George, the Managing Editor of Dataquest, a more than four-decade-old ICT publication.

Tech and Sustainability: Forging a Future Together

Environmental sustainability must be prioritized, with technology playing a crucial role. The synergy between these realms is essential for reducing carbon footprints and enhancing ESG reporting, driving positive impact. As we navigate our interconnected world, the harmony between sustainability and technology will continue to shape our future.

The era of Glass Pipes: Blockchain

With clear visibility, real-time traceability and tamper-proof information – Blockchain can not only help our supply-chains and information tunnels in unclogging corruption and fraud but can also improve the flow of carbon accountability. Time to call the plumber?

Greenovation: Building a Circular and Regenerative World

This article examines how renewable energy, circular economy, and smart city initiatives are emerging as powerful tools to address these challenges and create a sustainable future for generations to come. Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are at the forefront of this shift, each contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future. Sachidanand Upadhyay, Hasit Kaji, and other industry leaders share insights into the most promising developments in these fields and the challenges we face in accelerating their adoption.

Hair Of The Dog: Technology for Climate Modelling

You can’t rely on reading tea-leaves for solving the present and upcoming concerns of climate change. With all the data centres, factories, e-waste and supply chains that technology weighs down the planet with, it only makes sense to use the problem, itself, as a solution. But it would take more than a hair-cut here.

Al: The Next Big Power Guzzler?

AI may be coolest kid in the fancy tech town and new business street, but it’s not literally ‘cool’. Is that something to be worried about? Now?

AI Vaccine: It's Out of The Freezer

Security can come in many stripes. AI insurance may sound novel, unusual, and even too early to some people. But with all the GenAI mishaps, hallucinations, bias-errors and jaywalking seen so far- it may be the right time for both insurance players and users to take a shot here. And not the Tequila one.

You add 3, you get 33

Nidhi Srivastava, Head, AI.Cloud Offerings, TCS in conversation with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor, Dataquest, where she spells out how AI scaling will take its own horizontal and vertical paths ahead, and why we are still about to see real winners beyond all the noise and hype.

The Future of Business: How Cloud and AI Are Reshaping Industries

In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, staying ahead of the curve demands embracing cutting-edge technologies. Cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two forces rapidly transforming how companies operate and compete. But harnessing their full potential requires careful integration. This is where the hidden complexities arise, particularly in data management. Our interview with Anant Adya, EVP and Service Offering Head at Infosys, sheds light on these challenges and explores how businesses can navigate a successful cloud and AI transformation journey.

Trust and Security- It's all about 'grounding' of data

At the Salesforce World Tour Essentials India 2024 in Mumbai recently, Deepak Pargaonkar, VP, Solution Engineering, Salesforce India unpacked some doubts, scenarios, possibilities and realities that emerge wherever data and security, information and trust, intelligence and safety intersect. Excerpts.

Championing Diversity and Security: Jenny Brinkley on AWS's Strategic Vision for Cybersecurity

Key Insights from Jenny Brinkley on AWS Security Strategies and DEI at AWS re:Inforce 2024

Technology Beyond 'Code Blue'

Technology for preventive healthcare. Don't come to us - says this healthcare major. Possible? How does that work?

The Data Airlift- From Choppy Skies to an Al-steered Future

There is a 'g' in Air India's flight in the AI firmament. It stands as much for Generative AI as it does for the polite-yet-reliable posture that this Indian aviation front-runner has always been synonymous with. World's first Gen AI Chatbot for an airline and a data-savvy Maharaja- looks like Air India is all set for a 'wheels up' moment on the tech runway. And with tight seatbelts on - when it comes to data safety, trust and security.

India's Data Privacy Landscape: A Balancing Act

The Indian Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 aims to bridge the gap between the stringent EU GDPR and the fragmented US privacy laws. By emphasizing consent and transparency while allowing flexibility for legitimate data uses, the DPDP Act seeks to protect personal data, empower individuals, and foster innovation, positioning India as a global leader in data protection and digital economy growth.

CXOs on High Alert: Tackling Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

The rapid advancements in generative AI technologies have significantly impacted the cybersecurity landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges for CXOs. As cybercriminals leverage AI to develop more sophisticated attacks, business leaders are prioritizing robust cybersecurity strategies to protect their organizations' data and assets. Understanding and addressing the implications of generative AI in cybersecurity has become essential for effective risk management and organizational resilience.

Conquering the Security Trifecta: Top CISO Concerns and some actionable recommendations

CISOS are the guardians of an organization's digital fort. They face a relentless barrage of threats, from ever-evolving cyber-attacks to the ever-expanding attack surface created by cloud adoption and remote workforces. Securing both IT and OT environments requires a multifaceted approach that addresses unique vulnerabilities and fosters collaboration across traditionally siloed departments.

BFSI and Security: Will The Wine Glass Stay?

Being especially fragile to security blows, the need for extra care on collaboration, collective intelligence and insider threat mitigation only grows higher and higher for BFSI. Is the duct tape coming in?

Is Your Castle Built on Sand? Ditch Traditional Security for Zero Trust

The walls can't keep them out anymore. Zero Trust is a security model built for today's threats. Learn how to continuously verify users, protect critical assets, and achieve a balance between security and user experience.

Navigating Chaos: Ensuring Trust in Digital Communication

Amid Escalating Fraud Risks, CPaaS Tools Emerge as Crucial Allies. SMS, Despite Vulnerabilities, Retains Vital Role in Real-Time Alerts within a Turbulent Digital Landscape

Multimodal AI for Media and Entertainment: Transforming Creativity and Engagement

Multimodal AI sets new standards in personalization and interactivity within the digital media landscape.

Transforming Your Flying Experience with AI

Are you still flying the old way? Check out AIonOS, and see how it's going to transform your regular flying experience.

IoT Security Best Practices

With increasing integration of IT and OT systems, organizations must develop a comprehensive IoT network strategy to safeguard themselves

Edge Computing Elevating Telecom's Realm Beyond loT

Edge computing heralds a new era in telecommunications, propelling the industry toward unprecedented levels of efficiency, reliability, and innovation. And, the rapid integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in telecom industry is reshaping industries. Yet, the surge in IoT adoption brings forth a pressing challenge: the imperative for low-latency processing. Enter edge computing, a pivotal solution offering the infrastructure necessary to power real-time applications and elevate the performance of telecom networks.

Time for Good Voodoo Dolls! Time for Digital Twins!

Why waste resources, material, experts, downtime and effort in actual machines, processes or systems? Why not use some digital Juju?

IoT Devices and Zombie Mushrooms - It's Time

They are small, they are out there everywhere, they are supposed to help the tree trunk. But what if the tiny creatures we celebrate as IoT sensors and devices are hijacked by a mind-control fungus? Let's remove the 'if'. Here's why

Forward and Onward

Jigar Mehta, Managing Director, Onward Tech in conversation with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor, Dataquest, elucidates why Onward Technologies has placed its bets on a pure-export business strategy, the no-IP stance and on that big chunk of huge R&D contracts of global companies that are waiting to be tapped. And how being a young company is helping with advantages and challenges unique to that stage. Global Vision, Local Talent: Onward Technologies' Strategic Pivot to International Markets\"