Vodafone Idea in talks with DoT to remove need for bank guarantees
In case the DoT decides to waive the bank guarantee requirement for past auction dues, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, along with Vi, will also benefit to an extent.
Riverbed & Intel partner to enhance digital experiences
The application of Riverbed Aternity is expected to significantly alter IT management and the employee experience, especially considering the reliance on high-performance computing facilitated by Intel processors, Thunderbolt, and Wi-Fi technologies, essential for both data-intensive industries and regular office tasks.
Jio pushes Trai to revise satcom paper on pricing, include level playing field
“This deviation makes the consultation paper and the consequent recommendations vulnerable to legal challenges, particularly since it fails to address the issue outlined in the DoT’s reference, such as ensuring level playing field,” Jio said in the letter, a copy of which was also sent to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Gear makers’ poor response to WiFi security mandate irks DoT
In addition, firms can share the reports with the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), a unit under the DoT, instead of test labs if companies fear leakage.
Whitelisting of commercial message content causes no major disruption on day 1
Apart from the whitelisting of messages, Trai had also mandated telecom operators to migrate telemarketing calls starting with 140 series to the blockchain-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform by September 30 so that there is better monitoring and control.
Oracle invests USD $6.5 billion in AI & cloud in Malaysia
The development will provide Oracle customers and partners in Malaysia with the opportunity to utilise advanced AI infrastructure and services, including the migration of mission-critical workloads to OCI.
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal pens note on telco’s spam-fighting network; says spam crackdown will continue
Bharti Airtel is combating the "growing menace" of cyber frauds with network intelligence and Al to analyse patterns and accurately identify spammers, CEO Gopal Vittal said as he asked customers to be vigilant on 'suspected spam' indicator, now available.
Trimble updates CoPilot for improved fleet navigation & safety
This enhanced navigation solution combines a modern and intuitive driver experience with the Trimble PC*Miler routing algorithm and a robust commercial vehicle location database.
Ericsson names Cook head of global channels for enterprise 5G
He has previously worked at CommVault, Armor Cloud, Ciena, and Cisco, where he successfully fostered strong partner ecosystems and executed go-to-market strategies that drove growth in both established and emerging markets.
Dell launches AI program to boost telecom network performance
This innovation aims to not only enhance our telecom business operations but also drive revenue growth and resolve customer issues with unprecedented speed and efficiency by minimising legacy burdens and standardising so that LLMs can easily understand MNO products, supporting well-organised API calls necessary for problem-solving.
Trai seeks views on forming digital radio broadcast policy
In its reference, the MIB stated that some existing provisions under FM Phase-III policy may require a relook in order to cater to technology shifts.
New TRAI rule to come into effect from October 1. Here’s what it means for Jio, Airtel, and Vi users
The move came after Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) asked telcos to blacklist and disconnect unregistered telemarketers.
Salesforce unveils Agentforce; experts highlight AI limitations
Salesforce's move to introduce Agentforce is a significant development in autonomous bots, yet the conversation led by industry experts like Cohen highlights the importance of continuous innovation and integration of diverse AI capabilities.
Dell launches AI for Telecom program to boost AI adoption
Dennis Hoffman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Telecom Systems Business at Dell Technologies, stated, "Capitalising on the multiple opportunities presented by AI has become the most compelling driver of network cloud transformation.
TRAI seeks views on pricing for spectrum allocation without auctions to OneWeb, Starlink and other global players
Separately, Trai has sought views on whether DoT’s December 2023 order should be the benchmark for determining spectrum pricing on `a per MHz basis’ for fixed satellite services offered by LEO/MEO constellation operators.
Vodafone Idea seals Rs 13,500 crore equipment deal with Nokia
The deal is part of Vi's recently announced plans to buy $3.6 billion (read: â‚ą30,000 crore) of 4G and 5G gear from Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung over a three-year span to bolster its 4G operation and roll out 5G networks in key cities across its 17 priority circles.
Telcos can operate under existing licences till they are valid: Trai
The regulator also said it has recommended the government to provide a glide path to financial accounting and reporting, assignment of spectrum and numbering resources at a national level for entities obtaining unified service authorisation.