Voice and Data Magazine - December 2024

In this issue

FIVE FOR 2025
TRANSFORMATIVE TECH TRENDS THAT WILL DEFINE INDIA’S JOURNEY IN THE YEAR AHEAD
Harnessing Tomorrow’s edge to reshape the art of war …… P38
TELCOS MUST CUST LEGACY COSTS TO INVEST IN FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES ….. VIKRAM PURANIK, Global Logic ………………P52

Redefining connectivity: Transforming networks for the AI era

The explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked a data revolution, driving unprecedented demand for faster, more efficient communication systems. Yet, this revolution has brought its own set of challenges.

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From highways to ecosystems, building intelligent data networks

Data-centric networks transform connectivity by adapting in real-time, ensuring security, compliance, and intelligent routing for evolving data demands

3 mins

Rewiring telecom's backbone for SMART, future networks

5G and GenAI are redefining telecom BSS, enabling smarter systems, real-time insights, and personalised services to drive growth and innovation

3 mins

Leveraging AI clouds to transform industries into powerhouses

Al-powered cloud solutions redefine industries by enabling automation, enhancing decision-making, and fostering scalable, intelligent workflows globally

4 mins

Connecting India: The telecom wave powering progress

India’s telecom sector redefines digital connectivity, driving growth through 5G, emerging technologies, rural penetration, and green innovation

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BSNL'S RISE FROM THE ASHES: A TALE OF REVIVAL AND RESOLVE

By combining cost-effectiveness with reliable services, the public sector telco is redefining its role and relevance in India's evolving telecom landscape

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SEEDS OF STARTUPS SOWING INDIA'S TELECOM TRANSFORMATION

India's startups are redefining telecom with 5G and 6G innovation and cutting-edge tech, positioning the nation as a global leader in connectivity

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FIVE for 2025

From 5G and AI to satcom, Q-commerce, and Industry 4.0, five transformative tech trends will define India's journey in the year ahead

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Defining the pathways of next-gen digital networks

5G, edge computing, satcom, and green tech will continue to shape communication networks into sustainable, future-ready, innovative ecosystems

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Reimagining data centre infrastructure with AI

GPU-driven data centres and Optical fibre networks are transforming digital infrastructure, driving AI innovation, and shaping a hyper-connected world

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Harnessing tomorrow's edge to reshape the art of war

Evolving 5G and satellite technologies are revolutionising defence communication, blending strategic resilience with unmatched tactical flexibility

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Shaping the new world: India's digital evolution in motion

As transformative technologies and policies converge, India’s digital trends for 2025 chart a bold path toward innovation, growth, and global leadership

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Unlocking the true potential of IoT

Specialised silicon and 5G are set to redefine loT's future, driving AloT innovations that deliver real-time intelligence, security, and seamless connectivity

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Orchestrating telecom's smart future

AI and automation can revolutionise telecom networks, crafting intelligent, selfoptimising systems to meet future demands and deliver seamless connectivity

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From orbit to opportunity: Redefining connectivity

India's satcom sector is set to revolutionise connectivity through hybrid networks, bridging the digital divide and driving innovative technologies for growth

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"Telcos must cut legacy costs to invest in future technologies"

Vikram Puranik, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Head of the Consumer, Communications, and Media vertical at GlobalLogic - India & APAC, addresses the pressing challenges telcos face today without sugar-coating the reality. These challenges include commodification, relevance, legacy costs, open standards, hyperscaler-head-start, and a lack of confidence at the C-suite level. With two decades of IT industry experience and a strong blend of technology, operations, and business acumen, he leads the business unit focusing on edtech, retail, communication and media, NEP, and telecom.

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Weaving the fabric of CDN efficiency

Local peering transforms CDNs by cutting latency, boosting reliability, and ensuring seamless, high-speed delivery for modern digital experiences

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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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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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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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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

4 mins

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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