Enterprise tech predictions for 2018
Deloitte India TMT predicts major advances in machine learning, VoLTE technology services and Over the Top (OTT) platforms, apart from other trends. VoLTE is expected to be the most prevalent voice technology in the future. It is also estimated that more than 90% of all mobile subscribers will comprise of broadband subscribers by 2023. OTT platforms are witnessing an explosion in original... By CIO&Leader
Google and Coursera launch new certification in IT Support
Coursera and Google have announced the launch of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, a program that makes a well-paying career in IT within the reach of anyone, anywhere. This first-of-its-kind certificate, developed by subject-matter experts at Google and offered exclusively on Coursera, will help anyone with no prior experience to be ready for an entry-level IT... By CIO&Leader
Tech and the CIO role ‘Shift’: Putting it in perspective
When we asked NEXT100 winners to contribute their thought leadership pieces for IT Next, we had planned a single issue for that—dividing it between leadership and technology. But the sheer number of responses made us bifurcate it—one each around leadership and technology. You have already read the Winners Perspectives on leadership in November issue. This one is dedicated to technology... By Shyamanuja Das
Veeam Software acquires N2WS
Veeam Software on Tuesday acquired N2WS in an all-cash deal worth USD 42.5 million. The acquisition will strengthen Veeam's position as a leading data protection provider for AWS, adding depth to its portfolio of solutions that deliver availability for any app, any data, across any cloud. N2WS will be able to access Veeam's ecosystem of alliances and partners, while Veeam will have access to... By IANS
Schneider Electric India appoints Mohan Somasi as Vice President of its India Hub Execution Center
Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Mohan Somasi as the Vice President of its India Hub Execution Center. Mohan has been leading Schneider Electric’s E-House Regional Application Center for APAC. In this role, Mohan will be responsible for spearheading the India Hub Execution Center (which executes turnkey projects), in addition to his earlier responsibilities (as E-house... By CIO&Leader
Cloud market revenue rises in 2017: Study
New data from Synergy Research Group shows that across six key cloud services and infrastructure market segments, operator and vendor revenues for the four quarters ending September 2017 reached USD 180 billion, having grown by 24% on an annualized basis. IaaS & PaaS services had the highest growth rate at 47%, followed by enterprise SaaS at 31% and hosted private cloud infrastructure... By CIO&Leader
4 infrastructure trends to watch out for in 2018
Managing complexity is the biggest and most significant pain point that CIOs are grappling with today. While cloud has been projected as the path to bring in simplicity while delivering results faster with a lower TCO, the last decade has also witnessed numerous innovations resulting in multiple technologies that often call for multiple approaches of implementation of infrastructure... By Anjan Srinivas
Get ready for first battery-powered, interactive payment cards
At the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”), IndusInd Bank and Dynamics announced plans to introduce the first battery-powered, interactive payment cards to the Indian market in 2018. The new IndusInd Bank card from Dynamics has multiple buttons that let the consumers use a single card to pay in multiple ways. With a touch of a button consumers can select credit, points or monthly... By CIO&Leader
Now switch to video from voice calls with a click on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a feature in its beta version that will let users switch to video calls from voice calls at the touch of a button. According to a report in the Independent, if you are in the middle of a WhatsApp voice call and want to switch to a video call, you just need to tap that button to make the switch. Tapping the button will send a request to the person on the other side,... By IANS
AI to drive compelling user experiences in the workplace: Gartner
Emotion artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming so sophisticated that Gartner predicts that by 2022, personal devices will know more about an individual's emotional state than his/her own family. AI is generating multiple disruptive forces that are reshaping the way we interact with personal technologies. "Emotion AI systems and affective computing are... By CIO&Leader
Time for biometric EMV cards for contactless payments!
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been selected by Bank of Cyprus to supply the world's first EMV biometric dual interface payment card for both chip and contactless payments. Using fingerprint recognition instead of a PIN code to authenticate the cardholder, the card is compatible with existing payment terminals already installed in the country. When customers place... By CIO&Leader