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HDI Global launches new remote risk survey app: Virtual risk inspections for industrial customers
“The HRC Remote App allows the HRC risk engineers to remotely perform on-site surveys using the camera and audio features of a typical mobile device or data glasses used by the customer. By connecting via nw platform, the risk engineers can see what the customer see and guide them appropriately even when not physically there, while combining engineering expertise with Remote Support based on Augmented Reality – the computer-assisted extension of a physical reality.
China steps up tech scrutiny with rules over unfair competition, critical data
Specifically, the regulator stated, business operators should not use data or algorithms to hijack traffic or influence users’ choices. They may also not use technical means to illegally capture or use other business operators’ data.
Companies would also be barred from fabricating or spreading misleading information to damage the reputation of competitors and need to stop marketing practices like fake reviews and coupons or “red envelopes” – cash incentives – used to entice positive ratings.
World Bank launches new Cybersecurity Multi-Donor Trust Fund
“There is widespread agreement in the international community that significantly more cybersecurity capacity building is needed to help low- and middle-income countries become more resilient against attacks and take full advantage of the development opportunities of the digital economy,” said Felix Kroll of the Cyber Foreign Policy and Cyber Security Coordination Staff of the German Federal Foreign Office.
Versius robotic surgery redefines the Indian healthcare sector
Robotics is most suitable for people who cannot afford to recuperate for a long time at home as they must make ends meet. The advantage of Versius is that it provides a three-dimensional image, which is magnified 16 times along with precision where blood loss is less, collateral damage to tissues is less, chances of infection are less, post-operative pain is very less, and recovery is faster.
Ola drives in e-scooter tagged at Rs 99,999 onwards; deliveries to commence in Oct
”Charging station roll out will follow sales rollout, so it will be sales, then charging stations but every city will have at least relevant scale as we begin,” Aggarwal said. Ola had earlier stated that it would like to have 5,000 charging stations across 300 cities and towns across India.
The executive pointed out that the company has received strong demand from about 1,000 towns and cities. ”The EV revolution is here to stay whether incumbents like it or not. Consumers have shifted in their mindsets and before we know it, people will be buying only electric,” he noted.
Waiting for Cabinet approval, says FM on bill on cryptocurrency
The inter-ministerial panel on cryptocurrency under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Economic Affairs) to study the issues related to virtual currencies and propose specific actions has already submitted its report.
It has recommended that all private cryptocurrencies, except any virtual currencies issued by state, will be prohibited in India.
Ker Police comes up with country’s first Drone Forensic Lab & Research Centre
Vijayan said that the Kerala government is working towards reducing the socio-economic inequalities, which still prevail after 75 years of Indian independence, and also to ensure protection of the environment and improving education in the state,
Retail sector top target for ransomware attack in 2020: Report
“The retail sector has always been an attractive target for cyberattacks, with its complex, distributed IT environments, including a multitude of connected point-of-sale devices, a relatively transient and non-technical workforce, and access to a wide range of personal and financial customer data,” said Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist at Sophos, in a statement.
China steps up crackdown on insurance technology companies
The online insurance industry had been expected to grow to 2.5 trillion yuan ($385 billion) in a decade.
Indian Oil plans to install electric vehicle charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra
Ajay Kumar Shrivastav,General Manager (Retail Sales),Indian Oil is planning to install nearly 100 electric vehicle charging facilities across the state by the end of this financial year.
”Five will be installed in the Marathwada region. Wherever needed, the charging guns will be upgraded from 15 KW capacities to 45 KW. If needed we can install a new facility also.”