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Ed-tech is trying to fix India’s education system, but mass adoption remains a long-term goal
By Kirandeep Dham, CEO, Globus Infocom Pvt Ltd Since the pandemic outbreak, sectors across India have seen maximum disruption, and the education system is no exception. Education today is no longer limited to “Pathshalas” or physical classrooms. The restrictions imposed at the time of the pandemic paved the way for the new era of modern …
Building the right technology engine for digital lending to high-performance MSMEs
By Abhishek Rungta, Founder and CEO, Indus Net Technologies India’s growth story is highly dependent on its small businesses and as you read this there are over 63 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) serving billions of people globally, while increasing our country’s GDP and employment in the process. However, due to the lack …
Top Headlines: India’s FY21 CEO earnings, Russia suspended from HRC
Corporate India’s top employees received a total salary of Rs 3,222.4 crore – up from Rs 2,424.9 crore a year ago. Meanwhile, Russia has been suspended from the highest human rights body for violations in Ukraine. More on these stories in our headlines this morning. India’s top CEOs won 32.9% more …
Altair and Startup India announce the launch of the Altair Startup Challenge 2022 and its winners
Altaira computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) firm, announcement the launch of the Altair Startup Challenge 2022, continuing Altair’s collaboration with Startup India, an Indian government initiative to create a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. After a successful competition in 2021, with eight finalists chosen from a pool of 156 …
Airtel Collaborates with Tech Mahindra to Grow India’s Digital Economy
Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to create and market innovative solutions for India’s digital economy in bringing together their main strengths. Airtel and Tech Mahindra will co-develop and commercialize 5G use cases in India. Airtel has spearheaded …
Ideal File Server for SMBs: Simplify Office Workflows with Synology NAS
Read the article Inasmuch asInasmuch asStoring, sharing, and protecting data securely and efficiently can be challenging for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). External hard drives are easily corrupted. Windows servers require constant attention to protect performance and data security. SaaS applications are initially easy to use, but can be inflexible, while renewable subscriptions can represent …
Trimble inaugurates its new R&D center in Chennai, India – Express Computer
Trimble, an industrial technology company, today opened its new office at Varalakshmi IT Park, OMR, Chennai. The new office space will house one of the largest R&D centers in the world for Trimble. The new office will allow the space to increase its employee base, as part of Trimble’s long-term strategic growth plan in the …
Pure Storage helps organizations reduce the carbon consumption of their data storage systems by up to 80%
Pure Storage has released its first ESG report, which provides visibility into the company’s current metrics and sets out commitments to make meaningful progress toward a better future for the global community. “Pure is making a significant and immediate impact today by reducing carbon emissions from data centers around the world through our environmental sustainability …
How do EdTech companies recognize and bridge the gap between students who can and cannot afford technology? – Computer Express
By Mridul Ranjan Sahu, Co-Founder, CuriousJr During the lockdown, the digital divide between rural and urban areas of India was not only significant in education, but also in telemedicine, e-commerce, banking and e-governance, which only became accessible only via the Internet. Online classrooms, financial transactions and e-governance all require internet service as well as the …
Role of Data Science and AI in Customer Service Management | CRN
Written by: Rohan Joshi and Sudhir Prabhu (co-founders of Wolken Software) Customer relationships are critical to the success of your business. The quality of your relationships with your customers is determined by how you manage them. The data you acquire about your customers, such as buying habits, values, requirements, and lifestyle choices, determines the success …
Asus launches ZenBook 14 Flip OLED convertible laptop in India
New Delhi: Taiwanese tech giant ASUS announced its latest “Zenbook 14 Flip OLED” convertible laptop in the Indian market on Monday. The price of the product starts from Rs 91,990 and it is available on both online (ASUS/ Amazon/ Flipkart online store) and offline platforms. Asus launches 6 Chromebooks in India starting at Rs 17,999. …
“In India, the dairy sector and milk brands must use technology at all levels”
Read the article Recently, the largest independent dairy supply chain technology provider in the United States, Dairy.com, purchased a 100% stake in Mr. Milkman, which was their first investment in India. Mr. Milkman – a SaaS platform enables dairies and other industries to manage customer subscriptions and deliveries with unparalleled efficiency. In a joint interview, …
Barracuda Research: Attacks Targeting Log4j Vulnerabilities Remain Stable – CRN
Read the article Given the popularity of Log4J software – a Java-based logging audit framework within Apache, researchers at Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-focused security solutions, have identified attacks targeting its vulnerabilities which have remained stable since December 10, 2021. Researchers found that 83% of attacks were carried out from IP …
GoTo Announces Partner Award Winners at India Summit for Partners and Global Systems Integrators – CRN
Read the article GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn, has announced the winners recognized as Top Partners at the company’s India Partner and Global SystemIntegrators (GSI) Summit. As businesses continue to support flexible working over the long term, the right technology has become essential to support increased collaboration and communications for our customers. The event celebrated …
ViewSonic introduces its first state-of-the-art Experience Zone in India – CRN
Read the article ViewSonic Corp., has announced the launch of its first-ever Experience Zone in New Delhi, India. Spread over 1,895 square feet, the Experience Zone aims to bring together all entertainment, gaming, business and education solutions products, all under one roof to deliver an unparalleled experience for consumers and partners in distribution. The Experience …
Oscar-nominated ‘Drive My Car’ to air in India from April 1: Details here
The critically acclaimed Japanese film ‘Drive My Car’ will be streamed in India exclusively through MUBI, a global movie streaming platform, production company and film distributor, from April 1, 2022 . Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi, “Drive My Car” is the film of an aging, widowed actor who is looking for a driver. The …
Persistent System Earns Google Cloud Infrastructure Services Specialization – CRN
Read the article Persistent Systems has earned the Infrastructure Services specialization from Google Cloud. Persistent is also part of the Google Cloud Partner Advantage program. Specialization is the highest technical designation a Google Cloud Partner can achieve and requires an established Google Cloud practice, customer success, and proven technical capabilities as approved by Google. Benefits …
Nasscom launches program to accelerate AI-led innovations in India – CRN
Read the article With the aim of accelerating AI excellence in India and driving the adoption of AI in the country, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today announced the second edition of the “AI Gamechangers” awards in association with Microsoft. The 2022 edition of the program themed “Realizing the Promise of …
Blockchain could become a new operating system for supply chain networks: DTDC
Read the article India’s logistics industry has entered a robust phase of cloud-based digital transformation during the pandemic and DTDC, which is one of India’s preferred courier brands with the largest network of delivery destinations, is battling now for blockchain-based technology to continue energizing the supply chain ecosystem. DTDC is already heavily invested in big …
Blockchain could emerge as a new operating system for supply chain networks: DTDC – Express Computer
India’s logistics industry has entered a robust phase of cloud-based digital transformation during the pandemic and DTDC, which is one of India’s preferred courier brands with the largest network of delivery destinations, is battling now for blockchain-based technology to continue energizing the supply chain ecosystem. DTDC is already heavily invested in big data analytics and …
o9 solutions accelerates its growth in India – CRN
Read the article o9 solutions examines integrated business planning capabilities to transform businesses, and its mission is to drive the digital transformation of planning and decision-making in global enterprises. From using next-generation platforms to improve the supply chain, to empowerment and forecasting initiatives; o9 solutions help actively optimize revenue and margin performance through their AI …
Ukrainian president asks India’s Modi for UN Security Council support – Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “political support” at the UN after New Delhi abstained in a Security Council vote. India is currently part of the UN’s top body but, along with China and the United Arab Emirates, failed to vote on a resolution on Friday deploring Russia’s …
Karnataka HC reserves judgment on petitions challenging hijab wearing restriction
AAfter 11 days of marathon hearings, the Karnataka High Court on Friday reserved judgment on a slew of petitions challenging restrictions on wearing the hijab in government college classrooms. A full bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justices Krishna S. Dixit and JM Khazi granted freedom to all parties to the case, including …
India in early stages of precision medicine deployment: GE Healthcare
Read the article The Covid pandemic has triggered a major digital transformation in the Indian healthcare sector over the past two years. It not only exposed the inadequacies of the country’s healthcare system, but also opened up new possibilities for digital intervention in healthcare, especially remote patient monitoring. India’s healthcare sector is expected to reach …
5IRE and the City of Alliance, Nebraska Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Smart Policing System – CRN
Read the article 5ire, the 5th generation blockchain network, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Alliance, Nebraska, USA. The MoU will help develop smart and robust policing for the city. “This is the central element of action towards building a civil society that any community can adopt. …
Automovill Announces India’s First Vehicle Accident Claims App – CRN
Read the article Automovill has launched India’s First Accidental Claims app for all Insurance Agents/Brokers across India. The app will help the brand interface with over 1 lakh+ agents on 20k+ Pincodes in India. The app is available for Android devices and by June 22 it will also be launched for IOS users. The app …
Sephora collaborates with Qlik to revamp its HR strategy – CRN
Read the article Qlik announced that Sephora, the world’s leading luxury retailer of beauty products, is using Qlik Sense to transform its Human Resources (HR) management system. The brand’s strong international growth over the past decade has forced Sephora to combine its global HR practices. In a fast-changing consumer retail sector, Sephora has developed a …
Limit traffic problems thanks to the traffic violation detection system based on a 4D imaging radar
Read the article Traffic speed detection is a unique activity because it saves lives. At the same time, municipalities and cities around the world are using it to detect speeding violations and generate revenue through speeding tickets. If we talk about technology for road traffic management in the country, Vehant Technologies is a pioneer in …
Fullerton India partners with Paytm to expand digital lending to MSMEs – CRN
Read the article Fullerton India and One97 Communications Limited, owner of the Paytm brand, India’s leading digital payments and financial services platform, have announced a partnership to provide lending products to merchant partners and consumers. Through this partnership, the two established institutions will leverage data-driven insights and broad reach to bring credit to new credit …
LinkedIn reveals the 15 fastest growing jobs in India – CRN
Read the article Starting the new year with new possibilities, LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, today launched a new search for job seekers which reveals that despite the pandemic, India’s workforce is optimistic about the future of work and 82% are considering changing jobs. in 2022. To help them navigate today’s changing world …
Key Data Science Applications in Indian Banking Industry
Read the article By Mohan Ramaswamy as Co-Founder and CEO of Rubix Data Sciences The competitive landscape of the Indian banking sector will have a new player from this year. This will be the former PMC bank now acquired by a JV between BharatPe and Centrum Group. While mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector …
In search of India’s next fintech unicorn
Read the article PayTM’s IPO may have disappointed public market investors last November, but its early backers still got a nice return on the most valuable fintech startup’s IPO Turkey. Early-stage fintech investors looking for the next PayTM need to focus on four key factors — and these aren’t necessarily the priorities of investors in …
Nutanix identified as the dominant HCI SW vendor in India – CRN
Read the article Nutanix has announced that it has been identified as the leading hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software vendor in the Indian market in Q3 CY2021, which is its 15th consecutive quarter as the market leader, according to Worldwide Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker. IDC. According to IDC, Nutanix captured 69% market share, more than all …
CES 2022: Coway brings more smart home products to India
Read the article South Korea’s Coway Co., Ltd., “The Best Life Solution Company,” showcased its latest home health device innovations, driven by years of proprietary R&D, at CES 2022 this week. the company’s mattresses, water purifiers, air purifiers and bidets were considered among the must-have innovations at the event. “Our mission has always been to …
Motorola launches moto g71 5G in India – CRN
Read the article Motorola has launched the all-new moto g71 5G, a smartphone featuring India’s first Snapdragon 695 5G processor, 13 5G bands for true 5G connectivity and a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Priced at Rs 18,999, the moto g71 5G is the only 5G smartphone in the sub-20K segment to offer an AMOLED FHD+ …
Puresight Systems dramatically cuts iRobot product prices to serve more Indian customers – CRN
Read the article Puresight Systems has revealed the latest selling prices for its high-end iRobot vacuuming and mopping devices in India. The move is to serve its expanded customer base and meet the growing appetite for premium self-cleaning immersive fireplaces in the country. Nowadays, people rely heavily on technology to facilitate their work and lifestyle. …
Exclusive video interview with Vishal Bindra, CEO, ACPL Systems – CRN
Read the article “We have developed capabilities to deliver managed services in heterogeneous computing environments” In an exclusive video interview with Sandhya Michu, Senior Correspondent, CRN India, Vishal Bindra, CEO of ACPL Systems, shared ACPL’s success story over the past three decades in information security, growing in a pandemic and building a profitable business. Here …
Top Edge Computing Trends and Opportunities for 2022 – CRN
Srinivas Rao, Senior Manager, Systems Engineering, Dell Technologies Read the article By Srinivas Rao, Senior Manager, System Engineering, Dell Technologies, India The “do anything from anywhere” economy requires a very complex computer system capable of handling the exponential data it generates. Emerging technologies such as edge computing, 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) …
Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic has changed its corporate name to Hitachi Systems India, appointed a new President – CRN
Munehiro Hashimoto, President of Hitachi Systems India Read the article Hitachi Systems (“Hitachi Systems”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd, announced that Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic (“Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic”, Head Office: New Delhi, India) has changed its corporate name to Hitachi Systems India Pvt. (“Hitachi Systems India”) and appointed Munehiro Hashimoto as its …
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions renamed Bosch Global Software Technologies – CRN
Read the article Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited (RBEI) announces a change of company name to Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited (BGSW). The new name is effective from January 3, 2022. The change will be one of the most significant that RBEI will undertake since its inception 25 years ago. The …
Ransomware – The Data Recovery Challenge – CRN
Read the article Written by: Amit Jaju, Senior Managing Director of Ankura Consulting India Private Limited As remote work has become more common over the past year, ransomware attacks have increased 102% year over year globally. India is the worst-hit country with 213 ransomware attacks per organization every week, up 17% year-on-year, according to industry …
Servotech Power Systems begins manufacturing high-tech electric vehicle chargers – CRN
Read the article Servotech Power Systems, a leading entity engaged in manufacturing high-end solar products, medical devices and LED lighting solutions, begins manufacturing innovative, smart technology-focused, installable EV chargers at various EV charging stations across the country. The entity, while announcing its strategic foray into the electric vehicle market, informed that the decision to embark …
EPAM Systems India certified by Great Place to Work – CRN
Read the article EPAM Systems India has been certified as a Great Place to Work certified organization for its excellent leadership, consistent employee experience and sustainable financial performance. Great Place to Work is the global authority on creating, sustaining and recognizing a culture of high trust and high performance in the workplace. The assessment and …
RP tech India collaborates with Antec Inc. for gaming PC solutions and accessories – CRN
Read the article RP tech India has announced a partnership with Antec Inc. As part of this collaboration, RP tech will position Antec’s high-performance gaming PC solutions and accessories in the Indian market. The win-win partnership will help RP tech India strengthen its portfolio of PC and Gaming brands and provide Antec with reach and …
Azure Power commissions its 600 MW SECI project – CRN
Read the article Azure Power has announced the successful commissioning of its largest 600 MW Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar project, awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project is in Bikaner, Rajasthan and electricity generated from the project will be supplied to SECI at a tariff of INR 2.53 (~3.5 US …
Netgear launches Nighthawk RAXE300 tri-band router with WiFi 6E – CRN
Read the article Netgear has introduced a new router to its award-winning WiFi 6E lineup. Building on the success of the 2021 CES Innovation Award-winning Nighthawk RAXE500, the Nighthawk RAXE300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router delivers speeds of up to 7.8Gbps while taking advantage of the new era of fast connectivity on the 6 Ghz band, …
2021 has changed the course of education across the globe: Aayur Kaul, Market Head, Skillshare India
The e-learning industry in India is expected to reach US$4 billion by 2025. Much of this growth will be driven by the growing demand for non-university courses in India’s Tier II and Tier III cities. Read the article By Aayur Kaul, Market Manager, Skillshare India “2021 has changed the course of education across the world, …
Glance active user base tops 160 million in India – CRN
Read the article Content platform Lockscreen Glance had 163 million active users in Q3 2021, according to Counterpoint Research’s Quarterly Mobile Application Tracker. Glance’s active user base has grown steadily since its inception. Its active user base, which now consists of 30% of smartphone users in India, grew by 8% QoQ in Q3 2021. Glance …
Narayana Health selects NetApp to advance medical care in India
Read the article NetApp announced that it has been selected by Narayana Health to modernize its IT systems and meet the new demands of healthcare management. NetApp will help Narayana Health in storage efficiency and optimize data management across locations thus helping advance medical care in India. Through this collaboration, Narayana Health unveiled Athma, an …
Top Cloud Computing Trends Shaping Our IT Landscape in 2022 – CRN
Read the article By Indrajeet Ghorpade – Managing Director – Technical Services at Rahi Systems The years 2020 and 2021 have witnessed a “data explosion”, there has been an exponential increase in the generation and storage of data as work has become virtual and companies have adopted digital services. 2022 will see not only rapid …
The emerging technologies of 2022 that will change conversations – CRN
Read the article By John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer, Dell Technologies We live in an economy where anything is possible from anywhere, made possible by an exponentially expanding data ecosystem. It is estimated that 65% of global GDP will be digital next year (2022). This influx of data presents both opportunities and challenges. After …
Electronics Industry Welcomes PLI Program for Semiconductor Manufacturing – CRN
Read the article In light of the Semiconductor Policy announcement, electronics industry players have welcomed the Rs 76,000 crore Product Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) approved by the Union Cabinet for the manufacture of semiconductors and displays with the aim of making India an electronics hub. This is the first time that the government has offered …
Thales ‘Trusted Merchant Gateway’ to support RBI-mandated tokenization in India – CRN
Read the article Thales has announced the contribution of its TSH Merchant Gateway (TMG) tokenization platform to further contribute to securing the digital payment ecosystem in India. In an effort to further help card issuers protect sensitive data by replacing it with non-sensitive data, Thales’s tokenization solution provides enhanced security for all stakeholders in India. …
Ailing health system in UP stems from negligence of health workers during BJP’s tenure
As Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh draw closer, the outgoing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is stepping up its election promises. There have also been several recent claims that point to Uttar Pradesh as a model state, which has effectively handled the COVID-19 crisis. However, if we look at the situation on the ground, we …
Last GMP, subscription status on the second day of issue
The initial public offering (IPO) of MapmyIndia with a price range of ₹1,000-1,033 per share, opened for public subscription today and the three-day issue will close on December 13. The digital mapping company said on Wednesday it had taken action ₹312 crore from core investors before its initial stock sale. On Day 1, MapmyIndia’s IPO …
Indian software market revenue expected to top $8.2 billion by end of 2021: IDC – CRN
Read the article According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker 1H21 (Jan-June), the Indian software market is expected to exceed $8.2 billion by the end of calendar year 2021. The Indian software market was pegged at $4.0 billion in 1H21, recording 15.9% year-on-year (YoY) growth from 1H20. India accounted for an …
NetApp Accelerates Investment in India and Launches Availability of NetApp Keystone – CRN
Read the article Global cloud-focused and data-centric software company, NetApp, has announced that it will strengthen its focus on India by allowing its Indian entity to conduct business locally and directly with its dynamic customer base in India through its strong network of partners. This will ensure that NetApp customers can enjoy the benefits of …
PUBG New State (Mobile) India release date, system requirements, pre-registration rewards, gameplay, and more.
Krafton Inc. is set to release its second battle royale title this year, PUBG New State (Mobile). The game was first revealed in February 2021 and has caught the attention of PUBG players around the world. Since then, players have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the game. The long wait appears to be coming …
Garena Free Fire Max released in India: system requirements, new features
After much waiting, Garena Free Fire Max is finally available for users on Android and iOS. Garena Free Fire Max Read also: Garena Free Fire Max is coming very soon: everything you need to know about Garena The game is a redesign of the classic Garena Free Fire, offering high-end smartphones to get the most …
The Indian “system” has failed but the illusion of leadership persists
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