Outstanding CEOs, Directors and Global Heads speak on Analytics & Data and Decision Science insights, besides Mr. Krishnakumar Natarajan Chairman, AI Application & Digi-Tech Summit & Expo 2020 and Co-Founder Mindtree Ltd. Together they would analyse situations today for enhanced outputs and solutions for tomorrow. A not to miss event to shed light on the right path of being future-ready with the multipolar yet integrated AI takeoff.

A diverse Exhibitor and Visitor profile makes the event very attractive and vibrant. Government Officials, Investors, Heads of Data Science and researchers conglomerate to experience new Designs & Developments in Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Connectivity Modules, Drones, Fintech, Industrial Automation, IoT Solutions, M2M Solutions, Rapid Prototyping, RFID, Robotics, Video Analytics and much more in these two days.

Six very richly planned sessions await the participants. The sessions, three each day span discussion topics like Ethics, AI In Healthcare, In Public Services, In Financial Services, In Manufacturing & Logistics and In Retail & E-Commerce.

Today the world around us has fundamentally changed to a digital world of technologies transforming the real world objects into intelligent virtual objects through various devices. With the rapid development in the fields of information technology, the world waits to witness the revolution driven by the power of big data, high computing capacity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics changing the ecosystem of Industry 4.0. Come meet the players and leaders taking the world towards that new paradigm where AI becomes a friend, guide and enabler.

Day 1 - February 11, 20200830 - 1000 Hrs Registration

1000 - 1100 Hrs Inaugural Session

1130 - 1245 Hrs Session I: Panel Discussion On Ethical And Explainable AI

1400 - 1530 Hrs Session II: AI In Healthcare

1600 - 1800 Hrs CII AI Challenge - Powered By Accenture Ventures - Finals

Day 2 - February 12, 20201000 - 1130 HrsSession III: Panel Discussion On AI In Public Services

1145 - 1300 HrsSession IV: AI in Financial Services

1400 - 1530 HrsSession V: AI in Manufacturing & Logistics

1600 - 1700 HrsSession VI: AI in Retail & E-Commerce

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AI Application & Digi-Tech Summit & Expo (Southern Region)"Shifting to Applied Intelligence" – A curtain raiser

EXPO SCHEDULEThis initiative will focus on the rapid developments in the areas of Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Automation and Robotics from a user industry view point and will offer a platform for the technology solution providers including startups, innovators and disruptors to showcase their solutions across diverse Industry segments.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is

headed towards becoming the new user interface, ready to define the way we transact. It is no longer the domain of

futurists and technologists, a reality that every business must face today. The wave of artificial intelligence across various industries shows signs of moving fast with the expanding base of applications of the technology. The global market for artificial intelligence is expected to witness a phenomenal growth over the coming years, as organizations all over the world have started capitalizing on the benefits of such disruptive technologies. AI has wide reach across diverse Industry segments, and implications for effective positioning, popularity and profitability of their offerings and customer reach.

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De v e l o p m e n t s in Information Technology have reengineered both

mankind’s lifestyles and the operations of businesses. Ongoing and rapid developments have offered promise but not without challenges and impediments.

This trend is expected to continue. Developments in big data and analytics are no exceptions. Most businesses are likely to be impacted with these developments. For the third-party logistics sector too, big data and analytics will offer scope to reengineer supply chains. This in turn, will significantly impact other businesses.

The Mc Kinsey Global Institute (MGI) defines

Big Data as “databases whose size is beyond the ability of typical database software tools to capture, manage and analyse” [Mehrotra (2012)]

According to Wikipedia, “Big Data

is a term for data sets that are so complex that

traditional data processing application software is

Big Data and Analytics:A Revolution for the Logistics Industry

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inadequate to deal with them. Big data challenges including capturing data, data storage, data analysis, search, sharing, transfer, visualization, sharing, updating and information privacy.”

Thus, Big Data is characterized by large volumes of a variety of data and where the velocity of data generation is astronomical. Consider for example, Burlington Motor Carriers, a leading truckload carrier who transport different materials, some of which are hazardous using drivers with varied expertise levels. A variety of trucks are deployed including trailers and sometimes trucks with air conditioning facility. Customer requests for pickup and drop timings are communicated and these vary from same day delivery to two days delivery. Transportation and loading/unloading times are subject to uncertainty. The company’s IT systems capture data with details of customer requests, truck and driver availabilities on a real-time basis. The importance of real time systems is owing to both uncertainties and varieties.

Such data could be analysed and deployed for quality decision making and consequently to step up operational performance. Burlington Motor Carriers used these data for the development of a real time scheduling system using Operations Research drawing on external expertise. The goals of the scheduling system are to minimize the total miles of empty truck movement, meeting delivery commitments to customers and satisfying drivers who request for service completion points at proximity to their homes. It was found that the proposed system outperformed intuition on all the three goals. [Powell et. al. (2002)]

Effective use of data is referred to as analytics. Davenport and Harris (2007) define analytics as “the effective use of data, statistical

and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions.” The authors refer to business intelligence as a “set of technologies and processes that use data to understand and analyse business performance” and the two together constitute business analytics. Business analytics serves to capitalize on the power of Big Data.

Big data and analytics have impacted logistics service providers and hence their clients too. Two other examples are cited below

UPS, a leading provider of specialized transport and logistics services operates worldwide. Their operations span package pickup/delivery, sorting packages at hubs, feeder operations in which packages are moved from one hub to another or to a delivery centre. UPS uses both road and air transportation. Analytic approaches are used at all operations. For instance, analytic approaches along with map data, customer data and GPS are used to provide drivers with optimized routes. This has resulted in reduced miles traversed and this in turn has reduced fuel consumption leading to cost savings. Also, deliveries per day has increased. [Winters et.al (2010)]

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“The budget proposals on the logistics sector aim to address the

cost and performance inefficiencies in the logistics supply chain. The broader goal is to bring down the logistics cost to GDP ratio to make it on a par with the global standards. A potent way to enhance supply chain efficiency is to push infrastructure development. So, the government is rightly focusing

on building warehouses, cold storages through PPP model and providing viability gap funding to spread the network of efficient warehouses to the remote parts of the country which will reduce unnecessary wastages and boost profitability.”

Mr. RK Narayan, CEO, Allcargo Logistics & Industrial Parks Private Limited

“The government’s focus on logistics is highly appreciated. The National

Logistics Policy is a constructive move and will bring a positive shift in the logistics industry’s current position. Creation of single-window clearances and rolling out more favourable policies is another step as logistics is important and will act as a catalyst in driving economic growth. These steps in Budget will foster employment generation and skill development which are vital to sustainable and long-term growth.”T.A. Krishnan, CEO & Co-founder, Ecom Express Private

“It is heartening to see how this year’s Union Budget focuses on

promoting India as an investment and innovation hub. Focus on entrepreneurship, skill development and supply chain economy as well as thrust on technology are important for the growth of the Government’s Digital India and Make in India programs.”

Mr. Vartul Jain, SVP and Chief Financial Officer GreyOrange

“The focus on logistics through the development of 9000 km of

economic corridors is a welcome move. It will encourage economic transformation and seek to improve connectivity that is much needed for the growing economy. We look forward to the National Logistics Policy which will clarify the roles of the Union Government, State Governments

and key regulators. We are keen to know about the e-logistics market as mentioned by FM. It will be interesting to see the thrust on agri-warehousing and the proposal of running Self Help Groups (SHG) in the villages to reduce logistics costs.”

Mr. Rajesh Neelakanta, Executive Director & CEO BVC Logistics

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Speakers

Mr Sundara Ramalingam NHead of Deep Learning Practice

Nvidia

Mr Vijay KarunakaranFounder & CEO

TNQ InGage

Dr Sridhar NagaiyanConsultant

Critical Care, Kauvery Hospitals

Ms Smitha SuryanarayananDirector,

Business AnalyticsEnvestnet | Yodlee

Mr Kapil GandhiVice President - Strategy -

Intelligent AutomationGenpact Digital

Mr Kishan AshwathCo-Founder & CEO

Mojro

Mr Jagannath VVice President

Bharat Fritz Werner

Ms Aparana GuptaAnalytics & Data Science

LeaderOracle Cloud Solutions Hub

Mr Satya S MahapatraSr. VP Risk & Analytics

Barclays

Ms Saraswathi RDirector

Citi

Mr Sanjeev KumarSr Director Data & Analytics

Baker Hughes

Dr Rajiv RamanSenior Consultant

VR ServicesSankara Nethralaya

Mr Sameer DhanrajaniChief Executive Officer

AIQRATE

Mr Puneet JainManaging Director

IHS Markit

Mr Mukesh JainCTO - Insights &

Data IndiaCapgemini

Mr Arvind TiwaryChair - IoT ForumTIE - Bangalore

Mr Krishnakumar NatarajanChairman,

AI Application & Digi-Tech Summit & Expo 2020 and

Co-Founder,Mindtree Ltd

Mr Ashish SharmaCo-Founder & COOBRIDGEi2i Analytics

Solutions

Mr Ramkumar NarayananVP and Managing Site

Director R&DVMware Software India

Pvt Ltd

Mr Divesh SinglaVice President

Parexel

Capt. T.S. RamanujamCEO

Logistics Sector Skill Council

Mr Sunil GopinathChief Executive Officer

Rakuten India

Mr Amit KulkarniCo-Founder & CTO

Mojro

Mr Chris ArnoldHead of Analytics

Wells Fargo India and Philippines

Mr Avnish SabharwalManaging DirectorAccenture Ventures

Mr John SanthoshFounder CEO

GIEOM Business Solutions

Mr Dushyantsinh JadejaProgram Manager

Google AI Healthcare

Mr Harpreet KanwarCTO - Lifesciences

Cognizant

Mr Hasit TrivediGlobal Head: AI & Automation

Service DeliveryInfosys Limited

Dr Madan DabbeeruSr. Director,

ResearchRakuten

Mr Sai PrasadGlobal Head of IoT Unit R&I

Tata Consultancy Services

Mr Sachin SinhaFounder & CEO

IQLECT

Ms Padmashree ShagrithayaVice President & Head-Analytics, Data Science and Visualization

Capgemini

Ms Sowjanya ShettyDirector of Business

DevelopmentMicrosoft

Mr Satyamoy ChatterjeeExecutive

Vice PresidentAnalyttica Datalab Inc.

Mr Tathagat VermaHead StrategyWalMart Labs

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ExhibitorsWizergos Software Solutions Pvt Ltd

Wizergos is a privately held company headquartered out of Bangalore, India. Wizergos brings innovative solutions in the areas of Productivity and team management. Wizergos' flagship Meeting Management Software, launched in 2016, has gained good traction in the BFSI, Retail and Construction and ITES sectors and counts Tata, Experion, Arc Document Solutions, Solar Bottling as its customers.

Seehash Softwares Pvt. LtdMaintaining on-time and on-track

freight management operations is essential for improving the accuracy and efficiency in Logistics Industry. Their solutions for transportation and logistics automate the tracking of fleets and freight so you can be sure every vehicle is taking the right shipment to the right place at the right time.

Real-time data capture and reporting streamline inbound/outbound logistics, optimize stock levels for just-in-time/just-in-sequence manufacturing, reduce shipping errors, and lower costs. Automated processes replace time-consuming paper handling to improve dispatch efficiency, promote yard productivity, track and manage assets, and increase in-transit visibility.

Their comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions include pickup & delivery, cross dock logistics, fleet management, and field mobility solutions.

SolulabManaging shipments and transfer of goods

from one location to another are complex and highly challenging tasks of supply chain management. Execute your ideas into a fully-fledged and stable transportation and logistics app and efficiently manage warehousing and logistics needs.

HubblerHubbler help people navigate digital

workplaces through process management and automation. It is a one-of-a-kind SaaS product company helping enterprises manage, digitize, automate and optimize business processes with ease. We enable the development of customizable digital business applications with simple, user-friendly automation solutions.

Founded in 2016, the company has led to the successful digital transformation of 20+ SME and large customers across industry verticals and functions.

Zinion edge TechnologiesA technology and creative expert that

enables and supports enterprises and start-ups on their digital journey through a consultative approach as a technology and design partner, specializing in product and application design and development.

Offer strategic road mapping and ready-to-deploy applications, all the way to implement transformative business solutions through our AI ML solutions.

ZiniosEdge helps in building, modernization and integration of business-critical applications to improve performance, efficiency and enhancing the services provided to employees & provide interactive and immersive experience on your products with our digital reality solutions.

Data SemanticsCloud-based solutions are promoted as a

convenient choice for businesses these days. It is because of the shared pool of computing resources that represent flexibility in every shape, form, and size. Whether you are a small or a large-scale business, cloud-based solutions reduce complexity and costs involved in operating multiple networks.

It may seem like cloud computing will soon entirely replace the idea of on-premise infrastructure, especially given the fact that we are more than a decade into the age of cloud computing. Yet, on-premise infrastructure still has its share of takers – and they are not small in number. Its advocators have a range of reasons as to why they would prefer on-premise over cloud on any given day. The reasons range from data security to compliance concerns to lack of organizational oversight and cloud cost optimization – all of them equally convincing.

Calligo Technologies Pvt LtdCalligo Technologies is a category defining

Data Science and Machine Learning software and services company focused on helping organizations translate the big promise of Big Data and Machine Learning technologies into quantifiable business impact.

The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning algorithms with HPC profoundly impacts the IT industry to influence every aspect of human life. HPC enables AI researchers to be more productive by letting them iterate experiments faster. HPC allows training models on even larger data sets, and is therefore a key part of progress in AI. The AI boom will create an easier path to Exascale.

Merkado RHA Technology Pvt LtdThey are young and professional

organization helping customers realize their Digital Transformation Vision, by providing Right Insights using Right Technology solutions and with a clear Return over investment (ROI) & with a planned phased approach.

Embedded into Digital Disruption which has drastically changed the way we interact, collaborate & Live. The next wave of disruption is taking this transformation to next level where Human – Machine interaction using new age technologies like AI, IOT, Analytics and so is creating a new paradigm.

Avantari Technologies Private LimitedAt the core, they are a R&D and Product

Development firm whose core competence is in developing consumer software & IoT technology.

From Wearable Technology to Home Automation, they are astute in all aspects of technology building taking idea from ideation to prototype to manufacturing and certification through our partners.

Will help you Ideate, Circuit Design, Prototype (Breadboard and PCB), Casing Design, DFM/DFA, Testing. as they work with their partners for certification, manufacturing design and manufacturing of Electronics and Materials.

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Using a blockchain distributed ledger network in tandem with IoT sensors will provide cold

chain participants with needed controls to help automate and secure every step in a temperature-sensitive itinerary.

The driver of a refrigerated truck returns to his rig after a short break and notices that the display unit on the side of the vehicle registers the temperature inside at almost 60 degrees Fahrenheit—well above the freezing point it’s supposed to remain at. He makes a note in his log and calls his supervisor, who tells him to come in immediately. “We’re going to have to destroy the goods you’re carrying,” the supervisor says.

How often does that kind of keen-eyed, proactive supervision take place in the typical consumables-based supply chain? To judge from the increasing number of food contaminations being reported, not often enough. Which is why it’s important to automate the monitoring of a supply chain’s many starts, stops and hand-offs—and remove the human factor from that decision loop as much as possible

The solution for these so-called cold chains: deploying blockchain distributed ledger technology combined with Internet of Things sensors.

When combined with IoT tools, a blockchain network can assure cold chain partners that temperature-sensitive commodities such as food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals are monitored and well maintained throughout the supply chain itinerary. Meantime, the vagaries of human observation and decision-making are kept to a minimum.

A Public ProblemThat we don’t have great tracking

mechanisms for perishable goods can be

“Blockchain and IoT come together to reduce cargo spoilage in supply chains”

By C. Prasanna Venkatesan – Director, Digitization and Advanced Technologies, Industry Solutions Group, Oracle - USA

deduced from the fact that the public is typically made aware of a contamination problem only after it’s already a widespread problem. It can take as long as 10 months, for example, for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to recall tainted products from store shelves, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

When tracking perishable commodities throughout the supply chain journey, not only are data points related to time and distance required, but also temperature, humidity and altitude, among others. And while most refrigerated shipping containers or trucks have metering units built into them (as in our example above), most often that data isn’t monitored back at headquarters. Or if it is transmitted, it’s sent only to the owner of that particular container or truck, likely sitting in a siloed server, unavailable to other supply chain participants.

That’s why using blockchain and IoT in tandem is so important. By attaching sensors to perishables at the pallet or crate level, data connectivity is maintained throughout the supply chain journey, whether items are on a truck, a train or a boat. And by using a blockchain network, all supply chain participants share access to that data as soon as it’s relayed from the field.

Safety MeasuresBlockchain, in tandem with IoT, provides

the real-time continuity and control, along with after-the-fact failure analysis, to make safety measures demonstrable and certifiable. The Dairy Farmers of America, for example, is working with a blockchain platform provider on ways to mitigate contamination issues.

The emerging cold chains for food alternatives and pharmaceuticals generated using biotech engineering techniques are tailor-made for blockchain and IoT. For instance, a bio-engineered vaccine might require a highly exact and disciplined temperature-controlled environment stretching from manufacturer to patient.

Government regulators, for the most part, are taking a wait-and-see approach to requiring the use of blockchain in cold chains. The Singapore government, however, is moving ahead aggressively to establish blockchain platforms and applications for many of its industries, including food and healthcare.

Blockchain is about trust and IoT is about control. Combining them provides a technology-based framework that supply chain systems have been lacking—especially those that need to keep their cool.

("a version of this article appeared in the Wall Street Journal")

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TRAK N TELL makes a major thrust on Vehicular Telematics

The company recently unveils latest range of IoT solutions for Tracking, Safety and Infotainment at Auto Expo 2020

Trak N Tell is a Gurgaon-based Information Technology services company that provides sophisticated vehicle telematics solutions. It ensures better safety and threat elimination for both the owner and their vehicle. The dynamic enterprise is one of the leading players in India to develop integrated robust telematics systems, which gives an insight on the automobile’s movements in real time via vehicular intelligence data reports.

Launched in 2010, the company was incepted by Pranshu Gupta, Founder and CEO.. Conceptualized in 2008, in a bid to improve automobile safety systems in India. Trak N Tell helps locate stranded occupants and provide help and medical assistance if needed. It also provides assistance in case of tracking/recovering stolen vehicles. By incorporating features like Impact Alert Calling, Real-Time tracking, Panic Button and Over-speeding alerts, the company hopes to create an ecosystem which not only makes vehicles secure, but also promote responsible driving. Additionally, it aims at revolutionizing the conventional outlook of Telematics in the Indian market. The promising venture’s immediate mission is to achieve de-facto standard for all car and bike owners.

Since Trak N Tell comes under the IoT (Internet of Things) space, specifically in Vehicle Telematics, it offers a wide range of safety solutions that comprises a piece of hardware that fits inside vehicles, along with a companion mobile app for the customer’s phone, which can be synced via Cloud intelligence infrastructure.

Although the products developed by Track n Tell can be deployed globally, its main focus at the moment is to scale its business in the Indian market, despite having a customer base in China, USA, Europe, and Africa. Currently, the enterprise has a service network spanning over 110 cities in India. Its products are listed on major e-commerce portals and are also available at over 130 shops in the NCR. With its current focus in Delhi/NCR, the company plans to gradually expand its reach to other cities and hopes to gain strong foothold in major metropolitan areas by the end of this year.

At the Auto Expo 2020, it showcased EV-specific IoT devices that monitor ‘State of Charge (SoC)’, GPS tracking, Geo-Fencing and Over-speeding. “With the focus of Auto Expo on Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India, we are displaying our range of IoT devices specifically aimed at EV fleet operators and as an OEM solution to EV vehicle manufacturers. Our products feature state-of-the-art IoT technology for seamless connectivity and provide vehicular telematics that guarantees maximum satisfaction for the operator”, said Pranshu Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Trak N Tell at the auto show.

“The government from time to time emphasises on the use of EVs and promotes cleaner vehicles in India. But, there is a need to create an integrated policy to nurture EV segment in the country. India has the potential to become one of the largest EV markets in the world and systematic approach towards creating an enabling eco-system for Electric Vehicles will ensure that India achieves progress on the electric mobility front” he further added. The EV market in India has gained significant momentum after the implementation of the FAME India scheme. The total EV sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of 36% till 2026. With respect to Public Charging Infrastructure, the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 60% till 2026.

Trak N Tell also provides a range of solutions focusing on vehicular telematics technology, used to monitor a wide range of information relating to an individual vehicle or an entire fleet. OEM’s Telematics system involves the technology of sending, receiving and storing information using telecommunication devices to control remote objects.

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