FinTech is an industry born out of the marriage of the ever-green financial services sector and the new millennium’s technology industry. This industry offers financial services to people by leveraging software and technology. Some examples are online banks, peer-to-peer lending platforms, Robo-advisories, mobile payment firms, etc.
The 21st century is the age of automation and competition. Companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to survive, differentiate and thrive. AI comes into play in diverse sectors. AI and other emerging technologies are freeing up the time spent on managing tasks and transactions that were done manually.
We spend more time in the cyber-world than in the real world. As technology evolves, this is expected to skew further in favour of the former. The last decade has seen a major transformation in the way we live our lives – from analogue to digital. This has also led to a surge in cybercrimes around the world. According to some experts, the next few years will see cybercrimes triple in number. Hence, we would need cyber security professionals to be ahead of the criminals.
Blockchain experts have something of value to contribute anywhere and everywhere. Surveys by the popular social media platform, LinkedIn, reveals that Blockchain is the most in-demand hard skill across the globe.
“The small supply of professionals who have this skill are in high demand. “
~ The Skills Companies Need Most in 2020, LinkedIn
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer an alien on the planet of IT capabilities. It is going mainstream with every new tool and application that the industry embraces as the relevance of AI and ML (Machine Learning) gathers more steam. After all, we are talking about 2.3 million jobs by 2020 (~ Gartner).
The way we shop (eg. Amazon), the way patients are treated (robotic surgery), the way we bank (UPI), or the way we travel (Uber, Ola) have all changed phenomenally over the last couple of decades. Each of these areas has been disrupted, thanks to technology. Technology companies have transformed into retail stores and banks rather than just traditional companies.
While getting conversant with deep learning tools, remember to get past these top 5 myths.
Deep Learning is neither a bubble nor a rock – and as new and hyped it may be, this technology breakthrough is more like water. It is going to seep slowly and silently into many areas of business, IT and intelligence – making them change in an unprecedented way. But not with a bang. With one drop at a time.
Like every other industry sector, the financial landscape is changing remarkably. With constantly evolving technologies, new global regulations, and increased investment, the industry is growing faster than ever. Of all the trends, the introduction of FinTech remains the most prominent, redefining and disrupting financial services and products in the last decade. However, since it is new, there are bound to be little or no understanding of how actually FinTech works and serves the changing market needs.
Living in the rapidly evolving tech-driven economy, it has become imperative to understand the impact of transformative technologies that are disrupting the global business environment. And whenever we talk about such innovation, Blockchain is one subject that invariably finds its way into discussions and debates. The amount of information surrounding this emerging technology is endless and sure to cause information overload. While it continues to find a firm footing, the uncertainty surrounding its value addition has also raised a lot of misconceptions and speculations.
Evolution is the only constant in human life. This statement is more pertinent for technology which constantly shapes our lives today. And as a major disruptor in the technology landscape, the evolution of Artificial Intelligence looms large. Every segment of business across operations, marketing, sales, research and development, finance, human resources, and services is using AI-enabled applications and tools to redefine the future of work. This calls for a radical shift in the way technology is managed within various industry functions: with new knowledge, new skills, new capabilities and newer ways of solving problems.
The ability to breathe seamlessly is a pre-requisite for life. Imagine for a second that you are someone who faces breathing difficulties, nosebleeds, and irritation in your nasal canal almost every day. Would you then be able to focus on anything much?
Chirpy, bold and optimistic – three words that best describe Ashna Kapoor, the Amritsar girl leading change in her community. Where Ashna comes from, 22-year-old girls are usually married off into good families and their education is restricted to the cities or towns they live in.
There are times when all of us feel like prisoners in our own minds – constantly trying to break free of negative thoughts but unable to. For Monica Sai Kambala, this feeling is an everyday reality.
Sajal Agarwal’s busy LinkedIn profile is a testimonial to this recent B. Tech graduate’s drive to prove herself. Just in her early 20s, this Mathura girl is out to win big. She is fearless, well-spoken, and knows her mind —traits that are rare in one so young.
The story of Pravallika Boppana – a girl who codes – and her extraordinary drive to prove herself
Much like Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games, Pravallika Boppana is fiercely protective of her family and highly competitive. The first thing you notice about this girl is her unabashed confidence and radiant spirit.
Story of Supraja: A girl who codes
People can be roughly divided into those who talk and those who do. The second category is the rarer one. Why? Because doers are easily missed in a room full of people with loud voices.