In this issue

TELECOM PERSON OF THE YEAR 2023
K. RAJARAMAN, Chairperson, IFSCA
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 2023
MUKESH DHIRUBHAI AMBANI
Chairman and MD, Reliance Industries
PATHEBREAKERS OF THE YEAR 2023
DR NEERAJ MITTAL
Chairman, DCC & Secy, DoT
MATHEW OOMMEN
President, Reliance Jio
GOPAL VITTAL
MD & CEO, Airtel

Navigating Social Media Risks With AI

Amidst the complexities of social media, harness the power of Al to protect privacy, enhance mental health, and combat misinformation effectively

3 mins

V&D leadership forum explores the future of a connected world

The TLF was attended by 250+ technology and business decision-makers and policymakers across the communication and broadcasting sector

5 mins

Data, chips, and India's AI mission

The Rs-10,372-crore initiative seeks to position the country as a global Al powerhouse, enhancing its capacity for research and innovation

5 mins

Where jellyfishes work better than whales

Edge Distributed Computing is revolutionising Supercomputing, offering agility, cost-effectiveness, and real-time decision-making

5 mins

The unexpected shift

Disillusioned from the Cloud, more organisations are now looking at cost-effective, secure prefab containerised Edge Data Centres for business agility

2 mins

The Silicon game: Reaping 5G gold

In-built hardware can be a big amplifier for 5G adoption, reshaping connectivity paradigms and fuelling innovations in telecom, IoT, and beyond

9 mins

New video streaming to shake up the data market

D2M technology paves the way for data-free video streaming, offering broader content access while potentially unsettling the telecom sector

4 mins

Pathbreakers of the Year (2023)

The vision, determination, and groundbreaking initiatives of three discerning telecom industry leaders have been pivotal in laying the foundation for the seamless deployment of the world's largest 5G networks within record time.

1 min

Lifetime Achievement (2023)

Aluminary in India's telecommunications landscape, Mukesh D Ambani stands as a beacon of transformative leadership.

1 min

Telecom Person of the Year (2023)

A bureaucrat par excellence, K Rajaraman's visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving domestic telecom equipment manufacturing and streamlining decision-making processes within the DoT.

9 mins

Celebrating excellence in telecom leadership

Voice&Data shines a spotlight on the trailblazers and visionaries shaping India's telecom landscape with the Telecom Leadership Awards 2023

2 mins

India's indigenous 'core' router: How fast is it?

Nivetti's 2.4Tbps router is a significant leap for Made-in-India-from gigabit- to terabits-class--critical for enterprise networking infrastructure

4 mins

More airwaves on offer for telcos: Why is it important now?

Telcos use spectrum auctions to shore up airwaves and expand network coverage; this year, however, it could be more about consolidation for the sector

4 mins

THE EVOLVING SKYSCAPE

Satcom is fast emerging as a game-changer in Indiabridging rural connectivity gaps, fueling innovation, and fostering inclusive development

5 mins

Transforming the city infrastructure

Cities are fast adopting lol solutions to tackle pressing challenges, enhance citizen services, optimise waste and traffic management, and bolster safety measures

2 mins

Telecom's data revolution: Adapting for a connected future

It is time telcos pivot to data-centricity to unlock efficiencies, commercialise data, harness Al, and fortify data strategies for transformative growth

3 mins

Do dark patterns signal tougher days ahead for mobile commerce?

The government's decision to target deceptive practices like false discounts may trigger a massive change in India's e-commerce industry smartphone-driven

4 mins

A Rs 45,000-crore survival act

With a plan to raise substantial funds, Vodafone-Idea aims to revitalise its struggling telecom business and compete in the 5G era. Will it work?

3 mins

The importance of integrating AI with existing business functions and tools

Arun 'Rak' Ramchandran, President & Global Head - Consulting & GenAl Practice, Hi-Tech & Professional Services, Hexaware, talks about their GenAl solutions, LLMs, data, cloud, privacy, and sustainability.

6 mins

The rise of first-generation vernacular AI

Despite hurdles in data management and funding, the rise of vernacular AI in India promises to revolutionise business communication and responsiveness

4 mins

Revolutionising telecom services

Privatisation of geospatial data, imaging, and connectivity is enabling the telecom industry to rationalise various expenses and achieve more optimised outcomes

4 mins

Sideloading: A 'hole' new mobile security debate

As the world waits for Apple stance on Sideloading, it is a good time to unpack doubts, trends, and possibilities around it

10 mins

"Ciena is widely known for advancements in optical technology"

As the Vice President and Sales Leader for India, Amit Malik is responsible for driving Ciena's sales strategy in India, a key growth market for the company.

6 mins

"Data centre is the new Gold Souk for India"

We engage in product development and design for OEMs in the telecom domain, covering core networks, Open RAN, and telecom infrastructure.

7 mins

"QDA solutions adhere to prevailing telecom regulations"

The National Disaster Response Force, NDRF has successfully utilised Hughes QDA during earthquake relief operations in India, Nepal, and Turkey.

6 mins

Can Truecaller weather India's CNAP plan?

With 70% of its business coming from India, the Swedish caller ID services company faces uncertainty as the country moves ahead with Calling Name Presentation

4 mins

The first 'fab' step forward

India's first chip fabrication plant marks a pivotal step towards self-reliance in electronics. Here is how it will impact the communication sector

4 mins

From a garage startup to a $2-trillion tech giant

Nvidia's journey from a modest start-up to becoming a trillion-dollar giant is a testament to its vision, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced market

3 mins

HARNESSING THE POWER OF TERAHERTZ TECHNOLOGY IN ICT

THz technology can bridge the gap between the technical and regulatory landscape, ushering in an era of communication that is faster, more reliable and adaptable

3 mins

Leveraging cloud solutions for competitive advantage

For success, establish a specialised cloud and data organisation to address specific challenges with a comprehensive strategy

4 mins

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