Right from its formation, Kerala has been among the most progressive and developed states in India, topping the literacy charts and doing consistently well in terms of human development indices. In recent years, though, concerns over high unemployment have led authorities to explore options beyond indigenous industries, tourism, and agriculture as sources of employment. This
Smart city, the new buzzword in the urban landscape, is expected to be a catalyst in transforming the way we live. What else do you call an integration of seamlessly connected systems, urban planning, smart infrastructure and operations in an environment geared to improve the quality of life for a city’s population? Besides enriching the
The next wave of manufacturing is upon us, and it is changing the way our factories and people do business. Industry 4.0, the 4th industrial revolution, channelizes the power of automation, data and analytics to enable machines to be the real decision-makers. Also known as ‘smart manufacturing’, Industry 4.0 is not as much about smart
A dynamic paperless approach offers instant communication of process information and allows digital feedback to ensure compliance and drive action within a manufacturing organization. The journey of adopting this modern approach is demanding and a long-term vision is critical. Therefore, a strategic partner to provide an expedited implementation of a digital manufacturing information management system
Globalization of R&D is here to stay, with India, Western Europe, and North America accounting for almost 75% of the global R&D engineering services market.[1] The Indian defense and aerospace sector can benefit from this trend by indigenously designing, developing, and manufacturing products. Currently, India imports 60 percent of its defense equipment and spends tens
IoT: Automating Engine Degradation Diagnostics, Optimizing MRO The duration for which an engine stays grounded depends on the need for maintenance and repair of the engine. Higher the wear and tear, greater is the need for maintenance, longer is the time it stays grounded, bigger is the revenue loss. The question is — how can
A perspective of the Indian aerospace industry There was a time when if you were an aerospace engineer, you would either be a government employee or out of the country. It was a time when India was making its first steps towards developing aerospace capabilities. The road was rough, and with the sole public sector
The aerospace and defense sector is undergoing a massive shift. Aging fleets and rising demand for air travel is boosting the demand side. On the supply side, OEMs are continually innovating on the technology front to optimize their operations to improve efficiency, remain competitive, enhance profitability, and generate more value for their customers. As a
“In God we trust, all others must bring data” This quote attributed to William Edwards Deming sets the tone for businesses around the world today. What is data and why is it so important? What is the buzz around data all about? These are not just questions from a novice outsider, but from established enterprises
Corporate governance – an oft used phrase, is in effect an extension of directed and controlled corporate management. The same way, data governance refers to a set of defined processes that enable controlled enterprise-wide data management. The goal of data governance is to realize and promote the value of data assets by ensuring availability, usability,