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Predictive genomics: The Sangam of statistics and science

To dilettantes with only a passable knowledge of this subject, the term ‘predictive genomics’ may seem obsolete since all endeavors in the field of genetics are predictive in their intent. However, it is a discipline at the crossroads of various fields like personal genomics, phenology, and bioinformatics alongside many more. Its relevance lies in the understanding of the human phenotype (expressed traits in an individual) as a function of the person’s genotype and his/her environment and being able to integrate the two variables of the function in a population for generations using advanced computational modalities like AI and Machine Learning.

How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Pharmacology

Every problem has a solution. But what if problems themselves become solutions? This is the philosophy at the core of quantum computing; the somewhat funny rules of the quantum world has been manipulated by scientists to create technology that has limitless potential in the real world, a parallel that is one in a million. Read on to learn how.

The Importance of Reverse Logistics in the Modern Retail Industry

We all have experienced our fair share of trials and tribulations in returning a purchased item online. However, this does not even scratch the surface when it comes to the menagerie of tasks the returnee has to navigate for a successful transaction. If you are part of such an organization , where handling returns is a perennial challenge, understanding the power of a seamless reverse logistics chain is indispensable; it is the key to customer satisfaction and elevation of your business to a coveted level.

InsurTech Trends – Blockchain, AI, ML & IoT

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic releases its vice-like grip on the world, insurance has become and continues to be a matter a public discussion. In this new era of actuarial science, it is important to see why IT can be a key in elevating your P&C firm to the next level.

Why ports should embrace Maritime Single Window as the new norm

The significance of shipping in world trade needs no mention; port management thus calls for nothing but state of the art technological resources. the reality, however, paints a different picture; most global ports are still manually managed and are struggling to keep up with ever-growing volumes and maritime traffic. With the growth of MSW, that we are at the cusp of an IT revolution in the shipping scene, given that discerning deployment strategies are embraced.

Fueling an on-demand fuel delivery business

The concept of On-Demand Fuel Delivery is steadily, albeit gradually, earning momentum in the biggest markets across the world – North America & Europe. Analysts have predicted that the automotive fuel delivery system market will register a CAGR of close to 4% by 2022. While there are no companies with total monopoly over this industry, many startups have made inroads into an idea that could make refueling a safer experience, especially in a pandemic-struck world. In this article, we offer a quick guide for anyone looking to understand this business.

Healthcare through Virtual Care and Digital Therapeutics

While virtual care developers hope to effectuate a metamorphosis in the global healthcare culture, IT will play a critical role in creating an environment that is accessible, humane, and practical. In this article, we take a quick look at Digital Therapeutics & Virtual Care – what we have achieved so far and what we need to look ahead to.

Revolutionizing Diagnostics with IT: An Overview

The Health IT industry encompasses a wide range of powerful healthcare technological tools, from EHRs and patient engagement tools to medical imaging information tools and diagnostics software. In this blog, we take a look at some of the new trends in this seminal field.

The Benefits of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Banking Sector

The question raised by most people regarding robots in banking is the unsurprising “How can you trust robots with your money?” and while we can agree to disagree that “they aren’t human” is a good answer, it advances some questions about the “new-normal” that we may soon need to acquaint ourselves with. While RPA is growing in popularity among financial companies around the globe, we recap some of the top bargains it offers, both to banks as well as their clients.

Overcoming Obstacles on the Digital Healthcare Expressway: The Role of IT

The latest trends in Digital healthcare casts itself as a tour de force in the medical sector. While we are fast approaching a world where teleconsultations are no less commonplace than online shopping, the challenges faced by the field today makes it an uphill task for companies as well as customers. In this blog, we look at the biggest hurdles in telehealth solutions, keeping in mind that to gather the momentum to leap past, we must first prepare, indeed , by taking a few steps back.