Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
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Digital trials drive new technologies in health care
Just as the ECG sensor on your health app uses electrical sensors on the back of the wearable wristband to measure heart health, EEG sensors embedded in ear buds can measure brain health
 "Digital trials drive new technologies in health care")
Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO
The pandemic definitely accelerated digital delivery in India - Aadhaar, UPI, how securities are working and mobile banking being some examples - says Arvind Krishna
 "Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO")
We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant
Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant
 "We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant")
WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023
The mood at Davos is to roll up the sleeves and work on an actionable plan to revive growth and stability
 "WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023")
A common language for different tongues
While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices
 "A common language for different tongues")
A common language for different tongues
While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices
Chatbots will do more than just chatting
Chatbots can be found on websites, messaging apps, and other platforms, and are used to provide information, answer questions, and perform tasks such as booking tickets or making reservations
 "Chatbots will do more than just chatting")
Smart meters must be secured
There seems to be an awareness that not just Chinese meters but even domestic meters being installed at points of consumption are vulnerable and need to be secured against hacking
Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts
In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners
 "Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts")
The new wave of process automation is intelligent
Intelligent process automation adds advanced cognitive technologies such as AI to expand business process automation across entire enterprises
 "The new wave of process automation is intelligent")
Bees and drones give wings to farmers
Areas where drones are making their presence felt include seed propagation, pesticide spraying, yield prediction, land records, insurance assessment, and crop monitoring
 "Bees and drones give wings to farmers")
India and the industrial metaverse
The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds.
 "India and the industrial metaverse")
Mobile robots could soon be in our homes and offices
Robots may not be a mass product right now, but they will be increasingly useful to sectors like mining, energy, manufacturing and construction. The technology used in them will be of great utility
 "Mobile robots could soon be in our homes and offices")
Speeding up digital business operations
To address the challenges posed by a fast-evolving landscape, technology companies are bringing an integrated approach to digital transformation
India needs a tech platform for e-waste recycling
A collaborative effort between government, the regulator, producers and recyclers is required to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled
Passports of tomorrow will be virtual
Experts feel that a physical document may not even be required in the future
 "Passports of tomorrow will be virtual")
Embedded finance is making click buys easier
With product and financial sellers on the same page, the consumer finds it easy to just click through and buy
 "Embedded finance is making click buys easier")
Robots help upgrade crash-testing for cars
The role of the automotive industry in supporting the use of emerging technologies by regulators can improve the quality of vehicles across the world
Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge
The rise of billions of connected devices mean that data has to be processed locally
 "Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge")
We ensure that crypto transactions are in the KYC framework: CoinSwitch CEO
Crypto will pave the way for Web 3.0, a new internet that is open and shared, says CoinSwitch CEO Ashish Singhal
 "We ensure that crypto transactions are in the KYC framework: CoinSwitch CEO")
