'With Tech Intervention In Government, Data Protection Has Become Challenging'

FROM COMMON INTEGRATED Police Application (CIPA) to Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), to under-progress Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), Madhya Pradesh has come a long way into integration of technology in its policing. The state has been one of the early adopters of CCTNS project and it is now embarking on overhauling the tech infrastructure with emerging technologies. In an interview with Mohd Ujaley, Purushottam Sharma, an IPS officer of 1986 batch of Madhya Pradesh cadre, currently posted as additional DGP (CP & PR) says, “Today, bringing technology is not a big challenge but data security is and we need to allay this fear from the minds of people by having robust data security policy and procedures in place”​​​​​​​

Andhra Pradesh Goes Digital to Deliver Inclusive Growth

The state has rolled out base level projects like the CORE, e-Pragati and the single file system. Efforts are also on to make Andhra Pradesh the magnate for the best talent from all over the world.

Public Wi-Fi in India: Opportunities and risks

WITH BROADBAND penetration within homes showing limited growth opportunities due to lack of investment, public Wi-Fi will have an interesting role to play in connecting the ever growing data users.

If I were the CIO of the Republic of India

HARMEEN MEHTA, Global CIO, Bharti Airtel, opines, what her top priorities would be, if she donned the role of the CIO of India.

SBI: The Rise of the Digital Bank

India’s largest bank, State Bank of India, has shown the world how large organizations can become agile and more efficient by adopting digital strategies.

Redefining IT Confidence: 3 Steps to Transformation

Taking a full-stack view of the IT environment by starting with the biggest time-drain for IT teams is an excellent first step—one where your technology partner can support different hardware and software frameworks, and offer options that are a fit for overall data center requirements.

How SBI Is Reinventing Itself To Be A Digital Bank

In its bid to become one of the world's top 10 global digital banks, SBI has undertaken a slew of digital initiatives. In a detailed interview with EC’s Nivedan Prakash, Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, DMD and CIO, State Bank of India, states how the bank is acquiring the agility of a startup by embracing digital technologies

RBL Bank's Journey From A Legacy To A New Age Bank

IN THE LAST six years, the bank has come a long way from a legacy, disconnected branch network to a banking-as-a service platform

Join The Data Revolution

The explosion in datasources – mobile data,real-time social data,and the Internet of Things – combined with the coming of age of data science and open-source data technologies, has created a clear divide between the banks that are ready to embrace the data revolution, and those that are not.

India First Life Wants To Provide E-commerce Like Experience To The Customer

THE COMPANY HAS designed a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), which essentially allows customers to access services on demand with minimal human intervention

US-based startup 75f aims to make Indian buildings energy efficient using Iot

75F Dynamic Airflow Balancing is a commercial HVAC and building control system that uses cloud computing to predict a building’s needs and proactively achieve comfort, improve air quality and increase energy savings.

Iot Is a Big Opportunity for Us

India represents one of the top growth markets for VMware when it comes to End User Computing and, the company is excited about the opportunities that are emerging for the business. In 2015, VMware’s End-User Computing business grew over 30% year-over-year. In an extensive interaction with Srikanth RP, Sanjay Poonen, Chief Operating Officer, Customer Operations, VMware, shares VMware’s mobile strategy, and why he is excited about VMware's expanding role in the digital era.

Making India's Discoms Smart With Advance Tech

Big Data & AdvancedAnalytics has been delivering significant value and creating competitive advantage for organisations across industries

How Startup Capital Float Is Using Machine Learning To Automate Loan Processing

CAPITAL FLOAT, an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs, has leveraged technology to build a differentiated model that is able to deliver credit to the smallest of businesses in a scalable and efficient manner. Rohan Angrish, CTO, Capital Float, tells EC, how his firm is leveraging innovative techniques such as cellphone penetration to offer customized financial services, APIs to achieve higher levels of scale and efficiency, and machine learning to take internal efficiencies to a new level.

How Shree Cement Accelerated Its Procure-To-Pay Cycle

TO SUSTAIN its position in the industry, Shree Cement decided to upgrade its ERP system to minimize downtime.

IBM Bets Big On Watson To Accelerate Growth

With increasing pace of digitization in India, IBM believes that India is on the cusp of a definitive cognitive era.

Insiders: The Enemy Within

AUTHORIZED USERS or employees pose one of the greatest security risks to an organization, as they have the access to sensitive company data

Data Is The Foundation Of AI

THE GLOBAL, The global economy is entering an exciting and unprecedented time in technology, with business models continuing to be disrupted by the advent of emerging technologies. In an interview with Express Computer, Bhaskar Ghosh, Group Chief Executive – Accenture Technology Services, shares his perspective with Srikanth RP, on how technology can be used as a catalyst to create a future that fits our needs

Connectivity, Security, Data Are Pillars Of Digital Transformation

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, is not something which affects one part of the organisation. It affects the organization from top to bottom. The approach that the private sector is taking and the one public sector is taking are quite different. While government organizations are focusing on delivering citizen services in the most effective way possible, the private firms are looking to automate their process. VC Gopalratnam, SVP-IT and CIO – International, Cisco, in an exclusive conversation with Mohd Ujaley, shares his views on digital transformation and how both government and private companies can move towards digital

Chatbot Has Richly Benefitted Tata Capital

WHILE THE chatbot has delivered huge benefits, the company is also exploring voice bots, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and facial recognition in a deeper manner. EC’s Abhishek Raval speaks to Veetika Deoras, Chief Operating Officer-Digital Vertical & VP-Brand Marketing, Tata Capital, to know more about the digital initiatives of the company

Smart Governance Of Internal Processes Is The Mantra For Making Cities Smart

THE WORK DONE with the private sector for smart city projects will not give results without sorting out the internal system in order. The smart city projects will not come to fruition without great visioning in the government processes

Accelerating Digital Innovation For Future Cities

Kamal Kashyap, Country Manager, Government & Public Sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Transformational IT at PSU Behemoth

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is India’s largest power plant equipment manufacturer in the country. Rajiv Garg, ED, Corporate Digital Transformation, BHEL, shares with Ankush Kumar how strategic IT interventions at the Maharatna PSU is transforming its businesses.

The Rise Of Block Chain In India

From banks to insurance companies to even conglomerates, there is a surge of interest in an emerging technology called Blockchain. This is seen particularly in the banking sector in India.

Is 2017, The Year Of IoT Disruption?

LoT is gaining popularity among Indian enterprises, government and consumers, but security concerns and the lack of trust is limiting its adoption in the short run. Ankush Kumar spoke to a few CIOs on how they see the adoption of IoT in 2017.

JSPL's Roadmap For Digital Transformation

JINDAL STEEL & POWER LIMITED is among the leading steel players in the country. Vipul Anand, Group CIO, Jindal Steel & Power Limited shares his company's digital strategy and gives valuable insights on how technology is creating value in the organization

Mafatlal Industries Reports 30-40% Cost Savings With SD Wan Deployment

WITH UNSTABLE NETWORK infrastructure affecting business efficiency, Mafatlal Industries’ adoption of SD WAN solutions has resulted in significant cost savings and increased business efficiency.

Flexible Tech Stack Enables Rapid Customer Acquisition At Digit General Insurance

THE COMPANY HAS scored impressive numbers in just a span of one year by acquiring 1 mn customers; clocking ₹350 cr premium, says Gangadhar SJ, Head Technology, Digit General Insurance

AI Has Great Potential To Study Patterns And Locate Unusual Events

AS AN INDUSTRY body, IDRBT has taken a series of initiatives to enhance the security posture of the ecosystem. Dr A S Ramasastri, Director, IDRBT, shares his perspective

RPA Is Perfect For Eliminating Non Value Adding Tasks

IN THE INTENSELY COMPETITIVE insurance sector, HDFC Life is banking heavily on its technology strengths. Parvez Mulla, COO, HDFC Life, shares with EC, on how his firm is using emerging technologies such as AI and RPA to its advantage