2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates
Two programmes are doing away with the need for students to carry around their academic certificates. The initiative will also help employers in verifying documents... read more
As world leans on GenAI, cyber risks are a new worry for organisations
India is among countries at the highest risk from sophisticated cyberattacks. But only 4% of organisations in the country have 'mature' security systems to counter such threats ... read more
GenAI is changing industries, throwing a challenge to white-collar workers
17 MAR 2024Automation is happening to roles that either do not require expertise or heavily involve tasks that GenAI can do effectively... read more
Leaning on AI for early childhood learning
03 MAR 2024AI improves the learning experience of children and helps teachers to adopt new ideas and models. It is useful in assisting India's target in improving childhood learning ... read more
Climate side of AI: Its thirst for energy is massive
04 FEB 2024As GenAI comes to mobile phones, the energy needed to generate photos and videos will be immense. Alongside are data centres which consume energy too for storing information ... read more
India sets its quantum technology agenda, will build reliable supply chain
04 FEB 2024The technology uses the principles of fundamental physics to solve complex problems in a range of sectors... read more
How technology is changing the office: Cubicle to wall colours and lighting
21 JAN 2024Companies are using neuroscience, AI, smart lighting to make offices that inspire creativity and innovation. They are creating office space that wraps itself around employees' needs... read more
Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder
21 JAN 2024Georges-Olivier Reymond, co-founder of Pasqal, spoke with Pranjal Sharma at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos about applying quantum computing... read more
Smarter and better with GenAI: What is coming to your phone in 2024
08 JAN 2024This will be the year when the power of generative artificial intelligence will come embedded in our phones. You could use as a personal assistant to get quicker answers to queries... read more
AI in the sky: How the technology has become guiding light for satcom
24 DEC 2023As satellite-based communications for individuals and enterprises bring in a new age of connectivity, AI will be critical for managing satellites... read more
How human healing is getting a dose of regenerative technology
10 DEC 2023A lab-grown, fully functional human body organ could soon be a reality as regenerative technologies rapidly advance. In that advancement, a regulatory system will be needed... read more
AI's fuel: Why the world is teaming up for datasets
26 NOV 2023Data fed into an AI algorithm determines its efficiency. The right dataset prevents inbuilt biases and errors. Studies estimate the market for training datasets is worth over $8 bn... read more
How technology is using data to reduce carbon emissions
12 NOV 2023Decarbonisation efforts are occurring in every sector of business and society. Commercial and personal consumption is being audited for wastage, leakage, reuse of energy... read more
Industrial metaverse gains real-life traction
29 OCT 2023Digital transformation strategies are moving towards a common approach in which a single suite of diverse technologies helps bring cost, time, and resource efficiencies... read more
Sign of the times: QR code turns better with AI
15 OCT 2023AI corrects errors and personalises codes in the ubiquitous signs used by billions of people. It creates dynamic images that change at frequent intervals to prevent misuse... read more
Translation tools end language barriers
17 SEP 2023When Google Translate was launched in 2006, instant language translation became available to millions... read more
How plant sensors are improving Indian agriculture, checking waste
03 SEP 2023Sensors that monitor plant health, irrigation, nutrient use and weather are improving productivity, checking waste at farms and greenhouses ... read more
How the car industry got computer as its wheels
06 AUG 2023Tesla created software which runs as a single system in its cars, enabling it to update, upgrade and improve features on its own... read more
Flexible, wearable: the era of anywhere and everywhere battery is upon us
24 JUL 2023They have applications in several fields, including wearable medical devices and biomedical sensors... read more
Tracking the sun with automation for efficiency in solar power production
09 JUL 2023Smart sensors, automated weather stations, machine learning algorithms comprise a market worth $10 bn... read more
5G networks go private and high-tech
25 Jun 2023The range of industries keen to use private 5G is diverse. Companies in sectors like mining, chemicals, manufacturing and logistics are seeking private 5G networks... read more
Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here
11 Jun 2023Mind-reading devices read the movement of pupils, heart rates and brain impulses. They will be able to predict human movement, action... read more
Video calls will soon be 3D meetings
28 May 2023Google's latest video-calling solution is a combination of technologies that offers life-like immersive experience. It feels as though person... read more
Disruptive tech can help employees
14 May 2023A collaborative, empathetic and technology infused effort should guide HR policies... read more
The fastest evolution in technology history
30 Apr 2023The pace of development of ChatGPT is breathtaking. What is incredible is the rapid strides that it is making with every new version... read more
India has begun to create its own tech
16 Apr 2023Spacetech is a rising field where young startups are collaborating to develop new types of satellites, while agritech solutions... read more
Magnetic levitation on the shop floor
02 Apr 2023A global food major uses ICT-based tracks for packaging a variety of its products at a factory in western India... read more
Regulation tech for financial risk planning
19 Mar 2023Financial entities have to be far more agile while assessing risks. The use of emerging technologies can help them anticipate a wider range of risks in a shorter time... read more
Technology enhances responsible mining
05 Mar 2023New technologies have already been deployed in various mining projects. Some coal companies use robot-assisted firefighting and dust suppression technology... read more
Technology is making trade more trendy
19 Feb 2023In past decades, global trade grew with consistent investment in infrastructure such as ports, shipping lines and cargo facilities. Now, global trade will be driven by high-tech and digitization... read more
Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter
05 Feb 2023The agritech sector in India is poised for accelerated growth owing to the combined effort of enterprising start-ups, private investors and government initiatives... read more
Digital trials drive new technologies in health care
22 Jan 2023Just as the ECG sensor on your health app uses electrical sensors on the back of the wearable wristband to measure heart health, EEG sensors embedded... read more
Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO
21 Jan 2023The pandemic definitely accelerated digital delivery in India - Aadhaar, UPI, how securities are working and mobile banking being some examples - says Arvind Krishna... read more
We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant
20 Jan 2023Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant... read more
WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023
17 Jan 2023The mood at Davos is to roll up the sleeves and work on an actionable plan to revive growth and stability... read more
A common language for different tongues
09 Jan 2023While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices... read more
Chatbots will do more than just chatting
25 Dec 2022Chatbots can be found on websites, messaging apps, and other platforms, and are used to provide information, answer questions, and perform tasks such as booking tickets or making reservations... read more
Smart meters must be secured
12 Dec 2022There seems to be an awareness that not just Chinese meters but even domestic meters being installed at points of consumption are vulnerable and need to be secured against hacking... read more
Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts
27 Nov 2022In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners... read more
The new wave of process automation is intelligent
13 Nov 2022Intelligent process automation adds advanced cognitive technologies such as AI to expand business process automation across entire enterprises... read more
Bees and drones give wings to farmers
31 Oct 2022Areas where drones are making their presence felt include seed propagation, pesticide spraying, yield prediction, land records, insurance assessment, and crop monitoring... read more
India and the industrial metaverse
16 Oct 2022The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds... read more
Mobile robots could soon be in our homes and officeS
02 Oct 2022Robots may not be a mass product right now, but they will be increasingly useful to sectors like mining, energy, manufacturing and construction. The technology used in them will be of great utility... read more
Speeding up digital business operations
18 Sep 2022To address the challenges posed by a fast-evolving landscape, technology companies are bringing an integrated approach to digital transformation... read more
India needs a tech platform for e-waste recycling
04 Sep 2022A collaborative effort between government, the regulator, producers and recyclers is required to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled... read more
Passports of tomorrow will be virtual
21 Aug 2022Experts feel that a physical document may not even be required in the future... read more
Embedded finance is making click buys easier
07 AUG 2022With product and financial sellers on the same page, the consumer finds it easy to just click through and buy... read more
Robots help upgrade crash-testing for cars
24 JUL 2022The role of the automotive industry in supporting the use of emerging technologies by regulators can improve the quality of vehicles across the world... read more
Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge
10 JUL 2022The rise of billions of connected devices mean that data has to be processed locally... read more
The tech game is boosting player goals
26 JUN 2022From soccer to athletics to golf, technology is playing a bigger game than humans... read more
Emerging organ tech helps drug testing
12 JUN 2022Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technologies have been allowing researchers to test the impact of chemicals on human tissue for specific objectives... read more
World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy
01 June 2022The first post-pandemic in-person meeting at Davos took place with reduced participation amid a war raging in Europe, but witnessed spirited debates... read more
WEF 2022: Snowy mountain views were replaced by colourful pavilions
01 Jun 2022For Davos regulars, the missing snow was the key talking point... read more
WEF at Davos 2022: From crypto to climate change, India was the focus
27 May 2022World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022: For European business heads eagerly scouting for options to diversify their trade and investments, India emerged as the best option... read more
WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders
25 May 2022Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are intensely debating this year's theme, which is History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies... read more
Technology aids boost human abilities
29 MAY 2022Assisted technologies that support cognition, mobility and self-care are now so integral to human life that most people do not consider them as supportive aids... read more
WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders
25 May 2022Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are intensely debating this year's theme, which is History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies... read more
As WEF gets underway at Davos, India sells stability, growth, and dynamism
23 MAY 2022WEF 2022: With the war in Ukraine, world is grappling with economic uncertainty, but India finds itself in a sweet spot at the World Economic Forum in Davos... read more
Like CNG, EV battery management systems need more investment, scrutiny
16 MAY 2022In the same way that compressed natural gas systems were aligned to Indian climate conditions, a better choice of battery cells and battery design is quite imperative now... read more
India is on top of the gaming market
01 MAY 2022Indian gaming firms are using smart technologies to enhance the playing experience... read more
Digilocker transforms document management revolution
21 MAR 2022The 100-million mark for Digilocker users is a laudable milestone. But India still has a huge task ahead to bring the benefits of digital documents to more than a billion of its people... read more
Additive manufacturing gathers momentum
06 MAR 2022While much of the time 3D printers are used for creating prototypes of machine components, experts believe that mass production of printed products is imminent... read more
Can global entities shut down root servers?
03 APR 2022Root servers are at the core of the global internet system. Controlled by 13 designated entities, they are a network of hundreds of servers on which domain names are hosted... read more
How smart factories are turning green
18 APR 2022Two factories in India are leading the use of emerging technologies for sustainability as part of the WEF Lighthouse network... read more
Mini data centres are gaining global stature
20 FEB 2022Several players are planning to invest in small and large data centres in India, as computing and data demands rise... read more
Digital activity helps track data on economy
07 FEB 2022Technology is now coming to the rescue of decision makers who need current data about the multiple dimensions of a rapidly changing economy... read more
Billions of dollars pour into quantum computing
23 JAN 2022Designing more efficient batteries for electric vehicles can be accelerated by years with the help of quantum computing, as is being done by IBM in collaboration with Mercedes... read more
Deepfake avatars are going mainstream
09 JAN 2022While artificial intelligence is being used to support fake information, some pioneering companies are deploying simulated videos and voices for genuine objectives... read more
Trending tech of 2022
26 DEC 2021Humans will work far more collaboratively with artificial intelligence for rapid and complex decision-making... read more
Living proof of face recognition
12 DEC 2021Millions of mobile users already deploy face recognition to unlock their phones. The use of face recognition for digital life certificates is a smart way to offer convenience to pensioners... read more
Mass transport, automated for people
28 NOV 2021Cities and urban local bodies across the world are looking for efficient mass transit systems that can run constantly with minimum human intervention... read more
Virtual assistants become smarter
31 OCT 2021The hybrid work format has speeded up the use of intelligent virtual assistants, for customer-facing roles as well as internal enterprise management functions... read more
The final frontier of space technology
17 OCT 2021The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite systems, 3D printing, big data, and quantum technology in its activities and operations in space... read more
A Quad alliance for emerging technology
04 OCT 2021While fear of Chinese tech domination brings together the large democracies, India has announced collaborations in defence security systems driven by emerging tech, including drone manufacturing... read more
Sizing up garments with 3D technology
19 SEP 2021Global designers and clothing brands are increasingly using sophisticated tech tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to clothe their customers with the right fit... read more
Carbon neutrality powered by AI
05 SEP 2021Countries like India, which are leading the adoption of climate change measures, will have to encourage energy companies to embrace higher levels of AI usage... read more
A sprinkling of artificial intelligence flavours
22 Aug 2021The skills of chefs are being complemented by foodtech solutions that are coming up with new experiments to pander to our palate. Tastes have been created by using AI models... read more
Car hacking is worse than carjacking
08 Aug 2021Hackers can control a car in motion and force it to accelerate or stop suddenly. They can change the radio station, turn off the engine and change the temperature setting inside... read more
Clever tech for smart spying
25 Jul 2021Emerging technology is being deployed not just by government agencies but also by the corporate world to get information on competitors... read more
Going mobile with fraud detection
11 Jul 2021Preventing mobile-based fraud requires coordinated efforts between regulators, industry bodies representing mobile operators, banking and financial services, and security tech providers... read more
Going mobile with fraud detection
11 Jul 2021Preventing mobile-based fraud requires coordinated efforts between regulators, industry bodies representing mobile operators, banking and financial services, and security tech providers... read more
Anti-trust algorithms drive online sales
27 Jun 2021Investigations are required in India and other emerging economies to ensure that algorithm-led personalised pricing in e-commerce is not harmful... read more
The future of taxation is automation
13 Jun 2021The finance ministry's new online tax filing system will help expand the tax base by reducing the time and effort required to register a new taxpayer and create a permanent account number... read more
Attacking addictive algorithms
30 MAY 2021India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised... read more
Driving on high-tech highways
16 MAY 2021Roads are becoming smarter even if the people driving are not. A set of smart technologies is making construction, maintenance, and traffic management much more efficient... read more
Tracking behaviour to protect entities
03 MAY 2021All sectors will depend on high levels of connectivity, from education to manufacturing to financial management. With every action being digitised, the potential for cyber threats grows... read more
Blocking and chaining resume fraud
18 APR 2021A mini-industry has come up to manage employee background checks. Studies indicate that one in five resumes have information discrepancy that is serious enough to be considered a fraud... read more
Tech roles need women, but companies still prefer men
04 APR 2021Technology is too important to be left in the hands of men alone. Unhappily, despite its importance in our daily lives, enough women are not participating in the creation of future technologies... read more
Learning to code in the mother tongue
21 FEB 2021If millions can learn to code in their own languages, they will be able to create livelihood options for themselves in the same way that affordable mobiles and data did... read more
Budget funds digital governance
07 FEB 2021The use of a digital platform for the Census will allow official agencies to interpret vast amounts of information using data analytics. Such data will be able to feed other government programme... read more
Fraud in fintech being fought with regulatory tech
24 JAN 2021It has been estimated that more than 1,200 lending apps are active in India. While some have been shut down or removed from Google or Apple platforms, others can pop up with frightening speed... read more
Nationalism will drive global alliances in 2021
10 JAN 2021The era of tech nationalism launched with India banning Chinese tech platforms and telecom equipment... read more
2021 may see people using technology to thrive, not just survive
25 DEC 2020Technology to get smarter in new year... read more
Preparing for accountability of emerging technologies
13 DEC 2020On drones, the regulatory environment has to be about much more than merely management and tracking. An important issue to consider is inadvertent collection of audio and video... read more
Covid vaccine: Emerging tech to help manage cold chain
29 NOV 2020The global cold chain market size is estimated to be valued at $233.8 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $340.3 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.8%... read more
IoT meter adoption needs to pick up pace
15 NOV 2020The rise of Internet of Things (IoT)-based meters is attempting to bring accountability in a poorly regulated sector... read more
How the tech war against Covid intensified
01 NOV 2020While in the early weeks, experts had approached Covid with a tentative approach, now every weapon in the tech arsenal has been deployed on the frontlines... read more
No hurdles for blockchain in Tamil Nadu
18 OCT 2020The state is using blockchain for creating and storing identity and qualification certificates for its citizens... read more
Experience sights, sounds and shops virtually
04 OCT 2020Virtual reality is now going mainstream with travel and tech companies offering 3D visits to famous locations... read more
Smart games, AI & robots can revive the toy industry
20 SEP 2020New toy makers can now deploy emerging technologies. They don't have to worry about legacy investments, since most were importing from China and not manufacturing ... read more
Data security drives the rise of private cloud
06 SEP 2020Private cloud means that a firm has control over the server as well as its location, where its data is stored... read more
Deploy new technology to monitor green impact
23 AUG 2020Monitoring the condition of aquatic ecosystems can be laborious and time-consuming. Many industrial projects depend on water for some critical functions ... read more
Managing a monsoon of medical data
09 AUG 2020Digitisation is creating thousands of sources of ever-flowing data. However, only a fraction of it is being utilised... read more
Farmers with phones need smart inputs
10 JUL 2020India must ensure that market intelligence and agri information flow remain open and transparent. Mere smartphones will not make agriculture smarter... read more
Creating space for private spacetech
26 JUN 2020Global venture capital has identified spacetech as a super growth sector. India, China and Japan will play a significant role to drive the transformation in Asia... read more
The future of weather forecasting
11 JUN 2020Apart from predicting weather,algorithms can be used to scan satellite images to automatically derive plant count and production estimates... read more
Trust, security & digital dependence
29 MAY 2020A cyber attack is no longer about one company or a government department. In today's world, an attack on one entity can easily escalate to several others... read more
Virus of cyber fraud rises with Covid
15 MAY 2020The ranks of cyber criminals will rise as many unemployed people with internet connections may be desperate enough to attempt cyber-crimes... read more
E-pass has use cases beyond Covid-19: eGovernments Foundation CE
01 MAY 2020Non-profit body eGovernments Foundation has developed an electronic pass, or e-pass, to help governments at various levels to manage people movement... read more
A post-Covid digital era
01 MAY 2020Companies which had leveraged technology and automation during normal course have been better placed to manage the situation during Covid... read more
Covid triggers rapid rise of HR Tech
15 APR 2020Crises tend to force behaviour change within organisations. Often such behaviour is absorbed in the system and the incentive to return to previous processes dissipates... read more
Tech and the pandemic
02 APR 2020Increasing use of technology in the war against Covid-19 is among the few bright spots in a bleak situation... read more
Connectivity for corona crisis
22 MAR 2020Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for COVID-19 Solution Challenge on MyGov is a welcome effort towards involving private sector in times of a national crisis... read more
Robots and AI can help fight corona
04 MAR 2020AI and robotics for public health is a real need and has demonstrated great value... read more
Digital content, DIY learning
19 FEB 2020Indian learning ecosystem should step away from rote and tighten its embrace of DIY learning... read more
Budgeting for the future of tech
05 FEB 2019Short courses that are linked to market needs and breakthrough technologies will be far more useful than degrees that are outdated from day one... read more
Davos 2020: Tariff wars now the new norm, disrupting global value chains
24 JAN 2019Tariff wars are among the three serious challenges to global trade... read more
A world without passwords
22 JAN 2019A new report released by the WEF in Davos titled Passwordless Authentication shows that replacing passwords with other forms of authentication will make us safer... read more
Davos 2020: Poor social mobility and inequality recognised as a crisis
21 JAN 2019A key finding from the index is that irrespective of the size and maturity of the economy, most countries have a poor record of social mobility... read more
World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change
21 JAN 2019Six themes the WEF hopes to address are around economy, ecology, technology, society, geopolitics, and industrial revival... read more
Satellites will drive IoT connections
09 JAN 2019Low-cost, high- speed and ever-present connectivity can be a reality with new satellite technologies that are rapidly changing the communications sector... read more
Flexing to keep up: Shape-shifting technology drives big changes
30 DEC 2019Before 2010, the internet and mobile were used when we needed them. They were tools for search or connectivity. We found them useful. Now we are dependent on them... read more
Tech 2030: Is India ready for what's next?
25 DEC 2019Touchscreens and voice control rule our lives. Automation and AI are common place technologies. Not just people, the internet of things allows billions of inanimate objects to now talk to each other... read more
Bridges to the digital mainstream
11 DEC 2019Book review of Bridgital Nation: Solving Technologies People Problem... read more
Wave and pay with SoftPos
11 DEC 2019A new wave of technology is now ready to change the mobile based payment system once again... read more
Losing the edge in tech competitiveness
27 NOV 2019Improved ranking in Ease of Doing Business is welcome, but it doesn't improve ability to compete externally. It helps investors in India but doesn't help talent to become better in a competitive world... read more
Winds of change in renewables
13 NOV 2019Clean energy is becoming cheaper and, therefore, more affordable. The use of IoT will also ensure it can achieve efficiencies that traditional energy companies struggle to achieve... read more
Navigating AI needs strong sails
30 OCT 2019AI will cause several important shifts in the way the financial ecosystem operates... read more
When AI can prevent human fraud
16 OCT 2019Even as rules and oversight measures are tightened, a new dimension in fraud prevention is gaining ground. Artificial intelligence is now being used to identify and flag errant behavior... read more
Automating road safety
03 OCT 2019Too much attention has been given to traffic violation fines but not on the roads will be brought... read more
Don't welcome Facebook's Libra
18 SEP 2019India's policy makers must be alert to any attempt by Facebook, Mastercard and others to force a cryptocurrency on us... read more
Diagnosis for a healthy AI system
02 SEP 2019The use of AI in diagnosis can make a big difference to India's health parameters. For this to succeed though, the government needs a national effort to build electronic medical records... read more
Cobots are the new co-workers
24 JUL 2019A big challenge that drug makers face is the high volume of chemicals which are used and then wasted during the manufacturing process... read more
Purity norms drive nanotech in pharma
24 JUL 2019A big challenge that drug makers face is the high volume of chemicals which are used and then wasted during the manufacturing process... read more
AI policy needs coordinated intelligence
11 JUL 2019Fundamental education reforms are required to bridge the great divide between liberal arts and new technologies... read more
Bringing order to the DNA business
27 JUN 2019Genetics and genomics are being deployed for offering precision medicine solutions... read more
Infusing new energy into startups
13 JUN 2019India should encourage startups to use its market as a stepping stone for global expansion. This will inject more excitement and energy into the domestic startup eco-system... read more
Modi 2.0 must enhance tech prowess
29 MAY 2019In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness... read more
Technology as travel companion
01 MAY 2019The mobile which was a problem for traditional keys is now the solution for the global travel industry... read more
Talking to a revolution
17 APR 2019For the millions of newly emerging smart phone users, voicing a query or recording a message is much easier than typing into a tiny keyboard... read more
Era of instant information
03 APR 2019If the machines are able to generate data, the entire manufacturing process can offer instant insights to managers... read more
India partnering with Israel to adopt digital, AI solutions in healthcare
03 MAR 2019India already uses Israeli prowess in the fields of defence and... read more
Virtual advice for real finances
20 MAR 2019Physical advisors have been receiving tough competition from algorithm-based investment counselling and robo-advisories... read more
Smart supplies for forces
06 MAR 2019Logistics management for the Army is focused mostly on inventory tracking, procurement and resource management... read more
Mechatronics moves the world
20 FEB 2019Domestic manufacturing of smart machines in India can't grow without a big shift away from traditional engineering to merged disciplines like mechatronics... read more
Small sats, smart analytics
07 FEB 2019Small satellites with focused capabilities are offering data insights for commercial use... read more
Cyber security at Davos
23 JAN 2019WEF's C4C plans to trigger cooperation and collaboration across the world in a way that hasn't happened in history... read more
2019 might see the beginning of a new era of regulatory technology
10 JAN 2019Assessing anti-competition practices, tracking online consumer rights and predatory behaviour can't be done without smart tech... read more
Support domestic hardware for sensitive tech
26 DEC 2018The recent drone scare at Gatwick airport has exposed the lack of preparedness against drones... read more
Immersive project management gains traction
12 DEC 2018KPMG's Enrich Survey 2018 indicates that power and utility companies are increasingly adopting digital- and sensor-based technologies for various objectives... read more
Unmanned and under water
28 NOV 2018In future, wreckage of crashes in vast oceans can be found with greater efficiency using water bots... read more
World Economic Forum to use drones to enhance info on agriculture in India
14 NOV 2018Apart from drones, the approach for projects in AI and blockchain is also on building new ecosystems... read more
28 years after creating the web, Berners Lee unveils plan to save it
14 NOV 2018A set of principles have been prepared to guide the future of the web. These principles include ensuring that governments allow everyone to connect and have privacy... read more
Intelligent meters are powering change
18 OCT 2018IoT-based smart meters can be activated or deactivated remotely, much like a SIM card in a mobile phone... read more
Affordable health care is benefiting from AI
03 OCT 2018CallHealth's experience is proof that India needs a national level electronic medical database... read more
Future of jobs with robotic process automation
20 SEP 2018While industrial automation will impact the blue-collar workers, white- collar workers will face the results of increased use of RPA... read more
Why ATM, when you can crypto!
22 AUG 2018While it is early days, municipalities, utilities and other bodies are warming up to the importance of aerial mapping and data generation... read more
UAVs can map better town planning
22 AUG 2018While it is early days, municipalities, utilities and other bodies are warming up to the importance of aerial mapping and data generation... read more
Global trade tech helping efficiency and security
08 AUG 2018The gross merchandise value of cross-border e-com to grow close to $1 trillion by 2020, from $300 bn in 2015, according to UNCTAD estimates... read more
How blockchain can protect India's data
26 JUL 2018The biggest challenge in using blockchain for data protection is the data itself. Once stored in a blockchain platform the data can't be tampered with... read more
Disaster management and tech: What India can learn from the Thai rescue
12 JUL 2018The drones were able to identify and shortlist entry points in hours instead of days. With heavy rain forecast, the use of drones accelerated the rescue... read more
Face recognition: This new tech could transform identifying missing kids
28 JUN 2018The best results have been demonstrated by the national TrackChild portal run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development... read more
Ministry of AI?
09 MAR 2018Without our realisation, basic AI is already managing our personal and work lives through emails, work processes and even entertainment... read more
An ERP for Bharat
31 MAY 2017Economic turnaround in the time of tech-led disruption can't occur without the participation of SMEs that contribute 40% to India's GDP... read more
Robotic soldiers march on
17 MAY 2018For many countries, a robotic soldier is the ideal weapon. Attacking the enemy from a remote location or some distance offers advantages of reduced body count... read more
Facing the bot recruiter
03 MAY 2018The video interview software industry is a category by itself with estimated 100 companies offering varying categories of solutions... read more