When governance in India goes digital
Visiting the official website of Digital India (www.digitalindia.gov.in) is a lesson in patience. But, as the wise say, the fruit of patience is sweet. After about half a dozen ‘clicks’,
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The Entrepreneur Roundup | Episode 1 | Chandra Vadhana R | T4Trainer.com
Nobody goes through more ups and downs, in a single day, than an entrepreneur. In today’s interview, Mukund Krishna, CEO of Suyati Technologies and Committee Member in Kerala for NASSCOM’s
3 technology trends revolutionizing the education space
It is said that access to education brings equal opportunity. Back in the day, one had to travel miles and miles to get a good education. Now, with digital transformation
Influencer Marketing: Employees are the new influencers!
Our employees are the face of a transparent and real-time brand for our companies. They cause the emotional enchantment, by telling their stories, to attract the top talent, giving our
GDPR: Is it a threat or a boon?
25th May 2018 – This is the deadline for GDPR to be enforced all over the EU. As nations prepare for D-Day, there are still many issues that need to be
Mukund’s African Safari – Networking, IT and going over to the wild side!
The Indus Entrepreneurs, or TiE, conducted this year’s Charter Member Global Retreat from 3rd to 6th August, 2017. The annual event, conducted to nurture networking and connectivity among its Charter
Significance of Citizen Services Experience Management in Governments and Public Sector
Creating superlative customer experiences has always been the foundation for the success of a business. “Customer is King” has been a mantra that has only increased in value today and
Maintaining a Successful Organization through Transparent Culture
“Employees don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses.” “More than a quarter of employees don’t trust their employer.” “Only half of them believe their employer is open with them.”
Impact of Big Data and AI in Lead Scoring
“HP Boosts Win Rate By 40% With Predictive” – Now that’s newsworthy! This headline is testimony to the success of Predictive Lead Scoring – the technology that is powering marketers
Digital Transformation: Don’t overthink it – Get Started!
“It’s far better to create your own future, repeatedly, than to wait for external forces to dictate your choices.” –Jim Collins Digital Technologies like social media, mobile, and analytics are
Speeding up Enterprise Digital Transformation with IoT
“Without digital transformation, enterprises will fail, and without IoT, digitization never happens!” Internet of Things (IoT) is critical for successful enterprise digital transformation, though many organizations do not specifically mention
What are the key skillsets needed in today’s knowledge economy?
“Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.” -Isaac Asimov When I speak at mentoring sessions to students and startups, one constant question I am asked is
My yoga practice? Am sure Modi ji would not approve!
I am used to people asking me about India and the Modi government when I travel outside the country. It is no secret that I am an unabashed fan of
The impact of Make in India initiative on the IT industry
“India is on the threshold of a big IT revolution. We are encouraging it to fast-track the services to our 1.25 billion people. New technology and renewable energy is our
Mukund Krishna presents THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY at TiE’s Coffee Pe Charcha
Mukund Krishna was invited to speak at TiE’s Coffee Pe Charcha (CPC) session on May 11, 2017. CPC are informative sessions where the speaker expands on a current theme or
Entrepreneurship in the days of digital disruption
The average life span of companies in the S&P 500 is just 20 years today, which means only 43% of those companies that existed in 1995 are left standing now.
The Indian Telecom revolution: A promising story in the making
According to research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), the total mobile services market revenue in India is expected to touch USD 37 billion by 2017. India is presently the second-largest
Redefining Brand Management Through the Internet of Things
According to a Frost and Sullivan report, each of us is likely to have an average of 5.1 connected devices (IoT devices) by 2020. Will this avalanche of connected devices
IOT and smart home applications – Coming soon to a home near you
The Internet of Things (IoT), a growing network of connected ‘things’ that can collect and exchange data using sensors, has revolutionised the way in which we do business, interact with
Fintech startups—will it be now or never?
What could be the ‘Word of the Year’? Demonetization. From the addas of Kolkata to the high-end hotels of Mumbai, from my driver in Kochi to the Uber
How is IoT revolutionising the hospitality industry?
With Intel estimating that in the next three years, there will be 26 smart objects for every human being on Earth, and with McKinsey estimating a potential global economic impact
How will IoT influence marketing?
Today, a promising technological revolution is predicted to make a global economic impact of about $1.9 trillion by 2020 and $2.5 trillion by 2025; and it is the Internet of
Why should businesses care about predictive analytics
Unknown to you, predictive analytics is a part of your daily life in many ways – in the search suggestions on your Google search, in the product suggestions you see
Is India ready for IoT?
While we are still in the nascent stages of adoption, we believe the IoT opportunity for Industrials could amount to $2 trillion by 2020. The IoT has the potential to
Five things start-ups can do when employees quit
A start-up is like a tight-knit family. Teams are usually small, with little or no hierarchy and the setup is almost always informal. In such a situation, even one employee
Why Digital Transformation is the Only Way Forward for Business
The digital revolution is changing the way we consume information, make choices and conduct business. Gartner says that nearly 1,25,000 large organizations are launching digital business initiatives now and predicted
Does design thinking drive more innovation and success for your business?
The rulebook of any successful organization would have the word “innovation” in it. And, today I will be focusing on innovation in the thought process of organizations. Whatever role you
Promoting your software startup – Part II
In my previous article, I spoke about the importance of a good website to promote your software startupand key factors to make it stand out from the crowd. Now, let’s consider
Promoting your software startup with a good website
It is no secret that I have a soft corner for startups. I have been there and done that, and can completely relate to the struggles and joys that building
How startups can hire exceptional talent, consistently
Hiring and retaining the best talent is as tough as it’s ever been. At Suyati, we have had our share of problems recruiting the right person for the job. However, based