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Tanuja K October 13th, 2024 6:48 AM 2 COMMENTS

DoT Allocates Satellite Spectrum to OneWeb, Jio Provisionally: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has provisionally allocated satellite spectrum to Bharti-owned Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio's satellite arm. This is a major step towards the start of satellite services in the country. These satellite communication (satcom) companies have received the spectrum for six months from the telecom department. DoT has given satellite companies this spectrum so that the satcom players could demonstrate all the required compliances related to security... Read More

Kripa B October 12th, 2024 10:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Features Startups Using AI to Transform Mental Health Support

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises mental health as a fundamental human right and emphasises the need for mental health services. However, according to Google, access to quality care remains a significant challenge for many. To address this issue, startups are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide scalable solutions for mental well-being. In response, Google for Startups is supporting these companies through its Growth Academy: AI for... Read More

Kripa B October 12th, 2024 6:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Suki Secures USD 70 Million to Expand AI Healthcare Solutions

Suki, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology company that provides AI voice solutions for healthcare, has raised USD 70 million in a Series D round, bringing its total funding to USD 165 million. The latest round, led by Hedosophia with substantial additional investment from Venrock and other existing investors, including March Capital, Flare Capital, Breyer Capital, and inHealth Ventures, will drive product development, commercial initiatives, and leadership expansion. Also Read: Affineon... Read More

Srikapardhi October 12th, 2024 5:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

O2 Slovakia Expands 5G Network to Over 82 Percent of Population

O2 Slovakia has expanded its 5G network, now covering over 82 percent of the population. Since the start of 2024, the operator has brought 5G connectivity to 673 additional towns and cities, increasing total coverage to 1,682 locations. This marks a rise from 70.1 percent coverage at the beginning of the year to 82.8 percent by the end of September, O2 Slovakia said in an official release. Also Read: O2... Read More

Kripa B October 12th, 2024 1:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cognizant Partners with Palo Alto Networks to Deliver AI-Driven Cybersecurity Services

Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks are partnering to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for enterprises across various industries. This collaboration reportedly combines Cognizant's cybersecurity expertise with Palo Alto's leading AI-powered platforms, aiming to improve security outcomes and reduce operational complexity for clients. Also Read: Singtel Launches AI Cloud Service Called RE:AI Expansion of Offerings The partnership enables Cognizant to expand its offerings through Palo Alto Networks' Precision AI-powered Network Security Platform,... Read More

Kripa B October 12th, 2024 11:45 AM 0 COMMENTS

PwC India Partners with Meta to Scale Open-Source GenAI Solutions

PwC India has announced a strategic collaboration with Meta to expand and scale the use of open-source AI solutions, leveraging Meta's Llama models. This partnership aims to promote the adoption of the Llama open-source platform and help PwC develop innovative solutions powered by Generative AI (GenAI) on a global scale, the consulting advisory company said. Also Read: Meta AI Expands to 21 New Countries, Including the UK and Brazil Alignment... Read More

Srikapardhi October 12th, 2024 10:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Race Communications Brings Fiber Internet to Palmdale, California

Race Communications, an internet service provider (ISP) in California, has launched its high-speed fiber internet in Palmdale, offering speeds of up to 10 Gbps. This marks the first fiber installation in the city, providing residents with access to faster, more reliable internet service at prices starting at USD 35 per month, with no contracts and free installation, the ISP announced on Friday. Also Read: Novos Fiber and Prime Fiber Secure... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 12th, 2024 6:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

JioBook Sees a Major Price Cut

JioBook, an affordable laptop launched by Reliance Jio in 2023 has received a major price cut. The laptop was launched for Rs 16,499, but now it is available only for Rs 12,890. The laptop can be bought directly from Amazon.in or through Reliance Digital. JioBook 11 comes with lifetime access to the office, making it a great product for students. The best part is that it is an Android 4G... Read More

Kripa B October 11th, 2024 9:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Walmart Accelerates Adaptive Retail with AI, AR, and Immersive Commerce Experiences

Walmart has unveiled its strategy to accelerate "Adaptive Retail," emphasising deeply personalised shopping experiences. The retail company revealed that it is leveraging proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Commerce platforms to enhance convenience and customer engagement across Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, apps, and virtual environments. Also Read: Amazon Introduces AI Shopping Guides to Enhance Experience for US Customers "A standard search bar is no... Read More

Kripa B October 11th, 2024 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aprecomm Partners with Qualcomm to Enhance AI-Powered Wi-Fi Optimisation

Indian startup Aprecomm has partnered with American chipmaker Qualcomm to improve network application intelligence and deliver an enhanced Wi-Fi experience for residential and business customers. Aprecomm said it has leveraged elements of the Qualcomm Service Defined Wi-Fi framework to enhance its Application Awareness and Prioritisation software. Also Read: Aprecomm Partners with Netlink to Expand Broadband Device Ecosystem Uses Qualcomm Service Defined Wi-Fi framework By working with Qualcomm, Aprecomm's quality of... Read More

Kripa B October 11th, 2024 4:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

NTT Docomo Launches 6G Harmonised Intelligence Project

NTT Docomo has launched a new project called '6G Harmonised Intelligence,' which it describes as the first step in realising its vision of 6G as a "Network for AI." 6G is a next-generation communication technology currently being discussed by standardisation organisations and companies, with the aim of commercialisation in the 2030s, the Japanese operator said. Also Read: SoftBank Signs MoU for AI-RAN and 6G Network Research The Vision for 6G... Read More

Kripa B October 11th, 2024 3:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Infosys Partners with Zooplus for AI-Powered E-Commerce Transformation

Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with the online e-commerce company Zooplus to enhance its service scalability and capabilities. Zooplus is a pet platform in Europe based in Munich, Germany. As part of the collaboration, Zooplus will leverage Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering powered by generative AI technologies, to drive innovation, improve its e-commerce capabilities, and enhance operational efficiency. Also Read: Infosys Expands Collaboration with Microsoft to Accelerate Generative AI... Read More