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A marriage of the two worlds
As terrestrial and satellite networks get together, they promise a revolution in global connectivity, blending their strengths to overcome traditional barriers
5 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE WITH SKYWARD SOLUTIONS
India's Viksit Bharat vision hinges on high-quality broadband access for all, with Satcom bridging the digital divide and driving inclusive growth
5 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
"Our NVS business witnessed a remarkable growth of 41%"
In 2023, the company's network video surveillance business grew 41% compared to 2022 and has attracted clients across IT, pharma, education, logistics, BFSI, automotive, and government verticals. Bhasker Chander Joshi, Assistant Director, Frontier Business Division (FBD), Canon India, is upbeat and ambitious about what the next page unfolds. Joshi manages the FBD operations, straddling areas like sales, marketing, operations, technical alliances, and P&L.
4 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
"Similar to roads, digital infrastructure must also be protected"
Dharmender Khajuria, Head - Network Partnerships, Bharti Airtel, brings over 24 years of experience in consumer durables and telecom, spanning diverse geographic and multicultural settings. His leadership roles have included COO positions in J&K, UP West, Uttarakhand, and CEO roles in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. With extensive expertise in sales, distribution, marketing, and operations management, he has held full P&L responsibility. In this conversation with Shubhendu Parth, he discusses the challenges faced by telecom service providers in network expansion and fibreisation, the ROW issue, and ongoing efforts in collaboration and green initiatives. Excerpts:
7 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
PREPARING INDIA'S WORKFORCE FOR 5G AND THE LEAP TO 6G ERA
India's GDP powerhouse telecom sector faces a 2.5 M talent shortfall. Rapid 5G and upcoming 6G require heavy investments in upskilling to stay ahead
4 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
This Bird is now in the catbird seat
Drones in India are looking out of their nests, from new possibilities to new deployments, reality-checks and new stratospheric ambitions
5 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
FIFTY SHADES OF GREEN
Telcos are adopting green strategies to cut energy costs, reduce carbon footprints, and improve efficiency, aiming to turn thin margins into positive profits
6 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
Asia-Pacific to propel WLAN market growth
Emerging Asia markets are set to drive the WLAN equipment market with a 15.9% CAGR from 2024 through 2030
2 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
A crack in the cyber insurance armour
Cyber outages like the Crowdstrike incident expose gaps in traditional insurance policies, emphasising the need for better coverage for operational disruptions
4 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
Unlocking India's connectivity potential
Scindia's approach introduces pivotal changes in telecom, including stakeholder committees, rural connectivity enhancements, and a revitalised BSNL 4G rollout
5 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
Transforming connectivity and capacity
India can build a world-class telecom ecosystem by using small cells, IBS, street furniture, and DISCOMS while addressing regulatory hurdles effectively
5 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
Rising economic boom through tech
India's economy, fuelled by tech growth and policy reforms, surged to USD 3.6 trillion, with a booming start-up ecosystem and rapid e-commerce expansion
3 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
A roadmap to Viksit Bharat
Union Budget 2024's focus on the TMT sector presents a comprehensive and strategic roadmap for advancing India's technological capabilities
3 min |
August 2024
Voice and Data
Apple's AI Gambit: Will It Redefine Privacy In Tech?
Apple's bold move into Gen AI with stringent privacy measures sets a new standard, potentially reshaping global tech ethics and user trust
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
COAI urges major tax reforms in first full budget of Modi 3.0
Ahead of the first Modi 3.0 budget, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called upon the government to adopt a series of significant tax reforms in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25.
2 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
India's Industry 4.0: The quiet revolution of smart machines
With a USD 23B market set to reach USD 50 B in five years, industrial loT adoption unlocks huge revenue potential for India's major telecom and IT firms
6 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Race to the stars as satcom giants prepare for India launch
India's satcom market heats up as Airtel, Jio, and Starlink vie for dominance, promising I new connectivity solutions amidst regulatory hurdles
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
"We can smell the fire during its very early stages”
Dryad Networks Co-founder and CEO Carsten Brinkschulte has 20 years of mobile network infrastructure experience and a strong serial entrepreneur track record.
5 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Fibreoptics face-off as EU duties challenge Indian exporters
With anti-dumping duties shaking up the USD 400M market, India's OFC manufacturers Face new challenges in Europe, impacting their global expansion plans
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
It is time to reset the telco button
As ARPUS dwindle and OTT/Big Tech pressures mount, telcos face a critical juncture: overhaul legacy models or evolve anew amidst AI and 5G promises?
8 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Ants and Zombies: loT's hidden battles
The network of loT devices works efficiently within enterprises, but cyberattacks can turn them into zombies, making robust security measures vital
9 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Weaving the digital tapestry of future networks
From loT to intelligent networks, telecom's evolution is driving economic growth and innovation, transforming the network infrastructure of digital enterprises
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
"Achieving an O-RAN state is still a long way ahead"
Priyanka Kulkarni, Manager Telecom, Media and Technology Sector, Aranca, packs over 11 years of experience in strategy consulting and business advisory.
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
"New media formats are expanding and diversifying the telecom industry"
Yuki Shuto is the Asia Pacific TMT Industry Leader H and Chief Strategy and Innovations Officer of Deloitte Consulting Japan, and Peeyush Vaish is the TMT Industry Leader for Deloitte South Asia.
4 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
30 YEARS 30 TECHS
From analogue roots to digital dynamos, India's communication sector has shifted seismically, reshaping the digital realm and fuelling economic growth.
10+ min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
From analogue roots to digital dreams
India's telecom odyssey spans from a humble beginning to visionary policies and relentless innovations as India strides toward a trilliondollar digital economy
5 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Telecom tides rise: Price hikes to boost capital returns
With telecom operators raising prices by 10-25% across prepaid and postpaid plans, analysts projec a net impact of USD 5.5 B within a year
5 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Orchestrating India's digital symphony
India's digital evolution, fueled by affordable tech and Al, is transforming networks with IP and Optical Convergence, crafting a harmonious future.
3 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
Forging India's digital heartlands
As India's tech sector thrives with loT, 5G, AI, and ML, the rise of hyperscale and edge data centres drives innovation and sustainable growth.
3 min |
July 2024
Voice and Data
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 min |