Vodafone Idea has launched a new number rakshak initiative to ensure that people don't get lost during the Maha Kumbh. Due to the large scale of Maha Kumbh, thousands of individuals are lost or separated every time a kumbh mela takes place. As per info shared by the telco in a release, around 70,000 were reported lost or separated during the 2013 Kumbh Mela. This year, so far, over 250... Read More
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave backhaul solutions to boost connectivity and performance across the country. According to the companies, this partnership will lay the foundation for the future integration of 5G Advanced features, paving the way for enhanced capabilities. Also Read: Ooredoo Partners with ASN to Build Fibre in Gulf Submarine Cable Key Features of... Read More
Indus Towers has entered into an agreement to acquire a 26 percent stake in Amplus Tungabhadra Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) operating in the renewable energy space, for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 27 crore, the telecom tower company informed exchanges on Tuesday. Also Read: Indus Towers Reports Rs 4,003 Crore Profit in Q3, Enters EV Charging Market Investment in Renewable Energy Indus Towers said, "The planned... Read More
Tempus AI, an artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine company, has completed its acquisition of Ambry Genetics, a genetic testing company focused on improving health by understanding the relationship between genetics and disease. The deal, valued at USD 600 million, includes USD 375 million in cash and USD 225 million in shares, with USD 100 million subject to a one-year lock-up. Financing was provided by Ares Management Credit Funds. Also Read: Corti... Read More
Gateway Fiber and WANRack have announced a merger to create a national fiber-to-the-premises (FTTX) platform serving residential, business, and educational customers across 25 US states. "The merger of the two companies results in greater scale, improved operations, and growth opportunities," the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Also Read: Gateway Fiber Expands Fiber Internet Service to More Minneapolis Metro Areas Gateway Fiber and WANRack Join Forces Gateway Fiber,... Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is offering bonus data to its new cutomers who are recharging with the first recharge coupons (FRCs) and downloading its mobile app. This offer has been in existence since December 20, 2023. Under the offer, new users are getting bonus data from the company, which as per our knowledge, is not offered by any other telecom operator. Vodafone Idea... Read More
Researchers have developed a self-healing asphalt using biomass waste and Google Cloud's artificial intelligence (AI). Supported by Google Cloud, this solution aims to combat the UK's costly pothole problem by creating more durable and sustainable roads. Researchers from King's College London and Swansea University, in collaboration with researchers in Chile, have developed a new type of asphalt that can repair its own cracks over time, eliminating the need for manual... Read More
Indian broadband services provider ACT Fibernet has launched its Smart Wi-Fi service, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). In partnership with Aprecomm, ACT Fibernet has upgraded the router OS to ACT Zippy on customers' routers. ACT Zippy is a proprietary router OS designed to enhance in-home Wi-Fi service across all devices and applications. According to a TOI report, ACT Zippy, now installed on all routers, transforms traditional Wi-Fi connectivity into a... Read More
The Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM), is joining forces to host the second edition of Mumbai Tech Week (MTW) 2025—claimed to be Asia's largest AI event—from February 24 to March 1, 2025, to position Mumbai as a global AI hub. "This strategic partnership underscores India's vision to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), with Mumbai at the epicenter of this... Read More
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) are the four telecom operators in India. These operators have made plenty of changes to their tariff structure in the last seven to eight months. Thus, in this article, we will take a look at the minimum recharge plans offered by Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL for the users to keep their SIM cards active. Reliance Jio maintains... Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is providing free SIM cards from respective circles to pilgrims from different parts of the country at the Kumbh Mela, allowing them to stay connected with family and friends. In case of SIM loss or damage, replacements are readily available at the Mela site, eliminating the need to return to their home state, according to a Ministry of Communications statement on Sunday, February 2, 2025.... Read More
The demand for generative AI training has grown significantly among both individual learners and enterprises, according to Coursera data highlighted in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025. Demand for AI skills has accelerated globally, with India and the United States leading in enrolment numbers, but the factors driving demand differ between the two countries. In the United States, demand is primarily driven by individual users, whereas... Read More
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