Advancing Smelting Technologies: From traditional smelting to cutting-edge integration

With a wealth of experience and expertise, C Chandru, the CEO of Smelters at Hindustan Zinc Limited, has been instrumental in steering Hindustan Zinc towards technological advancements and operational excellence. In this exclusive interview, we discuss the innovative approaches adopted by Hindustan Zinc, exploring its evolution from traditional smelting methods to the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, drones, and IoT. Join us as we uncover the insights and strategies driving Hindustan Zinc's success in the ever-evolving landscape of smelting technologies. Excerpts

Unleashing India’s Tech Potential: Make in India Apps for Global Impact

The opening fireside chat of the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave, held as part of the prestigious ICT Awards, set the stage for a compelling discussion on \"Make in India Apps for the World.\" This thematic session underscored India's burgeoning role in the global tech landscape, spotlighting how Indian startups are spearheading innovation to address global challenges. In this article, we delve into the transformative journey of India's tech ecosystem and explore how entrepreneurs are leveraging their expertise to create impactful solutions on a global scale.

India's Path to Superpower Status by 2047

In the wake of the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave, India 2047, a special discussion moderated by Pradeep Gupta, Chairman of the CyberMedia Group, illuminated the trajectory of India's tech journey towards global eminence. Delving into crucial facets of growth, challenges, and strategic imperatives, the panelists, comprising eminent figures from the industry, outlined a comprehensive roadmap towards realizing India's potential as a tech superpower by 2047.

“We Did It!”: Dataquest ICT Jury Awards Showcase Winners’ Speeches Highlighting Indian Pioneering Spirit

At the Dataquest ICT Jury Awards, Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder of Fractal Analytics, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder of Cyient, and Raman Roy, CMD of Quatrro BPO Solutions, each expressed their gratitude for the recognition bestowed upon them.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Raman Roy, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, and Srikanth Velamakanni emerge as winners at the 31st Dataquest ICT Awards

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Raman Roy, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, and Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder, Fractal Analytics have been honored at the 31st Dataquest ICT Awards, an event recognizing excellence and innovation within India's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Established in 1982, Dataquest stands as a pioneering IT industry magazine, playing a pivotal role in fostering growth and progress within the ICT industry.

There is a price to be paid to be the first.

Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder and Group CEO, Fractal Analytics, and winner of the Dataquest Path-breaker of the Year award for 2024, looks back and analyses the dots that led the company from data to AI, from analysis to predictions and from plain AI to Gen AI. Excerpts from a chat with Editor Sunil Rajguru.

24 WOMEN IT MAVERICKS OF 2024

Four decades strong, Dataquest turns 42 in 24! To celebrate this milestone, Dataquest Magazine shines a spotlight on the 24 remarkable women decision-makers who are shaping India's enterprise tech landscape. These CIOs, CTOs, CISOS, and CDOS are more than just leaders - they're architects of innovation, pushing boundaries and championing diversity in the tech industry. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and the profound impact they have on India's digital future.

The birth of the BPO industry and many other stories

Raman Roy - the Father of the BPO Industry in India and Life Achievement Award Winner for Dataquest 2023 had a very interesting chat with Editor Sunil Rajguru where he unravelled the story of BPO industry's rise both as a back-office and a third-party specialist-and, later, its ascension to the IT industry's fairy-ring in India. He also looks ahead and tells why, or why not, India can be the future superpower - specially with regulatory bottlenecks. Excerpts:

50 not out and still hitting the ball out of the park

Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy - a legend of IT industry's glorious century and also the winner of Dataquest Lifetime Achievement Award presses a time-travel button as he chats with Editor Sunil Rajguru about his journey and IT industry's 'coming of age' story from 1991 to 2024. Find out how the country has traversed from entrepreneurship and education back then to now; and what lies a decade ahead.

Need to enhance entrepreneurship, industry partnerships, collaboration and skill development

We now stand at the 19th iteration of the Dataquest Top T-School study, a beacon of trust for students, parents, and recruiters alike. The Dataquest T-School Survey stands as an industry-recognized yardstick for technical education, delving deep into how T-Schools foster essential skills for the technology sector and beyond, casting light upon their contributions to the sector and its ecosystem.

Software-ascendancy helps hardware development

Built-to-Order IT hardware, Data Centres in Pizza Boxes, Modular Data Centres and White Boxes - so much is changing in the so-called IT backyard of data centres. Amrish Pipada, CEO, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd gives us a whistle-top tour of this new engine-room and explains trends like modularity, indigenisation and the role of software here.

Are you ready for the AI PC?

Are you ready for the AI PC? Probably smarter than us, you see.

The importance of integrating AI with existing business functions and tools

Arun 'Rak' Ramchandran, President & Global Head - Consulting & GenAI Practice, Hi-Tech & Professional Services, Hexaware, talks about their GenAI solutions, LLMs, data, cloud, privacy, and sustainability.

Empowering sustainable data solutions

In an era where data reigns supreme as the lifeblood of modern enterprises, navigating its complexities while ensuring sustainability has become paramount. Sheila Rohra, Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Vantara, sits at the helm of one of the industry's leading forces in driving transformative data solutions.

EdTech's positive impact on skilling and linguistic diversity

As we witness the evolution of education, the fusion of technology and learning has led to unprecedented advancements, particularly in skilling and addressing linguistic diversity. EdTech platforms have emerged as catalysts, harnessing the power of digital innovation to equip learners with essential competencies while navigating India's rich linguistic diversity.

Crucial to integrate GenAl into disciplines like chemistry or biology

As the landscape of technology continues to evolve, transcending geographical boundaries, one key avenue that has played a pivotal role in preparing India's tech-savvy professionals is the collaboration with foreign universities.

IT staffing: From funnel-vision to tunnel-vision

Krishna Vij, Business Head, TeamLease Digital distills some recent trends and turning points in the IT workforce landscape. From the long-tail ripples of 'The Great Resignation' to skills that are fading to the relevance of Tier-2 and -3 towns for IT hiring - she gives us a quick CV of the industry that is applying for a new future.

Narayana Murthy's criticism is a thought-provoking observation

Intertwining the computer science-related courses into core engineering, teaching AR/VR and technology to Arts-students, signing MoUs but not for the sake of MoUs and bringing industry-skills further upstream - these are just some of the new pages of a new higher-education course being taken in India. Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. KNS Acharya, GITAM, Bengaluru Campus tells more as he addresses some key doubts in this classroom.

How higher education institutions can engage with the industry

The significance of higher education institutions (HEIS) has never been more pronounced than in the era of digital transformation and rapid technological advancement, amid ever-shifting industry landscapes. Higher education institutions play a pivotal role in shaping tomorrow's innovators and at the forefront of this revolution is the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi). Excerpts from an interview with Dr. Ranjan Bose, Director.

Al-Silicon: On The Nose Or A Nose Job?

The new AI wars in technology industry are happening on wafer-thin ice, oops, silicon. Here’s why and how savagely!

What Hath Social Media Wrought?

Here are a dozen pointers on how to optimize your social media marketing strategies

The Future Is Woven With The Threads Of AI, Edge & Blockchain

Software as a Service SaaS) is orchestrating a transformative narrative in India within the dynamic terrain of technology. The future is being redefined by the interwoven threads of Edge computing, blockchain, and AI.

The responsible path of Generative AI

Generative AI, a powerful force in various industries, raises ethical concerns that demand careful consideration. In this exclusive conversation with Deepak Pargaonkar, Vice President of Solution Engineering at Salesforce India, we delve into how Salesforce approaches the responsible development and deployment of Generative AI solutions.

Striking a balance between business and risk

In an insightful one-on-one conversation, we delved into the nuanced world of cybersecurity with Ratan Jyoti, CISO Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.

NDC, AI and POS-data: Some new boarding gates for airlines

From headwinds like interoperability to tailwinds like NDC and revenue-optimisation; airlines are flying through a new altitude of technology. Let’s look out of the window.

Exploring hybrid cloud horizons at Hitachi Vantara's Exchange conference

In a dynamic showcase of insights and discussions, the Exchange conference by Hitachi Vantara brought together renowned technology leaders, and industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of data, innovation, and technology. The conference featured thought-provoking sessions led by Sheila Rohra, CEO of Hitachi Vantara LLC, Anil Kumble, Indian cricket legend, Cyrus Daruwala, IDC Analyst, and Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor at Dataquest, among others.

Cloud is for everyone, but not for anyone

Looking at some recent forays made by cloud behemoths like AWS triggers a new question in the cloud market—are new segments like startups and PSUs the next pot of gold? How easy is to slide on the rainbow that lies ahead of this pot—especially when there are bumps like need for customization, customer responsibility and legacy baggage dotting this curve?

5G is not a White Swan, but a white cue ball

The domino effect of 5G goes far and wide, ultimately helping the overall economy. So do the consequences of not leveraging it right, and fast.

How you can navigate the changes taking place in the SaaS space

In this exclusive interview Rajesh Ganesan, President, ManageEngine, delves into the impact of emerging technologies on the SaaS landscape in India. He emphasizes the shift for established companies into platform enablers, advocating for strategic partnerships and innovation.

Future blueprint for SaaS innovation

We sit down with Prashant Singh, COO Co-founder of LeadSquared, to unravel the intricacies of the SaaS industry’s future in India. As a pioneering force in the realm of customer relationship management, LeadSquared has been at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies.