J&K gears up to host Global Investors’ Summit

Jammu and Kashmir is rolling out the red carpet for investors as it gets ready to host its first Global Investors’ Summit in all likelihood in May this year. A conducive working environment, sector specific and investor-friendly policies, incentives, pristine and pollution free environment and 6,000 acres of land bank are some of the features … Read more

Global Smartphone Sales Fell Marginally in Q4 and Full Year 2019: Gartner

Global sales of smartphones to end users contracted in the fourth quarter of 2019, declining by 0.4 percent year-over-year, and for the full year 2019, smartphones sales declined by one percent, Gartner said on Tuesday. Apple and Xiaomi were the only vendors in the top five to achieve growth in the fourth quarter of 2019. … Read more

iPhone XR Tops Global Smartphone Sales in 2019, iPhone 11 Comes in Close Second: Counterpoint

It should really come as no surprise any more but a new report has pegged Apple and Samsung as the top two selling smartphone brands in 2019. Apple topped the charts thanks to the iPhone XR, with the iPhone 11 coming in a close second. Samsung took third place with its Galaxy A50 smartphone. Oppo … Read more

US healthcare system Providence launches global innovation centre

US healthcare system Providence launches global innovation centre

Providence, one of the largest US-based healthcare systems, inaugurated its global innovation centre here in the city on Thursday, with plans to invest up to $100 million and induct more than 2,000 technologists. The centre will focus on engineering, modern infrastructure, data intelligence, digital innovation, professional services, cyber security, and application development and support. It … Read more

Cyber crime is a global challenge, says Kishan Reddy

Cyber crime is a global challenge, says Kishan Reddy

Dependence on technology coupled with the government’s intention for digitalisation has created the demand for cyberspace, and cyber crime has become a global challenge, said Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy. “With the proliferation of IT, life has become easier. But technology itself is a double-edged weapon and criminals misuse it for … Read more