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Cross the barriers and win actionable data insights

There is no dearth of data today for gaining business insights. Yet, many organisations struggle to properly sift their data, rendering it worthless

How bits and bytes can help infrastructure brick and mortar

With ERP, infrastructure firms can solve their recurring challenges like project overruns and cost escalations. Digitalisation offers immense cost savings too

Looking beyond industry 4.0

While Industry 4.0 is already popular in manufacturing, the concept of Society 5.0 offers untapped opportunities in blending technology with society

Why start-Ups Come To A Stop

India’s start-up ecosystem is booming. Policy framework is encouraging too. Then why aren’t there any Indian Googles and Apples? Here is a clear-eyed analysis

Booming Fintech Sector Has Looming Cyber Threats

Dr. Gulshan Rai, India’s first National Cyber Security Coordinator, on the top five cyber security risks looming large on the burgeoning Indian fintech sector

Google Next: From Crossing Language Barriers To Android 12

The big tech event is back with exciting announcements. Google is working on a range of features and apps that will, in short, make your life a bit easier

The new data storehouse

A cloud data warehouse offers several benefits – the most important among them being a strong backup plan to meet any eventuality

Why drone delivery makes sense for medical emergencies

Drones help overcome logistic challenges in taking vaccine or medical essentials to remote areas quickly. They can go mainstream with the right policy milieu

Online textile industry can deliver next unicorns

The online textile industry has turned the crisis into opportunity. As retail sales were off bounds due to the lockdown, the online market has flourished

Inside Intel's 11Th Gen H-series CPUs

The latest range of commercial and consumer mobile CPUs enable powerful, yet thin and light laptops for gamming, content creation, and high-end professional work

Why do you need to hire a Chief Bitcoin Officer?

Bitcoin is a highly complex phenomenon, and any organisaiton dealing with it should consider having someone with a specialist’s knowledge of its risks

When social media becomes anti-social

Social network and microblogging apps help us connect with a wider world. But they are also trapping us in a vicious cycle of psychological disorders

DATA CENTRE AND ITS NEW AVATARS

The good old data centre has undergone a dramatic transformation in its speed, purpose and energy consumption. But the market is witnessing a transformation too

Wallet 2021: Different Dots, Same Picture

What could lighten both the stress meter and wallet of Indian CIOs? The answer is a set of factors that is not hard to guess – cloud, automation, AI and agility

Ten Commandments Of Cybersecurity

As cyber risks continue to rise, especially with the advent of remote working, IT professionals should focus on upgrading their cybersecurity skills

How Agritech Initiatives Brought Digital Transformation

Businesses across India, both large and small, have taken several measures to address issues faced by farmers and transform their approach to agriculture

WE SEE AI AS AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE

As we move into a new world dotted with new challenges and realities, it is interesting to see how we will grapple with AI bias, ethical crossroads, sentient AI and a cloud-dominated outsourcing landscape. Genpact CDO Sanjay Srivastava talks about how core IP, cloud RPA, acquisitions and digital ethics officers are going to etch a new direction in the industry as we move forward.

WE USE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY TO AID COURSE COMPLETION

Great Learning is one of India’s leading ed-tech companies for professional and higher education. It offers career-relevant programmes from world-class universities in the most in-demand domains. As one of the largest professional learning companies with a global footprint in 140+ countries, Great Learning is on a mission to make professionals around the world proficient and future-ready. Arjun Nair, Cofounder, Great Learning, tells us more. Excerpts from the interview:

THE TECHNOLOGY BROOM FOR CARBON DUST

There is a famous saying: ‘Actions speak louder than words’. Carbon accounting software is the ‘action’ companies need to take to reduce their carbon footprint

VDI AND DAAS ADOPTION HAS WITNESSED A NEAR 100% INCREASE

He has been focusing on providing specialised cloud services focused on end-user experience management in enterprise environments aimed at helping enterprises move to new-generation end-user computing (EUC) environments. In an interaction with Dataquest, Ananda Mukerji, Founder and Chairman, Anunta Tech shares his views on the impact of COVID-19, the emergence of desktop-as-a-service, and the company’s growth plan. Excerpts:

Secure OT for enhance productivity

Manufacturing process systems that were mostly stand-alone and operated by experts are now open to cyber threats. It’s time to plug the hole

How Indian football scored a goal, with OKR kicking in

India’s sports bodies are not tech-savvy, but AIFF is a trendsetter as it adopts the OKR platform to take football in the country to the next level

Establish expertise to excel in your transformation journey

Domain expertise is the key to secure success in the digital technology sector, especially when delivering niche services

CROPDATA IS A PLATFORM BUILT TO EMPOWER FARMERS IN INDIA

CropData is a data-driven platform that provides an ecosystem with a cluster of services for the agriculture supply chain, aggregating aggregators, with primary focus on the first-mile interface. The platform’s agriculture e-marketplace allows farmers to connect directly with buyers with the primary focus on neutrality. This aids in impacting the lives of the small and marginal farmers, increasing their income and managing their core risks, by providing access to customised knowledge, fair markets, and essential services. The company’s Managing Director Sachin Suri tells us more about the initiatives. Excerpts:

R3 Fund invests usd 10 million in 20 start-ups

Enterprise software firm R3’s Development Fund has announced that it has deployed over USD 10 million in capital across 30 investments in more than 20 of the early-stage blockchain and confidential computing companies.

Relax, a better future awaits

Students today seem burdened by the pandemic. But a few simple changes in daily life and engagement in techrelated contests can take most of their worries away

Meet the Superman on tap

It’s the next wave in computing, offering unimaginable power of problem-solving. Organisations, however, will have to carefully consider business models

Embrace digitalisation to be future-ready

The pandemic has set off alarm bells for businesses to deploy technology if they wish to remain relevant and resilient in the ‘new normal’ environment

An obituary to ERP in an AI world

ERP is gone – and for good. AI takes the centre stage now, opening a room full of opportunities to perform tasks and drive innovation, beyond automation

How Intelligent Automation Will Evolve: 8 Predictions

To sustain and also profit from digitalisation, IA shows the way, making business processes seamless. A look at coming trends in its evolution