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Cyient invests in rail cybersecurity company Cylus

IT company Cyient Thursday said it has invested in Israel-based Cylus, which provides cybersecurity solutions for the rail industry. "This investment is in line with the company's focus on developing smarter and safer mobility solutions for the rail industry. It brings together Cyient's leadership position in engineering solutions for rail and focus on digitalisation, with Cylus' cybersecurity solutions developed specifically for the rail industry," Cyient said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose the size of the investment. The move enables Cyient and Cylus to expand their industry-specific cybersecurity value proposition, jointly address market needs, and accelerate development of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for the rail industry, it added. Cylus has developed CylusOne - a cybersecurity software product that is designed for mainline and urban rail systems. The solution detects cyber threats in signaling and control networks, both trackside and onboard, ...

75% firms to hire AI behaviour forensic experts by 2023

Bias based on race, gender, age or location, and bias based on a specific structure of data, have been long-standing risks in training AI models.

HMD Global targets sub-Rs10K smartphone buyers with Nokia 2.2

Finnish firm HMD Global Thursday unveiled its 4G handset Nokia 2.2 in the country with an eye on the high-volume sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone category. The company claims Nokia 2.2 is the cheapest smartphone in this category built on the Android One operating system. "We have launched Nokia 2.2 at a price point where 30 per cent consumers tend to buy smartphones. We did a consumer study and found that people are looking at reliable phones in this segment that they don't want to replace too often. We believe it will make big difference at this price point, said Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head - India, HMD Global. The company unveiled two variants of Nokia 2.2, with 2GB and 3GB RAM at an introductory price of Rs 6,999 and Rs 7,999 respectively. Both phones support external storage of up to 400 GB. Mehta said with a portfolio of 12 smartphones and six-seven feature phones, HMD Global is moving in line with its target of being among the top three players in India over the next ...

Need to grow, here for long-term: Nokia maker HMD Global

HMD Global, which makes and markets the iconic Nokia brand of mobile handsets, on Thursday said that it was in the game for the long-term.

CAIA announces the launch of Financial Data Professional (FDP) Institute and Designation

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global leader in alternative investment education, is today announcing the formal launch of an entirely new credential designed for financial analysts working alongside data scientists.This new breed of charter holder will carry the Financial Data Professional ("FDP") credential borne out of a curriculum and exam-based program offered by the FDP Institute.The FDP designationis a self-study program designed to educate financial professionals about the emerging field of data science and its practical applications in the financial sector. The FDP charter will be granted to individuals who successfully complete prerequisite requirements and pass a high-stakes exam focused on big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications in the financial industry."Data scientists and financial professionals are now working side by side, tasked with successfully deploying and using big data and machine learning, but .

WhatsApp not working, complain Twitterati

WhatsApp users in several countries took to Twitter on Thursday to report trouble in using the Facebook-owned instant messaging platform.

Budget Nokia 2.2 launched in India for Rs 6,999

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, launched its new budget smartphone - Nokia 2.2 - in India on Thursday.

Long-term plan should be to invest more in R&D: Vice-President

: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu Thursday stressed the need for significant investments in research and development to enable the country become owners of cutting-edge technology and one of the global industry leaders. The country must also boost exports and soon be a net exporter of technology, he said addressing a one-day seminar on 'New Paradigms in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security' here, according to an official release. Naidu said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its first bi-monthly monetary policy statement (MPS) 2018-19, speaks about a marked shift in the countrys exports basket - a clear swing away from primary and traditional low value-added exports to higher value-added manufacturing and technology-driven items. "We have to sustain this momentum and be a world leader in technology exports. The long-term plan should be to invest significantly in research and development so that we could, eventually, be the owners of cutting-edge technology and ..

Huawei fest: attractive deals and offers on Huawei smart phones at Croma

Huawei Consumer Business Group India, today announced attractive deals and offers on its premium range of smart phones, which includes Huawei P30 Pro, Huawei P30 lite and Huawei Mate 20 Pro between 7th June and 16th June 2019, during the Huawei Fest - exclusively at Croma outlets.With extraordinary looks and ground-breaking features, Huawei smart phones offer unparalleled consumer experience when it comes to performance and aesthetics. During the ten day long 'Huawei fest' on Amazon India, the brand will be offering attractive offers on all its best-selling premium smart phones.Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei Mate 20 Pro is the company's flagship smart phone and the first Mate series phone in India. The device boasts of a triple rear camera setup and comes with some of the world-first features like reverse wireless charging. It is also the first phone to run on a 7nm chipset. The handset comes equipped with a Leica Triple Camera setup at the back, Dual-NPU and Huawei's SuperCharge ...

NASSCOM-incubated IamHere Brings the Artist Community of Maharashtra on the Map

/ -- Bengaluru-based startup, IamHere has partnered with MangalMurti.com and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to launch an app-based platform, that will help the Artist community of Maharashtra to sell their products through the platform. For the first time in the country, artists and idol makers will be available on the map, and people can locate the nearest artist, see their work, chat with them and purchase from them - all within the app. On account of the World Environment Day on June 5th, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra launched Mangal Murti on IamHere, a collaboration that will allow people to purchase eco-friendly idols for their homes and public spaces, during festivals and other occasions. Talking about the launch, Naren Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of IamHere Software Labs, said, "Technology today has done a beautiful job of connecting us with someone across the globe, but it falls short of connecting us with our neighbourhood. ...

China grants commercial licences to 4 telecom companies to launch 5G services amid tensions with US

China Thursday granted commercial licences to four state-owned telecom giants to start rolling out 5G services, signalling Beijing's determination to be the global leader in setting up superfast wireless networks amid tensions with the US over technology and trade. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued 5G commercial licenses to China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Radio and Television. 5G is the next generation cellular technology with download speeds stated to be 10 to 100 times faster than the current 4G LTE networks. Apart from much faster data download and upload speeds, 5G technology promises wider coverage and more stable connections. Chinese officials say a comprehensive deployment of the network will help develop industrial manufacturing, internet-connected cars, healthcare, smart city management and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 5G technology will establish a high-speed, mobile, safe and widespread new-generation information ...

Facebook may introduce its cryptocurrency in June

Facebook may finally launch its long-rumoured cryptocurrency later in June.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom: Stunning beast of a smartphone

Chinese handset maker OPPO, which has been known to be experimental with its smartphone designs has just launched its flagship smartphone Reno 10x Zoom with several innovations such as the shark-fin pop-up selfie camera.

Sales remain unchanged, says ASUS after Delhi HC order

After the Delhi High Court restrained ASUS from using "ZEN", "ZENFONE" and other similar trademarks while selling mobile phones and other products eight weeks after May 28, the Taiwan-based electronics major said that the sale of its existing products remains unchanged.

IIIT-Hyderabad and Bharat Dynamics Limited Announce a Centre of Excellence for AI in Missile Tech

/ -- - COE will fund technology development based on research works - Projects to explore use of AI in BDL products and improving Production processes - COE will function as the AI Laboratory for BDL IIIT-Hyderabad and Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) announced today the establishment of a Center of Excellence (COE) for AI in Missile Tech. The COE was formally launched by the Director of IIIT-Hyderabad, Prof P. J. Narayanan and CMD of BDL, Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd). (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/600789/IIIT_Hyderabad_Logo.jpg ) (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/898161/COE_IIIT_Hyderabad_BDL.jpg ) The COE will take up projects relating to AI activities in missiles, manufacturing, inspection and allied areas. It will function as an AI Laboratory for BDL, building an understanding of BDL's products and business, within IIIT-H research groups. The COE will undertake up to five projects in a year as per mutually agreed scope, including both software and ...

Apple's $999 laptop stand creates stir online

Apple has announced a PC monitor stand that costs a whopping $999, priced much higher than an iPhone X, currently on sale on Apple's website starting at $749. It has got the social media on a roll.

Tricentis Announces its Annual User Conference, the Largest Software Testing Event in India

/ -- The annual User Conference provides 2,000+ industry leaders a deep dive into the latest trends and technologies as well as a candid look at hot topics such as AI in software testing Tricentis, #1 in Continuous Testing, today announced that its annual Tricentis User Conference, the largest software testing event in India, will be held at Pune and Bangalore on the 12th and 14th of June 2019, respectively. The conference will offer a broad array of learning opportunities for the software testing community in India as well as the business and technology leaders in the country. The conference aims to foster stronger and closer ties between software testers across the nation by providing an opportunity to enrich their understanding of software testing industry trends and best practices. The event will cover a wide variety of hot topics related to DevOps, Software Testing, RPA, QA, and Software Development. It will also include a variety of informative and interactive workshops, ...

Firefox Now Available with Enhanced Tracking Protection by Default Plus Updates to Facebook Container, Firefox Monitor and Lockwise

/ -- Last year, Mozilla's Firefox announced the new approach to anti-tracking, and the commitment to help people stay safe whenever they used Firefox. One of those initiatives outlined was to block cookies from known third party trackers in Firefox. Today, Firefox will be rolling out this feature, Enhanced Tracking Protection, to all new users on by default, to make it harder for over a thousand companies to track their every move. Additionally, Mozilla is updating its privacy-focused features including an upgraded Facebook Container extension, a Firefox desktop extension for Lockwise, a way to keep their passwords safe across all platforms, and Firefox Monitor's new dashboard to manage multiple email addresses. Over the past year, Mozilla has seen tech companies talk a big game about privacy, as people feel increasingly vulnerable to privacy issues after several global scandals. It's unfortunate that this shift had to happen in order for tech companies to take notice. In order to ...

Indian app developers find new Apple tech a boon

It all started with a dream to create something for the world and with innovative Apple technologies like Swift and ARkit (AR) at their disposal, several app developers from India have created a niche space for themselves.

KPIT unveils its New Visual Brand Identity

At the heart of the new visual identity is an interconnected and responsive graphic system that represents KPIT's ubiquitous technology solutions. Anchored in this graphic system is the KPIT logo that manifests in both dynamic and static ways and is a distillation of the design system. There are other elements to the visual identity framework like signature style photography, typography, tone and brand colors.