The institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Bangalore Local Network to organize IET’s Technology Leadership Talk on: Theme: The next big thing “Industrial Internet” The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. The term Internet of Things was proposed by Kevin Ashtonin The concept of the Internet of Things first became popular through the Auto-ID Center at MIT and related market analysis publications. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is often seen as a prerequisite for the Internet of Things. Equipping all objects in the world with minuscule identifying devices or machine-readable identifiers could be transformative of daily life For instance, business may no longer run out of stock or generate waste products, as involved parties would know which products are required and consumed. One’s ability to interact with objects could be altered remotely based on immediate or present needs, in accordance with existing end-user agreements. The talk will focus on Industrial Internet The Industrial Internet is a term coined by GE and refers to the integration of complex physical machinery with networked sensors and software. The industrial Internet draws together fields such as machine learning, big data, the Internet of things and machine-to-machine communication to ingest data from machines, analyze it (often in real-time), and use it to adjust operations. Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 at 6.00 p.m. Hotel Royal Orchid Central , Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road (see map in Pg.4) , Bangalore , India

1. IET Bangalore Local Network Presents
Technology Leadership Talk & Felicitation to Fellow IET (FIET) Members
Theme: The next big thing “Industrial Internet”
By
Dr. Pradeep Desai
Technology Leader - Software Sciences and Analytics,
Head of Software Center of Excellence-India
GE Global Research, India
Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 at 6.00 p.m.
Hotel Royal Orchid Central , Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road (see map in Pg.4) , Bangalore , India
The institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Bangalore Local Network to organize IET’s
Technology Leadership Talk on:
Theme: The next big thing “Industrial Internet”
The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like
structure. The term Internet of Things was proposed by Kevin Ashtonin The concept of the Internet of Things first
became popular through the Auto-ID Center at MIT and related market analysis publications. Radio-frequency
identification (RFID) is often seen as a prerequisite for the Internet of Things.
Equipping all objects in the world with minuscule identifying devices or machine-readable identifiers could be
transformative of daily life For instance, business may no longer run out of stock or generate waste products, as
involved parties would know which products are required and consumed. One’s ability to interact with objects could
be altered remotely based on immediate or present needs, in accordance with existing end-user agreements. The
talk will focus on Industrial Internet
The Industrial Internet is a term coined by GE and refers to the integration of complex physical machinery with
networked sensors and software. The industrial Internet draws together fields such as machine learning, big data, the
Internet of things and machine-to-machine communication to ingest data from machines, analyze it (often in realtime), and use it to adjust operations.
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2. Speaker Profile:
Dr. Pradeep Desai
Technology Leader - Software Sciences and Analytics,
Head of Software Center of Excellence-India, GE Global Research, India
Dr.Pradeep Desai, Technology Leader - Software Sciences and Analytics and Head of Software Center
for Excellence- India. He specializes in Industrial Internet, Big data, Analytics and Platform
development, setting up Global R&D and Innovation Centers. He provides thought leadership and
pursues strategic engagements with the senior executives on Innovation in Business and
Technology.,Prior to this he worked for, Tata Consultancy Services India, Royal Philips Electronics as
Director for Philips Research and subsequently Director for Technology and Innovation Management.
He started Philips Research and Technology and Innovation Management for Philips in India. He has a
Doctorate in Computer Science and a MBA with specialization in Information Technology. He did his
Post-Doctoral at University of Dauphine, France,in the area of Symbolic Data Analysis.
Programme Schedule:
6.15 p.m.
Registration
6.30 p.m.
Welcome address by:
Mr. Kapil Khanna
Vice Chairman – IET Bangalore Local Network &
Head, Rail Engineering Projects – WS Atkins (India) Private Limited, Bangalore
6.45 p.m.
Technology Leadership Talk
Theme: The Next Big Thing “Industrial Internet”
Dr. Pradeep Desai
Technology Leader - Software Sciences and
Analytics and Head of Software Center of Excellence-India, GE Global Research, India
7:45 p.m.
Felicitation of Fellows of IET (FIET), Bangalore Local Network
Mr. Nigel Fine
Chief Executive and Secretary of the IET, United Kingdom
8.30 p.m.
Vote of thanks:
Mr. Lokesh V
Secretary – Bangalore Local Network &
Managing Director Innomantra Consulting Private Limited
8.45 p.m.
Networking Reception & Dinner:
You are welcome!
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3. Link for online registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_uhBv-aVRYAZknFG3X3GwQAHMdtFD5mdKLC3IwkyKfs/viewform
Or Contact us & register now: Mr. Subbu Devarajan : +91 97403 22007
About us:
The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) founded in 1871, the IET is one of the world’s leading
professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in
127 countries, with active networks of members in 37 countries. The IET provides a global knowledge network to
facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.
This knowledge sharing focuses on five sectors: built environment, design and production, energy, information and
communications, and transport. In support of these sectors, the IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a
rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of over 500 publications. The IET represents the
engineering profession in matters of public concern and assists governments to make the public aware of
engineering and technological issues. The IET accredits degree courses worldwide in subjects relevant to electrical,
electronic, manufacturing and information engineering. In addition, it secures funding for professional development
schemes for engineering graduates including awards scholarships, grants and prizes.The IETalso grants Chartered
Engineer and Incorporated Engineer professional designations on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. The
Institution's main offices are in Savoy Place, London, and at Michael Faraday House, Stevenage. The IET India
Office was established in 2006 in Bangalore. The office functions as the initial point of contact with the IET and
supports and co-ordinates IET activities and events in India
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Venue: Royal Orchid Central - the hotel is located on Dickenson Road behind the Manipal Centre,
Off IET India Office, M.G. Road, Bangalore
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