KOZHIKODE: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has launched a new doctoral programme, PhD in Management (Practice Track), for working executives with at least eight years of experience, claimed to be the first of its kind in India. In this programme, the executives can work towards a doctoral degree while remaining in their jobs. Prof Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, said "This is the first time in India that we are defining a PhD in the form of a Practice Track. It is an idea whose time has come. While you are in the job you can bring real life problems to your doctoral research for investigation and discover the solutions with the kind of clarity that only a deeply embedded knowledge system can bring," an IIM-K press release quoted him as having said. Prof Rudra Sensarma, Dean (Research), called the programme as unique on account of its flexibility in scheduling that is designed to accommodate the busy work life of an executive. "The entire programme can be … [Read more...] about IIM Kozhikode launches new doctoral programme in Management for working executives
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Google launches new password and account protection tools for Safer Internet Day
News / UK and world by Press Association February 5, 2019, 4:36 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Google has introduced two new tools it says will help users secure their data and passwords, as the technology giant marks Safer Internet Day. The company has announced the release of a new Password Checkup tool, a free extension to the firm’s Chrome web browser which automatically warns users if their account details are detected to have been compromised in a cyber attack or data breach. A pop-up alert will appear alerting users if their details are no longer safe and will suggest they change their password. The tool has been designed with the help of cryptography experts at Stanford University, the firm said, adding that it had been built with “privacy at its heart” and as such will never reveal account information to Google. The second new tool, called Cross Account Protection, has been designed for incidents when hackers do … [Read more...] about Google launches new password and account protection tools for Safer Internet Day
Ethereum, EOSIO Blockchain Platforms Set For Game Launches, Get A Boost
Nov 20, 3:56 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Business By Ranjitha Shastry 11/20/18 AT 2:55 AM It seems like one of the possible applications of blockchain technology is gaining more traction — video games. Game developer Arcade Distillery is preparing to launch a new game for Sony's PlayStation 4 that would be built around the ethereum blockchain. Mythical Games, a startup that received $16 million in funding, is developing a line of console games on the EOSIO blockchain.The game Arcade Distillery is developing is called Plague Hunters, and it has already gone through the official Sony review process and cleared, Sludge Feed reported Sunday. It is a sequel to an earlier title, Plague Road — a turn-based role-playing game, designed for single players. Plague Hunters would be built using ethereum blockchain, which means, players would have full ownership of any game assets. … [Read more...] about Ethereum, EOSIO Blockchain Platforms Set For Game Launches, Get A Boost
Apple launches new privacy website to promote security of devices
News / UK and world by Press Association October 18, 2018, 9:35 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Apple has revealed an updated privacy website that gives users details on the tech giant’s approach to personal data. The site includes links to the company’s previously released transparency reports, as well as explaining how its devices use encryption and other methods to keep data safe. Data privacy has become a central area of debate in the technology industry following the Cambridge Analytica scandal and a series of high-profile data breaches. Apple devices such as the iPhone and Apple Watch gather large amounts of data from and about users, but the company’s long-standing policy has been to encrypt this information on-device, preventing even Apple from accessing it without explicit user permission. The new website includes an explanation of what Apple calls Differential Privacy, which randomises the data … [Read more...] about Apple launches new privacy website to promote security of devices
Free global e-learning academy launched to support women’s advancement
NEW YORK--(Antara/BUSINESS WIRE)-- Badiri E-Academy, a free, global, multilingual online academy was launched by the Sharjah-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly session in New York, offering educational resources and professional courses that can be accessed online by anyone around the world.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180928005252/en/The move reinforces the United Arab Emirates' dedication to supporting women and developing practical solutions to overcome the obstacles that hinder their access to knowledge and quality learning.While the courses and educational resources were selected to respond to women's advancement in the learning and professional development processes, the E-Academy is open to both women and men from all over the world, in line with NAMA's firm belief that all people have the right to access sources of knowledge.In … [Read more...] about Free global e-learning academy launched to support women’s advancement