Blogs

How AI will affect the way we drive

Artificial intelligence (AI) is still in its initial stages but it’s already having a huge effect on our daily lives and will greatly influence the driving experience, writes Andrew Till, vice president of Technology, Partnerships & New Solutions, Connected Services Division, HARMAN International. (more…)

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June 15, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

AI and IoT: A very brief introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI), loosely defined as seemingly intelligent behavior exhibited by machines, is a deep topic with a long history. It encompasses multiple technologies, tools, and applications. Its existence raises important philosophical and societal concerns. (more…)

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November 20, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Amazon Echo & Google Home to reside in over 50% of US households by 2022, as multi-assistant devices take off

A new study from Juniper Research has found that smart speakers such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, and the Sonos One will be installed in over 70 million US households by 2022, reaching 55% of all homes. Total installed devices will exceed 175 million. (more…)

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November 9, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Orange collaborates with Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that boost industrial performance

Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue, strengthened by Microsoft Azure IoT Suite, to transition to Industry 4.0 and optimise the entire manufacturing value chain. (more…)

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October 2, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Communications coming full circle – are we moving back into a voice-first world?

With the wave of personal assistants, such as Siri, Cortana and Google Assistant, and new start-ups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to build personal companions, it’s becoming clear we are moving toward a new voice-controlled relationship with technology. (more…)

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September 15, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The value of the human touch in the digital age

We all need the human touch” sang mullet-toting soft rocker Rick Springfield back in 1983, fearing a dystopian future in the year 2016. While last year didn’t bring us to that traumatic point, we ARE truly embedded in a digital economy (more…)

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May 18, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

How will autonomous vehicles drive customer experience?

Whether it’s faster deliveries or better communication, customers’ expectations are on the rise around the world—and when it comes to the field service industry, this is no different. (more…)

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February 1, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil