Nearly one million medical files and 107 million related medical images of Indian patients, including X-rays and scans, are freely accessible on the internet, an investigation by German security firm Greenbone Networks has found. The records and images include details such as patient name, date of birth and ID, name of the medical institution, ailment, […]
Archives for February 2020
Revised IT intermediary rules in 2 weeks after law ministry’s nod
The government is expected to notify within two weeks the revised IT intermediary guidelines that seek to make social media companies more responsible for content on their platforms, two government officials told ET. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will seek the law ministry’s views on the validity of the provisions in the draft […]
Why 5G, AI and IoT combo will be so powerful for data analytics
Combining 5G, AI, and IoT will help companies collect more data, analyze it more quickly, make more accurate predictions, and rapidly take action. Thanks to its high bandwidth, low latency, and the ability to support higher end-point densities, 5G will allow companies to collect more data, analyze the data more quickly, make better predictions, and […]
Fighting the Coronavirus with Analytics and GIS
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global emergency. Here’s how governments and the general public are using analytics to track the outbreak. Enterprise IT and business teams may be looking for ways that analytics and machine learning can make a difference in their organizations. Maybe they’ve cherry-picked a few pilot projects to […]
IT Careers: 10 Job Skills in High Demand This Year
If you’re looking to add skills to your resume, experience with these technologies might help you land a new job or promotion. 1 of 11 At many organizations, the start of the new year coincides with the annual review process. As a result, this is a popular time to take stock of your career and […]
Top Applications Businesses are Using
A cloud data warehouse company came in first as the fastest growing application in a new report of the most popular business applications from Okta. Enterprises are juggling multiple mandates these days, but an inside view into what they are actually doing can provide perspective into how you are measuring up to your peers and […]
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Apple, Boeing, Verizon, Nike, Uber & more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Wynn Resorts (WYNN) – These will be among casino stocks on watch, on news that gambling revenue in Macao fell a worse-than-expected 11.3% amid the spread of the coronavirus. Delta Air Lines (DAL), American Airlines (AAL), United Airlines (UAL) – These and other […]
Elevating the Human Enterprise with a Machine-First Mindset
The purpose of adopting a machine-first approach is to bring together diverse technologies including automation, AI and analytics in a holistic way. At Bank of America, Erica reminds thousands of customers when their bills are due. She also helps people balance budgets and search for past transactions. Customers love Erica, even though she’s not a […]
Utilities stocks trump other havens as virus fears spread
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. utilities stocks have outperformed other traditional havens in recent days, as worries over the spreading coronavirus epidemic sparked a rush to safety. The S&P 500 Utilities index is up about 3.2% since Jan. 21, when the first case of coronavirus was reported in the United States. The index has risen […]
Amazon, Flipkart may approach govt for clarification on Budget proposal
Amazon India and Flipkart are studying the Budget proposal on levy of one per cent TDS, and may reach out to the government for clarifications. “We are studying the details, and will reach out to the government for clarifications. We hope the tax regime is simple and uniform so that millions of small and medium […]