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

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5 mins  |
October 2024
Zoho's Unconventional Path: Building a Global Tech Giant from India's Heartland
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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.

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5 mins  |
October 2024
India's Chip Dreams Take Shape
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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.

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5 mins  |
October 2024
India in the Semicon Party - All that and a bag of chips! Not yet.
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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.

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7 mins  |
October 2024
Robust fab ecosystem key to India realising full promise
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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.

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8 mins  |
October 2024
The Ripple Effect Of Recent Layoffs
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The Ripple Effect Of Recent Layoffs

The recent wave of layoffs across various industries has sent shockwaves through the global workforce. From tech giants to traditional corporations, companies have been forced to downsize in response to economic challenges, market shifts, and technological advancements. This article delves into the far-reaching implications of these layoffs, examining their impact on individuals, communities, and the broader economy, with a particular focus on how these trends are reshaping engineering education.

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4 mins  |
september 2024
Bridging the Teacher Training Gap for Effective NEP Implementation
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Bridging the Teacher Training Gap for Effective NEP Implementation

Bridging the teacher training gap is essential for effective NEP 2020 implementation, ensuring educators are equipped to foster the next generation's holistic development.

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3 mins  |
september 2024
How Cloud Technology is Empowering Indian SMEs: Key Insights from Tata Teleservices and CyberMedia Research
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How Cloud Technology is Empowering Indian SMEs: Key Insights from Tata Teleservices and CyberMedia Research

India's booming economy and the robust digital infrastructure are fuelling a wave of innovation, with businesses of all sizes - from established enterprises to agile small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - embracing powerful new technologies. Underpinning this growth charge is Cloud - a critical foundation for India's ongoing digital T transformation journey.

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5 mins  |
september 2024
Breaking Barriers: Gender Inclusivity and AI Bias
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Breaking Barriers: Gender Inclusivity and AI Bias

Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, shares insights on the progress and challenges of gender inclusivity in the Indian tech industry and the pervasive impact of bias in AI systems.

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8 mins  |
september 2024
Harnessing AI for Gaming Innovation, Games24x7
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Harnessing AI for Gaming Innovation, Games24x7

As the global online gaming industry continues its rapid expansion, the AI in gaming market, valued at approximately $2.6 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 29.5% from 2023 to 2030 Artificial Intelligence is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of this dynamic sector.

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6 mins  |
september 2024
Aditi Jain Reveals the Blueprint for Future-Ready Engineers
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Aditi Jain Reveals the Blueprint for Future-Ready Engineers

Aditi Jain, HR Leader | Talent Management & Development at Visionet, discusses the importance of emerging technologies and industry-academia collaborations in preparing engineering graduates for the future.

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3 mins  |
september 2024
Campus-Corns - The new Summa Cum Laude?
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Campus-Corns - The new Summa Cum Laude?

It's strange when an OEM starts to build its own brand of cars. They are just supposed to supply the crucial parts. So why this last-mile and long-tail jump? But then, don't they have the best grip in understanding the car? So why not?

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10 mins  |
september 2024
Preparing Engineers for the Modern Workplace
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Preparing Engineers for the Modern Workplace

In recent years, the landscape of engineering education has undergone a significant transformation. However, the rapid pace of technological advancements and shifting industry demands have exposed critical gaps in the skills and knowledge of recent engineering graduates. As these young professionals step into the workforce, they are often confronted with challenges that their academic training has not adequately prepared them for. To address these issues, industry experts and educators are calling for a comprehensive overhaul of engineering curricula, emphasizing the importance of real-world problem-solving, projectbased learning, and the integration of emerging technologies.

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5 mins  |
september 2024
From Funnel Vision to Gun-Barrel Vision
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From Funnel Vision to Gun-Barrel Vision

Eyeing the Future of Tech Skills and shooting for the bull's eye-it's time engineering talent was sharpened with a close eye on what orbits are black and which ones are white in the future dartboard of opportunities and industry requirements. Maybe that's already happening.

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10+ mins  |
september 2024
Practical experience & adaptability to emerging tech the key
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Practical experience & adaptability to emerging tech the key

The 2024 DQ-CMR T-School Employability Index Survey presents an in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of engineering education in India, particularly in terms of employability and industry-readiness. This survey, conducted across a diverse range of engineering institutions, sheds light on critical developments, trends, and challenges that are shaping the future of BE/BTech graduates in the Indian job market.

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7 mins  |
september 2024
Dataquest Higher Education Awards Recognize Top Institutes
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Dataquest Higher Education Awards Recognize Top Institutes

Celebrate the excellence in Indian education with the Dataquest Higher Education Awards 2024. Learn about the top institutions recognized for their outstanding achievements and the distinguished guests who presented the awards.

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August 2024
India Must Embrace Digital Revolution to Power Future Workforce: Vipin Kumar, Additional Secratary, Ministry of Education, GOI
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India Must Embrace Digital Revolution to Power Future Workforce: Vipin Kumar, Additional Secratary, Ministry of Education, GOI

Vipin Kumar, Ministry of Education, stressed the need for tech-driven education reforms in India to bridge the skill gap and prepare youth for future job markets.

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August 2024
Educationist MP Sandhu Shares Insights on India's Academic Landscape
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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.

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2 mins  |
August 2024
Dr. Abhay Jere's Blueprint for the Future
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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.

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August 2024
MoS Bittu Calls for Industry Collaboration to Tackle Skill Shortage
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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.

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2 mins  |
August 2024
Leading in the Quantum Era
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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.

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5 mins  |
August 2024
Navigating the Culture of Security: Insights from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt
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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.

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3 mins  |
August 2024
Tech and Sustainability: Forging a Future Together
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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.

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4 mins  |
August 2024
The era of Glass Pipes: Blockchain
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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?

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9 mins  |
August 2024
Greenovation: Building a Circular and Regenerative World
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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.

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8 mins  |
August 2024
Hair Of The Dog: Technology for Climate Modelling
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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.

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8 mins  |
August 2024
Al: The Next Big Power Guzzler?
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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?

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10+ mins  |
August 2024
AI Vaccine: It's Out of The Freezer
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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.

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8 mins  |
July 2024
You add 3, you get 33
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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.

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4 mins  |
July 2024
The Future of Business: How Cloud and AI Are Reshaping Industries
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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.

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4 mins  |
July 2024