Immersive packaging transforms the brand-customer relationship. Interactive tech, transparency, and XR offer richer engagement, combatting shrinkflation and building trust with consumers. The future of CPG is here.
India reviews satcom spectrum pricing (potentially 5% AGR). Telecoms fear 'back door' retail entry. IN-SPACe approval needed for capacity increases. Trai suggests DBN aid for terminals.
In 2026, innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation success hinges on the human element: clear communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability are key. Tech supports, not replaces, human judgment.
TRAI issues notices to broadcasters exceeding the 12-minute ad cap, reigniting a decade-long conflict. This follows a drop in TV ad volumes and proposed new audience measurement policies. Legal challenges persist.
A Cloudflare outage stemmed from a seemingly minor database permission change. This highlights the need for rigorous data layer management, mirroring application development pipelines, to avoid unexpected system-wide failures. Impacted global traffic.
TRAI's new rule mandates template registration with variable field definitions to combat SMS fraud. Telecom operators can now block malicious links, enhancing public safety and preventing financial scams.
TRAI mandates '1600' number series for BFSI by 2026 to combat spam and fraud. Financial institutions, NBFCs, and others must adopt the dedicated series for service calls.
India's telecom growth slows to 11%. Jio & Airtel target broadband (100M homes), FWA, & data centers. Jio leads in 5G/FWA market share. Companies are enhancing investment in technology for future growth.
IGT Solutions expands its collaboration with NiCE to enhance AI-driven customer experience (CX) using NiCE CXone Mpower. This partnership focuses on improving customer engagement and support worldwide.
Princeton Digital Group invests $700M in South Korea's data center market (48MW Incheon campus). Expands pan-Asia network to 1.2GW, targeting cloud & AI growth despite challenges.
Amplitude's AI Responses analyzes customer feedback using AI, turning unstructured data into actionable insights. It helps businesses prioritize features, reduce churn, and improve customer satisfaction. Integrated with Amplitude analytics.
Reliance Jio urges TRAI for flexible net neutrality amid 5G advancements like network slicing. Cites global regulators adapting to tech, proposes tailored solutions, like defined upload slice and reduced latency.
The Wireless Broadband Alliance appoints Dr. Derek Peterson (Boingo Wireless) as Chairman and Cameron Dunn (AT&T) as Co-Chair. Focus on Wi-Fi, 5G, AI, and wireless tech convergence for seamless connectivity.
OpenAI aims to launch its own AI cloud service, challenging giants like Amazon and Microsoft. This shift marks a move towards self-sufficiency and potentially redefines the AI compute landscape. Huge infrastructure investments are planned.
Telecom operators increasingly adopt AI for customer care, predictive maintenance, and network diagnostics. Quantifying ROI remains a challenge, despite growing investments and focus on personalized customer experiences.
Principal CCA Delhi conducts pensioner outreach camps in Delhi-NCR, aiding pensioners with Digital Life Certificates. CGCA is launching a program with over 320 camps by Nov 2025.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares jumped after the Supreme Court allowed the government to create a special package for its AGR liabilities exceeding ₹83,400 crore, offering crucial relief to the cash-strapped telco.
