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Making sense of 5G launch in India

It might take 6-12 months before we see the actual roll out of 5G in India. However, one big question is the price point and its affordability for all

AI-powered bots can improve customer experiences

“Build for Change” is a phrase that truly defines Pegasystems India Managing Director Suman reddy. A technology leader with experience of more than two decades, he is a core member of the company’s global corporate strategy team, and has been able to redefine how Indian business leaders are driving change in MNCs by influencing corporate goal setting, strategic planning, and building software products. In an interview with Anusha Ashwin, he talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the telecom sector, the use of AI by telcos, and how technology can help meet the changing customer needs. Excerpts:

The new data storehouse

A cloud data warehouse offers several benefits – the most important among them being a strong backup plan to meet any eventuality

Energy efficiency is a critical requirement of 5G evolution

Randeep Raina, CTO, Nokia India spells out why network slicing, fibreization, standards and private LTE would be salient aspects to watch when we think of 5G in India. He also explains why or why not would spectrum-pricing and geo-political forces matter. Let’s connect these different towers and see what comes up. Excerpts from an interview with Pratima Harigunani:

The emerging security architecture

Besides providing visibility and better management for a more resilient network, SASE also makes it safer for businesses to adapt and innovate

New hope from space

To make internet from the sky a reality, satellite network providers need to connect their networks to high performance interconnection infrastructure on the ground

Time to power enterprise digitalization

From smart factories to intelligent collaborations – decision-makers need to provide the right environment for industries to unlock the next level of growth

The Pickle's Secret Recipe Or A Pickle?

The war to lead the 5G regime is on. But there is a lot of twist to the plot – how many patents one holds, how many essential ones, and how well can they be bought or sold?

Time To Restore Telecom Industry's Health

Telcos can support the Digital India dream only if they are financially viable. Will the government take some quick long-term measures?

Wi-Fi: The Next Giant Leap For India

Proliferation of Wi-Fi hotspots will not only help realise the Digital Bharat dream but also boost rural economy and drive the AatmaNirbhar Bharat mission

Making Industry 4.0 happen

Wired networks are expensive and lack the flexibility, while Wi-Fi has its own limitations. The solution lies in 4.9G and LTE based private wireless network

Telcos have got a new competitive edge

Rebuilding the network using cloud-native approach through disaggregation is the best solution for operators willing to build future-ready infrastructure

New consumption models increased Enterprise Agreement sales by 100%

The pandemic has been one of the most disruptive yet transformational events for businesses across the globe. At Cisco, the focus has been to help customers, partners, and the industry stay up and running during this time. As companies start operating in the next normal, Cisco is enabling businesses to become more resilient and agile as they accelerate their digital transformation. Cisco India and SAARC’s Managing Director for Commercial Sales Sudhir Nayar explains how the company is transforming its business model, pivoting a majority of its portfolio to be delivered as a service to help future-proof businesses in the new world. Excerpts:

Not yet a perfect sweet spot

Private LTE may be everything-rolled-into-one – low latency, higher security, seamless connectivity, and wider coverage – but there are creases that still need to be ironed out

Fibreization will pave way for widespread rural broadband

A believer in innovation and customer-first approach, he has been focussing on developing next-gen solutions to address the evolving network and communication opportunities. He has also played a crucial role in establishing STL’s presence in over 100 countries, executing joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and greenfield projects across Brazil, China and Italy. STL’s Connectivity Solutions CEO Ankit Agarwal in an interview with Anusha Ashwin talks about the trends, the company’s longterm vision, 5G and make in India. Excerpts:

Telcos are rethinking strategies around using the public cloud

He has over 21 years experience in delivering value to clients in the enterprise space helping them transform businesses through use of technology. VMware India Senior Director - Enterprise and Government Sales Gaurav Agarwal speaks with Anusha Ashwin to share insights on the impact of COVID-19 on the telecom sector, particularly the network security, network management policy for the new normal, the evolving cloud infrastructure and the emerging 5G technology. Excerpts:

Hot and hybrid

Idle resources, visibility, hidden costs, security loose-ends and complications of provisioning – can the hybrid cloud addresses such on-ground issues?

Enabling technology advancements beyond 2021

Sectors that are going to see high adoption of 5G include public sector, industrial automation, healthcare, education, and media and entertainment

“Telecom will disrupt and transform the economy”

Telecom will transform industries by creating a connected ecosystem and enabling digital enterprises and digital commerce. It will also help reboot the economy for faster growth

The bedrock of digital economy

The first-ever virtual Telecom Leadership Forum saw the industry experts deliberate on the technology trends, 5G’s impact on society, local manufacturing, and the issues reshaping the ecosystem

Get ready to change the rules of the game

While innovation at the grassroot level can be the real game changer for India, the country needs to promote the ecosystem that can support this

IT PAYS TO INVEST IN DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The spill over socio-economic benefits will far exceed the direct impact and rise exponentially for the wellbeing and growth of the humankind

Playing the 5G balancing act

While adoption of 5G is inevitable, the intricate relation between human, machine, and data can only be determined by how we control and use it

Get, set, better connect

India needs better connectivity and proliferation to achieve the digital dream and Wi-Fi 6E may be one of the best solutions in hand

A race for collaboration and competition

Will they steal each other’s pudding or will they add a cherry? A multi-faceted panel sniffs out the equation between hyperscalers and telcos

Build good cars; do not worry about the road

Experts at the V&D panel deliberate on how India should loosen its purse string to build adequate infrastructure for the new digital economy

5G is all about use-cases

Industry experts and leaders unravel the enablers and possibilities of the upcoming telecom standard and what it has in store for business and India

5G And Beyond: The Digital Future

Discussion around higher speed and performance of 5G over its predecessors tend to miss the forest for the trees. Studies reveal greater RoI over short term from private networks

5G Is Peanut Butter, Unless…

Every good thing has a hidden side, one that surfaces slowly and, often, when you least expect it. Be cautious when pushing the button on your big 5G project

We seek to become the AWS for B2B and B2C communication

Infobip operates a full-stack Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) with private cloud infrastructure and zero-hop connectivity to telecoms globally. As the company Managing Director Harsha Solanki has quadrupled the turnover of the enterprise in the last four years and is working towards building Infobip as an engineering mitochondrion with its benchmarkdefining CPaaS infrastructure and an innovation-centric perspective. In an interaction with Shubhendu Parth, she talks about the business communication trends, the evolving CPaaS market, and how organizations are adopting omnichannel solution to strengthen customer engagement in the New Normal. Excerpts: