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2024 September


Trai SMS to DoT: Use bank guarantees to recover fine from telcos over spam

Trai SMS to DoT: Use bank guarantees to recover fine from telcos over spam

A week ago, Trai was forced to extend the deadline for whitelisting — or registering with telecom operators — SMS content by a month to October 1, after pleas by telcos, banks and ecommerce firms that had warned of widespread disruption to delivery of commercial messages containing URLs, OTT links and call-back numbers.


Overseas travel pushes international recharge packs for telecom companies

Overseas travel pushes international recharge packs for telecom companies

Overseas travel for leisure, work and education has pushed up international recharge packs for telecom companies, with average data consumption per person increasing to 2 GB-5 GB per day from 500 MB before the Covid-19 pandemic.


Viavi debuts ONE-1600 for 1.6T testing in AI-driven networks

Viavi debuts ONE-1600 for 1.6T testing in AI-driven networks

Tom Fawcett, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Lab & Production at Viavi, expressed the company’s enthusiasm in contributing to the 1.6T development ecosystem.


Oracle unveils Intelligent Data Lake to boost data management

Oracle unveils Intelligent Data Lake to boost data management

This will help customers simplify data management, eliminate multiple point solutions, and take advantage of the latest AI innovations and advanced analytics capabilities to drive their business forward.”


Rescue package on the cards for MTNL, RINL; committee to take final call on servicing MTNL debt of nearly Rs 8,000 cr

Rescue package on the cards for MTNL, RINL; committee to take final call on servicing MTNL debt of nearly Rs 8,000 cr

“We have received a representation from the steel ministry on RINL, and it is being examined," said another official, adding that there is a view within the government that it will not be prudent to let public sector banks (PSBs) take a substantial haircut on their loans or pick up equity stakes in these firms in lieu of repayments.


Locally developed 4G stack will be rolled out by middle of next year: Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Locally developed 4G stack will be rolled out by middle of next year: Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Talking about the targets for the telecom sector in the coming time, Scindia said there are three key areas --–to connect the entire country digitally, propel make-in-India and ensure future-ready technology in India.


Vonage & SAP join forces to advance generative AI solutions

Vonage & SAP join forces to advance generative AI solutions

The QoD API is designed to enable businesses to deliver real-time experiences across a range of applications, including extended reality and autonomous vehicles, according to the company statement.


Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro with ‘Apple Intelligence’

Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro with ‘Apple Intelligence’

Customers who are looking for the best possible iPhone will be able to take advantage of this huge step forward, whether they’re applying edits to a photo without lifting a finger, rewriting meeting notes for a more professional tone, or using the advanced camera system to capture their next masterpiece in 4K120 fps in Dolby Vision — all while enjoying extraordinary battery life."


Enterprises report 92% positive ROI on IoT projects in 2024

Enterprises report 92% positive ROI on IoT projects in 2024

The adoption of IoT technologies has seen a notable increase among enterprises, driven by the promise of improved operational efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced data analytics capabilities.


Apple introduces the thinnest, most advanced Apple Watch yet

Apple introduces the thinnest, most advanced Apple Watch yet

Apple Watch Series 10 builds on a decade of breakthrough innovations to offer the most advanced version yet, with even more intelligence, our biggest wearable display, and a design that’s slimmer and sleeker than ever."


Bharat now measures its time in GBs

Bharat now measures its time in GBs

Studies have shown that enhanced mobile connectivity and broadband penetration have a direct impact on GDP and job creation, especially in emerging economies such as India, said Ashwinder Sethi, partner at global TMT consulting firm Analysys Mason.


Core-Backbone doubles Germany network capacity with Infinera

Core-Backbone doubles Germany network capacity with Infinera

Core-Backbone has announced an upgrade and extension of its key network routes in Germany, utilising Infinera’s GX Series ICE6 800G coherent solution.