Month: February 2024

IDTechEx Reports on Quantum Technology: The Double-edged Sword in the Fight Against Cybercrime

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx The battle to secure communications is intensifying. Over the last twenty years hacking has grown into a lucrative enterprise. This global challenge is anticipated to worsen as the volume and value of data transmitted rises. The impact on society could be catastrophic, with the average cost of a data-breach already surpassing millions of dollars. Quantum technology is emerging as a revolutionary new threat to data security, but ironically also a solution to better protect it. In this article IDTechEx explores key trends…

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The fourth barge was launched at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane

Vijay Raman

Launch of the 4th Barge Barge of the Project LSAM 18 (Yard 128) i.e. 11 x Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge with Ammunition Facility on 28 February 2024 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane. to be done Fourth barge boat built under 11 The launch was done on 28 February 2024. Commander, Directorate of Shipbuilding, Shirish Dubey presided over the launching ceremony of the new ship. The requisite contract for the purpose of construction of 11 The availability of these boats will accelerate the operational commitments of the Indian…

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Agreement signed between CIL and BHEL to set up ammonium nitrate plant

Vijay Raman

India's two PSU sector companies – Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have signed a joint venture agreement on 28 February. Through this joint venture (JV), the company plans to set up an ammonium nitrate plant through the surface coal gasification (SCG-surface coal gasification) technology route. In the information given to the exchanges, BHEL said that 51 percent stake in this joint venture will be with Coal India Limited (CIL) and 49 percent stake will be with BHEL. BHEL and CIL can nominate three members each on the board…

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Indian scientists conduct first human clinical trial of hemophilia A gene therapy

Vijay Raman

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for 'Haemophilia A' at the Christian Medical College – Vellore. He further informed that this program will be conducted at the Center for Stem Cell Research, a unit of INSTEM, Bengaluru, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Emory University at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, United States of America (USA). ) is supported in collaboration with. He said the trials include deploying a new technology of using a lentiviral vector to express…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung pave the way for adoption of secure ranging test cases defined by the FiRa Consortium

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung pave the way for adoption of secure ranging test cases defined by the FiRa Consortium Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung have collaborated to verify secure ranging test cases for the ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY layer and assess the secure receiver characteristics of devices based on FiRa specifications. There are new test cases specified in the FiRa 2.0 Technical Specifications, which covers the prevention of physical layer attacks on secure ranging applications based on UWB technology. These test cases were verified with the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester…

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Grade A Developer Dominance Fuels 40% Sale of New Launch Supply in Top 7 Cities in 2023

Vijay Raman

  Of approx. 4.77 lakh units sold across the top 7 cities in 2023, over 40% were new launches; in 2019, of approx. 2.61 lakh units sold, 26% were newly launched At 27%, NCR had the lowest share of new supply absorption out of approx. 65,625 units sold in 2023; however, Gurugram outperformed other markets in NCR Out of 36,970 units sold in Gurugram in 2023, at least 35% were newly launched Region-wise, southern cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai – saw the highest sales share of new launches Increasing…

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Orry’s spotted with India’s newest girl band in town W.i.S.H.

Vijay Raman

or Orry’s LAZEEZ moves with W.I.S.H. girls set the internet on fire! Hold onto your hats, folks, because we've got some piping-hot gossip for you! Once again Orry caused a stir, this time in BKC. Orry, the internet's darling, was spotted with a new girl band in town – the dazzling quartet W.i.S.H.! But it gets even juicier. Witnesses couldn't get enough of Orry's playful banter with the paparazzi. Orry was seen flaunting his phone cover and introducing his new friends whom he called the Spice Girls of India. He…

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Bevzilla Coffee steps into the wellness realm, Introduces their newest Beauty Coffee – A blend of caffeine promising flawless skin with the goodness of Marine Collagen & Biotin

Vijay Raman

Bevzilla, a standout D2C caffeine beverage brand has announced the debut of its latest offering – The Beauty Coffee, infused with Marine Collagen, Biotin & Vitamin E.  Beauty and skincare have always been associated with products used on skin and superfoods in diet, however, Bevzilla’s Beauty Coffee introduces a modernised solution through a cup of coffee. A luxurious addition to daily rituals, this hassle-free coffee effortlessly incorporates a touch of indulgence into your routine which prioritises beauty. In the prevalent coffee culture, Bevzilla offers a refreshing newcomer — a promising…

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Airtel Digital TV with CMEPL launches India’s first Anime Entertainment Channel – Anime Booth

Vijay Raman

 The exclusive VAS-channel presents uninterrupted anime content with a diversified segment for anime enthusiasts. Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, is set to revolutionise anime viewing in India with the introduction of Anime Booth — a linear service of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (“CMEPL”) available to Indian viewers in Hindi to begin with. Designed to deliver uninterrupted viewing of anime content, Anime Booth will provide an immersive and ad-free experience catering to the demand of passionate anime fans.  The service will be accessible through Airtel's DTH services, including…

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IDTechEx Takes a Look at Key Priorities for Water Electrolyzer Material and Component Innovation

Vijay Raman

Author: Chingis Idrissov, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx The production of green hydrogen continues to be the focus of many governmental and corporate decarbonization strategies. The electrolyzer is a key technology that enables green hydrogen production by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. Many focus on the need for large-scale green hydrogen plants as well as electrolyzer manufacturing facilities. However, material and component innovation is often given less priority in the broader market. This article will shed light on some critical material and component priorities for the key…

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