Business
DataQuest
Going Digital? Don't Forget To Build Cyber Citadels
As technologies get weaponised, users must adopt a multilayer approach that anticipates cyberattacks and safeguards critical assets before they are exploited
3 min |
October 2021
DataQuest
How Al can come to the aid of farmers
Computer Vision, part of Al, can bring about radical changes in agriculture, increasing yields and incomes. It's time farming became a high-tech industry
3 min |
October 2021
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Marching towards a multi-cloud future
While cloud has proved to be a major enabler for business continuity and transformation, as seen in the pandemic, it's time to step up to a multi-cloud phase
3 min |
October 2021
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RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES ADAPTABILITY QUOTIENTW
While climate change and cyber-threats are keeping risk management experts busy, they are also aware of governance issues and the specific flip-side of hyper-personalisation for insurance companies. All this, when they are ready to embrace big data, Al and models to make their jobs faster and easier. Andrew D. Rallis, Global Chief Actuary, MetLife, and the immediate past president of the Society of Actuaries, gives some back-of-the-envelope calculations on the formula between technology and risk management in this interview. He also explains why it's time for not just IQ or EQ but also AQ. Excerpts:
4 min |
October 2021
DataQuest
Tech tips to keep supply chains moving
The pandemic has created a crisis for manufacturers around the world, affecting operations and supply chains. Thankfully, technology has solutions for each stage
4 min |
October 2021
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Never ‘Fix And Forget', But ‘Learn And Evolve'
Deploying machine learning or artificial intelligence is not enough. We need to continuously monitor their performance as we still know little about these tools
2 min |
September 2021
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Your Tech Dose From Now: Twice A Day After Meals
Pharma experts have given a prescription to gear up for the arrival of the new normal. The needle is moving towards digital twins, cloud, and AI in a big way
3 min |
September 2021
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Embedding Success In Financial Services
Embedded finance is the next big thing in fintech, offering a multitude of benefits to institutions in enhancing their products and services portfolio
3 min |
September 2021
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Don't Wait For The New Normal, Rather Build It!
As we embrace more and more automation, we need the right boosters, the right awareness of risks and the right readiness for the complexity that comes along
5 min |
September 2021
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Blockchain In Healthcare: How Ready Is It?
With an efficient data recording system like blockchain, healthcare providers and consumers, on either end, stand to gain reliable data and greater connectivity
4 min |
September 2021
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Let the games begin!
As Esports rapidly grows in emerging markets like India, and worldwide, a few IT hurdles need to be cleared before winning this market
4 min |
September 2021
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Make ‘hardware and telecom' hay while the sun shines
Can India become the electronics and telecom manufacturing hub of the next decade? Yes, but only if it makes the right moves
5 min |
September 2021
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Let us transform the government workplace
The government, being the largest service provider for citizens, needs to adapt to the work-from-home culture, just like the private sector
8 min |
September 2021
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Breaking the glass ceiling
The pandemic has turned the tables in the IT industry. Now, anyone who has a great idea for a product or service can enter the arena without any special pass
5 min |
September 2021
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TALENT ACQUISITION IS A TREASURE HUNT – NOT A SEARCH
A veteran with 26 years of industry experience, Harshvendra Soin, Global Chief People Officer and Head – Marketing, Tech Mahindra, is responsible for leading the company’s HR processes and policies. In an interaction with Dataquest, he talks about the impact of COVID-19 on hiring, the company’s talent acquisition strategy, including from Tier 2 and 3 cities, and transformation of the workforce to meet future needs. Excerpts:
7 min |
September 2021
DataQuest
We See Technology As A Key Enabler For Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic could be a big cue to develop responsive learning organisations, the right intersection of education and technology and full-stack capabilities. Sapnesh Lalla, CEO, NIIT Ltd tells us more about the new ABCs, especially the Cs, of learning as we battle, and move past, the crisis.
6 min |
August 2021
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Dataquest It Person of the Year 2020
Rajesh Gopinathan is one of the youngest CEOs in the Tata Group and is seen as a personification of TCS’ commitment to a culture of customer focus and exceptional service quality. He was elevated to the CEO role in February 2017 after serving TCS as its Chief Financial Officer since 2013. His astute leadership saw TCS quickly adapt to the new normal not just helped the company weather the pandemic, but also step into its next wave of growth, with an improved services portfolio in the digital realm and endless opportunities for new innovations with clients.
10+ min |
August 2021
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“Hodling” the line: how blockchain can go beyond bitcoin
While countries across the globe mull over whether to legalise Bitcoin or not, they should start examining how to use blockchain in the cryptocurrency market
7 min |
August 2021
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Turbo-charging industrial transformation
The Dataquest webinar on Technology Vision for Industrial Equipment unveiled some interesting aspects of post-pandemic challenges and the formula for growth
7 min |
August 2021
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The DQ Technology champions
As part of the leadership award to recognise the efforts, innovations, and achievements by those at the helms of implementing digital technologies, Dataquest presented the Digital Warrior award to 23 practitioners from across the industry.
5 min |
August 2021
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Time to soak in sunshine
The IT/ITES sector witnessed significant digital transformation in recent years. The numerous initiatives that began indicate action-packed times ahead
6 min |
August 2021
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In the pink of health, back again
The healthcare industry holds more importance than ever for everyone on the planet. Strategic tech measures, and not rash decisions, are the need of the hour
3 min |
August 2021
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From miles to mbps: the new digital reality
As we move into a larger share of digital economy, collaboration among key stakeholders is imperative to truly adapt to the changing needs of post-pandemic era
5 min |
August 2021
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The digital journey from office to home
The pandemic has caused almost a complete shift to remote working, compelling businesses to adopt the latest of tech gears and keys to stay in the game
4 min |
August 2021
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Explained: the ‘new world order' and us
With COVID accelerating adoption of digital technologies, India with its massive domestic market is gearing up to become a hardware hub. Here is what it needs to do
5 min |
August 2021
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With Pandemic Push, The Future Is Already Here And Now
COVID-induced digitalisation is accelerating the transformation of urban living, as new technologies merge the physical and virtual worlds
4 min |
July 2021
DataQuest
Is Your Cyber Fortress As Strong As You Think It Is?
When cyber attacks are on the rise, organisations need to check if their defences are secure. Automated and quantified risk assessment makes that task easy
4 min |
July 2021
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Cross the barriers and win actionable data insights
There is no dearth of data today for gaining business insights. Yet, many organisations struggle to properly sift their data, rendering it worthless
4 min |
July 2021
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How bits and bytes can help infrastructure brick and mortar
With ERP, infrastructure firms can solve their recurring challenges like project overruns and cost escalations. Digitalisation offers immense cost savings too
4 min |
July 2021
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Looking beyond industry 4.0
While Industry 4.0 is already popular in manufacturing, the concept of Society 5.0 offers untapped opportunities in blending technology with society
3 min |