The path forward for India's SaaS revolution

As India’s Software as a Service SaaS) industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, Praval Singh, VP of Marketing Customer Experience at Zoho Corp., shares his insights into the industry’s trajectory and future prospects.

Startups needed to sustain GDP traction and fast-track it

Unicorns, skilling and GDP - the startup space is looking at many stepping stones that will elevate the country to a new vantage point on future global peaks. Dr. Omkar Rai, Executive Chairman, Startup Odisha and former DG-STPI, in conversation with Sunil Rajguru.

Dataquest: India's most influential and impactful tech publication

Dataquest DQ) was launched in 1982 when the Indian tech industry was at a nascent stage, soon becoming the most influential media publication in the IT/ITeS space, guiding the government, industry and academia.

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IT-A TWO-WAY GRID

The transformation of the energy industry is one of the biggest IT projects ever, says Barbara Gregor Chief Finance Officer - SMA Solar Technology AG while also unravelling how renewable energy plugs in with IT supply chain security and sustainability.

WE ARE STILL SCRAPING THE SURFACE OF FINTECH

Discover how BharatPe prioritizes compliance and innovation in India's FinTech landscape. Learn about their rigorous approach to regulatory standards, ensuring data privacy, and continual evolution to meet emerging compliance needs. Excerpts from an interview with Pankaj Goel, Chief Technology Officer, BharatPe.

THE FUTURE OF LENDINGINFORMATION (NOT PHYSICAL) COLLATERAL

Skip tracing, signals of stress, and behaviour patterns to improve loan collections! These are just a few ways in which technology can help lenders.

Life Lessons Beyond the Books

As I pen down these reflections, I am reminded of the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, \"Be the change that you wish to see in the world.\"

INNOVATION IN ACTION - IIT GANDHINAGAR'S RESEARCH FRONTIER

In this exclusive Q&A session with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor - Special Projects, Dataquest, we sit down with the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IT) Gandhinagar, Rajat Moona to unravel the institute's innovative approaches to digital transformation, skill development, research, and its pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGIES

IIT Mandi puts an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the practical implementation of technological advancements. Read on to learn more about this relatively young institution's focus on key areas.

TECH INTEGRATION RESHAPES PEDAGOGY, BOOSTS FLEXIBILITY & PERSONALIZATION

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the adoption technologies engineering colleges seeking to meet the expectations of both students and parents. As parents increasingly prioritize future readiness when selecting an engineering college for their children, institutions must demonstrate a commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements

MY DATAQUEST JOURNEY: THE EARLY YEARS OF INDIAN IT

Sharing interesting nuggets from my life as a tech journalist at a time when Indian media hardly covered IT in any form and peculiarities from that era. (Part 1)

WE NEED TO TAKE AI, IT'S BENEFITS AND FIND THE TOOLS TO PUT IN PEOPLE'S HANDS EVERY DAY

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Lotus Development Corporation was famous for the 1-2-3 spreadsheet and the email system Notes. For Dataquest 15 years, we had got Lotus President Jeff Papows to write for us. For Dataquest 40 years we get him again to throw light on the tech world of the 2020s. He is currently CEO of ShopAdvisor.

EMPOWERING THROUGH SKILLING: INDIA'S LEAD TO THE DIGITAL FUTURE

Unwavering commitment to digital progress is setting the stage for a revolution that will reshape industries and empower lives of millions, feels Rajesh Nambiar, CMD, Cognizant India and Chairperson, nasscom.

INDIA CAN LEAPFROG THANKS TO THE TECH REVOLUTION

S. Krishnan, Secretary (Electronics & Information Technology), Meity, talks to Thomas George, Sunil Rajguru and Shubhendu Parth on a host of issues. From DPDP, to Industry 4.0's impact to self-reliance in semiconductors to the responsibility of social media platforms and AI. He shares a candid and compelling view on many crucial questions.

How Risky is GenAI?

Security is the moot point. The risks associated with Generative Al are significant and will constantly evolve.

'ADAPTING OR OBSOLETE: THE RAPID EVOLUTION OF TECH IN BUSINESS'

In a conversation with Sanjay Agrawal, Head of Presales and CTO at Hitachi Vantara, we delve into how technology has transformed businesses, strategies for data monetization, the role of technology in sustainability, practical applications of Al, and the rise of Edge computing in India and SAARC.

'FUTURE LIES IN COMBINING AI TECH AND BUSINESS APPS'

On the sidelines of the 25th anniversary of NetSuite at SuiteWorld 2023, held in Las Vegas from October 16-20, 2023, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR) sat down with Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite. The conversation delved into various themes, spanning from cutting-edge technology trends like Generative Al and its impact on the future of enterprise, to valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the significance of embracing the concept of failing fast.

There's a rat under the hood

As cars, trucks and vehicles spruce up on more software, connectivity, intelligence and V2X delights; they also face the cracks that come with the bundle. Security fears here have moved beyond the broken window. Is it turning towards the broken window theory, though? Will attackers accelerate once they see the state of vehicles today?

Sovereign Clouds - Paradox or Paradigm?

Regulatory pressures aside; the changing dynamics of data control, privacy, security and localisation are being the big nudge for sovereign clouds to really emerge as a big market need and business model.

Cloud Outages - More than a Flat Tyre

From their timing to frequency to bounce-back windows to eventual impact - outages in cloud environments are becoming serious enough to come on the front-burner of an enterprise's security strategy. Let's watch this pot while it boils.

CLOUD SECURITY IN FLUX: TRENDS AND TACTICAL INSIGHTS

In the fast-paced realm of cyber-security, where the digital battlefield is ever-expanding, staying ahead of threats and trends is crucial. Swetha Mudunuri, Azure Cyber Analyst, Tenacium DC, a Women Tech Global Ambassador and a cybersecurity expert with a background in Microsoft 365 and Azure security, is leading the charge. In this exclusive Q&A with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor - Special Projects, she sheds light on the challenges organizations face in securing their cloud infrastructure, the latest threat landscape, compliance measures, and her insights into the future of cloud security.

FORTIFYING THE DIGITAL REALM

In an exclusive interview with Dataquest, Suresh Sharma, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at PayU, shares his invaluable insights into the world of cybersecurity and the measures PayU employs to ensure the safety of digital payments.

'SECURING INDIA'S DIGITAL FUTURE'

Joy Sekhri, Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, shares insights on the critical focus areas and strategies to combat cyber threats in this interview. From harnessing AI to fortifying digital identities, Sekhri outlines a roadmap towards a safer digital future.

'CISOS' ROLE KEY IN SAFEGUARDING ASSETS, REPUTATION AND CUSTOMER TRUST'

The landscape of data protection and privacy has witnessed unprecedented shifts in an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an ever-growing digital footprint. Recent regulatory frameworks, including DPDP 2023, have ushered in a new era of expectations for organizations entrusted with personal data.

The Cyber Shields of Tomorrow

In the vast digital realm, where data flows ceaselessly, a timeless battle is unfolding, akin to defenders guarding a medieval fortress against relentless adversaries. But in this era, the guardians of the kingdom are not just human; they are a powerful combination of algorithms and machines - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

A Walk In the Clouds and Beyond - the Significance of Cloud Security

Amid the digital metamorphosis that is sweeping across India, a question looms large: Who guards the gates of the cloud in this ever-expanding frontier of technology and data?

MY JOURNEY WITH CMIL - INTERESTING, WITH CHALLENGES!

We tried to understand the hype around Green IT- back in 2008!

THE RISE OF THE GLOBAL TECH INDIAN

Vinod Khosla and Vinod Dham were among the earliest Indian names which became famous in Silicon Valley. Since then, the number of global Indians in tech have been mushrooming.

JanAI, NOT GenAI - WILL IT BE INDIA'S SUPER-FOOD?

In technology, there are many decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks when decades of work happens. Here's an author and industry expert unpacking that adage - as seen tangibly in the last 2-3 years- everywhere!

Cloud - The Maple Leaf of Good Luck

Loblaw's turn into the aisle of Cloud: Leveraging Oracle, Stacking up Innovation and Customer Success