Opinion
Why inter-operable technology is definitely a boardroom choice
“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the ....
Sustainable innovation, not jugaad, is key to entrepreneurship in India
Every innovative tool or service we use today has been the result of a need felt by the consumer. Regardless of whether it was ....
Draft e-pharmacy rules are progressive, adequately address concerns of offline players
E-pharmacies have made life very convenient for consumers, who can now order medicine from the comfort of their homes. However, ....
Why the tech-first mentality of ‘Gen Z’ will fuel a fresh round of innovation
Change is inevitable, yet we fear it. Whether it is new technology or new people, most of us dread having to adjust to the new ....
Four steps that companies must take for digital transformation in 2019
Digital transformation is now a more strategic discussion, beyond just the ambit of information technology (IT). Every chief executive ....
Ten ways in which artificial intelligence and RPA will evolve in 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more mainstream in India as the country’s focus on the digital domain is ushering ....
Artificial intelligence will continue to shake up banking in 2019 and beyond
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already proliferating across all aspects of our lives and revolutionising various industries and ....
Why the best is yet to come for India’s early-stage startups
The concept of starting up is not alien to India but was once frowned upon. Entrepreneurs struggled with selling their vision ....
Why the Indian ed-tech sector has scope for at least 10 unicorns
Those who have been following the education sector some time now know that every year is touted as the “year of education” ....
Why the phenomenon of hybrid multi-cloud is here to stay
We are well into the second decade since the introduction of cloud computing. The industry, technology and adoption have greatly ....
Why digital transformation is poised to make a dramatic impact
Digital transformation is sweeping across the enterprise landscape with billions of dollars being spent on moving organisations ....
Why pre-emption is better than cure for staving off angel tax woes
As everyone else awaits presents from Santa Claus during this season of cheer, Indian entrepreneurs are bracing for something ....
Why the new regulations for online food delivery firms need greater clarity
Online food delivery companies have drawn significant interest from investors this year as they experience rapid growth. Zomato, ....
Improved 4G connectivity, Digital India to give birth to professional audio-visual revolution
India is emerging as one of the stars in the growing Asian market for professional audio-visual (proAV). It accounts for an eighth ....
Harsh penalties tip scales for producers of personal data, but leave startups vulnerable
The committee, which recently released the draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill, has been advocating a penalty scheme. To ....
Broadening of sensitive data definition may cut off several services for Indians
A committee recently released the much-awaited draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill. Although the panel’s efforts ....
Businesses to ride rocky transition in life under new data regime
The draft Personal Data Protection Bill released by a committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge BN Srikrishna has already ....
Does the draft data protection bill dilute the power of the data authority?
In many ways, the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 proposes to introduce concepts that were thus far non-existent in ....
Data protection bill: Why the data localisation clause is not convincing enough
The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018, which was India’s latest effort to bridge the gap between outdated data protection ....
Google Assistant will soon be able to recognise two languages at the same time
Search giant Google is set to announce that its virtual assistant has turned bilingual. While Google Assistant already supports ....
Why Indian startups are set to open new frontiers with emerging tech
In the early days, it was not easy for startups in India to get investment or the right mentorship. Startups often moved their ....