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By Mr. Anand Kumar   The automotive aftermarket industry is in resurgence after the pandemic, and now thriving. The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) recently reported that in FY 2022-23, it registered its highest-ever turnover of ₹ 85,333 crore (USD 10.6 billion), signifying a growth of 15% as compared to ₹ 74,203 crore (USD 10.0 billion) in FY22, This is attributed to unleashing of restrained vehicle demand which has boosted sales, easing of supply shortages, and sales mixes favoring larger vehicles. Furthermore, in India, mounting desire for group...

By Pramod Sharda In today's digital age, where email remains the cornerstone of communication for businesses and individuals alike, ensuring the security of email communications is paramount. Despite the advent of instant messaging platforms and other tools, email continues to dominate the realm of professional correspondence. However, the risks associated with email, such as phishing attacks, spam, and email fraud, underscore the urgent need for robust security measures. The Power of Three: DKIM, SPF, and DMARC Internet Service Providers (ISPs) employ three key technologies to bolster email security: DKIM (Domain...

Maybe you’ve seen the video. A man behind the steering wheel of a moving car. He’s got VR goggles on. And he’s moving his hands as if he’s typing on a keyboard that isn’t there. Except the keyboard is there – to the guy in the goggles, at least. These sorts of virtual keyboards are the work of spatial computing. It’s a term that’s closely related to augmented reality and the metaverse. Here, IEEE members Todd Richmond and Juan Galindo discuss spatial computing: what it is, what it’s used for...

By Mr. Deepak Verma   Images are the landmark that leads users through the turbulent waves of information in the vast ocean of electronic media. The continually changing landscape of the stock image industry is anticipated to bring about substantial shifts in the fiscal year 2024–2025. There are several issues and trends that are going to affect this evolving sector, from the quest of authenticity and diversity to considering moral implications of content generated by artificial intelligence.   Acknowledging Authenticity and Diversity   In a world where individuals are demanding...

By Chandra Shekhar Singh A full-Time employment economy is a state defined as one where there is zero unemployment, and all the resources are employed with 100% efficiency. Economists have long since established that this is a theoretical state and cannot be achieved. Thus, high employment with maximum possible efficiency is considered as the desired state. However, in the talent market, it becomes imprudent to take into consideration, that high employability is a culmination of many factors- absence of skill gap, equally proficient and available talent, lack of competition in...

By Mr. Manish Verma   In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, technological advancements continuously redefine the sector's boundaries, promising unparalleled opportunities and efficiencies. Visionary breakthroughs are revolutionising the way organisations interact with customers. Examples include the seamless integration of augmented reality and virtual reality experiences, as well as the use of AI-powered chatbots and machine learning. Along with improving the shopping experience, these disruptive technologies also improve supply chains, expedite operations, and open up new channels for individualised customer interaction. Businesses that take advantage of these technical advancements could transform the...

By Amit Singh In the current digital landscape, cybersecurity teams across organizations face the formidable challenge of navigating through complex IT environments amidst skill shortages and increasing workloads. Large organizations are turning to in-house Security Operations Centers (SOCs) as a key strategy.  However, establishing and maintaining a SOC requires substantial investments in infrastructure, tools, technologies, and cybersecurity talent, further aggravating the challenge.  Traditional SOCs also struggle to scale operations to handle the rising volume of security alerts and incidents often relying on manual analysis that can lead to delays in...

By Mr. Abhishek Srinivasan With data becoming ubiquitous and spanning across user devices, on-premises servers, and many cloud environments, it’s becoming increasingly important for organizations to protect sensitive business and consumer data to maintain integrity, ensure business continuity, and prevent loss of customer trust. Data security shields data from unauthorized access, corruption, destruction, and theft. It’s a set of measures designed to safeguard sensitive information throughout data’s entire lifecycle, from creation and storage to use and eventual deletion. What makes data security important? Data security is more than adding new...

By Ashish Nayyar   Small and medium enterprises (SME) consistently play a crucial role in driving the global economy and generating employment opportunities worldwide, yet they continue to face challenges when it comes to securing credit. Use of new technologies, including AI is transforming the way banks and fintechs provide finance to these businesses. These AI-driven solutions are streamlining SME loan decisions, making the borrowing process more efficient, faster, and accessible. At the heart of AI-driven lending is data. Use of AI enables lenders to incorporate traditional as well as...