On Wednesday, 1 February 2023, while presenting the Union Budget 2023 in Lok Sabha, Finance foundation of Amrit Kaal and specified seven priorities to act as 'Saptarishi' or the seven stars for guiding the vision of an empowered and inclusive economy.
The government has long recognised the telecom industry's potential to propel India towards its goal of a USD 5 trillion GDP by FY 2025-26. While introducing 5G earlier this year, the Prime Minister described it as a significant step towards the objective of Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, the developed India mission. The Finance Minister announced the establishment of 100 labs for developing applications using 5G services. These labs will be set up in engineering institutions to realise the new range of opportunities, business models and employment potential. The idea is to leverage 5G technology to create applications in areas such as smart classrooms, precision farming, intelligent transport systems and health care. This clearly shows the government's intention to encourage 5G use cases and help unlock a plethora of opportunities for the telecom sector.
This story is from the February 2023 edition of Voice and Data.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2023 edition of Voice and Data.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Cloud endoscopy breakthrough for real-time remote diagnostics
NTT Corporation and Olympus Corporation have demonstrated the feasibility of real-time remote diagnosis and treatment using the world's first endoscopy system powered by IOWN All Photonics Network (APN) technology. The breakthrough experiment successfully processed endoscopic videos on a server located 150 km away, overcoming latency issues and enabling seamless diagnostics.
Rise of the homegrown telecom infrastructure
Telecom infrastructure, once led by US and European designs and made in China, iS Now increasingly designed and manufactured in India, marking a pivotal shift
Balancing innovation and regulation for a connected future
Crafting agile governance ensures equitable, sustainable growth, blending innovation with societal protection in a hyper-connected digital age
Driving transformative shifts towards digital leadership
India's telecom sector, driven by 5G, bold policies, and cross-sector collaborations, is paving the way to global digital infrastructure leadership
Scaling AI in data centres for the next big leap
GPU-optimised data centres are vital for advancing India’s Al ambitions, enabling it to meet growing computational demands and maintaining global competitiveness
Bridging gaps with AI's transformative communication wave
AI-driven real-time communication reshapes industries, enhancing connections, operational efficiency, and immersive experiences in a digital-first world
Weaving the fabric of CDN efficiency
Local peering transforms CDNs by cutting latency, boosting reliability, and ensuring seamless, high-speed delivery for modern digital experiences
From orbit to opportunity: Redefining connectivity
India's satcom sector is set to revolutionise connectivity through hybrid networks, bridging the digital divide and driving innovative technologies for growth
Orchestrating telecom's smart future
AI and automation can revolutionise telecom networks, crafting intelligent, selfoptimising systems to meet future demands and deliver seamless connectivity
Unlocking the true potential of IoT
Specialised silicon and 5G are set to redefine loT's future, driving AloT innovations that deliver real-time intelligence, security, and seamless connectivity
