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WhatsApp vs govt: Can traceability and encryption co-exist? – Business Today

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

Amidst WhatsApp's own privacy policy havoc, many have questioned the irony of WhatsApp's recent challenge to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (Intermediary Rules) on grounds of privacy.

That said, WhatsApp's challenge brings some key issues to light, especially with respect to compatibility of these rules with end-to-end encryption technologies and the consequent privacy implications.

Encryption technologies in India have long been a bone of contention, especially with the government's authority to require decryption of content under Information Technology laws.

Also Read: WhatsApp sues Indian govt, says new media rules mean end to privacy

The recently notified Intermediary Rules on 25 February 2021 for 'intermediaries' (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter) and digital media publishers (e.g. online news portals and video streaming platforms) have now created a pandemonium in the industry by requiring tracing and identification of users and deploying technological tools for content moderation.

Though these tracing and content moderation obligations apply only to 'Significant Social Media Intermediaries' (SSMIs) (i.e. social media intermediaries having over five million registered users in India), these rules create serious implications for online platforms and users across the board. Notably, WhatsApp has challenged these rules before the Delhi High Court as the 3-month timeline given to SSMIs to implement these obligations came to an end on May 26, 2021.

Identification of 'first originator'

Under the new Intermediary Rules, SSMIs 'primarily' providing messaging services are obligated to identify the first originator of information in India (without identifying the contents of the information) when required by court or executive order on grounds such as national security, public interest etc. This is a step further in the existing obligations to decrypt content upon government orders and maintaining decryption keys.

This is likely to be an obstacle for popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram deploying the signal protocol end-to-end encryption technology. With this cryptographic protocol, the users on such platforms are generally allotted numeric fingerprints (e.g. adding users through QR codes) and the messages are secured and only visible to the sender and receiver. This is an attractive feature for users to protect their privacy. However, pursuant to these new obligations, the privacy of users will be impacted with platforms implementing technical changes to enable user tracing.

Citing the landmark Supreme Court decision in KS Puttaswamy v Union of India (2017) 10 SCC 1 (Puttaswamy) on the fundamental right to privacy, WhatsApp, in its challenge, has reportedly contended that this obligation violates users' privacy rights as traceability of users will require collection and storage of user data on a massive scale. As per the recent statement published by WhatsApp on its website, "in order to trace even one message, services would have to trace every message". Though there have been several petitions challenging these rules (including WhatsApp's), there is presently no stay on the operation of these rules.

Also Read: MeitY defends new social media rules after WhatsApp lawsuit, assures right to privacy

While it may be argued that SSMIs can trace users by fingerprinting content with numeric codes, there are doubts about the accuracy of tracing without undermining encryption protocols.

For instance, WhatsApp has argued that tracing will be impacted if there are even microscopic changes in the information being shared and the format of sharing (e.g. sharing of an image versus screenshot of that image or adding an extra character or space to a text message).

Interestingly, in separate ongoing litigations since 2019, WhatsApp has objected to suggestions for enabling tracing, such as displaying the originator's information to the recipient of a forwarded message or encrypting original messages with special encryption keys (and corresponding private keys) known only to WhatsApp.

News reports also suggest that WhatsApp has also not confirmed the latest government proposal to the messaging platform for assigning alpha-numeric hash to messages exchanged on its platform. Technology experts have had an apathetic response to the feasibility of such measures, citing concerns such as difficulty in storing hashed copies of millions of messages exchanged on the platform, creating a virtual partition for the platform features across various countries, etc.

Content moderation

Apart from tracing and identification of users, another controversial obligation for SSMIs is to 'proactively' identify and moderate certain categories of information (such as child sexual abuse materials) using technology-based measures (including automated tools or other mechanisms). Adding another layer of review, the rules also require human oversight and periodic review of such measures by SSMIs.

This obligation is another challenge for platforms using encryption technology since, in order to identify and filter content, the content transmitted by users would need to be visible to the platform operators. In parallel, WhatsApp had also expressed its reluctance to implement measures for content filtering before the Supreme Court in In Re: Prajwala (Videos of Sexual Violence and Recommendations) Suo Motu W.P. (Crl.) No. 3 of 2015 due to its end-to-end encryption.

Since the present rules also envisage human oversight and periodic review of these measures, it appears that simply using automated tools (to analyse the encrypted content through numeric codes) to enable content moderation will not be sufficient. Implementing human oversight on content moderation without disrupting end-to-end encryption technology and ensuring accuracy and fairness with automated tools seems to be a Herculean task at this stage.

Also Read: 'User privacy remains highest priority': WhatsApp responds to Centre's 'trick consent' remark

Commercial implications and way forward

Circulation of fake news, child abuse material and other unlawful content has been a rapidly growing problem in India. While encryption protects users' privacy and security, it also leaves unlawful activities online unchecked. It is undeniable that regulation of online content is required to some extent and identification of perpetrators could be useful, but, on the other hand, there is also potential for arbitrary executive orders for user identification and content monitoring on vague and overbroad grounds.

The shield of encryption protecting the users' privacy may have to be redevised to comply with the new Intermediary Rules. Further to the proportionality test propounded by the apex court in the Puttaswamy decision, it is vital to ensure that there is a proportionate balance between regulatory scrutiny and privacy rights. Regulatory scrutiny should not be at the cost of users' privacy.

Although there are some safeguards prescribed under the rules, the existing review mechanisms under information technology laws should also be duly implemented against executive orders. To balance commercial concerns with regulation by the government, it is also crucial to have autonomous review mechanism and independent oversight by industry bodies (similar to some recommendations for regulation of cloud communication and the proposed data protection framework).

These rules are also riddled with certain ambiguities, such as interpretation of 'messaging' services, extent of moderation required, scope of human oversight and periodic review, etc., which may open doors to overcorrection, excessive regulation and potential misuse by administrative authorities.

Another aspect wreaking havoc on the industry is the impact on global practices of such platforms. For instance, storing meta data and location data for tracing the first originator may require weakening the encryption standards and open risks to data breaches and potential violations under stricter data protection laws like in the European Union. Gaps in legislative guidance and unrest in the industry have rendered the burning question for stakeholders (and the industry at large) - is end-to-end encryption technology compatible with these obligations?

While the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has stated that the new Intermediary Rules will not force platforms to break their end-to-end encryption, some stakeholders and experts have repeatedly argued that traceability and encryption cannot co-exist. Evidently, these additional obligations will significantly impact the commercial and technical operations of platforms that use encryption. It will be interesting to see the outcome of WhatsApp's recent challenge to the new rules and how the leading messaging platforms (or other SSMIs using encryption protocols) in India implement the necessary technical changes to comply with the new obligations.

(Harsh Walia (Partner), Abhinav Chandan (Partner) and Tanya Varshney (Associate), Khaitan & Co.)

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Finding the balance in encryption and crime-fighting Monash Lens – Monash Lens

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

Operation Ironside last week resulted in more than 800 suspected underworld criminals arrested after being tricked into using an encrypted messaging app in which police were able to monitor chats about serious crime, including murder.

The operation was run in conjunction with the Australian Federal Police, targeting global serious and organised crime. Drugs, weapons, luxury vehicles and cash were seized across more than a dozen countries in whats been called a watershed moment for international policing. Its again highlighted issues relating to encrypted communications within criminal networks.

This operation involved the distribution amongcriminal networks of a secure encrypted communication system known as An0m that was in reality controlled by law-enforcement agencies. However, while ultimately enormously successful in disrupting criminal networks, the use of An0m very likely accounted for only a small percentage of criminal communication in Australia the AFP estimated this at around 5%.

Like much of the world, many of the conversations between Australians are conducted via text messaging. And increasingly, these messages are sent and received in encrypted form.

Well-known messaging apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage and Signal employ end-to-end encryption technology. This means that the digital material making up the messages, including text, images, audio and video are all encrypted on the sending device before theyre transmitted, and are only able to be decrypted by the final receiving device.

Under this model, its not feasible, at least with current computer technology, for an eavesdropper (or law enforcement agency) to decrypt any messages they intercept.

This enables completely private information exchange. For many reasons, this facility of modern life is highly desirable. It provides comfort that our interactions arent being spied upon, and allows us to securely exchange sensitive information. Indeed, beyond text messaging, end-to-end data encryption is crucial for the safety of many of the online transactions we now take for granted.

So, tools for pervasive encrypted communication, once thought of as the purview of security agencies and secretive intelligence operatives, sit in all our hands today. But as recent events highlight, theres a darker consequence of this technology. Along with hiding our innocuous conversations with friends, our work discussion groups, not to mention the voices of freedom under oppression, end-to-end encryption does just as good a job at hiding criminal activity of the worst kind.

Although law-breaking is increasingly technology-driven, criminal networks do not need to be particularly sophisticated to obscure their communications with these widely available secure messaging apps.

This has resulted in the always-present tension between the privacy of individuals, and the safety of communities, being writ large. Coupled with the anonymisation of online activity afforded by the dark web, these technologies have placed enormous barriers in the way of policing and disrupting serious crime. After all, surveillance by law enforcement authorities under warrant is only fruitful if the data gathered is able to be read and understood.

As one particularly damaging example of crime facilitated by the internet, and increasingly by encrypted communication, the distribution of child sexual abuse material has reached a horrendous scale.

Last year, the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received more than 21 million reports of it from electronic service providers, 94% of which were from Facebook. At the same time, in order to meet oft-stated commitments to user privacy, Facebook is racing to implement end-to-end encryption across its platform. But the company has since acknowledged that this change will make uncovering such material much more difficult.

Although the Facebook-owned WhatsApp has increased its reporting of child sexual abuse material through sophisticated analysis of metadata, its clear that the absence of an ability to analyse the content of images themselves hampers the technological countering of this crime. Similarly, terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal weapons trading are all beneficiaries of the capacity to effectively obscure communication.

Here lies the challenge.

As more and more of our communications are hardened by encryption, the debate will continue as to where the line between privacy and safety sits.

Theres a widespread expectation that users in many parts of the world want to engage in privacy-preserving communication, and hence theres a high value in marketing such systems to gain competitive advantage.

How, then, do we best respond to the need for disruption of criminal activity and preservation of safety in communities in such an environment?

Legislative responses to the rise of end-to-end encryption and the challenges it poses to law enforcement agencies, so far, vary.

In Australia, perhaps the most powerful feature of controversial laws passed in 2018 is the capacity to issue enforceable technical capability notices.

These notices could require service providers to take actions to ensure the provider is able to help to enable laws to be enforced or national security safeguarded. These notices are so named as they may require providers to employ new technical capabilities beyond those they already implement.

Importantly, these notices are prohibited from requiring that providers implement back doorsor other systemic weaknesses such as building a decryption capability or requiring that providers make their encrypted systems less effective. A range of other notices can be issued to providers to require them to provide assistance using their existing technologies via whats known as an industry assistance framework.

As more and more of our communications are hardened by encryption, the debate will continue as to where the line between privacy and safety sits.

Governments will likely be grappling with this issue for some time, given simultaneous commitments to security of personal data and safety of their population.

Indeed, the Council of the European Union adopted a resolution in December entitled Security through encryption and security despite encryption, calling for a new regulatory framework and investigation of technical solutions. Also last year, an international statement calling for similar action was released by the US Department of Justice.

More widely, the topic of end-to-end encryption, including technical and legal responses, continues to be the subject of much dialogue between the tech industry, government, academia, and law enforcement.

Ultimately, the whole community must be genuinely involved in this debate so that a balanced position that is both workable and broadly acceptable is achieved.

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Drug bust was a huge coup – but the surveillance should trouble free citizens – Stuff.co.nz

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

OPINION: I do not like the Martin Niemller poem, written in the aftermath of the Holocaust, that begins: First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a Socialist and ends Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me.

It is an impactful statement written by a good man forced to confront his own failings during a shockingly dark period of European history. It retains a contemporary resonance and is frequently cited as a justification to uphold the rights of the least palatable members of a community.

However, this isnt a statement of moral principle. It is an appeal to self-interest and is driven by pity and regret.

Were a passive people. Passionless and docile. Despite our self-image, we Kiwis are driven by a need to conform. It isn't an attractive trait and is on display every time we board an aircraft. Passengers duly attach face masks and air stewards diligently enforce these pointless rules.

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Most of what we uncritically accept is benign, but there is one that is deeply corrosive and has real and fatal consequences for both the lives of our poorest and most vulnerable but also for the very liberties that are an essential feature of a free society.

There was a story last week, about the success of Operation Trojan Shield.

This is a remarkable tale. The FBI established its own network of mobile phones, complete with handsets and encryption, and tricked the criminal underworld into adopting these devices in the mistaken belief that they were secure from the states prying eyes.

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An image, released by the US Department of Justice, showing messages on the compromised encrypted app.

They were deceived. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were listening and logging every call and text message. According to the recently released US indictment, there were 9500 of these units in circulation.

This latest huge bust, in a never-ending series of huge busts, is being touted as a coup in the War on Drugs, begun by Richard Nixon in 1971 and indeed it is. This is Graham Greene level skullduggery by the boys and girls in blue. Congratulations to all involved.

But... wait.

Lets stop and consider this. As a citizen of a free country it is my expectation that the state is not going to be listening to my communications without first convincing a judge that there is probable cause to be doing so.

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Damien Grant questions the legal basis of Operation Trojan Shield.

I accept that Apple and Amazon might be logging my keystrokes and snooping in on my conversations in order to sell me petfood and car insurance. Fine, but I can disconnect their services. Apple might be very powerful but it lacks the ability to lock me in a cage. Only a government can legally do this.

With great power should come great responsibility and, in a democracy, a large degree of restraint. What we have here are Western governments collaborating to establish a network with the specific purpose of listening into private conversations.

It isnt clear if a warrant was obtained before this data was gathered; the legal underpinnings of this operation remain murky and involve some third country that has yet to be identified. Even if one was secured in advance, we can be certain that 9500 individual warrants were not secured.

The police are delighted with themselves. Australian detective superintendent Des Appleby happily gloated: I think theyll be shocked to their core that theyve been stooged this badly. All their thoughts and plans, schemes, and theyre all in the hands of the police.

Indeed. Yet, was there any basis for this action other than a vague suspicion that if the police began listening to everything, they would get something? What of the thousands of people who used these phones for nothing more illicit than corporate security and dangerous liaisons?

An incomprehensible 27 million messages were captured and read during the three years this operation was running, and it was running in this country.

This is a violation of, at least, the expectation of Section 21 of our Bill of Rights: Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure, whether of the person, property, or correspondence or otherwise.

There is no caveat that dispenses with this right if there is a risk that some teenager might be getting high. Despite my Libertarian objections most readers will be fine with this, because: drugs. Drugs are bad and we have Paddy Gower to help us understand how bad.

We are untroubled by the abuse of state power because we crave the illusion of security and lack the imagination to consider an alternative. And because it is the prescribed view of our cultural elites.

It also helps that no fresh-faced boys from Kings or Christs College are usually caught in these dragnets. The scions of Epsom and Fendalton and their parents will be confident that such awfulness will not touch them. So long as those whose private conversations are being bugged, assets seized and lives destroyed by decades in prison look suitably foreign, were pretty relaxed.

Even if we dont think it makes any difference, we know that drugs have won the war on drugs, we confidently assume that our rights are safe. Most readers are probably correct.

I am not going to make an argument that we should protect the civil liberties of the worst outcasts of society because one day we may lose our own liberties. There is no morality or principle in that.

Niemller was a Lutheran pastor. He should have sought inspiration from a much older tradition when considering his and his countrymens failings. I am not a Christian, but there is a profound proverb from antiquity that rings as true today as it did two millennia ago:

And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.

Damien Grant is a business owner based in Auckland. He writes from a libertarian perspective and is a member of the Taxpayers Union but not of any political party.

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Join These Global SWE Events on International Women in Engineering Day! – All Together – Society of Women Engineers

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

This June 23rd, SWE members will be celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (INWED)! Join in the celebration by participating in these virtual events being hosted by SWE Global Affiliates.

1PM 3:30PM Singapore Standard Time

Be a part of this event to celebrate the official launch of theSociety of Women Engineers in Singaporeand our affiliates across the four major universities this coming International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June 2021!

Discover the amazing work of female engineers, gain insights from speakers from leading engineering and technology organisations and applaud the efforts of local societies with parallel visions in shaping the future of engineering.

Join us to find out more about what companies in Singapore are doing to support women and how you can do your part to propel women in engineering today!

6PM 7PM Arabian Standard Time

Join the newly inaugurated Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Dhahran Global Affiliate to celebrate the 2021 International Women in Engineering Day held on June 23rd. On this day the world recognizes the accomplishments of female luminaries in the field of engineering.

We will host a virtual panel session featuring of accomplished women in engineering reflecting on their rich experiences and unique career paths. Attendees will have the chance to meet shining examples of the regions brightest STEM talents with varying levels of experiences across different industries.

The event targets current and future women in engineering in addition to those interested in engineering related industries.

5PM 6:30PM Costa Rica Time (GMT-6)

Join us to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day as we review womens role, work, achievements, and contributions throughout these past years. Also, we will present short videos of messages from professional women engineers and leaders in different fields to inspire and encourage our students to pursue an engineering carrier path. Our female students will share their experiences and challenges they face every day.

This event is hosted by the ULACIT SWE Affiliate members and aims to inspire current and future women engineers to continue in this journey. This event will be held in Spanish.

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Bellamine University offering 1-year software and data engineering degree – The Lane Report

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Bellarmine University is now offering an accelerated, online-only software and data engineering program specifically designed for individuals who have a bachelors degree in another field.

The Bachelor of Science in Software and Data Engineering can be earned in three semesters, each divided into two sessions of approximately eight weeks. Students will learn to write software applications with various programming languages; elicit, analyze and specify software requirements; develop internal or external software products using traditional or Agile approaches; and use modern software engineering tools.

The program also includes a philosophy course that studies the social and ethical implications technology may have. While most software and data engineering programs teach studentshowto do new things, they dont consider whether companiesshoulddo them, said David Scott, assistant professor of philosophy, who designed the class.

Part of the course will be bringing the new technological abilities we have in line with our existing moral understandings, which may be predicated on older technological possibilities, more limited ones, Scott said.

Topics to be covered include privacy and intellectual property issues; the potential for nefarious uses of technology, such as deep-fake videos; the implications of automation; and diversity concerns, such as facial-recognition software that was based largely on white faces and doesnt work as well to identify people of color.

Technology moves quickly, but studying the moral and ethical issues of existing software can help engineers think ahead, Scott said. Once the genie is out of the bottle, we can see, Oh yeah, this is fraught with all sorts of moral problems, he said. But having already speculated about and analyzed something before might help you be more proactive in keeping the genie in the bottle, so to speak, in how you design something.

Once students complete the program, they will be ready for an entry-level job in the field. Regionally, the median salary for software developers is $87,610; nationally, its $107,515.

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What Is Construction Engineering and Project Management? – All Together – Society of Women Engineers

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

Construction engineers and project managers are the bridge between the design team and the procurement team. Their projects range from commercial business or housing construction to airport design to highway and bridge construction.

Before a project can begin, a construction engineer and project manager may go to the job site and do what is called a survey. The survey is done to look for environmental issues that can make the project harder. Such environmental issues include things like pollution, drainage, and destruction of habitats such as wetlands.

During the survey, they also look into the laws and codes in the area. This is an important step to make sure that the project follows all local and state laws. The construction engineer and project manager will work together with government agencies, environmental associations and contractors to put together a report before the project can begin.

After the report is submitted and the company decides to move forward with the project, the construction engineer and project manager will put together teams of engineers and contractors to begin working on the project. They use construction software to evaluate the project design. They also organize a budget and a schedule.

Sometimes, a construction engineer and project manager will investigate the job site to make sure everything is going to plan. They often meet with their teams to discuss any issues so they may solve them before moving on to the next step. Throughout the project, they evaluate their progress and make any needed changes so they can meet deadlines.

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Engineering.com Launches New TV Video Platform to Further Enhance Engagement and the User Experience – PRNewswire

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

"The retention and engagement power of video as a medium is well-known, and there has never been an ideal destination for practicing and emerging engineers to find video content they want" said Frank Baldesarra, Co-Founder & CEO of engineering.com. "We have been making high-value videos for years, and now due to our new ProjectBoard platform we are able to display and personalize our extensive video library in a Netflix Style format. Engineering.com TV makes it easy for our users to locate and watch what interests them most, then bookmark a single page to revisit."

Engineering.com has also changed its video delivery structure to a "themed series" approach with regularly scheduled episodes, providing a steady stream of helpful information, updates, and insights organized by related topics. The following section outlines the current ongoing series of web shows hosted by the company.

"This Week in Engineering"is a multi-segment series from the editors of engineering.com that highlights recent engineering news and developments from industry, government and academia. The weekly installments offer timely technical information and analysis and explore any business implications of the changes discussed.

"End of the Line"is a weekly manufacturing op-ed series hosted by Jim Anderton, a manufacturing veteran and the Multimedia Content Director at engineering.com. The segments explore real-world production and design topics. Jim shares his thoughts and unique insights to help professionals navigate the challenges of world events, the blending of old and new technologies, evolving processes, the skills gap, and other areas that help maximize productivity.

"Designing the Future"is a design-focused program that brings the foremost industry experts to the audience in an engaging, one-on-one interview format, exploring the current and future landscape of the design industry. Engineering.com's editors review the current state of design, where it's heading in the future, and the hurdles the industry faces as a guide for those redefining how engineers and designers solve problems.

"Manufacturing the Future"is a manufacturing-focused program that centers around current and future technologies in the sector with industry innovators and is also in an interview format. Thought leaders and executives discuss pressing questions about manufacturing, such as adopting new technologies, the transitions in the skilled labor force, evolving production methods, and more.

"Hardware Reviews", hosted by Micheal Alba, Senior Editor at engineering.com, reviews the latest in AR/VR, 3D scanning technology, and, desktop and mobile workstations optimized for the use of the engineering professional.

And, our most recently-launched show, "Decoding the Design", delves into how both digital and physical technologies and products are designed, created or reimagined for people. We discuss how and why the technology emerged, lessons on the iterative process, and how engineers and end-users can adopt a broad mindset to designing innovative new products.

About Engineering.com Engineering.comis a global online publisher and discussion forum host for problem-solving, trends, technology news, innovation, and tools. As the "ultimate resource" for engineers across disciplines, the company's simple mission is to inspire engineering minds to be and do better. With over 2 million monthly visits to the digital properties in the platform, the company also offers additional resources, including Eng-Tips.com, the world's largest engineering messaging board; TenLInks.com, a directory of CAD, CAM, and CAE; and projectboard.world, which supports STEM schools, universities, and leading maker organizations across the globe.

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Global $9.6 Bn Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market to 2027: While Short-term Outlook Remains Challenged due to Pandemic, Aerospace Sector Poised…

June 19, 2021 | Author: admin

DUBLIN, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

With Manufacturing Collapsing, Engineering Design Services are Recording an Unprecedented Slowdown. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market Records $513.2 Million Erosion in Revenues

The global market for Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is expected to plummet by -8.9% in the year 2020 and thereafter recover and grow to reach US$ 9.6 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 9.1% over the analysis period 2020 through 2027.

Global manufacturing industry is facing its worst ever recession with PMI plummeting to 35.4 index points, the lowest in recent industry. The impact on manufacturers will mean crunch on capital resources; workforce layoffs/reduction and loss in productivity; supply chain disruptions; difficulties with funding; and increase in cybersecurity risks and fraud.

Unlike IT services where work is being carried out remotely via internet and cloud platforms, for the manufacturing industry, plant activities and production cannot be carried remotely and therefore remains worst affected. The slower economic activity means reduced demand for industrial and consumer goods and lower manufacturing orders. Plant closures both full and partial are expected to continue into the coming months. Manufacturers, especially automotive producers with complex supply chains will be hard hit as transportation, trade and movement of goods continue to remain crippled.

Industrial output remains weak with the 1st Half of 2020 recording double digit declines in volume output. With plants shuttered and new manufacturing orders dwindling, OEM outsourcing of product design and development projects has significantly slowed. Muted activity in Industries such as power & energy; heavy & structural; consumer & industrial; automotive means lower innovation & new product development activity. With finances needed for supporting innovation drying up there is a hiatus in new product development. Used widely for 3D modeling/visualization, rapid prototyping, modelling, tool design and development & product platform/architecture design, Computer Aided Engineering is slumping in-line with the slowdown in engineering services demand.

In the post COVID-19 period, growth will be led by recovering manufacturing activity and re-focus once again on innovation and new product development. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) refers to the use of computer and software solutions to design, analyze and generate processes and products. CAE broadly incorporates computer aided design (CAD) as well as computer aided manufacturing (CAM) capabilities for providing assistance in engineering analysis processes.

Continued reduction in prices of CAE software and licensing fees will help stimulate market growth. Companies will continue to offer newer delivery models for their products and services. For instance, CAE as a service is already a fast growing approach where customers can choose the pay-as-you-go plan. Cloud computing helps bring down costs of licensing, deployment as well as maintenance. Also, organizations are seeking HCI (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) platforms for creating private cloud which enables advanced computation as well as storage.

CAE companies have and will continue to offer CAD software as an in-built feature in CAE tools. Since mobile access has now become important to almost all technologies, even CAE companies are trying to offer means for accessing data about product analysis on mobile platforms. Designers can now access data on smartphones. Cloud software deployment allows designers and developers to easily upload analysis about products on cloud platforms.

Cloud deployment of the software offers many advantages including higher mobility and easier software upgrade among others. Such user-friendly advancements will significantly contribute to market growth. Companies are also leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence for creating advanced CAE tools.

The market for CAE will also be positively influenced by emerging engineering modes like building information modeling, concurrent engineering and 3D printing. A key trend that will gain momentum in the post COVID-19 period is CAD/CAE integration. Given that CAD and CAE files are different, it is difficult to produce a model in CAD software that can be utilized for finite element analysis in CAE software. This is however changing with new types of software being developed that enable testing of design and analysis in integrated CAD/CAE environment.

Another notable trend will be the growing use of machine learning for accelerating the pace of engineering simulations primarily by enabling accurate predictions. With computers able to learn and create better data using tools such as statistical learning, it is possible to speed up the process of optimal product design. For instance, in simulations, ML tools can understand that changes that need to be made for making automobiles safety without any adverse impact on design integrity.

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Tissue Engineering Market Research Report by Material (Biomimetic Material, Composite Material, and Nano-Composite Material), by Application (Cancer, Cardiology, and Cord Blood & Cell Banking), by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

New York, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Tissue Engineering Market Research Report by Material, by Application, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06088433/?utm_source=GNW

The Global Tissue Engineering Market size was estimated at USD 25.92 Billion in 2020 and expected to reach USD 30.66 Billion in 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 18.63% from 2020 to 2026 to reach USD 72.25 Billion by 2026.

Market Statistics:The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.

Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Tissue Engineering to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Based on Material, the Tissue Engineering Market was studied across Biomimetic Material, Composite Material, Nano-Composite Material, and Nano-Fibrous Material.

Based on Application, the Tissue Engineering Market was studied across Cancer, Cardiology, Cord Blood & Cell Banking, Dental, GI & Gynaecology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal, and Spine, Skin/Integumentary, Urology, and Organ Replacement, Transplants & Ophthalmology.

Based on Geography, the Tissue Engineering Market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report delivers insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecasts, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.

Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Tissue Engineering Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.

Market Share Analysis:The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.

Company Usability Profiles:The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Tissue Engineering Market, including BASF SE, Bayer AG, Cook Medical Inc, Corning Incorporated, General Electric Company, Integra LifeSciences Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic PLC, Merck KGaA, Novartis AG, Organogenesis Inc, Organovo Holdings, Inc., Pfizer Inc, ReproCell Inc., Siemens AG, Smith & Nephew PLC, Stryker Corporation, Tissue Regenix Group PLC, Vericel Corporation, and Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments

The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Tissue Engineering Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Tissue Engineering Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Tissue Engineering Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Tissue Engineering Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Tissue Engineering Market?6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Tissue Engineering Market?7. What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Tissue Engineering Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06088433/?utm_source=GNW

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Take Your Engineering Knowledge to the Next Level with Free Ansys Innovation Courses – Interesting Engineering

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Simulation is a key driver in the future of engineering, where engineers explore and predict how products will work or wont work in the real world.National Science Foundationdescribessimulations as:

"The application of computational models to the study and prediction of physical events or the behavior of engineered systems."

Universities around the globe are teaching simulation in their engineering curriculum to equip engineering students with the necessary skills for the real world. After the COVID-19 pandemic, online education has become more prevalent than ever before, providing people with more options to learn.

Ansys, a global pioneer in engineering simulation solutions, releasedAnsys Innovation Coursesfocused on teaching physics and engineering concepts. Courses contain simulation examples and real-world case studies to reinforce the concepts taught.Ansys Innovation Coursescan be accessed online for free and are designed for students and career-level engineers who are looking to brush up on skills or expand their current skillset.

From an education perspective, simulations offer a lot more than other methods, enabling students to receivehands-on learning, which enables students toexamine new facts and think critically, enabling new links between concepts. Even when introduced before undergraduate levels, simulation is the best way to help students understand a scientific theory that can become visible and comprehensible through a simulation.

The latest developments in technology, such as autonomous vehicles, 5G infrastructure, electric powertrains and artificial intelligence have taken engineering industries to levels that traditional education methods are not able to cover anymore. Application-based learning is becoming the norm for engineering education, but usually it is introduced after physics concepts are taught. Using simulation earlier on while teaching physics concepts introduces these tools more organically.

The Ansys Academic Program has introduced a new resource through its Innovation Courses that help educators, students and professional engineers who would like to brush up on new techniques or branch out into different disciplines.

Ansys Innovation Courses cover a wide range of topics from heat transfer in fluids to material performance, contact mechanics, shock-expansion theory, and a lot more. Supported with simulation, each course provides a deep experience in the field as well as problem solving situations about the specific problem in the field of engineering the course covers.

Simulation-based lesson plans overcome the challenges of online learning by allowing students to practice and see the results of mathematical models via simulation visualization. Thus, students are able to apply the solutions they learn through the classes to simulations, supported by quizzes and homework. The free courses can be easily coupled with Ansysfree engineering student softwaremaking it easy for anyone to learn.

According to the World Economic Forum, over1.2 billion studentsaround the world have been out of their classrooms due to COVID 19, which includes many collage students who aspire to be engineers. Also, with such a long time spent away from schools, new habits have taken root such as online education.

We can gain perspective on the demand for online education through astudyconducted in India that shows us the online test preparation market size in India going from $43 billion in 2016 to $515 billion in 2021. Such an astronomic rise in the demand for online education materials are no coincidence of course, yet they prove online methods of educations are far from being temporary measures.

The very samestudyshows us that online reskilling and certification programs are also extremely high on demand. In a similar fashion with the online test preparation market, the market size of reskilling and online certification programs in India reaches $463 billion in 2021, where in 2016 the very same market had the modest size of $93 billion.

Online education statistics rise in many other major countries alongside India, such as the United States where33% of post-secondary school administrators indicate they will continue to offer both remote andonline course optionseven after their campuses have reopened and normal operations resumed.

Simulation tools have been widely used by professors for learning that builds on theory and prepares them for industry. But now Ansys Innovation Courses is providing thought leadership on how simulation can support educators earlier on in their curriculum which both strengthens a students understanding of physics concepts and allows them to get more hands-on experience with industry-leading tools.

Therefore, Ansys Innovation Courses is very valuable for educators who want to advance their teaching methods and use the most up-to-date methods. There is a great opportunity for any educator in this field, where they can explore the latest simulations and apply them in their classes, enabling students to visualize, apply, and improve what they learn from classes.

One of the main benefits of Ansys Innovation Courses is the democratization of simulation education, for several reasons. First and foremost, being free, Ansys Innovation Courses can benefit any student from around the globe who only needs to have access to the internet and a machine that can run free Ansys software.

Secondly, there are over 100 free courses in total, where a student can explore the most fitting field of engineering for himself, rather than having to go through more general classes.

And finally, Ansys Innovation Courses brings students an easy way to learn key concepts using simulation. Thus, it supports every engineering student in every educational institution by providing a supportive education.

You can click or visit ansys.com/courses to start your online learning journey using simulation with Ansys Innovation Courses, increasing your grasp of many physics and engineering concepts, from wherever you are, for free.

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