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Net neutrality takes a right turn again
Voice and Data

Net neutrality takes a right turn again

Led by Biden's commitment to protecting the Open Internet, the recent FCC decision has brought the Net Neutrality debate back to the front

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6 mins  |
May 2024
It is time to ghost the AI dating bots
Voice and Data

It is time to ghost the AI dating bots

As mobile apps and AI dating bots surge in popularity, addressing pressing concerns about privacy, data manipulation, and transparency is paramount

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3 mins  |
May 2024
Will voice interfaces ever take off?
Voice and Data

Will voice interfaces ever take off?

Voice as a primary user interface has shown flickers of promise but has never taken off. Today, with AI at hand, it is still failing to go mainstream

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5 mins  |
May 2024
Mega deals paper some cracks for in-turmoil IT firms
Voice and Data

Mega deals paper some cracks for in-turmoil IT firms

Amid the tricky financial year 2023-24, IT firms saw losses in Pack revenue from their telecommunications clients-suggesting that a rejig could be in order

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5 mins  |
May 2024
India's deepfake dilemma
Voice and Data

India's deepfake dilemma

India faces an unprecedented challenge as morphed videos of public figures blur the truth, potentially swaying the fate of the world's largest democracy

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5 mins  |
May 2024
"The market is booming due to new space players"
Voice and Data

"The market is booming due to new space players"

With a focus on commercialising space technology, space exploration and satellite technology are transitioning from the traditional “Old Space” paradigms to the dynamic, cost-effective, and reliable realm of “New Space.”

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4 mins  |
May 2024
"MSS serves a variety of segments with varied data rates"
Voice and Data

"MSS serves a variety of segments with varied data rates"

Sasken Technologies is developing multiple platforms that support high-throughput services for multi-orbit systems.

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6 mins  |
May 2024
Urban Evolution: Unpacking NEC's Vision for Next-Gen Smart Cities
Voice and Data

Urban Evolution: Unpacking NEC's Vision for Next-Gen Smart Cities

In an era where cities confront significant challenges like overcrowding and pollution, NEC’s innovative solutions such as NEC Mi-Command, NEC Mi-City, NEC Mi-Eye, and NEC Mi-WareSync are pioneering the transformation of urban spaces into smarter, more efficient, and inclusive environments.

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4 mins  |
May 2024
WHERE IS THE CAPEX GOING?
Voice and Data

WHERE IS THE CAPEX GOING?

“Hardware is anything inside a computer that can be thrown out of the window.”

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10 mins  |
May 2024
Navigating Social Media Risks With AI
Voice and Data

Navigating Social Media Risks With AI

Amidst the complexities of social media, harness the power of Al to protect privacy, enhance mental health, and combat misinformation effectively

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3 mins  |
April 2024
V&D leadership forum explores the future of a connected world
Voice and Data

V&D leadership forum explores the future of a connected world

The TLF was attended by 250+ technology and business decision-makers and policymakers across the communication and broadcasting sector

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5 mins  |
April 2024
Data, chips, and India's AI mission
Voice and Data

Data, chips, and India's AI mission

The Rs-10,372-crore initiative seeks to position the country as a global Al powerhouse, enhancing its capacity for research and innovation

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5 mins  |
April 2024
Where jellyfishes work better than whales
Voice and Data

Where jellyfishes work better than whales

Edge Distributed Computing is revolutionising Supercomputing, offering agility, cost-effectiveness, and real-time decision-making

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5 mins  |
April 2024
The unexpected shift
Voice and Data

The unexpected shift

Disillusioned from the Cloud, more organisations are now looking at cost-effective, secure prefab containerised Edge Data Centres for business agility

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2 mins  |
April 2024
The Silicon game: Reaping 5G gold
Voice and Data

The Silicon game: Reaping 5G gold

In-built hardware can be a big amplifier for 5G adoption, reshaping connectivity paradigms and fuelling innovations in telecom, IoT, and beyond

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9 mins  |
April 2024
New video streaming to shake up the data market
Voice and Data

New video streaming to shake up the data market

D2M technology paves the way for data-free video streaming, offering broader content access while potentially unsettling the telecom sector

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4 mins  |
April 2024
Pathbreakers of the Year (2023)
Voice and Data

Pathbreakers of the Year (2023)

The vision, determination, and groundbreaking initiatives of three discerning telecom industry leaders have been pivotal in laying the foundation for the seamless deployment of the world's largest 5G networks within record time.

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1 min  |
April 2024
Lifetime Achievement (2023)
Voice and Data

Lifetime Achievement (2023)

Aluminary in India's telecommunications landscape, Mukesh D Ambani stands as a beacon of transformative leadership.

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1 min  |
April 2024
Telecom Person of the Year (2023)
Voice and Data

Telecom Person of the Year (2023)

A bureaucrat par excellence, K Rajaraman's visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving domestic telecom equipment manufacturing and streamlining decision-making processes within the DoT.

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9 mins  |
April 2024
Celebrating excellence in telecom leadership
Voice and Data

Celebrating excellence in telecom leadership

Voice&Data shines a spotlight on the trailblazers and visionaries shaping India's telecom landscape with the Telecom Leadership Awards 2023

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2 mins  |
April 2024
India's indigenous 'core' router: How fast is it?
Voice and Data

India's indigenous 'core' router: How fast is it?

Nivetti's 2.4Tbps router is a significant leap for Made-in-India-from gigabit- to terabits-class--critical for enterprise networking infrastructure

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4 mins  |
April 2024
More airwaves on offer for telcos: Why is it important now?
Voice and Data

More airwaves on offer for telcos: Why is it important now?

Telcos use spectrum auctions to shore up airwaves and expand network coverage; this year, however, it could be more about consolidation for the sector

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4 mins  |
April 2024
THE EVOLVING SKYSCAPE
Voice and Data

THE EVOLVING SKYSCAPE

Satcom is fast emerging as a game-changer in Indiabridging rural connectivity gaps, fueling innovation, and fostering inclusive development

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5 mins  |
April 2024
Transforming the city infrastructure
Voice and Data

Transforming the city infrastructure

Cities are fast adopting lol solutions to tackle pressing challenges, enhance citizen services, optimise waste and traffic management, and bolster safety measures

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2 mins  |
April 2024
Telecom's data revolution: Adapting for a connected future
Voice and Data

Telecom's data revolution: Adapting for a connected future

It is time telcos pivot to data-centricity to unlock efficiencies, commercialise data, harness Al, and fortify data strategies for transformative growth

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3 mins  |
April 2024
Do dark patterns signal tougher days ahead for mobile commerce?
Voice and Data

Do dark patterns signal tougher days ahead for mobile commerce?

The government's decision to target deceptive practices like false discounts may trigger a massive change in India's e-commerce industry smartphone-driven

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4 mins  |
March 2024
A Rs 45,000-crore survival act
Voice and Data

A Rs 45,000-crore survival act

With a plan to raise substantial funds, Vodafone-Idea aims to revitalise its struggling telecom business and compete in the 5G era. Will it work?

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3 mins  |
March 2024
The importance of integrating AI with existing business functions and tools
Voice and Data

The importance of integrating AI with existing business functions and tools

Arun 'Rak' Ramchandran, President & Global Head - Consulting & GenAl Practice, Hi-Tech & Professional Services, Hexaware, talks about their GenAl solutions, LLMs, data, cloud, privacy, and sustainability.

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6 mins  |
March 2024
The rise of first-generation vernacular AI
Voice and Data

The rise of first-generation vernacular AI

Despite hurdles in data management and funding, the rise of vernacular AI in India promises to revolutionise business communication and responsiveness

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4 mins  |
March 2024
Revolutionising telecom services
Voice and Data

Revolutionising telecom services

Privatisation of geospatial data, imaging, and connectivity is enabling the telecom industry to rationalise various expenses and achieve more optimised outcomes

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4 mins  |
March 2024