"In a world full of disruptions, the need for digital transformation is not a choice but a requirement that every organisation, big or small, has to undertake," says Vineet Jaiswal, chief digital and technology officer at Vedanta Resources Limited. With the advancements in IT, it becomes mandatory for all businesses to deploy technologies like analytics, AI and utilise cloud-based systems to help them keep abreast with modern ways that help businesses. In an exclusive interaction with Analytics India Magazine, Vineet Jaiswal speaks about how Vedanta has used the latest technologies to transform its business. AIM: What was the need for a mining company and conglomerate like Vedanta to undergo digital transformation? Vineet Jaiswal: According to me, there are four requirements or needs for digital transformation.

Detect Technologies announces a global agreement with Vedanta for deployment of T-Pulse, their internationally deployed AI-based workplace safety software. Vedanta Resources Limited is a globally diversified natural resources company and is among the top producers of major commodities, including zinc-lead-silver, iron ore, steel, copper, aluminium, oil and gas. The group engages more than 65,000 employees and contractors, primarily in India, Africa, Ireland and Australia. Managing EHS for such a diverse and spread-out organisation is a massive challenge. Driven by its commitment to GOAL ZERO, Vedanta started exploring AI–based solutions, which can infuse efficiency in this process.