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Kripa B November 8th, 2024 9:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Platforms, NICSI Partner to Provide Cloud Services for Government Digital Initiatives: Report

In a public-private collaboration, National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) and Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) have launched the National Government Cloud (NGC), a pay-as-you-go cloud service designed to support government digital initiatives. This cloud service will reportedly operate through NICSI's data centers, with both capital and operational costs shared between the partners, according to a ET report. Also Read: Reliance Jio Set to Launch IPO in 2025, Potentially India’s Largest:... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 8th, 2024 6:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s Monthly Pack with Unlimited Night Data

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has a monthly prepaid plan for users with which the telco bundles unlimited night data. There aren't many monthly validity prepaid plans available for customers in India. The telcos only rolled out such plans because of an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI had asked telcos to offer at least one plan which comes with monthly validity and 30 days of service... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2024 11:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nvidia and Hugging Face to Advance Open-Source AI Robotics Research and Development

Hugging Face and Nvidia announced a collaboration to accelerate open-source AI robotics research and development at the Conference for Robot Learning (CoRL) in Munich. The partnership combines Hugging Face's LeRobot open AI platform with Nvidia's simulation tools, including Omniverse and Isaac robotic technology, to enable researchers and developers to drive progress across a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare and logistics. Also Read: TCS Launches Nvidia Business Unit to Propel... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2024 8:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

HCLTech to Open AI, Cloud Native Lab in Singapore to Accelerate AI Innovation

HCLTech, India’s third largest IT company, announced on November 4 the creation of a new AI/Cloud Native Lab based in Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board. This will be the company’s fifth in its global network, and is expected to open in 2025, HCLTech said in an official release. Also Read: Saudi Arabia Partners with Google Cloud to Establish a Global AI Hub HCLTech Expands Global AI Lab... Read More

Srikapardhi November 7th, 2024 7:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Finds 5G Delivered Seamless Network Experience Over 4G at 2024 European Events

5G networks provided a significant boost to user experience at major 2024 European events, with 5G users expressing 20 percent more satisfaction than those using 4G, according to a survey by Ericsson's ConsumerLab. The survey noted that two-thirds of 5G users at these events reported that their connectivity expectations were met or exceeded. The study found that consistent app performance, rather than speed alone, was key to user satisfaction, highlighting... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 7th, 2024 5:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

OnePlus Launches Android 15 based OxygenOS 15 for OnePlus 12

In a surprising turn of events, OnePlus has started rolling out the stable version of Android 15-based OxygenOS 12 a week earlier than originally slated. OnePlus is rolling out the update globally for the OnePlus 12 at the moment. For India, the build version is named CPH2573_15.0.0.206(EX01). The rollout is also taking place in North America and Europe. The new update brings a host of changes to how a user... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 7th, 2024 4:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

iPhone SE 4 Could be a Major Push for Apple in India

The smartphone competition in India is extreme, especially as Chinese brands dominate the market with competitive pricing. One brand that has stood tall amidst the tech-focused and price-sensitive Indian market is Apple. While Samsung and other OEMs (original equipment makers) target both affordable and premium segments, Apple doesn't do that. Apple is all focused on the ultra-premium segment in India. However, Apple does target the slightly more "affordable" premium segment... Read More

Srikapardhi November 7th, 2024 3:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Rolls Out 5G Standalone Small Cells in Birmingham

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the first operator in the UK to deploy 5G standalone (SA) small cells in central Birmingham, enhancing mobile connectivity in the city’s busiest areas. Installed on existing street furniture, this new technology provides faster browsing, streaming, and seamless work experiences, with speeds of up to 300 Mbps, VMO2 said. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 and Ontix Deploy Outdoor Small Cells in Reading 5G Standalone... Read More

Tanuja K November 7th, 2024 2:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Unhappy with TRAI’s Move on Spectrum Allocation for Satcom: Report

Reliance Jio, a leading Indian telecom operator, is unhappy, to say the least with the telecom regulator's recent move regarding spectrum allocation for satcom (satellite communication) companies. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) sought comments for allocation of satellite spectrum recently. However, the regulatory body didn't seek comments from the industry stakeholders on the mode of allocation of spectrum to the satcom companies. The new telecom act says that... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2024 1:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Prime Video Launches AI-Powered X-Ray Recaps Feature

Amazon Prime Video has introduced a new generative AI-powered feature, X-Ray Recaps, designed to help viewers quickly catch up on TV shows without spoilers. The feature, built upon existing X-Ray features, provides personalised, concise summaries of episodes, seasons, or specific moments within an episode, offering key plot points, cliffhangers, and character developments, the company said. Also Read: Disney+ Hotstar Introduces AI-Powered Video Optimisation Technology X-Ray Recaps Feature "X-Ray Recaps is... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2024 12:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

People Will Form Meaningful Relationships with Their AI Companions, Says Microsoft AI CEO

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman shared his vision for AI companions during his first visit to India, emphasising how AI will transform digital experiences by offering personalised, supportive interactions. Speaking at the "Microsoft Building AI Companions for India" event in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Suleyman outlined AI's potential to make individuals "smarter and more capable," moving beyond utilitarian software. Also Read: Microsoft Sees Lot of Momentum Around AI and Copilot in... Read More

Srikapardhi November 7th, 2024 10:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Rakuten Symphony and Wind River Team Up to Advance Open RAN Adoption

Wind River, an edge software solutions company, recently announced a strategic collaboration with Rakuten Symphony to accelerate Open RAN adoption among communication service providers (CSPs). This partnership expands Rakuten’s Open RAN ecosystem for 4G and 5G solutions by integrating Wind River's Studio Operator and the newly launched eLxr Pro enterprise Linux solution. Also Read: OREX SAI to Demonstrate 4G Open RAN Deployment in Cambodia Expanding the Open RAN Ecosystem The... Read More