Business
Voice and Data
Weaving the safety net: Finer threads in India's data shield
India’s DPDP rules aim to fortify data governance with consent control, breach reporting, and localisation, but clarity and accessibility gaps remain.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
Privacy, Al, and innovation: Will India's data protection rules bridge gaps?
The draft rules seek to harmonise privacy, Al accountability, and innovation, build trust and tackle compliance challenges in Indias digital ecosystem.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
A double-edged sword in the AI race
While DeepSeek’s open-source nature triggers privacy risks, India accelerates the development of its own Al framework to harness local datasets for growth.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
NEW GROUND FOR DATA BOOM
India's data surge is redrawing its digital map, as edge data centres rise in smaller cities to power Al, streaming, and 5G with low-latency access.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
Shaping tomorrow with tech-powered fiscal blueprints
The Union Budget 2025-26 accelerates Al, digital infra, and deep tech, aligning investments with global trends to drive innovation and connectivity.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
Wiring the future with AI diplomacy and digital bridges
India and the US strengthen Al and digital ties, leveraging talent, technology, and Strategic alignment to shape the future of global communications.
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February 2025
Voice and Data
"Managing complex networks is critical in Industry 4.0"
Jophy Varghese is Verizon's APAC Head for System Integrators and Strategic Alliances. With over 15 years of expertise in IT and telecom, He has been instrumental in driving digital transformation across Asia-Pacific, Australia, and Japan. A customer-centric global business leader, he has consistently built strong partnerships that foster innovation and profitability, enabling enterprises to leverage advanced technologies for transformative growth.
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Empowering networks to think and adapt
Networks are leveraging Al and automation to simplify telecom complexities, enabling seamless operations and transformative efficiency
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Transforming networks, powering industrial innovation
AI and ML are transforming telecom, driving automation, energy efficiency, and innovation across industries from healthcare to smart farming
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Unlock enterprise success through satellite intelligence
Satellite data delivers real-time insights to optimise operations and give businesses a competitive edge in today's dynamic global market
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January 2025
Voice and Data
"NaaS means different things to different customers"
Brink Sanders, Vice President of Global Networking Sales at Cisco Systems, has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's approach to networking solutions since joining the company in 2007. With extensive experience across sales, operations, and business development, Sanders' leadership journey includes notable roles such as VP of Transformation Strategy and Planning. Before Cisco, he held senior positions at Trianz and webMethods (now Software AG), driving innovation and strategic growth.
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January 2025
Voice and Data
DIALLING up the FUTURE
Why choose cloud telephony over VoIP? It is more than just a fancier suit; it is a game-changer for scalable, seamless, and hardware-free communication
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January 2025
Voice and Data
India unveils draft rules for DPDP Act, opens public consultation
The DPDP draft rules aim to safeguard personal data while balancing user privacy, regulatory oversight, and operational flexibility for businesses
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Adam's Apple moment for AI models
Traditional language models struggled with voice, losing time, accuracy, and nuance. Are voice-driven models the game-changing twist the world needs?
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Spectrum clash clouds Wi-Fi 7's path to seamless connectivity
Wi-Fi 7's rollout in India faces hurdles as the 6GHz spectrum's allocation remains unresolved, limiting its full potential in a growing tech market
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Weaving chip magic into tomorrow's digital fabric
Semiconductors are powering India's 5G revolution, bridging divides, and paving the way for breakthroughs in Al, 6G, and quantum computing
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January 2025
Voice and Data
The manufacturing symphony: Harmonising mind and machine
Smart manufacturing blends AI, IoT, and human ingenuity to foster collaboration, sustainability, and transformative efficiency in modern industry
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January 2025
Voice and Data
LEOs and the digital divide: Can this truss bridge hold?
India's digital divide demands affordable, inclusive solutions. LEO satellites offer promise, but cost, access, and integration hurdles persist
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January 2025
Voice and Data
"Zoom's mission is to deliver an Al-first work platform."
Sameer Raje, General Manager and Head of India & SAARC at Zoom Video Communications brings over two decades of experience in technology and collaboration solutions. Before joining Zoom in April 2019 to expand its presence in the region, Raje held senior leadership roles at Cisco WebEx, IBM, and Microsoft, where he built and led high-performing teams across pre-sales, sales, and support. His tenure at West Unified Communications saw him increase market share across APAC countries, further cementing his expertise in driving growth in the digital communication space.In this interview with Pratima Harigunani, he discusses Zoom's vision for the future of workspaces, focusing on how Al, cloud telephony, holograms, and avatars can reshape collaboration. He sheds light on how Zoom is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create seamless and immersive workplace experiences while positioning itself as a leader in a rapidly evolving industry. Excerpts:
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Crossing the Cloud bridge for better agility and control
As data repatriation gains momentum, businesses are rethinking strategies to balance performance, security, and cost with hybrid Cloud models
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Building networks for India's digital ascent
India's digital transformation accelerates in 2025, leveraging Al, 5G, and satellite tech to bridge divides and redefine rural connectivity
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January 2025
Voice and Data
LT GEN DR SP KOCHHAR: BUILDING BRIDGES IN THE DIGITAL MAZE
APIs, gaming, and federated data centres are revolutionising digital communication, driving the shift to a seamless, platform-centric future
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January 2025
Voice and Data
A new-age race to redefine consumer convenience
Q-commerce is transforming E-commerce and growing at 45% CAGR, reshaping India's shopping habits with mobile-first convenience
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Will Sitharaman write a new script for tech and telecom?
As Budget 2025 nears, speculation builds around incentives for semiconductors, Satcom, R&D, and local manufacturing to drive communication sector growth in India
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January 2025
Voice and Data
Cloud endoscopy breakthrough for real-time remote diagnostics
NTT Corporation and Olympus Corporation have demonstrated the feasibility of real-time remote diagnosis and treatment using the world's first endoscopy system powered by IOWN All Photonics Network (APN) technology. The breakthrough experiment successfully processed endoscopic videos on a server located 150 km away, overcoming latency issues and enabling seamless diagnostics.
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December 2024
Voice and Data
Rise of the homegrown telecom infrastructure
Telecom infrastructure, once led by US and European designs and made in China, iS Now increasingly designed and manufactured in India, marking a pivotal shift
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December 2024
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Balancing innovation and regulation for a connected future
Crafting agile governance ensures equitable, sustainable growth, blending innovation with societal protection in a hyper-connected digital age
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December 2024
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Driving transformative shifts towards digital leadership
India's telecom sector, driven by 5G, bold policies, and cross-sector collaborations, is paving the way to global digital infrastructure leadership
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December 2024
Voice and Data
Scaling AI in data centres for the next big leap
GPU-optimised data centres are vital for advancing India’s Al ambitions, enabling it to meet growing computational demands and maintaining global competitiveness
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December 2024
Voice and Data
Bridging gaps with AI's transformative communication wave
AI-driven real-time communication reshapes industries, enhancing connections, operational efficiency, and immersive experiences in a digital-first world
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