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5 Data Science Jobs

5 Data Science Jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2022

As more organisations across sectors awaken to the far-reaching benefits of having skilled data professionals on board, the demand is projected to grow by 28% by 2026, notes Subramanyam Reddy, founder and CEO, KnowledgeHut, a global edtech firm.

Restaurant to jewellery, brands make a beeline for metaverse

Restaurant to jewellery, brands make a beeline for metaverse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We're seeing major Bollywood celebrities, fashion icons, and even movie studios all wanting to build Metaverse experiences'

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

'India can be IT research powerhouse'

'India can be IT research powerhouse'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

India is significant to Microsoft from both a market perspective as well as from a talent perspective, says Microsoft head honcho.

TikTok to launch legal action against US over ban

TikTok to launch legal action against US over ban

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Trump signed executive orders on August 6 that would prevent TikTok and WeChat from operating in the US as they threatened America's national security and economy.

Nokia trying its best to ensure Chennai plant transfer

Nokia trying its best to ensure Chennai plant transfer

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Chennai plant may be excluded from software giant Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's handset business for 5.4 billion euros due to tax issues.

Jio's game plan: Make India '2G-mukt' and '5G-yukt'

Jio's game plan: Make India '2G-mukt' and '5G-yukt'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Reliance Jio, together with partners, has tested its 5G solutions in India, successfully demonstrating speeds of over 1 GBPS, and its 'Made in India' solution is "globally competitive", RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. Ambani also exuded confidence that the company will be the first to launch full-fledged 5G services in the country. Jio is not just working to make India '2G-mukt' (free from 2G) but also '5G-yukt' (5G empowered), he added. Jio's engineers have developed a 100 per cent home-grown and comprehensive 5G solution that is fully cloud native, software defined, and digitally managed.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Why did Nokia suspend manufacturing in India?

Why did Nokia suspend manufacturing in India?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

While the tax holiday for the factory coming to an end might be a factor, many say the business model of Microsoft (which acquired Nokia's handset division last year), as well as freebies offered by the Vietnamese government, might also have played a role.

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Income Tax department has informed the Delhi High Court that Nokia India and Nokia Corporation owe it Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) as total tax liability (existing and anticipated), including penalty during a seven-year period from 2006-2013.

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

As Microsoft ends support for its Windows XP next month, the software giant said a number of ATMs are yet to upgraded and such cash vending machine may face security risk.

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Will Nokia's gamble with Android work wonders?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After a long wait, the handset maker adopts the ubiquitous operating system to gain volumes in the smartphone market.

Buying a laptop for your child? Dos and don'ts

Buying a laptop for your child? Dos and don'ts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what you must keep in mind.

Windows 8 slated for launch on October 26

Windows 8 slated for launch on October 26

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

If you look at the interface of Windows 8, we believe it is a lot more exciting and informative, which people would actually love to spend time on. Other than making Windows open to the vast storehouse of exciting applications, Windows 8 enables multi-tasking.

Nokia to shut down its Chennai factory from November 1

Nokia to shut down its Chennai factory from November 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Nokia said that it will be informing all stakeholders including the Labour Commissioner of the suspension.

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

IIM Lucknow has concluded its 2020-21 final placements.

New 'windows' open up to computer users

New 'windows' open up to computer users

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

If you have been holding off buying a new computer, then Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft, will give you a good excuse to buy one. Windows 7, or Win 7, is largely believed to be better than Microsoft's previous OS Windows Vista and way more advanced than the last generation Windows XP.

Intel's Thunderbolt tech set for Windows foray next year

Intel's Thunderbolt tech set for Windows foray next year

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

The move would end the exclusive availability of Thunderbolt, which was launched earlier this year and helps transfer data between different computing devices at high speed, on Apple's Mac computers.

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Rajiv Chhatwal, Rupinder Kaur and Harinder Singh and companies Global Access Technical Support, Source Pundit and Helios Digital Media LLC were the defendants that had been charged in October 2016 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of its ongoing crackdown against tech support scams.

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Technology is streamliming the entire process of aid distribution and making it transparent and digital.'

Govt CAUTIONS net users against malafide NIC digital signs

Govt CAUTIONS net users against malafide NIC digital signs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Cyber security sleuths have alerted Internet users in the country against phishing attacks from suspect digital signatures which got "unauthorisedly" issued through the state-owned National Informatics Centre.

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Later, he joined Ericsson India where he handled corporate affairs and communication.

Killer apps and a few glitches

Killer apps and a few glitches

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

It's 2007 and Microsoft wants you to upgrade, literally. The beta version of Office 2007, which I used, seemed as if the Redmond-based giant has managed the unexpected -- a redesign of Office applications.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

New Windows OS, old concerns

New Windows OS, old concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Users find W10 a definite improvement over the Windows 8.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

Skype to bar calls on mobile, landline within India from Nov 10

Skype to bar calls on mobile, landline within India from Nov 10

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Users, however, can still make free Skype-to-Skype calls worldwide and international calls to mobiles and landlines.

Munich votes to move computers to Linux

Munich votes to move computers to Linux

Rediff.com29 May 2003

In a setback to Microsoft, the local government in Munich, Germany, has voted to move its 14,000 computers from Microsoft Windows to the rival Linux operating system despite all effort by the software giant to hang onto multi-million dollar contract.

Would love to have less friction in working with govt: Nadella

Would love to have less friction in working with govt: Nadella

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nadella said he is surprised by the number of government bodies that have adopted Microsoft's cloud services

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

With the new release, Microsoft is not only trying to capture the imagination of mobile and touch screen users, but also revive popular features from older versions.

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Switching to these roles may help you advance in your career, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

34k bank branches at risk as MS to end Windows XP support

34k bank branches at risk as MS to end Windows XP support

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Microsoft sources said about 52 per cent of computers in banks, 30 per cent in government offices, 26 per cent in manufacturing companies and 26 per cent in software firms are running on Windows XP.

End of Windows XP gives life to a new industry

End of Windows XP gives life to a new industry

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Big security firms and streetside vendors alike are readying updates to protect the operating system against virus attacks and deadly malware.

Nokia staff to go on one-day hunger strike on March 31

Nokia staff to go on one-day hunger strike on March 31

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Besides staging a hunger strike on March 31 in Chennai, the Nokia India Employees Union have decided to further step up their protest post the Lok Sabha elections.

Toshiba, Gates to work on next-gen nuclear reactor

Toshiba, Gates to work on next-gen nuclear reactor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Bill Gates is said to be considering investing personal assets worth several hundreds of billions of yen in developing the new type of reactor.

Looking forward to Windows 10

Looking forward to Windows 10

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Here's what to expect from Microsoft's latest operating system.

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google Inc's Android operating system, despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft Corp and its competing Windows system, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

Now, a programme to unlock all softwares

Now, a programme to unlock all softwares

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The software would also help the user to move programmes from computer screens to mobile devices, which do not have a standard operating system, researchers at the University of Washington said.