Voice and Data - August 2024

In this issue

Fifty Shades of Green
WHAT ARE THE TELCOS DOING TO CUT ENERGY COSTS, REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINTS, AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY?
UNLOCKING INDIA’S CONNECTIVITY POTENTIAL
Scindia’s approach introduces pivotal changes in the telecom sector

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

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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 mins

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

4 mins

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

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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 mins

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 mins

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

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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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

"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:

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"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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

Early warnings in the heatwave mine: Telecom at risk

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

3 mins

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

2 mins

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

5 mins

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

4 mins

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