In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of data-driven decision-making, the convergence of high-precision data generation at the end devices and real-time analysis at the edge revolutionise how we approach optimisation, paving the way for smarter, more agile operations.  This transformation isn’t isolated; it’s part of a larger narrative of interconnected devices and seamless integration, empowered by the advancements in IoT, high-speed connectivity, and immersive experiences. As Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) ar ..read more

In a decade of phenomenal transformation and transition, network design has evolved via game-changing technology – from multi-cloud connections to AI and machine learning – to build better, safer, more flexible, and more robust networks. Further, the public cloud accelerated rapidly, even during the pandemic, and the ongoing integration of private and public cloud, especially in industries like manufacturing and banking, will continue at a rapid pace. While traditional technology will remain an important core component of network deployment, next-gen technology is just around the corner, bring ..read more

The metaverse, ‘total experience’ and the evolution of 5G are among the technological trends shaping 2023 and beyond. In this article, Mysore Madhusudhan, Executive Vice President for Collaboration and Connected Solutions at Tata Communications, explores how business leaders are leveraging these technologies to reinvent their organisations. A different dimension to the ‘virtual’ world of work. Human to everything (H2X) hyperconnectivity. Networks 1,000 times faster than what’s possible today. All of these are visions from the near future. As leaders reflect on reinventing their business, these ..read more

By this point, consumers have heard plenty about the world changing potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ways it is going to change their lives at biggest and smallest levels. AI is, undoubtedly, the future. Its ability to process information – and the speed with which it does it – unleashes endless new opportunities and infinitely better management of processes, systems, networks and information. However, for consumers, the most tangible impact will be through the increasing smarts invested in their phones though the likes of Siri, Cortana and Google now – ‘personal digital assi ..read more

The scintillating pace of an F1 Grand Prix can be seen as a microcosm of the modern broadcast entertainment landscape. The action comes thick and fast, making it seemingly impossible to capture every moment as it happens in real time. As the leaders play a game of cat and mouse for first place, one of the favourites crashes out due to a technical failure, while the pack jockey for a good position to mount a challenge for a points finish. Thanks to action replays, state-of-the-art camera technology, live commentary and expert analysis in real time, modern viewers don’t miss a moment and are kep ..read more

A phenomenon has developed at telecoms industry events in 2016: the miniature city. I first noticed this earlier this year around the time that news from Mobile World Congress was dominating the technology media. Amongst the inevitable virtual reality headsets and superfast new mobile handsets,  I observed the sheer number of model cities and sports stadiums that littered the show’s exhibition floors in the images from the show floor that I saw. Since then I’ve seen 1:32” scale model cities wherever the telecoms industry gathers. The function they serve is to show how 5G is going to chang ..read more

Over the last few years, the use of big data to enhance a multitude of services, across a variety of industries, has become commonplace. While its presence might be less obvious to the everyday consumer, big data is having an effect on businesses in multiple ways, in their decision making and their overall market offering. What’s interesting about the use of big data is its ability to make an immediate impact on the mobile industry, and specifically the potential it holds to transform the roaming market. There have been public discussions on roaming in the press, which have made it clear that ..read more

Networks and enterprises may be playing catch-up in the next few years, as the pace of technological change, driven by the ubiquity of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and increasing network demand, continues to accelerate. Gartner predicts that there will be 6.4 billion connected devices in 2016, a 30 per cent increase on 2015. To deal with the influx of data traffic caused by digitisation, enterprise networks are growing in complexity. So, ensuring that network infrastructure is resilient enough to cope with the pace of technological change will be high on the CIO’s agenda in 2016 and ..read more

In my previous post, I explored the services that MNOs will be looking to provide to achieve competitive advantage in 2016. Here, I will ask a different question: what are the potential gateways and barriers to a successful 2016 for MNOs? Here are some of the areas where innovative MNOs are likely to excel and those that stand still may falter in the next 12 months. Network Infrastructure With more network sharing, virtual network providers and a proliferation of managed network contracts, the question has been raised over whether there’s any real advantage to network assert ownership. In Euro ..read more

In this insightful blog, Karmanie Naidoo, CEO of MMD Mobility and IoT together with its sister company MVNO Worx in South Africa, speaks about IoT Technology, the growing role of MVNOs, and the company’s intention to pillar these with the Tata Communications MOVE platform. According to GSMA Intelligence the IoT market in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with connections set to double over US$1 billion by 2025. Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will also see many IoT applications around smart city solutions, connected cars, fleet management, irrigation, agriculture and logistics & sup ..read more