Anju Vallabhaneni

The Internet of Things or IoT is an integral factor in the arrival of Industry 4.0 and the next industrial revolution.  It simply refers to the increased interconnectivity of various machines, devices, consoles, and computers, which are now all reliant on the internet. The IT sector stands to undergo drastic changes as IoT leverages networking, facilitating better communication between systems and smart devices.  To say businesses will be enhanced by IoT is an understatement.  For one, IoT will allow for better and continuous customer support and engagement, as products and services will feature a fast and easy connection to the internet and, in turn, provide pro-active monitoring and technical support.  This is fast becoming the norm in the automobile and security systems industries.  Image source: servify.in IoT likewise improves the monitoring of the business process, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and field operations.  Workers can be equipped with wearab

One in nine people suffers from hunger, according to a report from the World Food Programme. Meanwhile, developed countries are tackling the problem of regrettable food waste that could have been used to feed more people. Despite the abundance, there are still many people even in developed countries that live in food-insecure areas. Image source: Pexels.com Though food insecurity is a global problem that can't be solved overnight, communities can take part in ending it. These days, even existing food banks are also facing a shortage in supplies after a string of calamities. Community-based food banks are responsible for managing the distribution of food items. They handle the logistics and the distribution, making sure in the process that the food people receive are healthy. While there are communities that are still unable to cover their own needs, there are more communities that can supply the needs of more people, even those that are beyond their territory. I

Information technology staffing can be a complex and lengthy process, but it is necessary and should be done efficiently so that open positions can be filled immediately and selected candidates can be hired. Here are some tips to conduct it more effectively: Image source: renownsols.com Build relationships: The “war” over top talent has been brewing over the recent years, which is brought about by the tech skills shortage and increasing demand for qualified IT employees. By building good rapport with potential hires, it gives a company advantage over competitors. Establishing excellent relationships with present and former staff can also provide organizations easy leads. Widen the search: A common way of looking for candidates, whether for IT positions or job openings, in general, is through online job postings. Unfortunately, this does not ensure that qualified, let alone high-quality, candidates are reached. It is imperative to explore other avenues and expand the

It is often thought the process by which films are done is sort of staggered or incohesive. However, that is far from the truth. Producers, filmmakers, and the cast and crew stay for extended periods contrary to the idea that once the filming is done, the movie is ready for the world to see. Image source: pixabay.com Financing is highly involved in the process of making a movie, and there are seven stages of film production. Development is its first stage. This will be the start of the project and usually begins with the development of a script, be it an existing script, a short story outline, or a book. The stage could also start with a director or writer pitching an idea to a producer. The second stage is pre-production. All the planning takes place at this stage, setting the vision for the whole film, working out the location of the shoot and casting. The producer would then hire a production manager to create the budget and schedule for the film. Production i

Last December 14, United Software Group CEO Anju Vallabhaneni got to meet and talk about career, business, and success with the respected Indian Ambassador and Consul General for New York Sandeep Chakravorthy. Anju was very thankful for the opportunity to meet such an influential person, who was formerly the ambassador of India to Peru and had envoy duties in Bolivia as well. Ambassador Chakravorty has been a member of the Indian Foreign Service since 1996. He holds a master’s in advanced studies from Geneva University and an MA in sociology. Ambassador Chakravorty graduated from Delhi University with a degree in physics. Before being appointed to Peru, he was India’s Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka. Prior to doing government work for India, he was for several years involved in various organizations dealing with forestry and watershed development issues in the country. Image source: newsindiatimes.com Ambassador Chakravorty has also served in India’s mi

There is much talk around it and how it impacts businesses and organizations in the future, but what is machine learning really? It’s an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that offers systems the ability to learn automatically as well as improve from experience without being programmed explicitly. It focuses on the development of computer programs and harnessing of algorithms for computers to access data, which also feeds into the machine’s learning capabilities. Image source: CBROnline.com  The main goal is to allow computers to learn without human intervention or help, and adjust their actions as necessary. One may not be aware of some widely publicized machine learning applications, but they actually include the heavily hyped self-driving Google car, online recommendation offers from Amazon and Netflix, and even online fraud detection.  Machine learning enables the analysis of staggering quantities of data. It generally delivers faster and more accurate r

People will be hard-pressed to find an industry or enterprise that does not use or integrate into its system some form of technology. In this day and age, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and robotics have all been changing the landscape and structure of various businesses. To adapt to these transformations is a necessary step toward progress and in a sense an acknowledgment of consumer demands.  Image source: pixabay.com A lot of times, the consumer population figures in the adoption of various technologies. Worker convenience should also be a part of the consideration because technologies are essentially developed to increase productivity and improve efficiency in the management of work processes. The new generation of workers are also more attuned to the employment of these technologies, and it will be a waste not to leverage their proficiency in utilizing them.  The real estate industry is going through a lot of changes as well because of the inevitable