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Kripa B January 9th, 2025 4:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dutch Government Secures Nvidia Deal for AI Facility: Report

The Dutch government has reportedly reached a deal with Nvidia to supply hardware and technological expertise for a potential artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer facility. This initiative is part of the Netherlands' broader effort to build a facility where an AI supercomputer can contribute to strengthening Europe’s digital economy and boosting AI research and development, according to a Reuters report. Also Read: Denmark Launches Sovereign AI Supercomputer Gefion with Nvidia Partnership... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2025 4:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nexfibre Network Passes Two Million Premises Across UK

UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre has reached two million premises passed and ready for service (RFS) on its network, making it the second largest alternative network operator in the United Kingdom (UK). Nexfibre said it reached the milestone in two years, faster than any other operator, by delivering full-fibre network connectivity to previously underserved premises in suburban and semi-rural areas. Also Read: Nexfibre Reaches Nearly 1.3 Million Premises Passed... Read More

Kripa B January 9th, 2025 1:50 PM 8 COMMENTS

Extra Data Made Simple: Airtel Data Packs Explained in Jan 2025

Bharti Airtel has introduced a range of data packs to cater to diverse user needs, with prices starting from Rs 11 for 10GB of data valid for 1 hour, up to Rs 361 for 50GB of data with a 30-day validity. Notably, certain plans come with additional perks; for example, the Rs 149 pack offers 1GB of data along with a subscription to Airtel Xstream Play Premium, providing access to... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2025 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Selected for Network Enhancements at 35 US Air Force Base Sites

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Verizon Business a contract to install 5G and/or enhance 4G LTE networks at 35 Air Force installations across 26 states, as part of its Offer to Lease (OTL) program. The enhancements include C-Band carrier additions, new macro builds, and small cells. These upgrades, provided by Verizon Business, aim to improve mission operations at each base while enhancing the quality of life for personnel... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2025 11:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra Teams Up with Starlink to Launch Satellite-to-Mobile Messaging in Australia

Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia. This technology aims to improve coverage, particularly in remote and regional areas where traditional mobile networks don't reach. The partnership builds on Telstra's existing collaboration with Starlink on Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business fixed internet products. Also Read: Telstra Implements Automated Energy Saver for Sustainable 5G Network Management Satellite-to-Mobile Technology Telstra on Thursday said... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 9th, 2025 11:24 AM 1 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel’s Data Vouchers Under Rs 50 in 2025

Bharti Airtel has several mobile data vouchers priced under Rs 50 in 2025. If you are looking for data boosters because you have no FUP (fair usage policy) data left, then these are the plans you must know about. The good thing about these plans is they are affordbable and give just enough data that you can do almost everything and anything. There are five data vouchers under Rs 50... Read More

Kripa B January 9th, 2025 11:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

AMD Invests in Absci to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Generative AI drug creation company Absci Corporation announced on Wednesday a strategic collaboration with AMD to enhance its AI-driven drug discovery capabilities. Through this partnership, Absci will deploy AMD's Instinct accelerators and ROCm software to power critical AI drug discovery workloads, including de novo antibody design models. As part of the partnership, AMD is making a USD 20 million investment in Absci via a private investment in public equity (PIPE),... Read More

Kripa B January 9th, 2025 10:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Targeting AirFiber Growth and 5G Monetisation Ahead of Potential IPO: Report

Reliance Jio is reportedly scaling up its 5G-based fixed wireless access (FWA) business, Jio AirFiber, by accelerating customer additions over the next 12 months. This is part of its strategy to boost 5G monetisation ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) by year-end, ET reported, citing unnamed analysts and industry experts. Also Read: Telcos Have Reached a Saturation Point with Limited Monetisation Prospects? Optimised AirFiber Onboarding Process The report... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 9th, 2025 7:00 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches IFTV Services in Gujarat Circle

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has announced the launch of IFTV (intranet fiber TV) services in Gujarat circle. The company has recently launched the services in many circles including Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab. Gujarat is the latest addition to this list of circles where BSNL’s IFTV services is now available. The best thing about this service is that it is currently being... Read More

Kripa B January 8th, 2025 11:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiaAI and Microsoft Join Forces to Harness AI for Economic Transformation

IndiaAI, a division under Digital India Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to accelerate the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) across India, the Ministry of Electronics and IT announced on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The partnership aims to position India as a global leader in AI, focusing on skilling, innovation, and responsible AI practices. Also Read: Microsoft to Invest USD 3 Billion in India... Read More

Kripa B January 8th, 2025 10:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

McAfee Launches AI-Powered Deepfake Detector in India

McAfee today announced the launch of its AI-powered Deepfake Detector in India, aimed at tackling the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and online scams. As deepfake videos become more prevalent on social media, McAfee says its new tool uses AI to quickly identify altered audio in videos, alerting users to potential scams within seconds. The technology runs directly on users' PCs, ensuring privacy by avoiding cloud uploads. Also Read: Dareesoft... Read More

Srikapardhi January 8th, 2025 9:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

STC Group Completes 1 Tbps Data Centre Connectivity Trial on 850 Km Network

STC Group and Nokia said they have concluded the first-ever 1 Tbps long-haul field trial in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The trial was conducted on STC's live Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) terrestrial network and showcased the capabilities of Nokia's sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) to deliver high-capacity connectivity for data centers. Also Read: Stc Group and Bell Labs Trial Generative AI for Faster Service Provisioning 1... Read More