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December - 2005 - issue > On The Cover
Limitation is a Blessing
ST Team
Transferring this data securely and to the appropriate receiver was also another challenge. Gupta’s invention is focused on riding on conventional networks but delivering data through these networks. One of the first applications of this noteworthy technology is in the area of distance education - for instance training and development of health workers, teachers and agriculture extension workers where HP labs has tied up for first technology trials.
Necessity is the mother of innovation, says Gupta when asked why this unique innovation was not done elsewhere. Challenges in a country like India presents unique need and opportunity – and focusing on them to create cutting edge innovations, which can then be taken globally, is the model that he is following. “Indians can excel akin to the Israelis.
In Israel strong needs of the defense industry had driven Israelis to innovate. The same people then took technology innovations and management culture into global businesses. India with its rapidly growing economy presents a huge opportunity to innovate,” opines Gupta.
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