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4 Reasons to Implement an LMS in your Educational Institution

4 Reasons to Implement an LMS in your Educational Institution With COVID-19 restrictions and the sudden switch to online learning, learning management system for schools and colleges is essential to provide the best learning experience to students. Learning Management System Meaning Source: Pixabay A learning management system is an application that educational institutions can use […]

The Age of Data Analytics

Data analysis is the process of procuring raw data and processing it in a way to make the data available during the decision making processes. It can be interpreted as the process of ETL. E stands for Extraction, which means obtaining and gathering raw data from various data sources. This procured data is very detailed […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Data Science – Part 2

In the first part of the article, we read about what is Data Science, what does a Data Scientist do, and the steps that are followed in a Data Science Project. In this part, we will read about Business Intelligence and how it is different from Data Science, the various tools needed to conduct some […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Data Science – Part 1

Data Science is a relatively new subject that needs to be delved into for clarity as it has various aspects and unanswered questions, we, at Edu Plus Now are here with a Beginner’s Guide to Data Science. The 1st part of the blog will cover topics like what is data science, what does a data […]

How Digital Learning Solutions are Redefining the World Education System

How Digital Learning Solutions are Redefining the World Education System. ‘e-Learning doesn’t just “happen”! It requires careful planning and implementation.’ – Anonymous. The online education market in India was valued at INR 39 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach INR 360.3 billion by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of ~43.85% during the 2019-2024 […]

Digital Solutions for the Education Sector: 5 Key Trends to Watch Out for

Digital Solutions for the Education Sector: 5 Key Trends to Watch Out for The COVID-19 pandemic has kickstarted a revolution in education. E-learning is no longer the future. The closure of schools, colleges and universities not only impacted the plans of more than 60% of the student population worldwide and unsettled the academic calendar of […]

8 Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based LMS

8 Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based LMS With COVID-19 lockdown forcing the closure schools and colleges across the country, the need for an effective Learning Management System (LMS) has escalated in recent months. The expansion of the global e-learning market and the LMS market has led to educational institutes lining up for a cost-effective and […]

How to Leverage an LMS During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

How to Leverage an LMS During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic There have been all kinds disease outbreaks since the turn of the new millennium—the SARS coronavirus (2002-2004), the MERS coronavirus (starting in 2012), and the Ebola epidemic (2013-2016), just to name a few. What’s unprecedented about the COVID-19 coronavirus global pandemic is how fast it’s […]

How to Become Indispensable at Work

How to Become Indispensable at Work It’s not just the health concerns, the coronavirus lockdown is a serious setback for the economy and various small and medium scale industries across India and around the world. According to the IMF, the COVID-19 crisis will be worse for the economy after the great depression of the 1930s. […]

How AI and Data Science Are Being Used To Fight The Pandemic

How AI and Data Science Are Being Used To Fight The Pandemic It was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China and by March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared it a global pandemic. COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has brought cities and entire countries to a grinding halt and created […]

Working from Home during Coronavirus? Top Tips to Enhance Productivity and Skills

Working from Home during Coronavirus? Top Tips to Enhance Productivity and Skills The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has hit the world hard, especially millions of office goers who are now stuck at working from home. Almost overnight, remote working has become the new norm. For those who are used to working from home, it may […]

5 Must-Have Skills for Data Science Professionals

5 Must-Have Skills for Data Science Professionals “Big data is at the foundation of all the megatrends that are happening.” – By Chris Lynch, American Writer of Books Want to become a data scientist? An interdisciplinary field that draws on aspects of math, science, computer science, business and communication, data science allows an organization to […]

Data Science 2020: 4 Trends in Data Science and Analytics to Watch Out For

Data Science 2020: 4 Trends in Data Science and Analytics to Watch Out For Industries all over the world are jumping on the digital transformation bandwagon and data science is the force that is propelling this forward. The new-age tech startups have started utilizing data in enormous numbers, particularly to gain an advantage in the […]

How AI and Machine Learning are Revolutionizing Cybersecurity

How AI and Machine Learning are Revolutionizing Cybersecurity From making your life easier with digital assistants to identifying and recommending treatment options for patients, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is expected to resolve a wide variety of problems by creating programmes that perform human-like functions. The question, however, is whether AI and machine learning can […]

Cyber Laws in India: Everything that You Need to Know

Cyber Laws in India: Everything that You Need to Know Have you ever felt unsafe about going online and sharing your important information with the world? Although the availability of the internet and affordable rates of smartphones has changed our lives for the better, it has also made us vulnerable to numerous threats. Our accessibility […]

How to Get a Job in Machine Learning in 2020

How to Get a Job in Machine Learning in 2020 You have completed your engineering degree and are now looking for a break in the intensely slow job market. Unlike a decade ago when an engineering degree would inevitably be followed by a cushy job, the focus today in the job market has shifted from […]

Stay Ahead of the Game: How to Keep Your Business Cyber Safe

Stay Ahead of the Game: How to Keep Your Business Cyber Safe October is not just a month for witches, ghosts and ghouls on Halloween. It also marks the start of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the European Cyber Security Month. The month acts as a valuable reminder for organizations and people around […]

Cyber Law and Why It’s The Need of the Hour

Cyber Law and Why It’s The Need of the Hour Cyber law, also known as IT law, is associated with the legal issues related to the internet and computers. The laws encompass the rules of conduct that have been approved by the government. With cybercrimes growing rapidly in the world of tech today, legal guidelines […]

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Is AI Ready to Rival Human Creativity

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Is AI Ready to Rival Human Creativity Creativity is a feature that we once believed was solely a human trait and contributed to the uniqueness of being a “human”. For all of history, humans have been the most creative beings on the planet. Unfortunately, or fortunately based on how you view […]

Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Storytelling

Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Storytelling The human brain is wired for storytelling. As kids, we create make-believe worlds and instinctively tell stories. These stories don’t just entertain and educate us but also help in shaping our intellect and behavior. As adults, we continue to be immersed in stories that we read in books […]

Quantum Machine Learning: On the Verge of the Next Revolution

Quantum Machine Learning: On the Verge of the Next Revolution We, humans, are inclined to look for patterns in data. Long before machines were invented, people strove to find patterns, whether it was Ptolemy looking for patterns in stars or Kepler analyzing the data of Copernicus and Brahe to reveal the pattern of planets revolving […]

Preparing for the Industrial Revolution 4.0

Preparing for the Industrial Revolution 4.0 “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another.” Klaus Schwab, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. We’re on the cusp of an industrial revolution. Like the previous three industrial revolutions, the fourth industrial revolution promises to […]

Developing a Cyber Security Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide

Developing a Cyber Security Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide You are scrolling your social media profile, and suddenly, an ad pops up. This ad displays an amazing pair of shoes, and you have an urge to purchase it. Aren’t you going to visit the link? You surely will. But, three days after the purchase, you read […]

Using Verilog HDL in Programmable Logic Design: A Comprehensive Guide

Using Verilog HDL in Programmable Logic Design: A Comprehensive Guide Verilog HDL was first introduced in 1984 by Prabhu Goel and Phil Moorby. Back then, it was a propriety HDL and was maintained by Gateway Design Automation Inc. Till 1990, a lot of revisions were released for the language. However, in 1990, Cadence Design System […]

Verilog HDL: Exploring Different Modelling Styles

Verilog HDL: Exploring Different Modelling Styles When you think of any sequential or combination circuit, what modelling aspects come to mind? Schematic Truth table And logical expression Similarly, when it’s about Verilog HDL, three modelling aspects come to mind: Structural Behavioural Data flow These three modelling styles of Verilog HDL are related to the three […]

The Importance of GPUs in Training Deep Learning Models

The Importance of GPUs in Training Deep Learning Models Of late, Deep Learning has become quite popular because organisations have gained capabilities wherein they can capture and mine even unstructured data. We are not just talking about big industry giants such as Amazon, Google, and SAS here, but rather, about everybody who has access to […]

Internet of Things to Reach USD 520 Billion by 2021: A Research by Bain and Company

Internet of Things to Reach USD 520 Billion by 2021: A Research by Bain and Company Research by Bain & Company recently revealed that the Internet of Things market is expected to double by the year 2021. This means that the valuation of this industry will grow to USD 520 billion in just two years. […]

Why Companies Should Invest More in Learning and Development Programmes

Why Companies Should Invest More in Learning and Development Programmes Business environments around the world are witnessing rapid change, thanks to technological advancement and a rapidly changing social and economic landscape. Unfortunately, employees have failed to keep pace with these changes, often falling short in attaining new skills including technical skills and employability skills. This […]

The Mid-Career Boost: How to Fuel Your Career Tank

The Mid-Career Boost: How to Fuel Your Career Tank The days of a straightforward linear career path is a thing of the past. Career professionals are no longer following a vertical progression, instead choosing to move back, sideways, out and back again. The absence of linear career progression has highlighted the need for upskilling and […]

Critical Corporate Cyber Security Risks: Here’s What You Need to Look Out For

Critical Corporate Cyber Security Risks: Here’s What You Need to Look Out For Image Source Do you think your business information is at stake? Cyber security is not just an issue for the IT department. It impacts the whole organisation, influences several work processes, and creates major bottlenecks in the system architecture. Take ransomware attacks, […]

Technology and Employment: Do Future Employers Need Humans?

Technology and Employment: Do Future Employers Need Humans? We’re in midst of a technological and scientific revolution. Technology is driving rapid changes in different spheres, including the workplace, our jobs, and different industries. In this changing technical landscape, will the future employers need human employees, or will robots finally take over our jobs? Despite the […]

How Cybersecurity Threats Are Affecting All Businesses?

How Cybersecurity Threats Are Affecting All Businesses? In 2014, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) started including cyber criminals in its most wanted list. In 2018, they had already added 42 extremely intelligent individuals and groups to that list. The person who tops the list is Park Jin Hyok, and here’s how his not-so-famous track […]

Employability Skills: The Secret Ingredient to Getting Your Dream Job

Employability Skills: The Secret Ingredient to Getting Your Dream Job Gone are the days when skill development was a choice. In the age of automation, artificial intelligence and robots, when there’s an overpowering need for skilled workers, skill development is the need of the hour. Unfortunately, while the job market has moved to the 21st […]

A Newbie’s Guide to Understanding Financial Statements

A Newbie’s Guide to Understanding Financial Statements Financial statements are crucial for any business. They provide fundamental information that helps business owners and other stakeholders understand the financial position and cash flows of their businesses. The stakeholders include creditors, analysts, investors, business partners, shareholders, and customers. Understanding the basic financial statements provide a window into […]

5 Emerging Trends That Are Set to Define Data Science

5 Emerging Trends That Are Set to Define Data Science Data Science covers a wide range of functions and domains, and is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most critical subjects of study in the digital age. Whether it’s gathering Business Intelligence for predictive analytics or interpreting massive data sets for developing machine learning […]

7 Dos and Don’ts of Financial Management for Startups

7 Dos and Don’ts of Financial Management for Startups Building a startup from the ground up is one of the most difficult things for an entrepreneur. The road to a successful startup is rocky and often filled with insurmountable challenges. Establishing a strong financial infrastructure is crucial for startups. Yet, it’s often an afterthought for […]

How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Future of Education

How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Future of Education “Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality.” – Yann LeCun The future predicted in science fiction books and movies is here. From virtual assistants to functional gadgets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated our lives in ways that we’ve […]

6 Effective Tips for Job Seekers to Stay Ahead of the Curve

6 Effective Tips for Job Seekers to Stay Ahead of the Curve Audrey Hepburn once said, “Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.” As a job seeker, however, you don’t just need to grab on to the opportunities that come along but take efforts to create them. So, […]

Why Indian Techies Are Taking a Crash Course in AI

Why Indian Techies Are Taking a Crash Course in AI Image Source India’s tech industry has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Age-old professions are fast disappearing and paving the way for the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. According to a study by International Data Corporation, it is estimated that […]

The Skills Gap and Industry 4.0

The Skills Gap and Industry 4.0 According to a report, India will be the youngest country in the world with an average age of 29 years by 2020. With such a young and robust workforce, there’s an excellent opportunity for India to boost its GDP and be on par with countries like the US, UK, […]

Why Data Scientists Should Embrace Graphic Analysis

Why Data Scientists Should Embrace Graphic Analysis Image Source Visualizing data has become an indispensable art and practice that has proven instrumental in bridging the gap between comprehension of the human mind and digitized interpretation of a computer, thus, drawing meaningful analytical insights from mounds of data. Data scientists, who straddle the worlds of business […]

Technology and Employment: Do Future Employers Need Humans?

Why Mathematics Majors will Have Better Careers in 2019

A common and potentially damaging misconception about mathematics is that the subject has no use in practical life.

The Most in Demand Skills for Data Scientists

No doubt, this is the best time to become a data scientist, or so says a report from Indeed. According to statistics released by Indeed, one of the most used job portals across the world, the demand for jobs in the field of data sciences have increased. Here are the exact stats