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Steering digital titans away from monopoly's edge

The Digital Competition Act aims to curb Big Tech's monopolistic grip, ensure fair play, and foster innovation in India's rapidly evolving digital economy

Broadcasting's Phoenix: Rising from Al's digital flame

AI and emerging digital technologies are transforming broadcasting, but ethical challenges demand a balanced approach for a vibrant, unbiased future

Building bridges in telecom's expanding frontier

Telcos are leveraging strategic de-layering, innovation, and local adaptation to thrive in an evolving market, laying the groundwork for future growth

Data As Medicine Tech Revolutionises Healthcare Insights

GenAl can help the healthcare sector enhance data quality, enabling real-time analysis and generating synthetic data for improved patient care

Telecom troubles: Mega deals mask underlying sector weakness

Q1FY25 reveals telecom sector challenges: despite Infosys and HCLT's gains from big deals, TCS, Wipro, and Tech M see revenue drops, signalling ongoing issues

New broadcasting bill draft raises censorship concerns

The Bill seeks to regulate online news distributors, raising concerns about free speech and the legislative process amid industry debates

Satellites in your pocket? Not so fast

Despite the hype, satellite networks for smartphones remain a distant horizon, hindered by technical challenges and economic constraints

Wearables hit a roadblock as smartwatch stumbles in 2024

India's wearable market faces its first decline as smartwatches struggle with oversupply and innovation fatigue, while earwear remains steady

Early warnings in the heatwave mine: Telecom at risk

Extreme heat waves are threatening telecom infrastructure globally, necessitating innovative solutions for enhanced climate resilience

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

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

"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.

"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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

"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.

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

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?

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