Technology
DataQuest
Changing Red Flags to Red Teams
Do not punish or embarrass employees for poor security behaviour. Reward them for positive steps and reinforce safe behaviour. Humans may look like your weakest links, but they can also be knock-out moves.
4 min |
April 2025
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Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration: Vaishnaw's Vision for AI Research in India
India aims to be an AI superpower by 2047, with academia playing a key role. Vaishnaw urges universities to scale AI research, labs, and industry collaboration.
2 min |
April 2025
DataQuest
India might see its first 'Made in India Chip' soon this year: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw receives IT Person of the Year Award, highlights India's first 'Made in India' chip, AI advancements, and the nation's push toward tech leadership.
2 min |
April 2025
DataQuest
Agentic AI set to revolutionize enterprise security strategies
In Dataquest conclave, a heated panel discussion about reshaping the cyber resilience landscape, enabling enterprises to detect, analyze, and respond to threats in real-time.
3 min |
April 2025
DataQuest
Lessons from forest fires and other disasters: Insurance gap and underinsurance
Technology failures, earthquakes, cyberattacks, data breaches, power failures, cooling system breakdowns, natural disasters, fires, business interruption losses, and regulatory penalties for downtime or data loss – is the insurance industry looking at technology from the other side of the table also now while it taps it for fraud control, real-time policy personalisation and sharper underwriting? Irfan Shirwani, MD of Placement & Claims, Lockton India, takes us through these new riders and bets. He also highlights why economic loss in most of the disasters is multiple folds of the insured losses- and more so in India.
4 min |
April 2025
DataQuest
Keynote Highlights from Jury Chair Raman Roy
At the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave & 32nd ICT Business Awards, Raman Roy, CMD of Quatrro BPO Solutions, delivered an engaging and insightful Keynote as the Jury Chair.
1 min |
April 2025
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AI agents will totally change teamwork and collaboration in ops
AI has made such a difference to learning and skill development. Know the growing importance of small language models (SLMs) that are industry specific at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave.
3 min |
April 2025
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New Snellen charts for new blind spots
LLM-generated malware, customised malware, bloated data lakes, slow queries and too many point solutions- here's a quick myopia-test on security.
3 min |
April 2025
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A great evening spanning decades of innovation
We have an IT legacy that goes back to the 1970s. We have built up all the foundation stones in the last decade or so. There's nothing stopping us from being an AI superpower by 2047. Sunil Rajguru looks into an evening that featured the stalwarts of the game.
7 min |
April 2025
DataQuest
Blockchain benefits can lead to reliable AI driven decision making
Blockchain can offer the much needed transparency and security needed for the reliable AI driven decision making. Know more about The AI Revolution on how blockchain is going to change how Enterprises make decisions.
3 min |
April 2025
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India gearing to lead global AI revolution much sooner than 2047
India is accelerating towards AI dominance with plans for 14,000 GPUs, AI democratization, and its first indigenous AI chip in four years. Can it lead the AI revolution?
4 min |
April 2025
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Robust reasoning, multi-modality, and collaborative agent systems are the key advancements shaping the future of AI agents
On the sidelines of the TrailblazerDX 2025 event, San Fransisco, Shipra Sinha, Lead Analyst - Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CyberMedia Research (CMR) sat down with Jayesh Govindarajan, EVP Software Engineering at Salesforce. Jayesh leads the Salesforce AI org and his team is tasked with setting strategy, designing, building and operating Predictive, Generative and Agentic AI systems.
5 min |
April 2025
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GCC-startup collaboration with academia will drive AI adoption
In an engaging session at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave & 32nd ICT Business Awards Jaspreet Singh, delivered a thought-provoking keynote address on India and the AI Revolution.
4 min |
April 2025
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Vaishnaw challenges Big Tech-TCS, Infosys & Wipro-to build India's own OS
He added that the government is prepared to provide the necessary support, resources, and policies to facilitate this vision.
1 min |
April 2025
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Women in AI leadership could be the key to responsible AI use
The Dataquest conclave witnessed vocal conversation on Reimagining AI through the lens of women leaders — driving innovation, equity, and impact for all.
3 min |
April 2025
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It's not just about the tech, AI + human will be the new "human"
Jaspreet Bindra explores AI's rapid evolution, from generative AI and autonomous agents to ethical challenges, emphasizing AI literacy as the new essential skill.
3 min |
April 2025
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Vinod Dham stresses the strategic role of semiconductors in India's tech future
At the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave in New Delhi, Guest of Honour Vinod Dham, Padma Bhushan, Father of Pentium addressed the audience. The Keynote address highlights unsung heroes and a call to embrace hardware innovation.
2 min |
April 2025
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Banking in the Age of Al: How Maveric Systems is Powering Transformation with GenAl & Digital Engineering
Kishan Sundar, SVP and Chief Technology Officer, Maveric Systems Limited, on the Future of AI in Banking, Compliance, and Transformation.
3 min |
April 2025
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India's Digital Trailblazers Honored at the 32nd Dataquest ICT Awards
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prof. S. Sadagopan, Dr. Sridhar Mitta, and Agnishwar Jayaprakash, honored at the 32nd Dataquest ICT Awards recognizing their leadership in shaping India’s tech-driven future.
3 min |
April 2025
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Universities need to invest in AI infrastructure
Suchismita Sahu, Senior Data Scientist at Nvidia, has navigated the competitive world of AI, building expertise in deep learning, speech and image processing, and large-scale Machine Learning applications. In this interview, she shares the essential skills for AI professionals, and how fresh graduates can position themselves for success in a dynamic, tech-driven world.
5 min |
March 2025
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A look at the evolving role of data engineers in the GenAl era
In this exclusive interview, Vamsi Kiran Badugu, Partner and Head of Engineering & Product at MathCo, shares his insights on the evolving role of data engineers, the key skills needed to thrive in the age of AI, and how India can cultivate a robust AI talent pipeline through strategic educational reforms.
4 min |
March 2025
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An educational model for the modern IT world
Real-world experience is crucial for career readiness. Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor of Mahindra University, highlights the institution's strong industry partnerships and how they benefit students.
4 min |
March 2025
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STRENGTHENING ENGINEERING EDUCATION: The Need for Industry Integration, Technological Advancement, Research Excellence, and Global Collaboration
The DQ-CMR Best T-School Survey 2025 marks the 20th edition of this esteemed benchmarking study, serving as a trusted guide for students, educators, policymakers, 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.
2 min |
March 2025
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Is Your Reputation Al-Proof?
Corporate leaders must proactively protect their organization's reputation from various GenAI threats
6 min |
March 2025
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When a transistor becomes a transformer
With limited resources and opportunities, he could amplify India’s potential and computing mettle through every organisation he went to – whether it was a government-scion or an emerging IT powerhouse or a startup or India’s own Silicon Valley think-tank or a non-profit venture. He continues to transform ideas, people and is always manifesting what they are capable of. He continues to achieve and make a mark. Dr. Sridhar Mitta in conversation with Dataquest editor Sunil Rajguru. Edited excerpts from a video interview…
6 min |
March 2025
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Chip Design to Quantum Computing: The path to a tech-ready India
NIT Rourkela is driving India's semiconductor ambitions with a comprehensive approach to education, research, and industry collaboration. By integrating chip design, AI-powered Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and quantum computing into its curriculum, the institute is preparing students to take on key roles in semiconductor R&D and fabrication. An interview with Prof. Debiprasad Priyabrata Acharya, Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering.
3 min |
March 2025
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Your degree is in the past, and AI is in the future
India produces over a million engineers annually, yet many struggle to meet industry expectations. Employers often lament the gap between academic learning and realworld requirements, especially with AI and automation transforming job roles.
8 min |
March 2025
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Good teaching is necessary for good research and vice-versa
Indian academic corridors are standing between two atriums. On the one hand, some struggle with concerns on integrity in academic research (Whether in publications or corporate projects). On the other hand, some are driving front-runner work in drug-discovery, cancer imaging, clinical research, road safety and environmental impact. Let’s find out where India is heading as we enter the Sophomore level in AI.
4 min |
March 2025
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Drones not just tools but enablers of progress
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, the founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, one of India's leading drone companies, explains how by integrating drones across multiple sectors, India can achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
5 min |
March 2025
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Navigating Today's Cloud Security Challenges
Cloud adoption lies at the heart of digital transformation, providing organizations with the agility and flexibility they need to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing marketplace.
4 min |