BSNL 4G Delays Hit Tejas Networks & TCS Profits
Tejas Networks & TCS profits decline due to delays in BSNL 4G task order. Revenue impacted significantly due to slowed implementation timelines. Tata Group firms heavily reliant on BSNL contract.
DroneShield Expands: Counter-Drone Tech & Global Growth
DroneShield expands manufacturing & R&D for counter-drone tech, driven by global demand & major contracts. New facilities increase capacity, targeting $2.4B annually. Focus on sovereign capabilities & global presence.
Jambi City: Smart Water Metering for Efficiency & Conservation
Jambi City partners with Canada to introduce smart water metering, enhancing efficiency, conservation, and reducing water loss. The AMI 2.0 pilot project aims for sustainable water management and improved customer service.
BSNL/MTNL Land Monetization: PSU Asset Transfer to Government
Surplus land & buildings from BSNL/MTNL/ITI are transferred to central govt entities without auction. Govt gets 90 days priority, then PSUs sell to non-govt buyers at market price.
Juniper Leads Gartner Magic Quadrant with AI-Native Networking
Juniper maintains leadership in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for enterprise networking, recognized for vision and execution with its AI-native networking and AIOps solutions for complex infrastructures.
Satellite vs. Telcos: Spectrum Allocation Dispute
Satellite companies and telcos clash over spectrum allocation, particularly for backhaul and shared bands. Jio opposes range management. Airtel, Vodafone Idea seek administrative microwave spectrum allocation.
Zoom AI Friend: Boosts Productivity with Enhanced Integrations
Zoom AI Friend enhances productivity by integrating with Asana, Jira, ServiceNow, and more. It summarizes meetings, tracks edits, and manages projects across platforms, streamlining workflows and boosting collaboration.
India: Mobile Tariffs Hike Expected by Year-End
Mobile tariffs in India may rise 10-12% by year-end, impacting mid- and higher-paying customers due to increased active users. Experts suggest tiered pricing strategies.
Pre-owned Smartphone Sales Decline Expected in 2025
India's pre-owned smartphone market faces its first sales decline in 2025 due to supply constraints. Offline sales divert trade-ins to the unorganized sector, impacting refurbished brands and overall supply.
India IoT: SIM/eSIM Export Rules & Activation Challenges
TRAI explores new service authorization for foreign SIMs/eSIMs in M2M/IoT exports. Current rules hinder in-India activation for testing. Streamlining compliance is crucial for India's IoT growth.
SBI Reverses ‘Scam’ Tag on RCom After High Court Order
SBI reversed RCom's 'scam' tag following a High Court order. Accusations against others were dropped after RBI guidelines. Anil Ambani's lawyers cite outdated notices and insufficient forensic audit access.
Indian Firm to Offer Satcom Services, Competing with Starlink
Ananth Technologies, an Indian firm, will offer satcom services via a local GEO satellite by 2028, challenging Starlink and OneWeb. This ₹3,000 crore project marks a significant step in India's space reforms.