Developing Digital Skills and Talent to Drive Change
In this fast-changing technological landscape, we are witnessing organizations at all scales and levels undertaking transformational journeys. Every organization today realizes the potential and prospect of innovation, speed, and scale. To outgrow the competition, one needs to keep evolving and offering better products, services, and solutions than ever before. This entails changes at various... By Hitesh Bajaj
CIOs Anticipate Greater Use of Low-Code Platforms
A recent study conducted by market research firm Vanson Bourne for WEBCON revelas that a majority of CIOs surveyed (85%) said low-code applications were either very important or mission critical for their organizations; and 84% expect importance of low-code to increase over the next 12 to 24 months. This comes as 64% of IT organizations struggle with constantly changing business... By CIO&Leader
Spotlight: Online Gaming Technology
The misconception that online gaming only leads to negative outcomes like immaturity, addiction, poverty, or wasted time can be challenged by examining the technology behind it and its potential for business applications. The immersive capabilities of online gaming offer many possibilities for enhancing customer experience and employee training. In this installment of the Navigator MasterClass,... By Akash Jain
Unleashing India's Mobility Sector Potential with Open Data
In the serene coastal town of Goa, India, getting around has never been easier. Upon arrival, you can park your car a few kilometers from the beach and hop on a bike to explore the sights. If you want to visit nearby towns, you can check the bus schedules, purchase your ticket from a local operator, and enjoy the beautiful places around. But what if you could do all of this - find a parking... By Narayan Mishra
Revolutionizing Automotive Safety: The Synergy of IoT and ADAS for Safer Roads Ahead
As we keep making strides towards smoother and more convenient transportation, safety has become a key consideration. Since the early days of the automotive industry, there have been continuous advancements in vehicle safety, from seatbelts to airbags and beyond. Now, the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) promises to revolutionize the way... By Achal Kothari
Indians Fear AI-Driven Job Loss, See AI Education as Vital for Career Growth!
A recent survey conducted by Digit, the sister publication of CIO&Leader, has revealed that while young professionals and students in India are excited about the possibilities of AI, they are also worried about potential job displacement and competition. The survey found that 59% of respondents see AI as a mix of threat and opportunity, and 11% view it as a significant threat. Despite these... By CIO&Leader
Scaling Digital Value
My editor, Shyamanuja Das, and I had an extensive conversation about selecting a cover story for this month that is highly relevant to tech executives in the current business environment, where companies are expected to achieve more with less. We previously discussed how organizations accelerated their digital transformation efforts during the pandemic to survive and keep their business running.... By Jatinder Singh
Zoom gets pan-India telecom licence
Zoom Video Communications (ZVC), the US-based web conferencing company, has acquired a pan-India telecom licence that will allow it to offer telephone services in addition to its existing web conferencing solutions to enterprise customers in India. With this new licence, Zoom can now offer its cloud-based private branch exchange (PBX) service, Zoom Phone, to multinational corporations and... By CIO&Leader
Emerging Trends: Privacy Enhancing Computation
In the second installment of our Navigator MasterClass on Emerging Trends, we explore Privacy Enhancing Computation, a field of study that aims to safeguard sensitive data throughout any computing process. This goes beyond conventional encryption methods. Below are some of the well-known models within this scientific discipline: Adding random noise to data before sharing (Differential... By Akash Jain
Impact of Ignoring Cyber Threats on Business Bottomline
In today's digital world, cybersecurity threats are a constant threat to businesses of all sizes. With more and more business processes and data being moved online, enterprises must take proactive measures to safeguard their assets from cyberattacks. Unfortunately, many organizations are still not taking cybersecurity seriously, putting themselves at risk of significant financial and reputational... By Kanishk GaurOracle Introduces New AI and Automation Capabilities to Help Customers Optimize Supply Chain Management
To help organizations achieve more with less, Oracle is introducing new capabilities across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite that help customers accelerate supply chain planning, increase operational efficiency, and improve financial accuracy. The updates include new planning, usage based pricing, and rebate management capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain &... By CIO&Leader