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Let’s bell this cat
5G holds promise of a turning point for enterprises, innovators, researchers,
consumers, and all. But we need to keep some sign-boards in mind

Let's bell this cat

5G holds promise of a turning point for enterprises, innovators, researchers, consumers, and all. But we need to keep some sign-boards in mind

10+ mins

Can India Go Ahead With Its Own 5G Standards?

5Gi, the first-ever telecom standard from India, promises better rural connectivity. So why are the policymakers and telcos at loggerheads over its adoption?

7 mins

Time to power enterprise digitalization

From smart factories to intelligent collaborations – decision-makers need to provide the right environment for industries to unlock the next level of growth

4 mins

5G Networks Are Designed To Work In Conjunction With 4G

5G and cloud are two inextricably linked technologies. 5G will bring a massive change to cloud computing and revolutionize every business sector man works in. Communication service providers (CSP) will need multipurpose, high-fidelity, real-time visibility across all layers of the network to assure performance. Ideally, they will want a solution that offers a single, integrated platform that works on any legacy or cloud-based network. Mavenir Country Head for India and Regional Vice President for India and South Asia Sanjay Bakaya in an interview with Aanchal Ghatak shares details on the future of networks and its vision of a single, software-based automated network that can run on any cloud. Excerpts:

5 mins

Making sense of 5G launch in India

It might take 6-12 months before we see the actual roll out of 5G in India. However, one big question is the price point and its affordability for all

5 mins

Energy efficiency is a critical requirement of 5G evolution

Randeep Raina, CTO, Nokia India spells out why network slicing, fibreization, standards and private LTE would be salient aspects to watch when we think of 5G in India. He also explains why or why not would spectrum-pricing and geo-political forces matter. Let’s connect these different towers and see what comes up. Excerpts from an interview with Pratima Harigunani:

5 mins

New hope from space

To make internet from the sky a reality, satellite network providers need to connect their networks to high performance interconnection infrastructure on the ground

9 mins

The emerging security architecture

Besides providing visibility and better management for a more resilient network, SASE also makes it safer for businesses to adapt and innovate

4 mins

The new data storehouse

A cloud data warehouse offers several benefits – the most important among them being a strong backup plan to meet any eventuality

3 mins

AI-powered bots can improve customer experiences

“Build for Change” is a phrase that truly defines Pegasystems India Managing Director Suman reddy. A technology leader with experience of more than two decades, he is a core member of the company’s global corporate strategy team, and has been able to redefine how Indian business leaders are driving change in MNCs by influencing corporate goal setting, strategic planning, and building software products. In an interview with Anusha Ashwin, he talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the telecom sector, the use of AI by telcos, and how technology can help meet the changing customer needs. Excerpts:

4 mins

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