THE AXLE OF ANY LOGISTICS COMPANY IS...

Not technology. Not yet. But technology is helping to strengthen the real backbone of this industry, while also repairing its broken parts. Santosh Ingalkar, Head of Operation at KSH Distriparks, a container logistics solutions company in Pune (operating in areas like seamless transportation network, buffer yard solution, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services) tells us more as he also shares why drivers are still the critical piece that holds it all together.

APPRECIATION CAN INSPIRE ENGINEERS TO INNOVATE MORE AND BUILD BETTER PRODUCTS

Engineering culture makes a substantial contribution to the outstanding performance of top tech companies. It determines the hiring and job execution processes, both of which significantly affect the calibre of the finished product.

CTO SKILLS: COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION & ADAPTING TO CHANGING TECH LANDSCAPES

Kanchan Ray - CTO, Nagarro, talks about the importance of understanding the organization's goals to make technology decisions that support and enable the overall long-term business strategy.

THE MORTON'S FORK OF DANGEROUS DATA: CAN COMPANIES ESCAPE THIS NEW WITCH-HUNT?

Do they know we know? What a Sophie's choice! Holding a certain kind of data is like being an eye-witness to a murder. Should you hold your breath till the killer walks away? Or risk losing your own neck because you saw something you were not supposed to?

HELLO GLASS TUNNELS. BYE-BYE GLASS CEILINGS

As HR leaders grapple with 'Great' everything - from resignations to quitters to lay-offs and AI's footprints; there is a new way emerging to look at what HR does, expects, fixes-and how. Avadhesh Dixit, CHRO, Acuity Knowledge Partners gives an honest look at his new dashboard. And also gives some 'more than brochure' insights on DEI, and a candid take on India's Demographic Dividend.

TECH PREPAREDNESS: FROM CHAOS TESTING TO ENDURANCE TESTING

What it takes for retailers to be successful during the peak sales season-Enhancing omnichannel capabilities.

NEED FOR ALIGNING CURRICULA WITH INDUSTRY REQUISITES

In a world marked by rapid changes and unforeseen disruptions, the role of education institutions in nurturing innovation and equipping individuals with adaptable skills is more crucial than ever.

DATA ISN'T JUST INFORMATION; IT'S THE CURRENCY OF INNOVATION

Says: Hemant Tiwari, Managing Director - India, Hitachi Vantara: Embracing data-driven decisions is not just a choice; it's the compass guiding businesses toward a future of unparalleled success and innovation.

Cloud computing and data management reshape industries

Mastering cloud and data management strategies isn't merely an option; it's a mandate for any organization aspiring to flourish. During a conference held by Dataquest we looked at the future of technology.

Digital accessibility: A must for inclusion

The National Policy on Universal Electronics Accessibility was approved by the Union Cabinet in India on 3 October 2013. It's been ten years since. Looking at the all-important issue of digital accessibility on this occasion.

THE POISON IS NOT IN A DART. IT'S IN THE AC DUCT.

Data Poisoning, the sly and silent monster, is already around. If we are not worried already by the glimpse that some incidents have provided us; let's steal a peek at the sheer power of data poisoning. Looks like - it can ruin companies, public systems, countries and human lives - with the push of button.

'In a cloud you need to re-structure your IT organization'

Patrick P Gelsinger, the new CEO of VMware, the company that grew from zero to $3.8 bn in 14 years (he was heading EMC earlier, and was Intel's first CTO before that) talks about his priorities, how he will build up the cloud momentum, and what he wants to do with India. Excerpts

WE CAN BE THE R&D LAB OF THE WORLD

Natarajan Radhakrishnan, President and CIO, Hinduja Global Solutions, talks about the latest tech and industry trends, the importance of using data responsibly, the disruptive power of Generative AI, the three Normals and how the country is placed in its India 2047 Mission. Edited excerpts from a comprehensive video interview...

THE ROLE OF GENERATIVE AI IN INDIA'S FUTURE

India's \"youth bulge\" is expected to last till 2030 according to UNFPA projections, and this presents a golden period in any country's existence where the youth can embrace GenAI to drive innovations. Amit Choudhary, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro Limited, explains.

WE ARE AT THE CUSP OF AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION

India has exhibited its prowess as being one of the most innovative nations worldwide with several initiatives during and after the pandemic, says Shailender Kumar, SVP and Regional Managing Director, Oracle India and NetSuite Asia Pacific and Japan.

WE NOW HAVE THE TWIN-ENGINE JET OF AI AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Nitin Rakesh, CEO & Managing Director, Mphasis, talks about business in the post-pandemic world, the oncoming age of AI and where we stand in India's Mission 2047. Edited excerpts from an exhaustive interview...

Do You Have A Digital Twin?

There's a new tech in town to help enterprises and governments. But what about individuals?

What Does It Take For A Student To Become More Employable?

Meet Anjali, a curious and imaginative student of a college and IBM Skillsbuild. She was known among friends for always coming up with innovative solutions to everyday problems.

A CAR THAT DOMINIC TORETTO WOULD LOVE, BUT MAYBE WON'T NEED TO DRIVE

We are fast approaching that world where technology will be sitting in the driver’s seat in more ways than one. How easy is it to get there and why it would be faster and more furious let’s find out!

HOW TO BE A CRITICAL INFLUENCER AND CHANGE CHAMPION

The smart CIO will ensure that a right balance is struck between the various priorities and initiatives picked up for the short and long term. New tech will unveil the greatest capability in the hands of the CIO to take on the challenges of the future, feels Ajay Vernekar, Chief Information Officer, SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

ONLINE LEARNING A GAME CHANGER IN BRIDGING SKILL GAP

\"The future of education will see a stronger alignment between academia and industry needs. There is a growing recognition of practical skills aligned with industry demands,\" says Nikhil Barshikar, Founder and CEO, Imarticus Learning.

TECH MAKING EDUCATION EFFECTIVE, FLEXIBLE AND ENGAGING

The ever-evolving landscape of education is being significantly shaped by the rapid growth of the EdTech industry. To gain insights into the trends and tech advancements driving this transformation, we sat down with K Sridhar, Chief Business Officer of TalentSprint.

LAYOFFS ARE AN INEVITABLE REALITY OF CONTEMPORARY WORK LIFE

In today’s fast-changing job market, global layoffs have become a prevailing reality, leaving countless individuals grappling with uncertainty about their professional futures. In an exclusive interview, Prof. Sharma, Director, II[M Rohtak, shares invaluable advice on how to stay relevant and thrive in the face of layoffs. Excerpts from the interview...

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF TECHDRIVEN LEARNING AND UPSKILLING

In a world where technology is reshaping industries and workforce dynamics, the role of learning and development has taken on a new dimension. The rapid evolution of skills and knowledge acquisition has become essential for both personal and organizational growth. Anjali Byce, Group CHRO of STL, delves into the transformative landscape of technology-driven learning and development. Excerpts:

Integration of tech into traditional businesses

In the year 2022, the tech industry witnessed a remarkable surge in entrepreneurs dedicated to facilitating the integration of technology into traditional businesses. This integration spanned various aspects, encompassing communication, manufacturing, and distribution development. However, this promising avenue for tech CEOs and unicorn companies came hand in hand with the challenge of seamless execution.

No More A Pancake, But A Waffle

Meet the New-and-Improved Enterprise Software with more pockets like customer insight, clear segmentation and sharper verticalisation. Many new syrups that matter are also pouring in here. Let’s take a whiff...

Data Resiliency: Protecting Data In A Difficult World!

Today's data landscape is a hybrid, multi-cloud world, and it's everything, everywhere, all at once, making data protection a big task for businesses and governments.

Business Bread and Butter and IT breakfast

It was a rainy day. And alongside a heavy downpour, there was a torrent of ideas in a room packed with the providers and users of cutting-edge technology for business networks.

ONLY WITH R&D CAN YOU ESCAPE THE TRAP AND GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The world has got into the twin problem of debt and demographics. We have 20 years of a runway, but we have to capitalize on it for India2047 to succeed. For that R&D will play a key role. On the sidelines of a ManageEngine CIO meet in Chennai, we caught up with Zoho Co-founder & CEO Sridhar Vembu and got him to gaze into the future to check out India's chances.

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CLOUD STRATEGY

In Gartner's 2023 CEO survey, environmental sustainability remains among the top 10 business priorities. As cloud computing accounts for a significant portion of organisations' carbon emissions, driving efficiency in datacentres and cloud infrastructure can be an effective way to reduce their environmental impact.