Telecom AGR Growth & Subscriber Decline in FY25
Telecom industry AGR grew 1.7% in FY25's last quarter, but Vodafone Idea & BSNL saw declines. Overall minutes of usage increased. Subscriber base decreased by 0.11%.
Flexrotor VTOL UAS: Intelligence & Surveillance in Asia-Pacific
Flexrotor VTOL UAS, designed for ISTAR objectives, boasts 12-14 hour endurance. Targeting Asia-Pacific market for defense, security, and maritime operations. Autonomous launch and modular payload.
Iran’s Internet Blackout Amid Israel Conflict: Information Control
Iran imposes internet blackout during the Israel conflict, controlling information flow and limiting communication, while accusing Israel of war crimes and restricting journalists.
SMBs & AI: Adoption, Training Gaps, and Growth Potential
SMBs rapidly adopt AI, but face training & infrastructure gaps. A TeamViewer study reveals a need for better skills & security despite optimism for AI's impact on efficiency & growth. Investment is planned.
Vodafone Idea (Vi): Financial Troubles & Government Relief Package
Vi faces financial struggles and potential cash shortages beyond 2029 despite government relief efforts. AGR dues and funding challenges threaten its long-term sustainability. Relief package is being considered.
ALE & Versa: Secure SD-WAN & Zero Trust Networking
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and Versa collaborate to deliver secure, scalable networking with Secure SD-WAN and Zero Trust solutions, addressing hybrid cloud and remote work needs. Focused on enhanced security and simplified management.
Autonomous Vehicle Safety: Monitoring Tech for Road Security
Monitoring tech enhances safety during the transition to fully autonomous vehicles. Driver monitoring systems help maintain vigilance, reduce accidents & improve road safety in ride-hailing and testing.
PM-WANI: Affordable Public Wi-Fi via Capped Broadband Costs
To boost PM-WANI, TRAI capped public Wi-Fi broadband costs at double home rates, overcoming telco objections. This aims to accelerate hotspot deployment, addressing slow progress toward ambitious targets.
Apple’s AI Research: Illusion of Thinking & True Understanding
Apple's research reveals AI models mimic knowledge, lacking true understanding. Study's design sparks debate. Highlights limits of current AI & impacts path to AGI. Pattern recognition vs. real reasoning.
Calabrio ONE: AI-Powered Performance Management
Calabrio ONE's new performance management system uses AI to improve agent performance, automate quality monitoring, and enhance customer service within a unified platform. Data-driven coaching.
Wave Solutions Market Growth & Submarine Cable Boom
Wave solutions market in the USA grew by 8% in 2024. Submarine cable sector sees record growth. 400G circuits significantly increase. Driven by AI, cloud tech & data centers.
Spoofed Sites & Malware: HP Report on Cookie Fatigue
HP report reveals how spoofed travel sites use malicious cookies & MSI installers to deliver malware (XWorm, ChromeLoader). "Click fatigue" exploits user habit to bypass security.