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India’s Upskilling Boom Needs a Reality Check—Let’s Make It Industry-First

India’s workforce is not just ready for change—it’s demanding it. According to the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) report, over 70% of Indian professionals are actively seeking opportunities to upskill—one of the highest globally.   But here’s the catch: Most skilling programs still don’t speak the language of industry. With AI, automation, and climate-tech driving rapid changes, India’s skilling ecosystem …

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Smart Energy Is Here: How IoT and 5G Are Making Smarter Grids a Reality

5G connectivity from Verizon will be integrated into Honeywell smart meters for improved remote energy management.   The integration of 5G into Honeywell’s smart meters marks a pivotal moment in the digital transformation of utility management. By combining cellular connectivity with advanced IoT capabilities, this collaboration aims to empower both energy companies and consumers with unprecedented remote access to real-time …

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Digitize to Compete: Why Indian SMEs Must Embrace IoT to Compete Globally

Stephen Graham is no stranger to manufacturing transformation. With over 25 years in the technology industry, Stephen played a pivotal role in reshaping Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division. From leading the Metrology and Production Software Business Unit to co-founding Nexus, Hexagon’s groundbreaking cloud platform for digital engineering and manufacturing, Stephen has seen firsthand how digital innovation can unlock untapped potential across …

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Engineering graduates struggle: Can colleges fix the skills gap?

India’s engineering education system enrolls millions of students, yet only about 43% land jobs. Traditional, theory-heavy curricula haven’t kept up with rapid technological advances, leaving graduates ill-equipped for the demands of modern industry. According to Arindam Mukherjee, Co-founder and CEO of NextLeap, the fix requires a complete educational overhaul focused on behavioral science—shifting from “what do students need to know?” …

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How AI Can Augment Human Decision-Making

Is AI Taking Humans Out of Decision-Making in Manufacturing? AI promises to replace human labor in a variety of use cases, but it cannot supplant human intuition and creativity—especially in sensitive industries like manufacturing, where even minor mistakes can lead to catastrophic failures. Traditionally, human engineers have provided a safeguard by monitoring data for anomalies and making critical decisions, whether …

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Qualcomm Acquires Edge Impulse to Boost IoT AI Capabilities and Fuel Job Opportunities

Qualcomm has announced plans to acquire Edge Impulse—an end-to-end AI platform for edge devices—during Embedded World in Germany. The move aims to strengthen Qualcomm’s IoT and AI solutions by equipping developers with powerful tools to build advanced applications across multiple industries. Nakul Duggal, Group GM for Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Cloud Computing at Qualcomm, stated that this acquisition …

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Bridging the Talent Gap: The Embedded Systems Industry’s Struggle with Skilled Labor Shortages

The embedded systems industry is facing a critical talent shortage, with an urgent need for skilled engineers in chip design, analog circuitry, and system integration. The global semiconductor shortage has further strained the industry, disrupting production cycles and slowing down innovation.   As industries rapidly integrate IoT, cloud computing, and embedded software systems, they struggle to find engineers who can …

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Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Airtel Collaborate to Accelerate Industry 4.0 & 5.0 in India

In a significant move to drive Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 adoption in India, Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have announced a research collaboration to explore Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and AI in manufacturing.   This partnership, leveraging 5G and 5G Advanced, aims to digitally transform industrial operations, enhance workforce training, and enable real-time process optimization.   …

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Machine Monitoring: The Key to Unlocking Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT (IIoT) is transforming the manufacturing sector by enhancing efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. One of the first and most crucial steps in adopting IIoT is Machine Monitoring—a system that enables real-time data collection, analysis, and predictive maintenance.   By transitioning from manual monitoring to automated, data-driven decision-making, factories can minimize downtime, optimize production, and improve overall equipment effectiveness …

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Mouser Introduces Nordic’s Thingy:91 X Prototyping Platform for Cellular IoT

Mouser Electronics has begun shipping the Thingy:91 X Prototyping Platform from Nordic Semiconductor, a compact, battery-powered solution designed for cellular IoT proof-of-concept (PoC) development. This versatile platform simplifies early-stage IoT device prototyping for applications such as logistics, asset tracking, smart cities, predictive maintenance, industrial IoT, and wearables.   Advanced Cellular IoT with Low-Power Performance The Nordic Thingy:91 X, now available …

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