Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
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5G networks go private and high-tech
The range of industries keen to use private 5G is diverse. Companies in sectors like mining, chemicals, manufacturing and logistics are seeking private 5G networks
 "5G networks go private and high-tech")
Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here
Mind-reading devices read the movement of pupils, heart rates and brain impulses. They will be able to predict human movement, action and thought
 "Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here")
Video calls will soon be 3D meetings
Google's latest video-calling solution is a combination of technologies that offers life-like immersive experience. It feels as though person is talking to another across window, not a glass screen
 "Video calls will soon be 3D meetings")
Disruptive tech can help employees
A collaborative, empathetic and technology infused effort should guide HR policies
 "Disruptive tech can help employees")
The fastest evolution in technology history
The pace of development of ChatGPT is breathtaking. What is incredible is the rapid strides that it is making with every new version and variant. Users can ask it to assess and analyse complex matter
 "The fastest evolution in technology history")
India has begun to create its own tech
Spacetech is a rising field where young startups are collaborating to develop new types of satellites, while agritech solutions are seeing increasing global investments
 "India has begun to create its own tech")
Magnetic levitation on the shop floor
A global food major uses ICT-based tracks for packaging a variety of its products at a factory in western India. Frictionless propulsion makes it 30 per cent faster than traditional conveyor systems
 "Magnetic levitation on the shop floor")
Regulation tech for financial risk planning
Financial entities have to be far more agile while assessing risks. The use of emerging technologies can help them anticipate a wider range of risks in a shorter time
 "Regulation tech for financial risk planning")
Technology enhances responsible mining
New technologies have already been deployed in various mining projects. Some coal companies use robot-assisted firefighting and dust suppression technology
 "Technology enhances responsible mining")
Technology is making trade more trendy
In past decades, global trade grew with consistent investment in infrastructure such as ports, shipping lines and cargo facilities. Now, global trade will be driven by high-tech and digitization
 "Technology is making trade more trendy")
Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter
The agritech sector in India is poised for accelerated growth owing to the combined effort of enterprising start-ups, private investors and government initiatives
 "Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter")
Digital trials drive new technologies in health care
Just as the ECG sensor on your health app uses electrical sensors on the back of the wearable wristband to measure heart health, EEG sensors embedded in ear buds can measure brain health
 "Digital trials drive new technologies in health care")
Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO
The pandemic definitely accelerated digital delivery in India - Aadhaar, UPI, how securities are working and mobile banking being some examples - says Arvind Krishna
 "Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO")
We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant
Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant
 "We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant")
WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023
The mood at Davos is to roll up the sleeves and work on an actionable plan to revive growth and stability
 "WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023")
A common language for different tongues
While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices
 "A common language for different tongues")
A common language for different tongues
While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices
Chatbots will do more than just chatting
Chatbots can be found on websites, messaging apps, and other platforms, and are used to provide information, answer questions, and perform tasks such as booking tickets or making reservations
 "Chatbots will do more than just chatting")
Smart meters must be secured
There seems to be an awareness that not just Chinese meters but even domestic meters being installed at points of consumption are vulnerable and need to be secured against hacking
Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts
In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners
 "Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts")
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