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he time has come to build one”, said the officials of The Department of Science and Technology (DST) about the development of the Indian quantum computers. Quantum computing, in its current fifth generation, has emerged as a new trend in computing and has proven to be more proficient over conventional computing. Observing international entities, the Australian government has announced AUD$25 million investment and the European Commission Support investing $1.13 billion for quantum projects. This raises the question, where does India stand in the race of quantum computing?

Our nation is attempting to take significant steps in quantum computing technology. DST has already funded the projects to develop the quantum computers. The physics departments at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad are not far behind and have also paved their way into the theoretical aspects of quantum computing.

Is India Ready for Quantum Computing?

Critics label the limitations on the existing systems and the R&D sector of the country saying that the Indian quantum computers are years away and the current systems only solve the little problems. However, various causes fall under the advantageous category of our nation. India has been home to names in quantum computing like Raman Research Institute (RRI), DST etc. that are conducting innovative research in quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum optics. Furthermore, the Indian government has shown massive support in quantum computing setting up initiatives like Quantum Information Science & Technology (QuST). The aim of these initiatives is to revolutionize future computation and communication systems. The government has introduced these propositions from noted academicians and experts of the quantum technologies.

To remain ahead of the quantum computing course, our nation can set up a roadmap comprising groups of academicians, industry representatives, and the end users. Being a home to the broad interest groups, one group comprising academicians and theoretical computer scientists should work in close collaboration. To inspire the young generation, our nation can set up a strong value of fellowships encouraging more postdoctoral and doctoral research works. Additionally, more workshops and conferences can be held to promote quantum computing. The benefits will roll in the form of further drug discovery, weather predictions, logistical planning, finance, data analysis, and space discovery. T R

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University at a Glance

People’s University: (A “NAAC” accredited University)

Nurturing Humanity throughHealth and Technical Excellence

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CONTENTS CXO Standpoint

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CXO Standpoint

Educationist’s Viewpoint

Expert's opinion

Big Data and Analytics in Higher Education

Shrinks can shrink your problems – if you let them

The In luence of Technology in the Education Industry (Teaching Methods)

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Editor’s Quill

Generation Showdown

Convoy 4.0

The 5G Race is ON!

Dynamics of Data Center and Cloud Management

Smart Transport: A Better Future with the Practice of Satellites

KMBB College of Engineering and Technology

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology 20

Achieving Academic Excellence through Dedicated Curricular and 14 Co-Curricular Maneuvers

Future Begins Here

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women

Shaping the Youth of India through 26 Highest Quality Education

Preparing Students for Success in a Changing World

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Information Technology Institutes – Empowering Students for an Advanced Tomorrow

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echnology is a paperless flair that has brought salient alternations to every aspect in the prevailing time. The present-day technology has extended to our daily lives so much in every given field that it has become an important resource. As the flow of water cannot be stopped, the same has become with the technology, today it is at the top of the pyramid and has found out the answers to many curious questions.

Information Technology Institutes are helping in the same way by understanding technology and sharing its information to individuals on wide-ranging scales alongside delivering students with utmost offerings. IT is an extensive sector, which has bloomed with its impeccable services over the past couple of years. Current available applications and software are immense, repeatedly comes up with new versions and updates, assist students to grow and develop at a faster scale. The prompt response and authentication that students highlight for a specific application and software have made institutes take essential initiatives for students to learn the advancements and on-going momentum of the IT sector.

Administrating the students on every step and providing IT-enhanced offerings, today’s institutes have stepped their best foot forward to create a Tech-enabled world. With the vision to empower the students and country to become an IT-enabled powerful environment, we bring forth you “The 10 Best Information Technology Institutes in India, 2018” – which are accelerating the student’s growth by offering best-in-class IT education.

As University at a Glance our this month’s issue highlights People’s University; grooms creative minds which find solutions to issues which seem without a solution.

Other than that, we have highlighted KMBB College of Engineering and technology; Model Institute of Engineering & Technology; Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology; and lastly Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women.

While gaining esteemed knowledge on these institutes, do not forget articles from the industry’s experts Importance of Psychologist in Daily Lives and Influence of Technology in Education. Also, do check out the articles masterly crafted by our in-house editors.

So, in trying to keep this short, let us flip out the pages and read on to the top technology institutes! T R

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Name of the Institution

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Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies

vsicskanpur.org

810, W-1 Block, Juhi,Saket Nagar,Kanpur

KMBB College Of Engineering and Technology

kmbb.in

Dalleiput, Khurda, Odisha

LNCT University

lnctu.ac.in

C Sector, Sarvadharam, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Model Institute of Engg. & Technology

mietjmu.in

Kot Bhalwal, Jammu J&K

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

nmit.ac.in

P.B.No.6429. Yelahanka, Bangalore

People’s University

peoplesuniversity.edu.in

Ayodhya Bypass Rd, Peoples Campus, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Srinivas University

srinivasuniversity.edu.in

Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore

Suyash Institute of Information Technology

siitgkp.edu.in

Hakkabad, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

VES Institute of Technology

ves.ac.in

Hashu Advani Memorial Complex, Collector’s Colony, Chembur, Mumbai

Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women

vcenggw.ac.in

Elayampalayam,Tiruchengode TK,Namakkal District,Tamilnadu

Location of the Institution

PEOPLE’S UNIVERSITY (A “NAAC” accredited University)

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t People’s University the Faculty grooms creative minds to face the challenges of developing society and its concerns by working on projects and find solutions to issues which seem without a solution. People’s University was conferred as India’s Best University for promoting Research in July 2018. People’s University was established by the Madhya Pradesh legislature through an amendment in Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Adhiniyam-2007 as Madhya

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Pradesh Act (No.18 of 2011) – People’s University, Bhopal as a state Private University and is empowered to award degrees as specified by UGC under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956 through its main campus in regular mode with the approval of statutory bodies/councils, wherever required. It is an ISO certified NAAC accredited university.

Faculty of Engineering People’s University School of Research & Technology (SORT) was established in 2007. The environment of the institute is highly conducive for building strong foundation of knowledge personality and enhancement of creativity through innovation & motivation. Institute has well equipped modern laboratories, a well stocked library, computer networks and fully wi-fi campus. The core strength of the institute lies in its pedagogy which includes conceptual teaching, projects, presentation and workshops.

SORT believes that teaching has to be an optimal blend of theory and practical. The institute believes in absolute discipline and ensures that an example is set for the student

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University at a Glance by the institute itself. It is ensured that classes are held on time and syllabus is completed. SORT also believes in training the students to be the corporate leaders of tomorrow with perceptive skills, deep rooted fundamentals and an ethical approach. School of Research and Technology motto is to address the critical needs of society and foster economic development by nurturing collaborative and friendly learning communities in which all stake holders can succeed and are involved in the continuous assessment and improvement process. SORT values academic excellence, professionalism, ethics and cultural diversity among faculty, staff and students.

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B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering)

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B.Tech (Electronics & Communication)

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B.Tech (Information Technology)

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B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

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B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)

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B.Tech (Civil Engineering)

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M. Tech Computer Science

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School of Research & Technology mission is: To produce world-class technocrats who can take up the challenges in a competitive and dynamic global society.

M. Tech Cyber Security

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M. Tech Thermal Engineering

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M. Tech Digital Communication

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To provide diverse curricula that will instill in the students the imagination, talents, creativity and skills necessary for the varied and rapidly changing requirements of modern life.

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M. Tech Power Systems

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M. Tech Construction Technology & Management

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M. Tech Urban Planning

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Diploma (Computer Science & Engineering)

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Diploma (Electronics & Telecommunication)

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Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)

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Diploma (Electrical Engineering)

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Diploma (Civil Engineering)

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To perform state-of-the art research that will improve the nation’s strategic engineering and environmental technologies.

To prepare all students for successful careers based on a strong moral and ethical foundation.

The College offers following Bachelors Degree Programs: SORT offers full time, four years B.Tech Degree, Three years Diploma & Two Year M.Tech courses in following disciplines:

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A Creative & Innovative Chancellor: Honored with Rashtriya Rattan Award; Millennium 2000 Sammaan and International Gold Star Millenium Award Shri. Suresh N. Vijaywargia Chancellor Peoples University is an avid entrepreneur. A man with incredible business acumen; he propelled his capabilities and established himself as a successful leading businessman in Bhopal partnering business relationships with the most affluent business houses in India and abroad.

Shri. Suresh N. Vijaywargia formed a charitable non-profitable public trust ‘Sarvajanik Jankalyan Parmarthik Nyas’ with the prime objective of “Nurturing Humanity through Health and Educational Excellence”. People’s University journey began with this objective when SJPN decided to establish educational institutes as centre for excellence.

A Determined & Resolute Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajesh Kapur Scientist and a former Senior Adviser to Government of India has widely traveled and has been a member of various Inter-Governmental committees with active participantion in FAO-WHO meetings in India and abroad. He has been a member of the Governing Council and Scientific Advisory Committees/Research Councils of DBT and CSIR Institutions.

B. Tech. (CS/IT) in Association with IBM in Cloud Computing & Virtualization Technologies, Business Analytics & Optimization, Open Source and Open Standards Technologies; IBM courses are run for Engineering graduates.

People’s University Constituent Institutes: The Nine Constituent Institutes of People’s University are already recognized /approved by concerned Statutory Bodies/Councils like MCI/DCI/INC/PCI/AICTE & MP State Paramedical Council. The degree of Ph.D. is awarded in various subjects of the following faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Management, Nursing, & Pharmacy. Centre for Scientific Research and Development inaugurated by erstwhile President of India Pratibha Patil is providing research opportunities to the budding scholars. Eligibility and syllabus for the courses is as per the prescribed norms of respective regulatory bodies /UGC and published ordinances of the People’s University. Ayurveda and Super Speciality Hospitals are also rendering tender care to the society.

The Campus Facilities: The People’s University campus is spread over 69.19 acres in Bhopal. It is credited to be Central India’s largest single-campus University. Environment-friendly campus is home to several architecturally striking buildings where every need of staff and students is met. Tree-lined avenues and lush lawns dotted with beautiful flowering shrubs soothe the eye and create an ideal learning ambiance. People’s University is one of the few Indian universities, with state-of-the-art computing resources and network across the campus. University extends and facilitates Scholarship and Financial Aid Scheme for the students taking admission at People’s University.

The libraries in each constituent unit houses a rich collection of text and reference books, journals, magazines, audio/videos, CD-ROMs, research reports and Digital Library etc. in all areas and branches of study in all disciplines. Book Bank facility is provided to student for exploring their knowledge. Digital Library enables the students and staff to search the availability, request and reserve various books and other reference material available in the libraries at the comfort of their houses. LCD projectors, Desk Top etc are attached in classes. The University Auditoriums are centrally air-conditioned with a fully sound proof set up and equipped with latest technology for all types of audio/video presentations. A number of small digital auditoriums are also available for seminars, meetings, workshops etc. They have their own stadium with facilities for games like Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Hockey and Cricket. People’s University regularly conducts Intra and Inter College tournaments for respective games. It has fully functional department headed by Sports Officer to look after the sports activities.

The University has Independent Boys and Girls NCC Battalion. It has also fully functional NSS Unit with multiple social causes to its credit. Central multi-facility piece of equipment in People’s University gymnasium enables several enthusiasts to work out. It is spacious and state-of-the art gym well equipped with modern facilities. Qualified gym instructors are available to train students. The University has Medical/Dental Hospital which provides free Medical/Dental facilities to students and employees of University. A branch of the Central Bank of India with its ATM operates in the Campus. Postal Services are provided by branch of Indian Postal Service, Restaurants, Snacks Corner, Beauty Saloon, Guest House, Staff Quarters, Hostels, Standby power supply; Fire Station and Photocopy Shop are located within the Campus. T R

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Achieving Academic Excellence through Dedicated Curricular and Co-Curricular Maneuvers The institute aims to become one of the best small residential integrated technology campuses in the state with a focus on hands-on learning and strong emphasis on community development and focused research

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ituated in Bhubaneswar, KMBB College of Engineering and Technology was established in 2009 by SambadAma Odisha Charitable Trust. A highly experienced board of Governors professionally manages the college. With its commitment to allround excellence, the college provides high-quality academic experience to the students. Away from the crowded city life, the side of NH-5 at Daleiput near Khurda in a scenic natural environment locates the institute.

Built on a patch of 40 acres of land, the campus has been developed to house hostels for boys and girls, academic staff quarters, auditorium, and gymnasium, besides academic and administrative buildings. The college is approved by AICTE under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India and affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela.

Unparalleled Educational and Infrastructural Facilities KMBB College provides a rich amalgam of quality educational and infrastructural facilities. The college

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has highly qualified and committed faculty who give their level best towards overall development of the students. The institute follows a project-based pedagogy, which aims at providing hands-on experience to the students. It offers tailor made courses to bridge the industry and academia gap and to increase employability. Additionally, it also provides the scope of conducting real life projects with the objective of facilitating learning as well as making the effort that makes it much more enjoyable where the teacher and students become partners in exploring new ideas.

The college also conducts regular visits of faculty from reputed institutions like IITs, NITs, etc. Also, faculties regularly visit the hostels to offer personalized teaching sessions.

Regular seminars/symposia on current issues are also carried out in the institute. KMBB College has state-ofthe-art infrastructure with complete Wi-Fi coverage of the campus. It also has a well-stocked modern library with digital facility and access to collection of audio/video content. The

college offers tuition fees waiver scheme for the students scoring more than 8.0 CGPA. Life beyond Studies KMBB College conducts a variety of extra-curricular activities for the overall grooming and development of the students. The college aims to produce well-rounded technology leaders for the future. Hence, it lays emphasis on participation in activities outside classroom and also provides incentives for the same. Besides the regular sports, games, annual day competitions, and college festival related activities, KMBB also offers other options for further development of personality and leadership ability of the students. These include NSS, Spic Macay, and AID. Association for India’s Development (AID) is a USAbased students’ organization, which helps undertake socially constructive development activities. AID India’s Odisha chapter is active on KMBB campus. It aims at creating a sense of social commitment among students and also gives them opportunities to engage with the local community

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through use of appropriate technology. The college also conducts many co-curricular and extracurricular activities like Techfest, social outreach programs, cultural and heritage programs, annual functions, sports events, and so on.

About the Chairman Soumya Ranjan Patnaik is the Chairman of KMBB College of Engineering and Technology. He is the founder and editor of Oriya daily Sambad, a renowned politician, and also a feature film producer as well as a successful business personality.

“KMBB College of Engineering and Technology has been set up in memory of my late parents to establish a center of excellence in technical education. While the students will be expected to put in hard work, academic integrity will be the cornerstone of all teachinglearning transactions. The institute believes that with the involvement of all stakeholders, students will not

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only excel academically, but also develop an integrated personality with excellent communication skills, that would ensure quality placement for all” asserts Chairman.

Career Opportunities and Exposures The college provides a strong platform for the career development of the students. It offers a variety of opportunities to students to hone their skills and transform them into seasoned professionals. The college provides 100% placement support through integrated personality development and grooming for employability. It has strong links with industry both inside and outside of the country providing further employment assistance to the students.

Anti-Ragging Initiatives The college has taken various steps to ensure that ragging is not practiced in the campus. Ragging of students in any form is strictly prohibited within and outside the campus. An antiragging squad is in operation under the overall charge of the Director, Administration, Saroj Kumar Panda.

Students are advised to bring cases of ragging (either on the college campus or hostel) to the notice of the Director, Administration or the teacher guardians or respective hostel wardens. The college aims to make sure that the students pursue their education peacefully without facing any external disturbances or problems. T R

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Educationist's Viewpoint

About the Author Ms. Palak Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Pune Institute of Business Management. She has over 7 years of academic experience and 5 years of industry experience. Specializing in domains like sales and distribution management, retail management, entrepreneurship and business to business marketing; she is an avid content creator for Indian students and academicians.

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Shrinks can shrink

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n the society that we live in there is often a stigma attached with the concept of visiting a psychologist. People often hesitate in consulting a therapist and if out of sheer necessity they do consult a psychologist, the fact is considered as disgraceful.

What is surprising is that these same people can very well be mildly hypochondriacs, rushing to a doctor's clinic or hospital to ensure that nothing is wrong with their physical health. But when it comes to mental health, the need to visit a specialist evaporates.

While western civilizations may have overdone it with people having multiple therapists to resolve different problems, Indians are still struggling with the fact that a psychological counseling is important too. We Indians are comfortable in our understanding of mind and continue to believe that any emotional support required can be given by the network of friends and family.

Who needs a Psychologist?

This blatant ignorance and even avoidance of the topic has led to worsening of problem. Recent research suggests that mental illnesses and anxiety are major contributors to adoption of smoking and drinking habits among youth. Clinical depression, mood swings and suicidal tendencies are increasing in adolescents due to undiagnosed psychological conditions.

But unfortunately, parents are often the last ones to realize that their child may need psychological attention. Worse, parents often remain in denial that something may be wrong, at a psychological level, with their child.

Today’s youth experiences a very different world than the one we experienced. Over exposure to multi-media and social media, sets very different standards of lifestyle for them. Peer pressure is not limited to the next kid in the school but can be extended to the ‘have-it-all-super-child’ on the social media feed of a child.

Thus, parents can often struggle to understand the reason their child is behaving oddly.

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he situation may not be critical yet, but if left on its own, it can deteriorate. Therefore, understanding the importance of psychological counseling for both personal and professional issues is of essence. After all, the reason psychologists are called ‘shrinks’ is because they can ‘shrink’ the magnitude of problems, which a person may be facing, by lending a listening ear and by arriving at mutually agreed solutions.

How Psychologists can help in tackling problems of daily life?

We may be living in a socially connected and 24x7 awake world, but the human race has never recorded more cases of loneliness and social awkwardness. Our young generation has grown up to learn digital communication before learning inter-personal communication. Cyber bullying and trolling are common concerns, with which not only children but adults also struggle. Psychological counseling can help with concerns like· Poor work life balance and the need to vent out · Weak personal and social connections · Inability to connect or open up with others · Post traumatic stress · Inability to cope with major life changes like moving away from home town for the first time, getting married, becoming a parent, etc. · Depression · Suicidal thoughts While some of these concerns may be quite alarming, others can remain latent for years before manifesting as a glaring health issue. Often psychological disturbances can result in physiological problems as well. For instance, stress and anxiety is being considered as the leading cause of metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalances like hyper or hypothyroidism.

Problems of educational life that can be managed by Psychological Counseling Furthermore, there are various triggers in workplace that can disturb the mental equilibrium of a person and affect his/her productivity as well as lifestyle. Adolescence is an age sensitive to external inputs and prone to mistakes which can impact life and career of an individual. World’s leading educational institutions not only recognize this but also ensure that their students have access to psychological counseling, whenever required. Students often finding it hard to cope with the pressure of curricular and co-curricular activities can benefit from therapy.

Some students struggle with anger management and low emotional quotient, often faring poorly in inter-personal situations. Therapy can help such students to devise personal mechanisms of coping and handling their emotions better. Common educational concerns which psychological counseling can help manage are – · Poor work-life balance · Indecision and unclarity about academic choices · Negative peer pressure · Physical, emotional and social media bullying · Learning disabilities like dyslexia · Personality attributes like autism and ADD which make learning process difficult · Gender and personal identity related issues Despite all the ways in which a therapist can help people manage their daily lives and educational lives, there remains a taboo attached to the idea of psychological counseling. If people can be sensitized to these ways in which a shrink can effectively shrink their problems, the hesitance towards a psychologist visit can reduce. What is required is an inherent acceptance of these benefits and a social inclusion of people who may need psychological support. T R

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Information Technology Institutes IN India 2018

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology Future Begins Here The institute aims to deliver exceptional value to students, industry and the society

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stablished in 1996, the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET) is the first private engineering institute in the state of J&K. It is ranked in top 100 T-Schools in the country and at 77th in the list of private institutions and 93rd in the combined list of Government and private institutions by DataQuest Magazine. MIET is also the only NAAC A grade accredited technical institution in the state of J&K. It is a part of the Model Institute of Education and Research (MIER) group of institutions, which was established in 1936 as the first private educational enterprise in the State of J&K. Today, MIER group serves the educational needs of over thirty-five hundred learners from the pre-school to the post-graduation levels.

Research and Development has received the highest attention at MIET. Its faculty members have filed fifteen patents at the Indian Patents and Trademarks office. Furthermore, the Center for Software Development has incubated two IT products besides developing three mobile applications.

Special initiatives of the institute such as the Center for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CRIE) aim to engage students with the right potential

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in research-oriented innovative projects for developing advanced skills. Five projects from CRIE are on the verge of being commercialized, while one faculty-led startup building advanced analytics solutions for academia has already garnered its first paying customers.

MIET alumni occupy high positions in some of the most reputed organizations in the industry including Amazon, HP, IBM, EMC, and many more.

Additionally, the institute has tied with University of Missouri Kansas-City (UMKC), USA allowing its students to pursue MS programs at UMKC under a GRE-waiver clause with guaranteed fifty percent tuition fee waiver.

Framework called Performance Insight 360°, institutionalizing a culture of quality and performance. The software is made with the initiative “what cannot be measured cannot be improved”. Performance Insights 360° measures tracks and benchmarks the performance of each stakeholder on various performance parameters.

Dr. Gupta is a recipient of the AICTE’s Career Award for Young Teachers.

Furthermore, he is the Managing Editor for International Journal and a senior member of ACM, IEEE alongside a life member of the Computer Society of India.

Quick Glance at the Academic Programs

The Tech-Savvy Director Besides being a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Professor Ankur Gupta is also the Director of MIET. Prior to joining the academia, he worked at HP as a Technical Team Lead, developing software in the network management and e-commerce domains.

Under his leadership, the institute has become the first Indian institute to deploy a cloud-based Quality Analytics

The institute provides exceptional quality education through its B.E, MCA, and MBA programmes: • B.E Computer Science and Engineering • B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering • B.E Information Technology Engineering

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• B.E Electrical Engineering • B.E Civil Engineering • Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Alumni Profile MIET Alumni work with the top organizations across the globe. 15% of the alumni work overseas having graduated from top international schools such as Georgia Tech, UT Dallas, Aalborg University, King’s College, University of Edinburgh, Central University of Missouri, Technical University Munich, University of Technology Sydney etc.

Awards and Recognition Quality Council of India's D.L Shah Platinum Award in 2016, Ricoh

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Education Excellence Award for Best Use of Technology in Student Services 2016, Startup Board Award at 8th India Innovation Initiative, 2016, Finalist in Startup India Summit, 2017, NITTTR Outstanding Institution Award, 2014.

AICTE Most Promising Innovator Award in December 2017 during Innovation Initiative conducted jointly

by AICTE, CII and DST.

Words of Trust

Strong Industry Connect

“M.I.E.T is easily the best engineering college in J&K. It gave me a lot of opportunities to excel my knowledge and skills in my field. The exposure they provide is far way good for the person who wants to achieve something. I would like to thank all the faculties and staff for making me a better person” -Shruti Dhingra (IT, 2014-18)

MIET has established linkages with top corporates and industry giants such as Amazon, DELL-EMC, Cisco, Microsoft and IBM providing students access to cutting-edge technologies and enabling them to undertake advanced projects in cloud computing, big data, social networks, analytics, AI and machine learning.

“The exposure that MIET provide is far way good than any other college in J&K. The faculties are always available and willing to help. The colleagues help you out in every way.

Here the potentials are harnessed, skills are developed and confidence is built” -Adhirath Kesar (EE, 2014-18) T R

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Dynamics of DATA CENTER

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he International Data Corporation for EMC estimated that around 1.8 zettabytes (ZB) or around 1.8 trillion gigabytes (GB), of digital information was created in the year 2011. The amount of data in 2012 was approximately 2.8 ZB and is expected to rise to 40 ZB by the year 2020. There is a specific need for data centers to be created that can not only store large information but which can store it more efficiently, safely, securely and confidentially. These data centers need to be on the front on storing, processing, managing and disseminating of the data. Forthcoming technologies like Cloud are giving tough competition to these centers.

Purpose The terms, data center and cloud based data centers may be confusing at times, but the only common thing between them is that they store the data. The main difference lies in their physical working location. A company can have an in-house data center or can store data in other geographical location, whereas cloud stores

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information online. There is a physical need for storing electrical equipment in the centre. They also have to back up the data which require more storage units. Cloud on the other hand is online and becomes operational just after a quick registration.

Restraints The cloud can offer unlimited storage but lacks certain security reasons. It can be upgraded and extended with ease.

On the other hand, in-house data centers have limited capacities. To increase it, the company has to invest in new equipments and infrastructure; furthermore it occupies additional space and requires dedicated manpower to maintain it. In addition to that, in-house data centres needs utmost care as they have to be cooled down to reduce the heat generated by the equipment. This heat can cause the units to malfunction. Such incidents affect the company’s data and costs. In terms of energy, a simple data center may need only a few kilowatts of energy, but an enterprise-scale data center installation can demand tens of megawatts or more. Today, the green data center, are designed for minimum environmental impact. These data centers have to be constantly monitored, which takes a great deal of time and money but has its advantage in security.

Benefits Cloud glistens in the eye of small businesses. It cost them less, provides affordable subscriptions and takes no time to build. In the digital world of 2018, cloud is essential platform for several companies. A quick registration and you are set. It takes no time to bring together its operation. The subscriptions are affordable and scalable from vendor to vendor. The in-house data centers take times to build. It cost the company millions of dollars. One of the main problems these centers face generally is the efficiency of equipment. The power and cooling systems often don’t work as they are supposed to be. The solution to such complications is to maintain the accuracy via accessing a real-time data source such as Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency (DCiE).

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools address these problems and simplify the process. (DCIM) tools are quickly becoming the solution of choice to control inefficiencies. As the saying goes “Money is Power”, here it applies “Power is Money”.

Security An in-house data center is more secure than the cloud based. CCTVs and security personnel provide better management to these storage centers. Only authorized persons can access these records and therefore easy to identify the culprit in event of data theft. As these are physical local network, the safety protocols are repeatedly updated and help in transfer of data from one place to another, even to the third party businesses. Since the data center is a core business asset, comprehensive security measures, like badge access and video surveillance, helps in detecting and preventing malfeasance by employees, contractors and intruders. Cloud on the other hand, is external, remotely controlled site which is difficult to secure. It is vulnerable to cyber, malware and virus attacks. A simple breach can cause a whole lot of damage to data and the company. Numerous reports about such leaks have surfaced repetitively.

Verdict Companies in need of dedicated system, space and control should opt for the in-house data centers. But to expand it, they will need to buy more equipment, staff, and electricity. New and small business, which wants less cost and can cope up with less control, cloud is best. According to the revenue increase rate reports, it is evident that enterprises are transferring to the cloud on a large scale. Companies are opting for both cloud based and in-house centers, allotting their data as per their needs. The remedy can be a hybrid solution comprising both storages. Google, Microsoft, and Cisco have already created hybrid solutions. Cloud is sure flexile but it’s not that perfect to fully adapt immediately. T R

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Shaping the Youth of India through Highest Quality Education “Research is the reconnaissance party of industry, roving the unknown territories ahead independently, yet not without purpose, seeing for the first time what all the following world will see a few years hence.” - S. M. Kinter

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n tertiary education, providing the opportunities for research and development to the students is highly significant. The benefits of research go way beyond just having an impressive degree certificate. It develops in them important abilities like effective analytical skills, critical thinking, and so on. Without research, the students of today will lose the ability to envision a better tomorrow.

An institution that concentrates on developing research skills in its students to yield benefits to the common man and society at large and to improve the living standards is Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT).To aid the same, it has six Centers of Excellence in the fields of Robotics; Nano Materials & MEMS; Small Satellites Research; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Design Engineering and Process Simulation; Aerospace Engineering & IoT; attracting young research talents from all over the country.

Incepted in the year 2001, NMIT is under the aegis of Nitte Education Trust, Mangalore. It is located in a sprawling area of 23-acre in the calm sylvan environs of Yelahanka, Bangalore. NMIT is one of the very few Institutions in Karnataka that has received permission from AICTE, New Delhi to admit 15% students over and

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above the sanctioned intake for its UG Programs under PIO/FN quota.

Moreover, the college is the youngest institution in the country to receive autonomous status and also is accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade.

The Insightful Leaders of NMIT Dr. N R Shetty is the Advisor for NMIT and has been a key leader to promote all academic and research related activities. His visionary thinking capability has accelerated the growth rate of NMIT to the top 10 colleges in the state and secured NIRF ranking of 100 in the country. It was under his guidance that six multidisciplinary centers of excellence were setup to promote research activities.

Another key personality is Dr. H C Nagaraj, who has been the Principal of NMIT since 2003. He is an excellent leader, mentor and administrator. He is one of the primary reasons the institution has achieved a very high ranking.

A Basket of Courses NMIT offers Under-Graduate Program of B.E. in various streams such as Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a total

sanctioned intake of 960 students annually. Its Post-Graduation programs include M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Machine Design, Structural Engineering, Renewable Energy, Computer Network Engineering, Digital Communication and Networking, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems,and Thermal Power Engineering as well as Masters in Computer Applications and Business Administration. These programs are approved by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.

Additionally, the college offers Ph. D. in Engineering, Sciences, and Management, which are recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and University of Mysore, Mysore.

In addition to this, NMIT has taken various initiatives to promote information technology among its students. These comprise of Online Student Monitoring Platform,Online ELibrary platform, High-Speed Internet connectivity, Online Open-Source Learning management systems, Online course and certification platform, and Computer-aided learning system to name a few.

State of the art Infrastructure NMIT keeps upgrading its

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infrastructure depending on the stakeholders and also according to the academic, research, and development requirements. The top priority of the college is the accessibility and ease of working or studying in the campus. All the departments in the college are well equipped with the latest equipments and tools required to provide quality technical training to students. The campus also consists of various other facilities like Library, ATMs, canteens, gym, multipurpose co-operative society, temples, food court, sewage treatment plant for recycling of water, medical center, sport facilities, and much more. The entire campus is WiFi enabled.

Students’ Achievements The students of NMIT have received numerous awards and recognitions in various national competitions like Smart India Hackathon 2017 and 2018, India Smart Grid Week 2017, TCS Techbytes state level in 2015, and TCS Techbytes Tumkur Zonal winners in 2015, 2016 & 2017 , to name a few.

The Institute has been recognized internationally and seven of students

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have completed Immersion Program in North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, USA and one of the students has represented India in the 12th Global Student Forum and World Engineering Education Forum through ISTE, New Delhi. Students have developed several innovative projects, one of which is “Design and Development of Micro Turbo-Jet Engine”, which was ranked first in the state-level inter-collegiate competition amongst 123 colleges.

This event was organized by VTU, Belagavi. Our NCC cadets have participated in the Republic Day Parade of 2017 and 2018 at New Delhi.

“Words of Trust” “Personally, I think it was a great opportunity to do my final year project at NDSU. We got to learn in a different academic environment which adds a lot to your life. The professors are always ready to guide you and help you with any obstacle.”-Anusha, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, NMIT.

Shaping the Students’ Future NMIT has an active and dynamic Training and Placement Cell whose sustained efforts have resulted in a large number of reputed industries visiting NMIT for recruiting its students. The cell also conducts various training programs in the areas of soft skills, analytical & problem solving, and leadership skills. These

“I was one of the candidates who got selected for the Spring Internship program at NDSU. I, under the guidance of Dr. Kendall Nygard, Prof., Chair, Dept. of Computer Science, worked on a Capstone project for Microsoft. The overall experience was overwhelming.”Akhil V, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, NMIT T R

training programs are in collaboration with Infosys, KPIT, UNISYS, SUBEXCOE, WIPRO, and NIVE. NMIT has international collaborations with NDSU, Fargo, USA and DASSAULT Systems, Paris.

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SMART TRANSPORT A Better Future with the Practice of Satellites

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mart transportation systems use the fourth industrial revolution and aim to provide inter-connected services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management. These enable users to be informed at the first hand and aid in making safer and smarter use of transport networks.

Transportation systems rely on the information sent between vehicles and different transport infrastructures-railways, airports, bus stops.

With satellite technology, a lot of reliable knowledge can be collected to form sensible transport systems. This knowledge permits vehicles and infrastructures to adapt to ever-changing conditions such as; Weather conditions; the location of vehicles; and traffic observation. With this area of knowledge and new technology from the IoT, transportation systems can be revolutionized.

Employment of Satellites in Transportation Systems At present, the information gathered from land-based systems is in charge of the data sent among vehicles and transport frameworks. Space information gathered from satellites will make this exchange of data quickly. Regardless of whether different systems are separate or are inaccessible, satellites can at present gather and get information.

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The current world is acquainted with the utilization of satellite route frameworks utilized in transport however, satellite innovation is limitlessly moving forward. This is the way it will be exercised later on.

The Future of Vehicles Satellites are being used to follow the area and speed of a vehicle and the surroundings. This innovation is being progressed to enhance street wellbeing and to make travel more advantageous. Space information can distinguish unfriendly climate conditions that may influence the streets. For instance, if a circling satellite grabs information that demonstrates a storm is going to begin, it will send a flag to an adjacent transport center point, which at that point will send a flag to all vehicles in the influenced area. The vehicle’s satellite route framework can divert the driver on an elective course or to an administration station. Information on the state of the vehicle can likewise be exchanged to the driver. They will be informed on the off chance that they are low on fuel or if their wheels are not appropriate for driving in specific conditions.

For bigger vehicles utilized for long travels, a tachometer can be introduced to alarm the driver about when to they have to take a break. For a more productive adventure, the innovation can time rest stops for when the vehicle should be refueled.

To reduce clog, satellites can recognize activity and send signs to vehicles to occupy their drivers. On account of a mischance, the vehicles included will send a flag to a satellite, which will at that point alarm either the crisis administrations or street side help within their area. This will enhance reaction time to mishaps and abbreviate venture times.

The Future of Ships and the Use of Drones At the point when ships need to dock, satellites will send a flag to the port. Information about the ship’s payload, speed and area will be sent to the port so laborers can make the suitable arrangements. Contamination around a port can be observed and controlled. On the off chance that there is excessive contamination, ports can send signs to ships instructing them to hold up until the point that contamination has scattered before they can dock.

Automated drones will be utilized to enhance the transportation of conveyances. Satellites can recognize their area to follow their course and guarantee they are flying through an unhampered way.

The Future of Public Transport Space information will drastically enhance how we utilize open transport. Later on, satellites will lessen interruptions and take into account less demanding drives. Satellite information will enhance hold up times when going by transport.

A traveler will have the capacity to send a flag to a close-by transport, which would then be able to distinguish their area and gather them.

To decrease disturbances for workers, trains can send satellite signs when they require adjusting. In the event that there is an issue with the train, upkeep organizations can be educated before it turns into a more concerning issue.

Correspondingly, space information is additionally being used for the support of airplanes to upgrade the wellbeing of air travel.

Semi-smart transportation is currently available in our everyday life in the form of pollution control, and better traffic management. Needless to say, this smart transportation is here to stay. By creating a connected ecosystem, citizens can enjoy their journeys and smart transportation can enhance the quality in their lives. T R

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The interest in big data and learning analytics revealed itself in the responses I received to the tweet above that I sent earlier this year. On my way to a smart-learning conference in China and in an attempt at humor, I hit send on this tweet, and almost immediately, the likes and retweets started pouring in. This exchange illustrated the popularity of big data—and learning analytics—among my few and newly found followers.

A quick Google search for images related to big data and learning analytics also illustrates the currency of these terms; the results page is a colorful myriad of infographic after infographic. The use of big data and learning analytics has the opportunity to transform the field of education. The same has been said about blackboards, filmstrips, overhead projectors, radio, television, and, yes, even computers.

Education researchers have been conducting media studies for decades, comparing television instruction to teachers, teachers to computers, and most recently online instruction to face-to-face instruction. For the most part, the conclusion has been the same: When it comes to media impact on learning, there is no significant difference. In the ever-

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evolving world of technology, it’s imperative that education professionals stay conversant on the current trends.

There’s a lot of data out there. Forbes magazine states that more data has been created in the past two years than in the entire history of the human race. Virtually everything we do in our modern society generates some form of data. We produce data on social media and networks. Scientific instruments collect all sorts of data. Mobile devices ubiquitously track all information, all the time. Sensor technologies and networks constantly measure an assortment of data.

Data are collected through the Web through searches, game consoles, entertainment networks, e-commerce, purchases at department and grocery stores, bank and credit card transactions, social networks, and yes, even colleges and universities.

Data in Education Student data generated through the education system can be sorted into two broad categories: institutional data and instructional data. Institutional data include admissions statistics (high school class rank, admissions test scores), instructional records (past grades, program information),

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CXO Standpoint

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Marcus D. Childress is dean of the School of Education at Baker University (Kansas, USA). He earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from Virginia Tech. Dr. Childress’ research interests include instructional design, online learning, using virtual worlds for training and education, and the future of learning technologies. His research has been documented in publications such as Distance Education, Journal of Research on Computers in Education, International Journal of Educational Telecommunications, EDUCAUSE Quarterly, and Academic Leadership Journal. He is co-editor of the AECT/Springer online major reference work Learning, Design, and Technology: An International Compendium of Theory, Research, Practice and Policy, with J. Michael Spector and Barbara J. Lockee.

In addition to his higher education experience, Dr. Childress’ training involvement includes consulting with the Intel Corporation (senior trainer, Intel Teach to the Future); the People’s Bank of China Training Center; Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center; and the United States Joint Training Analysis and Simulation Center. He is a past-president (2012-2013) of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and has served on the AECT executive committee and board of directors.

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and accessed support services (library, help desk, counseling). Instructional data, on the other hand, consists of information related to grading (quizzes, assignments, participation and attendance) and learning management system and engagement (online discussions, content viewed, interaction with students and instructors, time spent online). Both categories of student-generated data can be processed via analytics. To harness this data and properly use it in teaching and learning, educators must understand learning analytics.

Learning analytics focuses on students and their behaviors, with the primary audience being learners and instructors. Learning analytics support learning goals by targeting instructional, curricular, and support resources.

EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing higher education through information technology, defines learning analytics as “the use of data and models to predict student progress and performance, and the ability to act on that information.”

Learning analytics has the potential to help answer the following questions: • What assessments (quizzes, tests) in a course are the most important predictors of a student’s success?

• When is a student at risk of failing a course?

• What prerequisite courses are most critical to a student’s success in a course?

• When should a student receive tutoring or counseling?

• How many times should a student access an online course during the week?

• What are the not-to-be-missed activities in a course that predict student success or failure?

Being able to answer these questions drives me to make my bold statement: Learning analytics is a true gamechanger. Online learning and improved processing power have provided an opportunity to gather and analyze student data like never before.

Ethical Concerns There are, however, some ethical concerns, because using student data for learning analytics raises important issues about student data privacy and how colleges and universities use and share that data. In addition, how a college or university acts on these findings may come under scrutiny. What happens when learning algorithms go awry and unintentionally steer students in the wrong direction? What about students who do not “fit” into the algorithm? Will their academic future be jeopardized? As promising as learning analytics appears to be, it would be smart for colleges and universities to think deeper and create policies and procedures that prioritize students’ best interests. Numerous other concerns will surely arise as we make our learning analytics journey.

Conclusion Will learning analytics transform education or will it find itself relegated to the dusty shelf with the audienceresponse systems—both underused and oversold? Time will tell. If I were a betting man, however, I would go allin on learning analytics because I believe it truly is a game-changer in the world of teaching and learning.

And here is one final bold prediction: The ease with which we can gather data and analytics through online instruction and our ability to take action to support student learning may soon make online instruction superior to face-to-face instruction, at least until we discover how to collect such data in a face-to-face instructional environment. Alas, that is a debate for another time and place. T R

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here has been a significant development in the field of telecom generations. Looking upon these generations, a simple conclusion can be made; the GSM generation fixed the security issues with the analog, 3G sorted out the data needs, LTE improved upon the unpleasant experiences of 3G and now the time has arrived for the fifth generation i.e. the 5G. Intel’s general manager has described 5G as the post-smartphone area. Currently, the software are being tested, the hardware is in works, and carriers are all ready to capture the 5G network. The year 2019 will definitely witness the rise of 5G wireless networks alongside the phones that will be running it. The fifth generation’s higher speeds and lower latency will create new experiences in the augmented and virtual reality, smart-cars, smart homes and for all the machines that talk to each other.

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The manufacturing giant Qualcomm recently unveiled its new Soc i.e. Snapdragon 855, which include the X50 5G modem to be used in 5G-enabled smartphones. Lenovo unveiled its Z5 pro GT to be the first smartphone powered by this monster processor. It will be the first phone with the 5G connectivity beating all the other competition in the market

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Out of India, both the Verizon and AT&T have announced plans to launch smartphones with 5G. One Plus, LG are also developing their own phones

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The Current State In Hawaii, a demonstration by Verizon highlighting a 5G smartphone showed a 1Gb file download in just 17 seconds, which will even be more faster when the commercial 5G connectivity sets up. The non-standard specifications for 5G are the new radios, which covers 600 and 700 Mhz bands and 50 GHz millimeter wave end of the spectrum. These non-standard specifications apply to the 5G radios build in the base of LTE. With the LTE base, the new radios will play nicely with the areas having zero to none 5G connectivity and will shift to the 4G networks when needed. Earlier this June, 5G network operators fine tuned their software using the equipment complying with the full complete standards.

The industry giants such as Qualcomm and Intel are working to incorporate 5G models in phones, car, and home automation. These new radios are in midst of testing in order to make sure they are interoperable with the network infrastructure and operators.

Qualcomm’s newly introduced SD 855 can give a blazing download speed of 29 Gbps.

Qualcomm has said to form partners with over twenty operators currently to roll out its 5G-enabled processors and even around eighteen device manufacturers have already committed to using its technology.

Where does Smartphone Manufacturers Stand?

Now that the chipset makers and the network providers are all set, phone manufacturers are also bucking up in delivering the best of 5G devices. These devices are going to be special and a lot different from the current generation smartphones. However, the phones built today, even when the standards of 5G are completed, will not feature the 5G capabilities.

In terms of big names, Apple has hold on to 2020 to roll out 5G devices and wait until the wireless carriers have worked out all the early testing in 2019. OnePlus has also aligned itself with the SD 855 processor and their next phone may feature 5G capabilities. Sprint and LG are doing the same. However, Motorola has been a step ahead with its Moto Mods in delivering 5G speeds. The phone manufacturer has announced 5G mods for Moto Z3 and the 5G connectivity can be attached to the back of the phone.

Beyond 5G Users have always been dreaming to take advantage of the new generation in every technology and now it is the time of 5G with its astonishing speed and automated features.

The consequences will take place in terms of machines talking to each other in cars, houses seamlessly alongside reduced latency. Furthermore, 5G will be a household name in AR, VR and will mainstream these technologies for the users.

This all seems too exciting, but there is a lot of work to do. Companies are testing the new radios to play nicely with the government and infrastructure norms. The year 2018 witnessed a lot of development in 5G connectivity and we can estimate that the 5G will conquer the year 2020 once it establishes itself properly in 2019. T R

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ince past, many years technology has been improving the education industry and thus developing entire human race.

Technology has made our classrooms digital with screens, projectors, etc.

There are advanced labs set up for computer programming, Bloomberg terminals for finance and equity learning, etc. The technology was very much essential since students learn much more by doing (experiential learning) than by listening or seeing.

Educational institutions are charging technology fees or infrastructure fees which is required to build such highclass infrastructure for better learning.

The access to the internet and online resources enables researchers to share their ideas and knowledge on specific topics which can be accessed by anybody around the world. The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) have opened a new world of knowledge. Top Universities and Professors around the world are launching their courses via MOOC which can be accessed by anyone in any corner of the world. We can say this as an example of democratizing education which is good for humanity as a whole. There are many startups in EduTech space which are also working towards same.

Reality, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.

Their technologies are going to completely transform the world and almost all the industries including education industry. Experiential learning will reach a new height with the help of virtual reality and augmented reality. There are many apps already available for this.

Machine Learning will help in personalizing the learning for individual student and redesigning the assessments. Artificial intelligence can help in tracking the mental steps which a student take to approach a problem and modify the feedback, exercises and explanations and intervention to promote self-regulation, selfmonitoring, and self-explanation would revolutionize engagement.

Algorithms can help in clustering the students in similar groups based on their ways of learning and evaluating the outcome. Chatbots using Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning can answer common student's queries. AI will free-up teachers and give more time for one-on-one interaction with the students and solve more complicated personal or

About the Author All of this creates a huge amount of data regarding lectures, content, videos, etc. Students sometimes get lost in the sea of information and need help in analyzing and evaluating the information and also determining the authenticity and validity of the content.

The main challenge is the adoption of technology is to upskilling of the teaching staff. They need to learn new technical skills to be relevant.

Whatever we have discussed till now have already been implemented in most of the developed countries, but the developing nations are still very far.

The fourth industrial revolution has brought new technologies like Virtual

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Ram Manohar, a dynamic leader & machine learning enthusiast, is the Head of Business Analytics & Data Science division at Pune Institute of Business Management. He has around eight years of industry experience in Business Analytics and Data Science. He holds a Computer Science & Engineering degree from Cochin University of Science and Technology and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Udaipur.

behavioral issues or misconceptions.

Advanced Machine Learning using Text Mining and computer vision can also help in evaluating answer sheets which are in the form of free-form text.

It does not mean AI will replace teachers. The role of the teachers will remain intact to take care of individual learning needs for every student.

Machine Learning can predict strengths and weakness of a student in particular subject, his learning pace and understanding level. By analyzing their test scores, worksheets, interactions and their course, helps in creating a significantly different and unique learning pathway which is customized and fun-filled. There are multiple ways of applying AI in the education system. One of the most widely accepted and used is Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) which have given a significant impact and made progress in past few years.

On the other side, artificial intelligence can also analyze teacher’s data (subject, content, methods, evaluation criteria, etc.) and give feedback to improve the teaching process. Teachers can take that feedback positively and takes necessary steps to improve.

AI can also predict the career path for the students which is very complicated and sensitive decision to be made.

Currently, it takes all the factors including parent’s profession, society preference, market trend and highest paid jobs. But it does not take into consideration student’s interest, behavior, likes dislikes, aptitude, etc.

AI can take all these factors and predict a better career path for the students.

AI and Machine Learning can have a tremendous impact on the education industry. It can help us find the solutions for all the problems which were existing in the education industry but were getting neglected. It can revolutionize the entire education industry just based on past data and harnessing that to make data-driven and better decisions. T R DECEMBER | 2018

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The Inuence Of Technology In The Education Industry (teaching Methods) Articial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML)

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Preparing Students for Success in a Changing World The college is committed to providing world-class infrastructure, faculty and cutting-edge technology to empower the rural women as technocrats, scientists, and entrepreneurs of the nation with discipline and human values

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n this new era of technology, it is mandatory for any institute to divulge into a value-based smart digital education for women in order to make them a globally competitive force. Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women (VCTW) does the same with an ambition to develop a better civil society, with the women empowerment. Being the largest women institution in Asia, the institute was established in the year 2009 with the objective to extend the frontiers of professional knowledge to rural women students and to empower them with the power of knowledge. Situated in the earliest and extraordinary district of Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, this institution is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

Torchbearer of VCTW VCTW is under the command of an untiring work of a philanthropist, a living legend, and recipient of Vidhya Rattan, Rashtriya Rattan, Hind Rattan, and Kongunattu Sathanaiyalar, Professor Dr. M. Karunanithi. He was bestowed with such greatness for his sincere and committed work for the successful enhancement of women and empowerment in different educational genres. Being the Chairman and Secretary, his vision and mission is to foster all the women development in all their walks of life. He is a versatile person and a pioneer in women empowerment and a role model to all the young minds. He is a man of wisdom who paves the right path for thousands and thousands of women students.

VCTW fabricates students into healthy and disciplined young citizens of character and culture with the ability to manage risk and improve their economic status and well-being. The institute empowers students and produces women engineers with selfesteem and professionalized technocrats. Furthermore, it has a constant placement record of students in CTS, TCS, Accenture, IBM, ZOHO, Oracle etc.

Tailor-Made Facilities for the Students The college provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for the proper welfare of the women students. VCTW’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering has an excellent infrastructure in terms of laboratories, classroom, seminar hall, etc.

Laboratories are networked with seamless Wi-Fi internet facility connectivity with the speed of 50Mbps.

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The Special Interest Group is formed in Open Source Systems, Network, and Security, IoT and Data Mining which provides a wider platform for the faculty and students to explore their technical skills in their relevant interest area. The membership activities in professional bodies like CSI, ISTE, IET, ICTACT thrives the students to participate in various state and national level technical events.

The college provides ICT enabled teaching aids and advanced machinery for better student learning as well for research/consultancy services. It has Anna University Chennai syllabus, regulations and examination system for the students. Grand auditorium with a seating capacity of five-thousand, airconditioned seminar hall, adequate sports infrastructure, IAS coaching center, beauty parlor, typewriting, driving and stitching classes, gym facilities, fully furnished hostel facilities and more, which the college provides for the holistic development of its students. Management provides the free transport covering eight districts and hundred and fifty kilometers, facility for women students as well.

The college operates a fleet of buses,

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vans, numbering more than twohundred for easy mobility of the women students from different parts of the districts. Vivekanandha educational institutions additionally own Vivekanandha Medical Care Hospital, which is 150 bedded multi-specialty hospitals that are mainly established for the welfare of the women students’ studying across the entire institution.

For financially disadvantaged students, the management offers a scholarship of around three crores through Ariviuthiran. Also, seventy-five to ninety lakhs rupees every year, which includes free transport and free hostel accommodation. Special scholarships are given to differently-abled students, sports students, and underprivileged students in terms of fee waivers.

About the Academic Programs The college provides excellent UG and PG programs, which includes: · B.E. Computer Science and Engineering · B.E. Electronics & Communication

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Engineering · B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering · B.Tech Information Technology · BE - Civil Engineering · M.E. Computer Science and Engineering Impressive Opportunities and World-Wide Exposure The college provides coaching classes for various competitive exams including PSC, Bank examinations, UPSC, SSC, and so on. Through Career Guidance Cell, Higher Education cell, Industry Institute Interaction cell, and Placement Cell, the students are getting necessary exposure. In addition, students get industrial training through PALs program. Excellent placement record with prolific procurement ensures that more than ninety percent students get placed in Tier-I companies including HCL, Wipro, Cognizant, TCS and more. MoU has been signed with IBM

and Australian University Ironwood for higher education.

Words of Trust “It is very great to be part of Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women. VCTW faculties are very encouraged and friendly. The college environment is very pleasant. Training and Placement Cell continuously provides assistance regarding the placement. VCTW has made the best efforts to provide all the facilities” - N.Subhanisha IV-CSE-B “Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women has made me a better person. It has motivated me to develop a positive attitude towards my studies and discover more about myself. Staffs are very helpful and engrossed in students’ well-being. They make sure every class is interactive and enthusiastic” T R - R.Gokularagavi IV-CIVIL A

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VISVESVARAYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Centre of Technical Excellence South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

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