How digitalization can lead to a greener planet
At present, we’re dealing with major disruptions to our daily lives because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people being forced to stay at home. Digital technologies help ensure continuity during these disastrous events by enabling the transition to an age of knowledge and productivity. It sounds so obvious and simple, yet digitalization is often overlooked. What’s more, it’s commonly misinterpreted and misapplied. Digitalization means more than just making the conversion from analog to digital. It implies leveraging digitized data to impact how things get done.
Equally important, environmental sustainability can be achieved via digitalization. As digital technologies become more integrated, we and the planet benefit. Maybe digitalization won’t save us, but it will have a fundamental impact. Digitalization isn’t an option anymore. It’s a necessity. Our planet needs to be taken care of and there’s no question of delay or postponing. If you’re curious to know how digital transformation can lead to a greener planet, please continue reading.
Indian Government’s Initiatives to Boost Big Data Education
The Indian government has been proactively taking initiatives to boost big data education in India. Taking cognizance of the imperativeness of big data, the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Education have taken relevant steps that can foster big data and artificial intelligence in higher education. These steps have been formulated to sustain and accelerate the digital transformation process across India. Meanwhile, several initiatives have been started, to support the education of big data and data analytics.
The Ministry of Science and Technology under the Big Data Initiatives Division has started a Big Data Initiatives Programme, under which financial aid will be provided to support the research and development of big data across India. Financial aid will also be provided for support to establish a Center for Excellence in Big data analytics, predictive technologies, cybersecurity, etc. Additionally, the programme supports national level conferences/workshops/seminars/brainstorming sessions, etc financially and will support the In-house programmes for Faculty and UG/PG/Doctoral students. The programme focuses to enhance the 5V i.e. Volume, Velocity, Variety, Value and Veracity, of big data education amongst students.
IN: Kerala: SCTL, Trida to share revenue for three Thiruvananthapuram smart city projects
Smart city Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) and Thiruvananthapuram development authority (Trida) will share the revenue generated from three smart city projects being implemented at Palayam and Chalai.
The state government has approved the revenue sharing model between SCTL and Trida in developing the three projects — rehabilitation block at Palayam (on M block and waste dump site) as part of Palayam market redevelopment, multi-level car parking complex (behind Saphalyam complex) and warehousing complex at Attakulangara, Chalai. These projects are being implemented using smart city mission funds.
NG: The Anambra Broadband Initiative
Anambra State scored a remarkable feat on March 30 by becoming the first state in Nigeria to bring together eminent stakeholders in a conference to singularly address the obstacles facing broadband deployment and expansion in the country. The well-attended conference rallied stakeholders and investors to Anambra State’s readiness and willingness to expand broadband infrastructure for accelerated socioeconomic development of the State celebrated as “The Light of the Nation”.
Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, takes pride of place as the first leader in South-East Nigeria to implement the waiver of the per linear meter Right of Way (RoW) charges as opposed to the N145 per linear meter recommended by the National Economic Council.
NZ: Hamilton makes 'smart city' list
Hamilton has been ranked in the top 50 Smart City Governments in the world.
It has come in at 21st, ahead of the only other New Zealand cities ranked, with Wellington at 33rd and Christchurch at 43rd.
More than 230 municipalities submitted entries to make the list, with Hamilton applying for the first time this year.