In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors. The recently released book, "Cybersecurity for the Connected Age" by Nagaraju Pureti, offers a fresh perspective on safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world. Understanding the Connected Age Pureti’s...

According to Conway’s Law, which was developed by software programmer Melvin Conway, “Any organization that designs a system will produce a design whose structure is a copy of the organization's communication structure.” In other words, what teams deliver will be a reflection of their organizational structure, given how much org...

Although working from home has its advantages, one of the cons is the increased number of hours spent online, whether for work and entertainment, and the damaging effects of the blue light emitted by screens on our eyes. It’s harder and harder to break away from screens. In between conference...

A recent order by Drug Controller General of India asking states to stop the sale of medicines through e-pharmacies operating without a valid license has once again brought to the fore the current state of turmoil in the pharmacy retail sector. Since the Government of India (GOI) is yet to...

At Tencent, all talent and leaders are selected and assessed according to the company’s leadership model, particularly the focus on user experience. In the company’s lexicon, customer-centric means constantly paying attention to the details of products and services from a user or customer perspective. Everyone in the company strives to...

What makes a good CEO? This is a question that businesses have been asking themselves for the best part of the last century. IFNP personalities are largely defined by their introversion, which many people think makes them unsuitable to leadership roles like that of CEO. But exactly how accurate is...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at a phenomenal pace. IDC predicts investment in IoT technology will reach $745 billion this year, while cellular IoT connections are expected to grow at an annual rate of 30 percent until 2023, driven in large part by enabling technology, such as 5G...

Healthcare which comprised hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment had become one of India’s largest sectors in terms of revenue and employment. Strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by the public as well private players were some of the reasons behind the...

The workday starts out orderly enough. You have your to-do list; you look at your calendar and know that with enough focus and coffee, you can check every box. Once that first wave of emails begins to trickle into your inbox, however, you find yourself abandoning that neat to-do list...

For businesses, keeping a full-time delivery driver or courier staff on the payroll is an expensive luxury. Sales ebb and flow, inventories fluctuate, and the costs of overhead, such as rent, supplies and labor, are consistently on the rise. Yet, the persistent pressure of meeting customer demands — and in return,...