Category Archives: Ideas

… and you are still thinking about Mobile Apps

Posted on March 31, 2013 | Leave a comment

Mobile Apps are firing on all cylinders and expected to be a USD 63.5 billion market by 2017. It is expected to grow 5 times in 5 years, having just crossed USD 12 billion in 2012. Come to think of it, the mobile apps business started only around 5 years ago with Apple’s App Store. 0 to USD 63+ billion in less than 10 years, what an amazing growth story! Read more

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Posted in Big Impact, Communication Platform, Ideas, Innovation, Learnings, Mobile Apps, Mobility, New Technologies

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What computer are you wearing today?

Posted on February 25, 2013 | Leave a comment

It has been less than 6 years since iPhones made their debut into our lives, and what a profound impact it has on us as individuals and businesses. After the launch of Apple’s iPhone, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. According to a mobile mindset survey, 54% of respondents check their phones while lying in bed and 73% panic in case of misplacing their smart phones. Whether a smartphone or tablet, come to think of it, we are dependent on these devices which have permeated our lives so recently (the iPad was introduced less than 3 years ago!) Read more

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Posted in Apple, Big Impact, Communication Platform, Embedded Technologies, Engineering Excellence, Ideas, Innovation, M2M, New Technologies, NUI, Smart Devices, wearable computing devices

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Technologies and Industries: Converging for a Better Tomorrow

Posted on January 23, 2013 | Leave a comment

Convergence is fascinating, as it brings new possibilities of change to a better life every single day. Innovation, at the dual axis of technologies and industries, is driving its rapid adoption. Significantly enhanced functions and services orientation are aiding the growth as well.

In March 2011, Toyota unveiled “the future of mobility” plan under Toyota Global Vision, which elaborated on the company’s approach to the future of the automotive industry. It sketched the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and its roadmap towards a better driving experience and a safer vehicle at the same time. It touted predictive driving support based on the history of the driver behind the wheels; the location and time; communications exchange system – between vehicles, the road and ecosystem of pedestrian and infrastructure; and an information network for disaster response which would push towards a goal of zero casualties. Read more

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Small with Big Impact : Three Independent Observations

Posted on December 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

(1) It is a source of great inspiration to see how world class companies come from the smallest of towns and how they have consistently maintained the leadership position in their respective industries for several decades, some for even more than a century. Many of these small towns today still have less than 10K population. One such famous company is Lego, founded and headquartered in Billund, Denmark (as per Wikipedia, 2012 population of 6,146). As children, we have all played with their ubiquitous building blocks and let our imaginations fly to create forms and shapes. A world leader in play materials, Lego is synonymous with children’s playing and learning environment. For 80 years, Lego has maintained leadership in their field by consistently innovating and aligning to new themes and categories, as is evident from a recent WSJ article which captures the details on how Lego designers built “The Hobbit Collection”. Read more

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Business Impact through New Technologies and Product Engineering

Posted on November 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

It is always encouraging to meet with customers and partners to explore new dimensions of possibilities in engineering and technology… Doing so with global customers across industry segments makes it more interesting and challenging at the same time. More and more, we often reach the cross-roads of industries and technologies which provide great opportunities for innovation and new thinking. In an earlier blog, I captured some themes on convergence largely related to products we use as consumers, and now I see this increasing more rapidly universally across industries. The leverage of technology is pervasive, be it at the consumer or industrial level. The positive rate of change in adopting embedded technologies, M2M, cloud, substantially improved user interface, etc. by industrial companies is simply amazing. Read more

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Posted in Cloud, Convergence, Digital Manufacturing, Embedded Technologies, Engg and R&D Services, Engineering Excellence, Ideas, Innovation, M2M, New Technologies, Product Engineering

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