ot COVID-19: Indian Internet infra not prepared for shift to online teaching-learning, says QS report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:25:57+05:30 The report titled "COVID-19: A wake up call for telecom service providers" is based on a survey conducted by QS I Guage, which rates colleges and universities in India with complete operational control held by London-based QS. Full Article
ot Researchers develop AI-based system to detect Twitter bots By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T11:40:16+05:30 Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system to detect Twitter bots after identifying differences in their short-term behaviour from humans on the social media platform. Full Article
ot Business continuity essentials for a secure remote working future By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:02:20+05:30 Over the next few years business continuity solutions will continue to power the new redefined future of work itself. Full Article
ot 131 percent increase in viruses targeted towards remote workers: Fortinet By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:38:22+05:30 Cybercriminals are unleashing a surprisingly high volume of new threats in this short period of time to take advantage of inadvertent security gaps as organizations are in a rush to ensure business continuity. Full Article
ot New clause added to IT Act: Onus of content not generated by users on social media platforms By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-07T12:35:00+05:30 ‘Safe harbour protection’ only if intermediaries facilitate and not modify such content, including ads Full Article
ot Facebook to ramp up promotions in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T08:55:43+05:30 Facebook also recently announced the appointment of Avinash Pant as the marketing director for India to drive the consumer marketing efforts of its family of apps. Full Article
ot Govt gets started to make WFH process smooth By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:46:01+05:30 In discussions with industry to get better software, hardware solutions and define basic parameters Full Article
ot Essential supplies severely impacted in hotspots By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T07:55:42+05:30 With authorities completely sealing the areas, FMCG companies said they are facing problem moving trucks through such localities to other places. Full Article
ot Mobile phone retailers' body AIMRA urges govt to not include devices in essential goods By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:10:56+05:30 “We did not request you to change the category of mobile phones to essential items. We again reiterate we are not asking to change the category of mobile phones,” Arvinder Khurana, National President All India Mobile Retailers Association said in a letter to Piyush Goyal. Full Article
ot India sees most IoT attacks in April-June By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-08-13T13:10:00+05:30 The country saw a 22% jump in total number of attacks in the IoT segment during the quarter ended June, the report said. Full Article
ot Patent issues leading to unprecedented growth of IoT companies By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-08-29T07:00:00+05:30 It is unclear today how to draft a patent framework that allows seamless communication between IoT devices manufactured by different companies adhering to different standards Full Article
ot Vodafone Idea, Airtel to launch NB-IoT services By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-05T17:15:07+05:30 New standard can make communication between machines better and cheaper. “We'll be going with a pilot in a denser way rather than just a few trial sites…in a couple of months, we will be commercially rolling out,” Ajay Chitkara, CEO, Airtel Business, told ET. Vodafone Idea, on the other hand, has already conducted commercial pilots in eight cities. Full Article
ot ‘IoT can be a cash cow amidst economic slump provided telcos step up their game’ By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-11T12:33:59+05:30 As revenues dry up from traditional streams of mobility services amidst slowdown, intense competition and price wars, telcos are now focusing on emerging technologies and core emerging services, especially in the areas of IoT Full Article
ot Achieving essential IoT requirements By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-13T08:50:34+05:30 As navigating IoT implementation challenges requires careful planning and domain knowledge, there are a few things businesses can do to maximise the benefits of their IoT implementations. Full Article
ot How will the launch of 5G change IoT in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-22T09:54:20+05:30 5G with its high-speed and low latency service will help realise the Government of India’s Digital India, Smart Cities and Digital Villages Missions aiming to improve citizen services, bring transparency and good governance. IoT based solutions and services in healthcare, agriculture and retail when powered by 5G will enable connected and ubiquitous services to the citizens. Full Article
ot Volty IoT plans Rs 50 crore GPS devices plant in Andhra Pradesh By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-26T17:34:00+05:30 The company said the proposed manufacturing facility will cater to the growing need for GPS trackers in sand and mineral mining. Its chief executive officer Konark Chukkapally said the Andhra government has made it mandatory for all the vehicles involved in the transportation of sand to have GPS trackers. Full Article
ot IoT may expose connected cars, smart healthcare systems to security risks: Analyst By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-28T17:36:50+05:30 Internet of Things (IoT) technology can expose connected cars and smart healthcare systems to a lot of security threats, research analyst Satyajit Sinha said on Tuesday while presenting a webinar for ETTelecom. Full Article
ot Global IoT enterprise drone shipments to grow 50% in 2020: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-06T15:30:00+05:30 Egham (UK)In 2020, worldwide shipments of Internet of Things (IoT) enterprise drones (defined as flying drones) will total 526,000 units, an increase of 50% from 2019, Gartner Inc. said on Thursday. Full Article
ot Xiaomi launching disrupting IoT products in India in 2020: Manu Jain By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-19T08:01:00+05:30 Xiaomi's arch rival, Madhav Sheth-led Realme, has revealed plans to become a tech-lifestyle company in India next year, with introducing a bouquet of IoT products. Others are following suit too. Xiaomi has already shared how its AIoT (AI+IoT) dual strategy is going to shape its product vision. Full Article
ot Oppo takes IoT, services route to grow business: India President By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T10:43:58+05:30 Chinese smartphone maker Oppo expects the Covid-19 supply chain disruption to end in a week or two. It is also planning to open a 5G lab in Hyderabad. Full Article
ot How IoT helps Smartworks increase employee productivity By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-03T08:13:47+05:30 IoT is helping Smartworks create workplace of the future by increasing employee productivity and lowering down energy consumption by 15 percent. Full Article
ot IoT tech firm Singularity Automation raises Rs 8.5 crore funding By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-07T10:21:00+05:30 The company said it will utilise the capital to work with manufacturers to build IoT products for the consumer segment that can be plugged into its platform. Full Article
ot ABB India partners with NASSCOM for standardised qualification for IoT jobs By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T15:58:00+05:30 The company has created qualification packs to define the competency standards that will provide a framework for academic institutions to design their course curriculum to better conform to industry hiring standards. These have been approved by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), and National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC). Full Article
ot SenRa launched new analytics platform to manage IoT devices By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T14:58:58+05:30 With the release of the IoT analytics platform - Ginjer 2.0, SenRa is now able to provide customers with end-to-end IoT solutions while facilitating them with immediate insights on their business operations, cost savings, and overall ROI. Full Article
ot Post lockdown prep: A manufacturing CIO’s message to vendors on IoT solutions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:11:35+05:30 Maitrey Modha of CNH Industrial says IoT companies would need to come up with customized solutions based on each type of manufacturing process. Full Article
ot Technologies that can enable a smooth remote working environment during Covid19 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-30T08:59:22+05:30 Thanks to the intervention of Cloud-based tech tools, professionals no longer need to visit their offices to engage in business transactions. Full Article
ot Covid-19 Impact: Demand for data centers surge as remote working catches up By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:29:00+05:30 The emergence of new business environment in the wake of Covid-19 is expected to boost cloud services and digitisation as companies overhaul their digital infrastructure to deal with new ways of working, they said. Full Article
ot Covid-19 Impact: Demand for data centers surge as remote working catches up By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:29:00+05:30 The emergence of new business environment in the wake of Covid-19 is expected to boost cloud services and digitisation as companies overhaul their digital infrastructure to deal with new ways of working, they said. Full Article
ot Valuing nature protects biodiversity and reaps financial rewards By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:55:36 GMT A new global study on the economics of ecosystem services and biodiversity loss suggests that governments can achieve more resilient economies and receive higher rates of return on their public investment strategies when they recognise and target the value of ecosystem services. Full Article
ot Promoting biodiversity through agricultural field boundaries By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:49:31 GMT New research in Estonia indicates that plant biodiversity in field boundaries varies with features, such as ditches, trees and nearby roads. It suggests that, in addition to common non-weedy plants, more consideration should be given to rare weeds by broadening of field boundaries and reducing the use of agrochemicals and fertilisers near these boundaries. Full Article
ot Bioshields - coastal protection or harmful alien species? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:48:41 +0100 Planting vegetation to protect coasts from natural disasters, such as tsunamis and cyclones, may damage native ecosystems, according to a new study. As there is also questionable evidence on the effectiveness of these 'bioshields', the study suggested a re-think on coastal vegetation policy and research. Full Article
ot Mapping Europe's potential to provide ecosystem goods and services By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 5 May 2010 14:49:43 +0100 New Europe-wide maps show the potential of landscapes to provide ecosystem goods and services over the next 20-30 years. Full Article
ot Keeping historical records of protected areas By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:45:38 +0100 A new internet-based tool for tracking the changing boundaries of nature protected areas has been developed for Catalonia, which the researchers say could be used to help evaluate conservation in the Natura 2000 network. Full Article
ot Hunting and fishing quotas should be used with care By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:34:44 +0100 Quotas on the hunting or fishing of wildlife may be worsening the problem they seek to address. A new study has predicted cycles in wildlife population sizes over time and indicates that quota systems, introduced in response to declining numbers of wildlife, do not respond quickly or accurately enough to changes in population size and may put wildlife at greater risk. Full Article
ot Moth and butterfly vulnerability to habitat fragmentation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:43:27 +0100 The fragmentation of habitats is a growing concern for nature conservation. Butterflies and moths are particularly sensitive and new research has shed light on what makes some species more vulnerable than others. Those that are less mobile with more specialist diets and less reproductive potential appear to be more affected by habitat fragmentation. Full Article
ot Reducing the potential 'ecological trap' of solar panels By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:53:20 GMT Solar panels are attractive to aquatic insects because they reflect light in a similar way to water, indicates recent research. This has ecological implications, especially if insects lay eggs on the panels. However, if panels are surrounded by white borders and divided by white grids, they are considerably less attractive to the insects. Full Article
ot The trade-offs of tradable permits to protect biodiversity By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:07:04 GMT Tradable permits can be used to conserve biodiversity by allowing habitat destruction only when a permit has been acquired through the restoration of another habitat. New research has indicated that the costs of conservation, amount of habitat turnover and time lags in restoration all influence the efficiency of the permit market. Full Article
ot Protecting wildlife from radioactivity - ERICA in a real-world situation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:07:41 +0100 Researchers have demonstrated how the ERICA Integrated Approach can be used to assess the effect of releasing radiation into the environment on local wildlife in a real-world situation. The study applied ERICA to a river in Norway and found that local wildlife was only exposed to low levels of radioactivity from the routine aquatic discharges of a nearby research reactor, although historical exposure was higher. Full Article
ot Otters' conservation reveals need to adapt to climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:17:56 +0100 There is a need for conservation strategies to consider the changing factors that threaten endangered species, such as climate change. Focusing on the European otter, new research has indicated that climate change will change this important freshwater species' distribution, which may mean that existing conservation areas no longer offer protection. Full Article
ot More than protected areas needed to stop biodiversity loss By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:28:44 GMT One strategy to halt the loss of biodiversity has been to create protected areas in the sea and on land. However, a new study suggests that unless additional measures are taken, particularly those that tackle human population growth and the increased use of natural resources, even the development of new protected areas will be unable to reverse the trend of global biodiversity loss. Full Article
ot Protect biodiversity to safeguard ecosystem services By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:22:08 GMT Most species in an ecosystem could help supply essential ecosystem services, according to a recent study. The researchers found that 84% of species in the grassland ecosystems they studied contributed towards at least one ecosystem service. Losing any of these species would therefore degrade the ecosystem services such an environment could provide. Full Article
ot Deer culls are not effective for forest protection By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:06:45 GMT Hunting is not an effective tool for reducing damage caused by deer to managed forests in Europe, according to a recent assessment. Forests will be better protected through 'close-to-nature' management techniques, says the study, which evaluated the effects of different control mechanisms on deer populations and behaviour, including the influence of wild predators, such as wolves, and forest structures. Full Article
ot Less 'charismatic' species should not be forgotten in conservation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:16:54 +0100 Land-dwelling and charismatic animals, such as birds and mammals, receive greater attention in conservation research than other species. How does this bias affect those that are not so well known or loved? A new study suggests that African species in freshwater habitats may suffer as a result. Full Article
ot The scope of ecotourism to finance national park conservation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:40:52 +0100 How can ecotourism be managed so that tourists' visits are compatible with the protection of species and their habitats? In a new study, researchers developed a tool to calculate the trade-off between tourism and the protection of an endangered bird in an Austrian national park, in order to optimise conservation and visitor management. Full Article
ot Areas surrounding tropical forest nature reserves also need protection By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:28:51 +0100 To preserve rich biodiversity in protected areas of tropical forests, safeguarding the surrounding area can be just as important as safeguarding the park or reserve itself. This is according to a new study, which assessed the ecological health of 60 protected areas across the tropics. Full Article
ot Bird monitoring methods have potential to be improved By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:39:41 GMT The first ever European-wide study of bird monitoring practices reveals a wide range of monitoring protocols. The researchers provide recommendations for improving bird monitoring programmes, in particular, for those involving large numbers of volunteers. Full Article
ot 'Soft' flood defences to protect riverside biodiversity By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:10:11 GMT Riversides that are unprotected by flood defences are home to more diverse plant communities, according to a new study. According to the researchers of the study, 'soft' approaches to flood management, which work in harmony with natural processes, could help promote biodiversity in flood-prone regions. Full Article
ot Do Natura 2000 sites protect the most vulnerable species? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:49:28 GMT New research suggests that Natura 2000 sites are highly effective in minimising the number of endangered species of concern to European conservation. The findings may reduce concerns that poor coordination between Member States in setting up the European network of protected areas has led to inadequate protection of vulnerable species. Full Article
ot Mangroves provide both climate change mitigation and adaptation services By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:21:54 +0100 Rates of carbon storage by mangroves are substantially higher than previously thought, research suggests. Using new data, researchers have estimated that worldwide, mangroves bury 26.1 megatonnes of organic carbon per year, which is 42% more than the estimations made in 2008. Full Article
ot Do offset schemes protect biodiversity in the face of development? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:15:13 GMT Biodiversity offset schemes do not always fully compensate for loss of habitat due to development, new research suggests. Of 66 development projects in France with offset schemes, it was found that numbers of species in offset sites was on average five times lower than in the land destined for development. Furthermore, even endangered species were not always protected by these offset sites. Full Article