DiGiSPICE: Industry Monitoring 17 January 2019
- Priyanka Kanodia
- Jan 18, 2019
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Ericsson says willing to lower royalty rate for 5G smartphone to $2.50 per device
Publication- ET Telecom
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson is willing to halve its royalty rate for 5G smartphones to $2.50 per device from $5 to accommodate the needs of markets such as India where affordable devices are required for mass uptake.
“We look at a $5 for a 5G handset but we also said that we are willing to lower our prices to $2.50, depending on the circumstances. We need to accommodate the fact that handsets come at very different price points,” Monica Magnusson, Vice President of IPR Policy, told ET.
In comparison, Finland’s Nokia is likely to charge $3.50 royalty per 5G handset, while US-based chipmaker Qualcomm has said it will charge up to $16.25 in royalties. Magnusson’s comments have a major bearing for a market like India where pricing of smartphones is key to wider adoption of the next-gen technology.
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Now you can Zomato your food via Paytm: Details inside
Publication- DNA India
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
One97 Communications Limited, the parent firm of Paytm on Thursday announced that it has partnered with Zomato to enable food ordering and delivery service through its mobile app.
With this addition, users can now browse their favorite restaurants within the Paytm App and order food instantly. This service is currently live for Delhi-NCR customers on the Paytm Android app and will soon be made available across India and on the Paytm iOS app as well.
Paytm has a strong user-base across tier 2 & tier 3 cities who use its services for a wide array of everyday payments. With this integration, Paytm would introduce the convenience of online food ordering to its customers which will further augment the growth through a strong uptake among its large user-base.
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HR Voices: Hottest skills for the tech sector in 2019
Publication- Computer World
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
While there’s an array of technical skills needed for today's competitive job market, the IT job space itself is undergoing massive changes. The incessant need to produce innovative solutions and services puts the onus on prospective job seekers to keep themselves well versed with the hottest skills in IT. Here we take a deep dive into skills recruiters in India are scouting for in 2019.
Keeping up with the evolving workplace
Technology is changing so fast that the ability to keep up with the pace and adapt in real time is becoming a core survival skill for all employees. The speed of innovation is also cultivating a proactive mindset in the workforce.
"In 2019, employees will be more generalists than specialists, working across multiple teams, functions and even businesses - using mobile technologies and the ‘personal’ toolkit provided by the digital enterprise to maintain contact, alignment, productivity and effectiveness," explains Mohan Sitharam, Chief Human Resources Officer at Subex.
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This Bengaluru IT firm has opened a technology centre in US
Publication- Gadgets Now
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Digital transformation provider Sasken Technologies on Wednesday said it has opened a centre for technologies in the automotive field at Detroit in Michigan state of the US. "The centre is part of Sasken's nearshore strategy to cater to the needs of customers in the automotive segment," the city-based IT firm said in a statement here.
The new centre will focus on developing cutting-edge solutions for the next generation of connected vehicles in areas like advanced driver assistance.
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OnMobile Global renews its contract with Telefonica Moviles Espana, SAU (Telefonica)
Publication- Myiris
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
OnMobile Global, a global leader in mobile entertainment, announced the renewal of its contract with Telefonica Moviles Espana, SAU (Telefonica) for another five years. Telefonica is one of OnMobile's (Q,N,C,F)* largest customers. OnMobile has been providing videos, editorials, games and tones and a host of similar services to Telefonica's subscribers since 2012. The long-term contract renewal ensures continued revenue growth and is a testimony to the deep and trusted relationship that OnMobile has with Telefonica.
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2019 IoT predictions
Publication- ET Telecom
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
The Internet of Things is changing the world as we know it. Over the years, the industry has talked about what the future might look like and how our lives might be different as more and more things become connected. That future is no longer a vision – it’s an exciting reality that’s taking shape today. As we forge into 2019, here are some IoT trends and predictions that we see at AT&T.
The first mainstream self-driving ‘things’ likely won’t be cars. Tractors and farm equipment, heavy machinery for things like mining, drones, and robots will lead the first wave of automation.While self-driving cars may eventually be a staple on the roadways, that reality is still many years away. These other machines will provide an early proving ground and will pave the way for mass automation in the future.
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Orient launches IoT-enabled fan
Publication- The Hindu Business Line
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Orient Electric Limited on Wednesday said it is strengthening its premium fans portfolio, with the launch of its IoT-enabled smart ceiling fan, Aeroslim. The company said it expects the new product to see strong traction among consumers in both metros and smaller cities. Atul Jain, Senior Vice-President & Business Head, Fans, Orient Electric, said, “We have emerged as a dominant player in the premium fans segment in the last two years and with the launch of Aeroslim fan and our recent launch of Lifestyle series of fans, we are hopeful of gaining a stronger foothold in the segment.”
The company said it has over 40 per cent share in the premium fans segment. It hopes Aeroslim will set new standards in the segment with its IoT controls, slim cylindrical design and energy-efficient motor.
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Unlimit, PTC roll out Disruptive Manufacturing and Industrial IoT Solutions
Publication- BW CIO World
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Unlimit, the only end-to-end IoT service provider in India, part of Reliance ADA Group, announced its first OEM partnership in Industry 4.0 with PTC Inc, a global leader in Industrial IoT Platform. Through this partnership, Unlimit will leverage PTC’s ThingWorx platform to accelerate Go To Market (GTM), and build smart, connected IoT solutions for Industrial IoT and AR/VR experiences. PTC will have access to Unlimit’s India presence, IoT expertise especially for the India market, and mutual customer connect in the Manufacturing and Industrial IoT sector.
Unlimit’s expertise on IoT implementations ranges from connectivity to device management, application software, and any form of analytics. The company strives to add value to the products and services through strategic collaborations with leading established IoT stakeholders.
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Global blockchain unicorn Bitfury launches music business
Publication- The Asian Age
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Global blockchain company The Bitfury Group, valued recently at USD 1 billion, announced on Wednesday the launch of a music and entertainment division that will create an open-source music platform secured by the bitcoin blockchain. The open-source platform, named SurroundTM, will encourage collaboration and promote innovation within the industry, the company said.
Blockchain, which first emerged as the system powering cryptocurrency bitcoin, is a shared database that is maintained by a network of computers connected to the internet. This is not the first venture by a technology company into the music industry, but it’s one of the first by a major player in the blockchain world that aims to decentralise the notoriously opaque music industry. The SurroundTM platform, Bitfury said, will streamline the secure transfer of copyright assets including better monitoring and management systems.
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Chevron, Total and Reliance join oil blockchain platform Vakt
Publication- Deccan Chronicle
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Oil majors Chevron and Total, along with major Indian refiner Reliance Industries, have joined the blockchain-based platform Vakt, London-based Vakt said on Tuesday. Vakt, already in use by other major trading firms since the end of last year, is the first of many blockchain pilot schemes for commodities trading to go live.
The firm was created in 2017 by a consortium that includes oil majors BP and Royal Dutch Shell, Norway’s Equinor, global energy trading firms Mercuria Energy Group and Koch Supply and Trading, as well as Gunvor GroupIts original shareholders began using the system in November, starting for North Sea crude oil trading. Banks ABN Amro, ING and Societe Generale are other shareholders.
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Aeris partners with US-based Roambee for IoT-based asset monitoring
Publication- Tech Circle
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Aeris, which offers Internet of things-based services, on Tuesday said that it has partnered with Santa Clara-based supply chain and enterprise asset visibility firm Roambee Corporation to offer IoT-based shipments and asset monitoring services. While Roambee provides condition monitoring and visibility services for in-transit goods and in-field assets, Aeris offers end-to-end IoT-based machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions via its mobility (AMP) and connectivity platforms (ACP).
As part of the arrangement, Roambee will use ACP to manage its global data connectivity and to run its shipping, inventory, pallet, asset and fleet monitoring services. This helps Roambee advance its service delivery while improving supply chain predictability and throughput for enterprises, the companies said in a statement.
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82% Consumers Prefer Brands that Take a Stand
Publication- Ad Age India
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
According to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN), 82% of Indian consumers prefer to buy goods and services from companies that stand for a shared purpose that reflects their personal values and beliefs, and are ditching those that don’t. 81% of Indian consumers want companies to take a stand on the social, cultural, environmental and political issues close to their hearts.
Moreover, 84 % say their purchasing decisions are influenced by the words, values and actions of a company’s leaders. Consumers are attracted to organisations that are committed to using good quality ingredients (84 percent), treat employees well (70 percent), and believe in reducing plastics and improving the environment (74 percent).
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Microsoft China Sets Up World’s Largest AI and IoT Lab in Shanghai
Publication- Pan Daily
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Microsoft’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT lab in the world has settled in Zhangjiang, Shanghai. On the morning of Jan. 16,the district government of Pudong New Area and Microsoft (China) signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding. During the same ceremony, Microsoft (China)’s AI and IoT Lab also entered a partnership with Zhang Jiang Group.
The lab has settled on the artificial intelligent island in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, which covers an area of 100,000 square meters and focuses on AI, big data, cloud computing, block chains, virtual reality, and augmented reality industries. The AI lab is scheduled to officially begin operation in April this year, and is Microsoft’s largest artificial intelligence and IoT lab to date.
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Blockchain Network And Development Expansion Prioritized By Healthcare Companies
Publication- Owlt Market
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Blockchain networks, products, and services are trying to find a way in the healthcare industry. Undeniably, this technology has made its presence felt in almost all the commercial sector. However, this holds a very important place in the supply chain of some essential utilities like food and medicine. The companies are looking forward to raising a generous amount of money from the investors to being with the research and development of blockchain-powered innovations that can literally reform the industries from what they are now.
In order to fulfill such goals companies like Chronicled have come ahead. The San Francisco-based firm holds expertise in providing blockchain networks and supply chain ecosystem has raised a whopping amount of $16 million Series A funding round led my Mandra Capital. The firm earned its reputation in the blockchain industry with its MediLedger Network which is a pharmaceutical supply chain solution that addresses the US legal authorities for traceability of drug returns.
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Blockchain Technology In Energy Excels In Quality And Safety Parameters
Publication- Owlt Market
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
This year has begun with path-breaking developments for blockchain technology in energy sector. There have been some major announcements already done which will make a huge impact on this industry in a very positive way. The recent breaking news has been reported by Spanish energy company Repsol which has successfully tested blockchain in their system for the improvement of quality and safety parameters or certifications.
These tests have been conducted by Repsol Technology Lab Research Center (Tech Lab) in association with startup firm Finboot. The entire project has been set up for the improvement of their products certification process which will help the company to save approximately 400,000 euros per year. The primary aim of this entire set up is to utilize the potential of emerging blockchain technology hence the regulatory bodies can unequivocally identify the product standards in the entire chain.
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IoT no longer a futuristic concept – it’s happening now!
Publication- Nyoooz
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Decision makers must come to terms that the Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept. The IoT AQ is a framework that maps an enterprise’s IoT journey and the business value it creates. The whitepaper and the IoT AQ will also guide enterprises in planning their IoT roadmap.
The quotient measures IoT maturity and links this maturity to business outcomes. “The end-user study conducted found that enterprises at different stages of their IoT actualisation journey have realised increasing business benefits as they mature.
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4 Companies Making Lives Easier Using IoT
Publication- The Tech Panda
Edition- Online
Date- 17 January, 2019
Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most used technologies lately. A major reason for it is its effectiveness and the relevance it has in the lives of individuals. Using IoT, we can connect almost all devices, security systems, entertainment systems and communication systems which thereby can be operated by sitting anywhere through your smartphone. Listed below are 4 such companies which, with the help of IoT, i.e., using multiple technologies on one website, have been able to impact the lives of companies or individuals:
Routematic
A technology enabled transportation company, Routematic, with the help of IoT has been able to make corporate commutation a hassle free and organized process. Moreover, it has become the first in its industry to automate the process of commutation completely, from booking to billing. Its software helps in making predictive feed dispatch, hence, making the driver and employee well aware of the route to follow and the estimated time of the journey.
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