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Companies today are looking to hire individuals who can keep up with the fast-changing technological and business trends by learning new skills. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 7 sectors that require re-skilling and up-skilling in 2019 and why

Here are top 7 sectors that are focusing on re-skilling and up-skilling to bridge the skill gap.

07 May 2019 5:10 PM

. Main components of this solution are Interactive Flat Panel Display, VC Camera, Microphone/speaker along with LMS software.

Globus Infocom launches Virtual Classroom Solution to enhance multiple learning

This solution allows communicating, discussing, watching videos, sharing files, and assessing in real time via live streaming.

07 May 2019 4:42 PM

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Representational Image)

Indian IT companies may bear the brunt with US proposing H-1B visa fee hike

US is proposing H-1B visa fee hike to increase funding for expansion of an apprentice programme to train American youths.

07 May 2019 10:58 AM

Experts insist that such advanced technology will make prison breaks almost impossible. (Photo:AP)

China to make 'Prison breaks' impossible

China has installed cameras in all the cells in a lavish attempt to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to monitor all the inmates.

06 May 2019 2:18 PM

The truth behind targeted ads on social media is creepier than you think

Tech companies don't have to listen in to conversations through devices because they already have data to make scarily accurate predictions.

05 May 2019 10:56 AM

Some of the fields that have since taken up the use of the VR technology and revamped their offerings include medicine, manufacturing, architecture,leisure industry and much more. (Photo: Pixabay)

Platforms connecting the real world with the virtual world

VR allows its users to experience the real environment in many more immersive ways.

01 May 2019 3:11 PM

The fact that a majority of companies are actively working on incorporating AI-based tools indicates a growing cognizance of this technology’s transformative power.

How AI can transform the way CPG companies conduct trade promotions

With the influx of AI, companies can leverage the amount of data generated from customers to gain better insight into consumer behaviour.

01 May 2019 11:47 AM

The study published in Informatics for Health and Social Care included ten women with an average age of 65 years.

Active older women prefer wearable sensors over smart home sensors

Consumer-grade wearable activity monitors include fitness trackers as well as smart watches with accelerator sensors.

01 May 2019 11:06 AM

The apps are only an advisory platform to understand one’s legal rights and would not recommend or advise any person to end a marriage or continue with it. (Photo: Pixabay)

How technology is helping people get a seamless divorce

Technology plays a pivotal role in divorce and its’ influence is actually being felt more and more all the time.

30 Apr 2019 5:26 PM

Unifying virtual and physical resources reduces reliance on dedicated IT specialists in favour of IT generalists to manage the overall environment at a lower cost.

How new IT models are changing the IT skills landscape and internal IT

CI and HCI platforms provide a unique opportunity to re-evaluate and change IT management.

30 Apr 2019 11:50 AM

Artificial intelligence can be understood as an advanced form of algorithm that helps machines to imitates human behaviour under real life situations. (Photo: Pixabay)

How Artificial Intelligence is making the education system better?

The role played by AI in the education sector is likely to raise up by 47.5 per cent from 2017-2021.

30 Apr 2019 11:42 AM

5 Platforms using AI technologies and redefining their industry

AI is helping organizations go beyond human intelligence and offering solutions.

29 Apr 2019 6:17 PM

With access to more data for credit scoring and additional use of non-traditional data points - The new lending models are aiming to increase this threshold by 15 per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 platforms bringing product innovation in SME lending space

With tech-enabled underwriting and paperless transactions, it is now possible to provide tailor-made loans to various merchants.

29 Apr 2019 4:20 PM

The more we become part of this digital world, the more such efforts will be necessary. (Photo: Pixabay)

How designers make digital life more ‘livable’

Designers take something which is meant to be simply functional and make it more human- friendly.

25 Apr 2019 6:24 PM

Technology makes students lives easier with the help of certain apps. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 must have apps for every college student to survive

A list of apps that are gaining popularity among college students.

25 Apr 2019 1:17 PM

In this scenario, heat also temporarily flows from a colder to a warmer object so that the colder object is cooled down further. (Photo: ANI)

This technique 'could turn boiling water into ice without any energy'

To achieve this, the researchers used a Peltier element, a component commonly used to cool down minibars in hotel rooms.

21 Apr 2019 10:16 AM

Technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, IoT, data analytics, and automation have personalized communications to a great extent.

Reimagining Print: Five key trends in the digital printing industry

Digital fabric printing is revolutionizing the fashion industry by allowing designers to create unique, customized products.

19 Apr 2019 5:34 PM

Apps that can help students during these stressful times. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apps students should consider to deal with exam result stress

The number of students dealing with stress and depression is growing day by day. A list of apps that could help students during this phase.

18 Apr 2019 7:47 PM

There are few platforms which offers help in credit analysis. (Photo: Pixabay)

How machine learning is helping in credit profiling in new age lending platforms

AI may help you make credit decisions at scale but it is Machine Learning that helps you improve your algorithms.

16 Apr 2019 1:59 PM

The technology will help increase the security of your vehicle as well as rider safety in the future.

Honda developing technology that unlocks your scooter with a helmet

Honda’s smart helmet could work as a keyless ignition system for two-wheelers.

15 Apr 2019 12:52 PM

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