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Kripa B November 14th, 2024 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launches Industry-Specific AI Models to Drive Business Transformation

Microsoft has introduced a suite of industry-specific AI models in its Azure AI Model Catalog, enabling businesses across sectors to leverage advanced, customised AI tools for their unique operational needs. Built-in collaboration with partners such as Bayer, Cerence, Rockwell Automation, Saifr, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Sight Machine, these adapted AI models offer fine-tuned capabilities, pre-trained using industry-specific data, spanning from agricultural solutions to in-vehicle digital assistants and manufacturing optimisation.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 14th, 2024 2:22 PM 1 COMMENTS

Why Jio, Airtel, and Vi’s Fair Share Demand from OTT Should Matter to You

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have been requesting the government and the sector regulator to ask OTT (over-the-top) players to share revenues with them. The request is made by the telcos with a simple reasoning that the OTT players are generating the most amount of traffic on the mobile networks. To ensure that the networks don't get congested, the telcos have to scale their investments, but the... Read More

Srikapardhi November 14th, 2024 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Equinix Signs Renewable Energy PPA with CleanMax to Power Mumbai Data Centers

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, has signed its first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in India with CleanMax, a renewable energy provider backed by Brookfield. The partnership will establish a 33 MW Captive Power Plant in Maharashtra to supply renewable energy for Equinix's data center operations in Mumbai. The project will include 26.4 MWp of solar and 6.6 MW of wind power, expected to be fully operational by 2025. Also... Read More

Kripa B November 14th, 2024 11:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches Satellite-to-Device Service in India

Government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has become the first telecom operator to launch a satellite-to-device service in India. BSNL is collaborating with the US-based satellite communications company Viasat to provide this service. The companies successfully demonstrated satellite-powered two-way messaging services for attendees at the India Mobile Congress 2024 in October. Also Read: BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity BSNL's Satellite-to-Device Service "BSNL launches India's 1st Satellite-to-Device service! Seamless... Read More

Kripa B November 14th, 2024 10:36 AM 3 COMMENTS

GSMA Stresses the Need for OTT Players to Contribute Fairly: Report

The Asia telecom market is on track to require nearly USD 270 billion in infrastructure investments by 2030 to keep up with the growing mobile data demands. Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, the global industry organisation representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide, emphasised that industry collaboration, including contributions from Over-the-Top (OTT) players, is crucial for meeting these needs, according to an ET report. Also Read: GSMA Says 750... Read More

Srikapardhi November 14th, 2024 8:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

Russian Telecom Operators Expect Significant Tariff Hike in 2025: Report

A new survey of Russian telecommunications operators reveals that 95 percent of operators expect telecommunications service tariffs to rise in 2025, according to a study from the agency TelecomDaily. This marks the highest percentage since the survey began seven years ago, reflecting a 13 percentage points increase year-on-year. A majority of respondents, who were representatives of telecom operators, expect a 10-15 percent hike, as both volumes and costs are increasing,... Read More

Kripa B November 14th, 2024 7:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Red Hat to Acquire Neural Magic to Drive Gen AI Across Hybrid Cloud Environments

Red Hat, an open-source solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Neural Magic, a Massachusetts-based company specialising in software and algorithms to accelerate generative AI (gen AI) inference workloads. The acquisition aims to make high-performance AI accessible across hybrid cloud environments, addressing key challenges in deploying large language models (LLMs), which typically require costly and resource-intensive infrastructure. Also Read: L&T Technology Services Acquires Intelliswift to Boost AI and Digital Engineering... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 14th, 2024 6:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Revamps the Benefit of Rs 23 Plan

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator, has silently revamped the benefits of the Rs 23 prepaid plan. The Rs 23 prepaid plan from the company is a data voucher. This 4G data voucher is meant for users who want data for short-term validity at an affordable cost. But just how affordable is this plan is something you will have to consider according to your budget, as there are... Read More

Kripa B November 13th, 2024 9:00 PM 7 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Reports Rs 7,176 Crore Loss in Q2, ARPU at Rs 166

Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted a net loss of Rs 7,176 crore for Q2 of FY25, compared to a net loss of Rs 6,432 crore in the previous quarter. The telecom company continued to face pressure from customer losses, although the recent tariff revision in July contributed to some sequential revenue growth. Customer ARPU (ex M2M), a key performance indicator, improved to Rs 166 in the quarter compared to Rs 154,... Read More

Kripa B November 13th, 2024 7:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI-Driven Transformation to Add 33.9 Million Jobs to India’s Workforce by 2028: Report

With AI-driven transformation, India's workforce is set to grow by 33.89 million, from 423.73 million in 2023 to 457.62 million by 2028, IANS reported Wednesday, citing a research report. Emerging technology will transform talent across India's key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new technology jobs by 2028, according to new research by AI platform for business transformation, ServiceNow. Also Read: India Leads in AI Adoption, Outpacing Global Average, Says BCG... Read More

Kripa B November 13th, 2024 6:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI Demand Won’t Cause Global Chip Shortage, Says Qualcomm CEO: Report

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reassured that the artificial intelligence (AI) boom will not trigger a global chip shortage similar to the one experienced during the pandemic. Speaking at the Web Summit in Lisbon, he attributed the 2020 crisis to an unexpected surge in consumer electronics demand, which overwhelmed supply chains, Bloomberg reported. Also Read: Qualcomm Partners with Google to Transform Automotive Cockpits with Generative AI AI Boom and Supply Chain... Read More

Srikapardhi November 13th, 2024 6:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Activates New FWA Lines in Portland Region

Verizon Business said it has activated more than 740 new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) lines with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), a transit agency providing bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit service in the Portland metro region. This deployment will enable passengers to pay fares using their mobile wallets or contactless payment cards while also providing connectivity and information to transit operators, Verizon said in a... Read More