A Few Rambling Predictions for 2023

The new year is upon us again, which means that it is time to dig the crystal ball out of the closet again and make a few predictions. The pandemic isn’t exactly gone, but it’s definitely in the rear view mirror for most everyone.  So what do our headlights show in the distance now?  If history is considered, I shouldn’t really try to guess.  But who asked history? … [visit site to read more]

True & ZTE release Thailand’s First 50G PON Prototype

True Online and ZTE Corporation have launched the first 50G PON prototype in Thailand, intended to upgrade the country’s fixed-network broadband infrastructure.

As a next-generation PON access technology, 50G PON supports a wide range of scenarios and applications. In addition to providing ultra-broadband access for families, 50G PON supports innovative services such as 5G, Cloud VR, Telehealth, and industrial intelligent manufacturing for high bandwidth, low latency and jitter, and clock synchronization requirements. These characteristics are expected to support industrial development and spread the dividends of digital economy throughout the country.

Speaking at the launch, Dylan Jin, Account Director of ZTE Thailand, said that gigabit home broadband services are currently widely used in Thailand, and the basic fixed network is evolving from G PON to 10G PON. Based on True Online’s network bandwidth capabilities, 50G PON services will expand fiber networks and increase operational efficiency to enable the launch of further innovative devices, products and service to meet growing consumer demand.

The 50G PON prototype was tested at the launch event and, based on the verification of key performance, the ultra-wide transmission rates of downlink 43.90Gbps and uplink 23.30Gbps were achieved. Compared with 10G PON, the key performance parameters have been greatly improved, and can support the scenarios of future 10Gbps access, meeting the network transmission requirements of digital transformation in the industry.

As Thailand’s largest fixed-network broadband operator, True Online has been committed to researching new technologies to improve the quality of Thai people’s life. True and ZTE will continue their research on technological evolution, home interconnection, and industrial applications, which will continue to improve the life experience of Thai people through technological innovation in the future, and will also consolidate the infrastructure base of Thailand’s digital economy.

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Connected Britain Keynotes: Delivering positive outcomes for customers


Total Telecom is delighted to share live footage of the Connected Britain 2022 Keynotes, featuring some of the UK telecoms industry’s biggest names discussing the sector’s most important issues

In the final Keynote session of Day 1 at Connected Britain, panellists set out to answer a fundamental question: how do we make a positive, meaningful impact to our customers lives?

CEO UK&I of Nokia, Phil Siveter, set the stage with a presentation, highlighting the difficult economic landscape facing UK customers right now, as well as how the telecoms industry can play a starring role in alleviating these pressures and improving lives.

Next, he was joined on stage by speakers from BAI Communications, Fibrus, CityFibre, and STL, to discuss the unique challenges being faced across each section of the telecoms industry and how they can collaborate to deliver positive outcomes for their customers.

You can view the full keynote session from the link below.

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Presentation: Assumptions, Streaming and Positive Outcomes

Phil Siveter, CEO UK&I of Nokia

Panel

  • (Moderator) Phil Siveter, CEO UK&I of Nokia
  • Brendan O’Reilly, Group Chief Technology Officer at BAI Communications
  • Conal Henry, Founder & Chair of Fibrus
  • Elsa Chen, Chief Customer Officer at CityFIbre
  • Ashwani Bakshi, Chief Sales Officer at STL

Missed out on the previous Connected Britain Keynote sessions? Catch up with the discussions here and here

Join us for more in-depth discussion about the UK telecoms industry at Connected Britain’s sister conference, Connected North, in Manchester next year 

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Garuda-Cognizant deal will bring advanced digital tools to Indian drones

Multinational information technology services and consulting company Cognizant has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garuda Aerospace, an Indian drone start-up, to power its drones with advanced digital tools.

According to the Times of India, Cognizant says this will bring innovative solutions at scale for enterprises aiming to achieve greater agility, productivity and overall outcomes.

The two companies aim to bring a wide range of end-to-end drone-based management and monitoring offerings for businesses across a number of sectors, including agriculture, warehouse management, and energy and utilities.

This collaboration will also offer Cognizant associates across such company service lines as analytics and IoT the opportunity to work on purpose-driven drone projects.

Garuda Aerospace is focused on developing low-cost drone solutions to optimize industries through accurate data. It describes itself as a drone-as-a-software aggregator that designs impeccable drones for myriad human and industrial needs.

Indian press reports suggest that Garuda Aerospace boasts a fleet of 400 drones and a well-trained team of over 500 pilots in 26 cities across the country.

It’s also a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme beneficiary. We reported in April that a number of companies involved in manufacturing drones and drone components had been selected as initial beneficiaries of the PLI scheme to boost drone manufacturing in India. The list, expanded in July, included 23 beneficiaries, one of which was Garuda Aerospace.

This year has seen growing activity in the drone sector. For example, in March we reported that Asteria Aerospace, an India-based drone manufacturer and solution provider and a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, had launched an end-to-end drone operations platform.

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Connected Britain Keynotes: Building a connected economy


Total Telecom is delighted to share live footage of the Connected Britain 2022 Keynotes, featuring some of the UK telecoms industry’s biggest names discussing the sector’s most important issues

After a series of shorter sessions outlining some of the biggest challenges in the UK telecoms industry, the sextet of CXOs took to the stage to locked horns over these key roadblocks to building a more connected Britain.

Led by the Financial Times’ Telecoms, Media, and Technology Correspondent, Anna Gross, the debate covered everything from government policy to the investment landscape and competition concerns.

You can view the full panel discussion, as well as a special Keynote Address from Ofcom’s Networks & Communications Group Director, Lindsey Fussell, from the link below.

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Panellists

  • (Moderator) Anna Gross, Telecoms, Media, and Technology Correspondent at the Financial Times
  • Katie Milligan, CCO of Openreach
  • Lutz Schüler, CEO of Virgin Media O2
  • Greg Mesch, CEO of CityFibre
  • Ahmed Essam, CEO of Vodafone UK
  • Tristia Harrison, CEO of TalkTalk
  • Katherine Ainley, CEO UK&I of Ericsson

Ofcom Keynote Address

Lindsey Fussell, Networks & Communications Group Director at Ofcom

Keep your eyes peeled for our final Connected Britain Keynote video in which we’ll be sharing the final panel session from Day One, focussing on how to deliver truly positive outcomes for customers.

Join us for more in-depth discussion about the UK telecoms industry at Connected Britain’s sister conference, Connected North, in Manchester next year