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Growing the long tail of smart applications

Published on January 26, 2012 By R R Dasgupta

Is there a case for democratization of smart applications? Cities across the world are vying to be smarter. Ageing infrastructure and spiraling population are jostling with each other in a progressively destructive way. Upping the ante for provisioning of newer and better services is often a futile cry for enabling the change. Public procurement [...]

An open letter to the Prime Minister on Independence Day

Published on August 12, 2011 By rrdasgupta

Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh, My heartiest congratulations to you and your team on the eve of our country’s 65th Independence Day. As the nation dons its tricolour, and you salute the armed forces at the Red Fort, there would be a million things that will cross your mind in this feel-good and patriotic event. I [...]

Who is leading innovation in your company?

Published on May 30, 2010 By rrdasgupta

The title Chief Innovation Officer is now in vogue in India. No problem with one more designation, but time to ask the question who is leading Innovation in your company? How do you deal with “incremental” versus “disruptive” innovation. It is common knowledge that both these types require different processes and leadership, without which you [...]