Do Online Certifications Really Add Value?
SI TeamThe world is witnessing advancement and evolution, so is the ways of doing things. From agriculture to transportation, and from entertainment to healthcare, each and every industry has gone huge development. The field of education is no different. Earlier it was just about getting educated from a school or university. But now, as things are more complex, the business world demands more from a candidate than just their degree. Here comes the value to ‘Certification’, or we can say professional certifications.
A certification program usually consists of focused training for a specific career, such as a health care technologist or auto mechanic. Alternatively, one can earn a certificate in an area that can bolster their existing careers, such as security management or communications and media studies. Most certificate programs last less than two years. They do not result in a college degree, but depending on an individual’s speci
Top 5 In-Demand Tech Jobs for 2021
SI TeamWe are currently living in such an era where technologies are changing consistently & frequently. As a result, the career paths are evolving as well. Not just that, but the occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic taught a number of lessons, changed the way how we used to live a year ago, and helped people to realize the potential of technology, the Information technology (IT) sector and importance of keep evolving with the situation. The pandemic also brought revolutionary changes in the job market. Starting from the upsurge in online education because of the implementation of worldwide lockdown, to the strengthening of cybersecurity due to the increment in cyberattacks, the year 2020 manifested that within all the uncertainties, there is one thing that is rigid – there is a dire need for technological advancement across industries.
Bosch Uses AI in Hemoglobin Monitor to Detect Anemia without Blood Test
SI TeamWHO has approximated that about 1.6 billion people suffer from Anemia, a condition resulting from the reduced hemoglobin concentration in the blood. This has provoked WHO to bring up a measure to curb anemia as one of its critical sustainable development goals for 2025. Thus, Bosch has developed a portable Hemoglobin Monitor Solution (HMS) particularly for regions where routine access to medical care tends to be difficult. This HMS allows a large number of people to be screened for anemia rapidly, safely, using a non-invasive approach. The solution has been named a CES Innovation Award Honoree in the “Health and Wellness” category.
CII Suggests Govt to Elevate Healthcare Investment to 2.5 -3% of GDP
SI TeamIn the Pre-Budget Memorandum 2021-22, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested the government to invest in health to at least 2.3 - 3 percent of GDP by the year 2025 to ensure affordable healthcare. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the shortcoming of the health infrastructure in the country and has served as a reminder that currently, India s healthcare spending at 1.29 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) is much lower as compared to peer nations in the OECD and BRICS countries.
According to CII, Dedicated Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for establishing the data storage infrastructure with the required access to ancillary and network infrastructure facilities must be developed. This will contribute towards reducing operational costs for data center operators and enhance ease of doing business, while attracting investments.