NASSCOM TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP FORUM
Personalised learning: A way out to fix the problem of unemployable graduates
Tailored learning facilitates skill development for future job requirements, allowing in a way to solve the problem of unemployable graduates to a big extent.
National security has become crucial to many economic transactions: Jaishankar
Rooting for multipolarity and the role of India, the minister said, "The transformation of India is critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia itself, a prerequisite for a multipolar world. India's growing weight will ensure that the overall balance in the world order remains in favour of freedom, openness, transparency and a rules-based order."
A beacon of innovation: How Unilever’s Dubai factory became a global ‘Lighthouse’ in manufacturing
Unilever’s Dubai Personal Care Factory (DPC) is in many ways setting the standard in technological innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in shaping the future of manufacturing.
Vineet Nayyar, ex-Tech Mahindra Vice Chairman, passes away at 85
Vineet Nayyar (Google Trends): Tech Mahindra's former Executive Vice Chairman passed away at the age of 85. He was a visionary leader and visionary who served as the Vice-chairman and MD of the Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) from 2018 to 2020. He has worked for the Indian government, international multilateral agencies, and the corporate sector over four decades.
For India to shine, more and more girls must take up STEM: Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani advocates for increased female participation in STEM and technology careers, highlighting the need to bridge the gender gap and support women in leadership roles for India's technological advancement.
Firms rush to recruit chief AI officers amid tech frenzy
Companies scramble for AI talent, hiring CAIOs and other AI leadership roles. Top firms like Harman, Blackrock, and Deloitte emphasize the importance of AI leadership as AI becomes more integral to business operations worldwide.
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Talent AI-volution: Can AI adoption dent India's tech edge?
India is the tech powerhouse of the world, known for its engineering prowess. But can the widespread adoption of AI, which will lead to significant automation, dent India’s talent edge? Annapurna Roy and Beena Parmar report.
Former NASSCOM VP joins Peoplefy's strategic advisory board
"With over 40+ years of experience in the IT/ITES and GCC eco-system, KS Viswanathan brings a wealth of knowledge to Peoplefy's advisory board," the company said in its welcome message.
India-based leaders steer the wheels of global tech
Technology and banking giants such as IBM, Accenture, SAP and Goldman Sachs among others have several new reporting and controlling positions based out of India, industry experts said.
From digital literacy to women entrepreneurship: How Nasscom Foundation is championing technology for social good and SDG push
Nasscom Foundation is focused on driving social change through technology, and its broad spectrum of initiatives are aimed at holistically harnessing technology for social innovation, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO.
India's AI market set to grow at 25% CAGR until 2027: Nasscom report
Increased investments, burgeoning talent pool and efforts by companies driving market expansion, says Nasscom-BCG report. Leading firms are investing heavily in upskilling. ML, Python, and SQL are key skills.
BigTech lobbying to derail open source GenAI: DeepLearning AI's Andrew Ng
“If the attempts to squash open-source software succeed, almost all nations will simply be losers…the United States as well,” Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning AI, told delegates Wednesday at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Summit in Mumbai.
Need guardrails to support ethical AI development, say leaders at Nasscom event
Global leaders echoed the sentiment that policymakers and regulators across the world must think of regulating AI in the next 5-10 years to prevent its misuse.
Excessive focus on governance a hindrance to AI progress: panel
Excessive focus on AI governance hampers experimentation. Specific understanding of concerns urged. Compliance blocks progress, responsible AI facilitates it. PM Modi highlights ethical framework. Velamakanni encourages AI startups in India. Forrester optimistic about India's potential in AI leadership.
Experts urge govt to invest in open data, compute for AI leadership
India's success in the global AI race depends on open data, open compute, and open models. The government needs to invest in creating enabling conditions, including solving the compute crunch, supporting startups, and prioritizing critical sectors. Existing frameworks are sufficient to regulate AI.
‘Investments in transformative technologies would be my big bet’
Mayank Singhal, CEO of UAE-based investment firm 10xAD and former Executive Director at ADQ, on his true passion for venture capital and his vision for the future.
Microsoft, Google woo India programmers to win AI leadership
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella will address developers and technologists on “discovering new opportunities with AI” during a visit next week in Bangalore, the country's technology epicenter. He'll also speak to industry leaders in Mumbai about the opportunities and challenges with next-generation AI.
HPE plans to place global leadership in Karnataka: Govt
This location is set to become the largest concentration of HPE facilities globally, nearly double the size of its next biggest site.
Success of achieving SDGs hinges on tech acceleration, collaboration: Nasscom Foundation Conclave
The event served as a platform for civil society, social innovators, entrepreneurs, government representatives and leaders from technology and development space to come together and foster collaborative efforts.
View: Davosmosis, our skis in the game
To take full advantage of emerging technologies, leaders must automate processes, strengthen data foundations, streamline IT infrastructure, adopt a forward-looking approach and, instead of exploring individual trends, consider how these technologies can work together to unlock new possibilities and drive progress.
Indian businesses gearing up for responsible AI adoption: Nasscom
Based on analysis of the data collected through a survey of over 500 senior executives engaged in the commercial development and/or use of AI in India, the report offers a glimpse into the beliefs and perceptions of the tech industry,
Cognizant unveils Shakti to boost women leadership in technology
The IT services company has partnered with industry body Nasscom to establish and prioritise best practices with a shared goal of making diversity and inclusion (D&I) a key differentiator of India's tech sector.
Online Leadership Training: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices
Online leadership training offers numerous benefits, including accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. However, it comes with challenges related to personal interaction, practical application, and self-motivation. To maximize the benefits of online leadership training, organizations should follow best practices, including setting clear objectives, fostering collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Ultimately, the effectiveness of online leadership training depends on how well it aligns with an organization's specific needs and goals, as well as the commitment of its participants.
Data science provides highest pay scale, followed by big data and data security : Survey
According to a survey, freshers skilled in machine learning technology earn the highest average salary in India, while leadership positions and mid-level talent fluent in R also earn high salaries. The tech sector in India is expected to grow by 8.4% in FY2023, creating a demand for skilled tech talent in various fields.
Data, AI in healthcare can add $25-30 b to India’s GDP by 2025: Nasscom
The healthcare ecosystem in India is going through a dynamic phase with digital transformation at its core. IT industry body Nasscom’s analysis reveals that data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare have the potential to add $25-30 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, according to a release.
Will ChatGPT take away IT coding jobs? Narayana Murthy replies
Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum, Narayan Murthy said, “In 1977-78 there was a thing called program generators. Everybody said the youngsters will lose all jobs, it didn't happen….. the human mind is the most flexible instrument. It can adapt very well. And all that happened was people start solving bigger and bigger problems, which these program generators could not handle.”
Infosys cofounder Narayana Murthy says VCs responsible for current growth culture in startups
Speaking at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Form, Murthy said this had become like a Ponzi scheme, where the risk kept getting transferred to the next set of investors.
IT employees should return to physical offices: Wipro chairman Rishad Premji
Premji said the current model of working made the sector one of the "spoilt" industries. Currently, most companies have issued advisories to return to offices two-three times a week but not made mandatory.
Global customers have not paused digital journeys despite cost-cutting measures
Global thought leaders and CXOs stated the future will be increasingly driven by human and AI interactions which will enable enterprise spend on technology.
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