A global information society: are we there yet?

A global information society: are we there yet?

By Samia Melhem, World Bank The concept of a global information society is one of the most discussed and misunderstood Big Ideas of our time. While we’ve made gigantic strides toward connecting the world through information and communication technologies (ICTs), we have not attained that goal. Over the last decade, ICTs have contributed to globalization, […]

Wireless spectrum: What it is, and why India should care

Wireless spectrum: What it is, and why India should care

Dr. Mahesh Uppal, Director – Com First As we increasingly rely on mobile connectivity, demand for wireless spectrum capacity is growing daily. With limited spectrum in use to expand wireless capacity, policymakers must move quickly and responsibly to make more spectrum available to keep pace with the demands of consumers and our economy and enable […]

India’s capacity for innovation has been lower than other BRICS countries

India’s capacity for innovation has been lower than other BRICS countries

New Delhi: February 04, 2021 The information technologyenabled services (IT-ITeS) industry has become one of the significant growth catalysts for India. India continues to maintain a leadership position in global sourcing, accounting for above 58 per cent of the total global sourcing market (excluding engineering services and R&D) in 2021. The IT business process management […]

Cybersecurity professionals are the new guardians of Digital Change

Cybersecurity professionals are the new guardians of Digital Change

New Delhi: January 29, 2021 Changes in computing fabric, devices and services formed by digital business continue to shape risk and security landscapes, according to Gartner, Inc. By year-end 2021, more than 20 percent of enterprises will have digital risk services devoted to protecting business initiatives using devices and services in the Internet of Things […]

Use cloud computing to drive IT innovation

Use cloud computing to drive IT innovation

ICTpost Governance Bureau Amid rising costs, a challenging economy and an explosion in Web-based data, IT experts expect continued high growth in Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing saves energy and operating costs by pooling IT resources, scaling up or down as needed, and putting computer power to use, rather than drawing energy while remaining idle. According […]

Supergrids in India: Can we smooth the path to transmission’s future?

Supergrids in India: Can we smooth the path to transmission’s future?

ICTpost Energy Bureau The concept of a “super-grid” capable of moving huge amounts of electricity over long distances is popular with environmentalists and governments keen to promote the integration of more renewables into the power supply, overcome transmission bottlenecks and bring power to remote communities. An electricity super-grid could take green electricity produced in one […]

How technology can make agricultural programs inclusive

With the world’s population expected to grow by 30 per cent to nine billion by 2050, the demands on agriculture will continue to grow. The UN sees a critical role for business to play in offering practical solutions to meet the challenges of food security. The United Nations white paper on Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles-SABP […]

Demand for government services will increase with ease of access and monitoring

Demand for government services will increase with ease of access and monitoring

ICTpost Governance Bureau With the rapid developments in information and communication technologies, it now appears possible for the government to interact with citizens in a more uniform manner. Today, there are networks having universal footprints and there are applications that can be accessed from next generation smart devices, which are getting more and more affordable. […]

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