In this issue

WHERE IS THE CAPEX GOING
Astelcos across the world after their Capex spending, does it signal a permanent shift, reflecting broader strategic transformation amidst new challenges?
STREAMLINING THOSE IPL LIVE STREAMS
Urban Evolution: Unpacking NEC’s Vision for Next-Gen Smart Cities

Can US AI copyright law impact Indian policymaking?

The proposed Act suggests compensating original creators for content that is used to train Gen Al. This can be a good middle ground for many in tech to follow

5 mins

Rise of the connected cars

Advanced features like 5G, IoT, and AI are reshaping the automotive industry in India, promising enhanced mobility and safety for drivers

2 mins

Navigating chaos: Securing trust in digital communication

Amid rising fraud risks, CPaaS tools offer a lifeline. SMS, though vulnerable, remains pivotal for real-time alerts in a chaotic digital landscape

4 mins

The silent communication warhorse

While 5G grabs the headlines, 4G LTE quietly fuels global mobile networks, enabling high-speed Internet and IoT growth with wide adoption and growth potential

3 mins

HPE Launches Wi-Fi 7 APs for enhanced connectivity and security

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launched Wi-Fi 7 access points (APs), boasting up to 30% more wireless traffic capacity than competitors.

1 min

Getting ready for the great Indian switch

India's mobile landscape is undergoing a shift: from feature phones to feature-rich, affordable smartphones, driven by consumers' desire for a better user experience

3 mins

Net neutrality takes a right turn again

Led by Biden's commitment to protecting the Open Internet, the recent FCC decision has brought the Net Neutrality debate back to the front

6 mins

It is time to ghost the AI dating bots

As mobile apps and AI dating bots surge in popularity, addressing pressing concerns about privacy, data manipulation, and transparency is paramount

3 mins

Will voice interfaces ever take off?

Voice as a primary user interface has shown flickers of promise but has never taken off. Today, with AI at hand, it is still failing to go mainstream

5 mins

Mega deals paper some cracks for in-turmoil IT firms

Amid the tricky financial year 2023-24, IT firms saw losses in Pack revenue from their telecommunications clients-suggesting that a rejig could be in order

5 mins

India's deepfake dilemma

India faces an unprecedented challenge as morphed videos of public figures blur the truth, potentially swaying the fate of the world's largest democracy

5 mins

"The market is booming due to new space players"

With a focus on commercialising space technology, space exploration and satellite technology are transitioning from the traditional “Old Space” paradigms to the dynamic, cost-effective, and reliable realm of “New Space.”

4 mins

"MSS serves a variety of segments with varied data rates"

Sasken Technologies is developing multiple platforms that support high-throughput services for multi-orbit systems.

6 mins

Urban Evolution: Unpacking NEC's Vision for Next-Gen Smart Cities

In an era where cities confront significant challenges like overcrowding and pollution, NEC’s innovative solutions such as NEC Mi-Command, NEC Mi-City, NEC Mi-Eye, and NEC Mi-WareSync are pioneering the transformation of urban spaces into smarter, more efficient, and inclusive environments.

4 mins

WHERE IS THE CAPEX GOING?

“Hardware is anything inside a computer that can be thrown out of the window.”

10 mins

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

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