“We at Google believe that AI is a force for good, although it’s still in a very nascent stage. When we build for AI, Google India’s vision will be, first and foremost, that it is doing good for society,” said Roma Datta Chobey, Google’s new managing director for India, according … Read More
Mapletree Industrial Trust Management (MIT) has announced the acquisition of a mixed-use facility in Tokyo, Japan, for JPY 14.5 billion (approximately SGD 129.8 million). The property, located in Tama-shi, includes a data center, back office, training facilities, and an adjacent accommodation wing, with an effective interest of 98.47 percent acquired … Read More
Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) said it has reached a milestone in 5G technology, achieving peak download speeds of over 1.7 Gbps by bundling four frequency bands in 5G standalone (SA) mode. For comparison, this speed is nearly double that of the fastest commercial fiber-optic connections available today, 02 Telefonica said … Read More
Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) celebrated its Foundation Day on October 1. On its 25th Foundation Day, BSNL reaffirmed its commitment to keeping India connected. The telecom PSU made key announcements and initiatives, including signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with homegrown handset maker Karbonn to launch … Read More
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is offering only one prepaid plan under Rs 1000 with which users can get an Amazon Prime subscription. While you can get an Amazon Prime subscription directly from Amazon, you can also get it as an added benefit with your prepaid plan. All you … Read More
“We support journalism and partner with news organisations,” said Microsoft’s OpenAI in a blog post on January 8, 2024. At that time, OpenAI noted that more than 92 percent of Fortune 500 companies were building on its products, with a goal to support a healthy news ecosystem, be a good … Read More
Airtel Payments Bank has collaborated with NCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) to launch co-branded National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC). These cards, designed to enhance passenger convenience, include Debit, Prepaid, and Prepaid Payment Instruments for Mass Transit Solutions (PPI-MTS) options. “Exclusively issued by Airtel Payments Bank, these NCMC cards aim … Read More
5G has grown rapidly in India. However, lately, the speed at which the telcos were deploying 5G BTSes (base transceiver stations). In September 2024, India added 3385 5G BTS. The total site count went up from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. Back in August, this number went up by around 1500 only. … Read More
MTN Congo announced that it has become the first operator in Central Africa to launch commercial 5G services, following a pilot phase that began in October 2022. The company said on its X account (formerly Twitter) that 5G will transform the daily lives of the Congolese people and represents an … Read More
Microsoft announced a EUR 4.3 billion investment over the next two years to expand its hyperscale cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure and provide digital skills training to more than 1 million Italians by the end of 2025. This is its largest investment in Italy to date, said … Read More
Digital Health, a subsidiary of the Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata, has introduced an AI-powered health scan service, which the operator claims is the first of its kind in the country. This tool is designed to enable users to monitor vital health indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, heart … Read More
It has been two years since 5G was first launched in India. The historic day of October 1, 2022, will always be remembered for the arrival of 5G in the country. So what has changed in these two years for India? Here, we won’t focus on how India has progressed … Read More
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