#Telco area development

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Tata Motors' Expansion Reshapes Telco Area

New parking facility raises questions about Durga Puja relocation Local traditions and industrial growth intersect as Tata Motors expands operations, prompting discussions on community event venues. JAMSHEDPUR – The growth plans of a major automotive company have brought about significant changes in the Telco neighborhood, which in turn have had an impact on local festivities. The area between…

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Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services. We recruiting to fill the position below:   1. Area Sales Manager (Nationwide) at Airtel Nigeria Location: Nigeria Job type: Full-time Job Description To maximize revenue and subscriber acquisition (gross and net additions) opportunities in assigned territory through channel effectiveness (wholesale & retail), adequate recharge availability and implementation of planned sales & distribution and marketing strategies. Job Responsibilities To achieve recharge sales target within state/area: To ensure adequate availability of all recharge denominations in sub-CP and retail points. To ensure channel partners are making stock available and distributing to their network of sub-CPs and retailers. To achieve ERC, RCV and E-pin target in agreed ratios. Constantly identify opportunities for driving activation and recharge sales within territory. Achieve Share of Gross & Net Additions: Ensure full-fledged achievement of Gross Adds targets by driving market initiatives in assigned area. Effective management of direct activation teams and monitoring of CP bus activation activities. Other initiatives to increase GAD including new site launch. Ensure activation of Quality GADs in assigned area. Develop and implement activities that will increase SONA in assigned area. KYC Optimization at Trade level by ensuring adequate and functional deployment of KYC kits. Drive KYC inactivity to nil. Channel branding and visibility: Ensure appropriate and effective outlet branding is carried out in line with the “look of success” within the territory. Effective management of POS stock in warehouse to avoid damage, wastage and obsolete materials. Train Market Developers on POS deployment in line with “look of success”. Identify visibility opportunities for Airtel brand within the territory. To ensure ITP increases and gives impetus to iCMS and iRMS. BTS Management: Ensure constant CLS elimination. Develop subscriber acquisition and other marketing initiatives to drive revenue in CLS site locations. New Site Launch Plan and Distribution Preparedness. Effectively drive and manage target driven initiatives and projects. Industry Awareness/Competition Intelligence: To effectively report competitive activities within assigned territory and implement adequate counter initiatives. Track on-going initiatives in Market. To immediately address or escalate any unusual competitor activity and sale support that may be a threat to performance of the business. Distribution Infrastructure: To recruit appropriate number of Retailers- in line with scientific distribution requirements. Migrate all other retailers to become one stop shop. To identify and recruit suitable sub channel partners in territory for effective product re-distribution. Decrement: Implementation of customer driven activities (product launches, town storms etc.) in assigned area. Drive voice and data business performance implementation of revenue generating activities and initiatives in assigned territory. Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Business Management, Engineering or Computer Science. Master's in business administration or management will be an advantage. Project management qualification will be an advantage. Relevant Experience & Skill: 3+ years of commercial/ business management experience. Team leadership experience. Product/ Service development. Product/ Service management. Interpersonal skills. Customer orientation. 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in Airtel products

Computer literacy. Sales knowledge. How to Apply for Area Sales Manager (Nationwide) at Airtel Nigeria Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Also Apply for Massive Recruitment in Upstream Oil and Gas Servicing Company (Application is free) 2. State Business Manager (Nationwide) at Airtel Nigeria Location: Nationwide Job type: Full-time Job Description To plan, monitor and ensure achievement of customer and revenue market share objectives set for state operations by supervising/ influencing multiple teams to deliver operational excellence in network operations, customer service, channel management and market expansion. Job Responsibilities Increase Revenue earning customer net additions – Prepaid & Postpaid: Identify and formulate state sales strategies to help Drive gross additions. Supervise health of acquisitions, compliance on activations. Oversee activating connections as per the stipulated turnaround times. Increase Revenue from the State: Meet the Revenue targets for Prepaid and Postpaid in the State. Focus on revenue growth through Data and Smartphone growth. Focus on revenue growth by driving high value customers through MNP & Postpaid & Smartphone customers. Expand distribution Width and Depth: Identify and formulate state sales strategies to help drive distribution across showrooms and Dealer Service Agents. Ensure expansions to align to dimensioned number of Active Easy Charge Outlets. Establish SIM Selling outlets and other categories of retail outlets as a % of Easy Charge outlets. Network Coverage & Quality: Network Optimization. New Sites ROI and deployment. Follow through with ZTOs in delivering cell availability, quality of calls and reduction of outages at sites within state. Deliver Showroom Experience: Identify and formulate Customer Service Delivery Strategies to help improve Customer Satisfaction scores. Ensure provision of standard Infrastructure at state showrooms. Ensure showroom employees are up skilled in industry training and certifications for the role. Achieve Employee Engagement scores in line with the Engagement target for the State Business area: Continuously motivating the front-line employees through leadership by examples. Implement all action plans that will address hygiene issues etc. from engagement survey. Educational Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Management or related Social Sciences. Master's in business administration would be preferred additional qualification. Relevant Experience & Required Skills: 10+ years of varied experience in Sales & Marketing with at least 2 years at middle management level handling independent businesses. Relevant experience in Telecom industry is desirable. Good interpersonal skills. Customer centric. Sound understanding of Sales systems and Process. Creative self-starter. Result Orientation. Great problem-solving skills. Good communications skills. How to Apply for State Business Manager (Nationwide) at Airtel Nigeria Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

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10 Myths of Edge Computing — ACEIT

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Myth 1: Edge computing means the end of the cloud

Far from ending the cloud, edge computing is an extension of the cloud, moving data processing closer to the source of data generation. Edge computing reduces the amount of raw data sent to the cloud, optimizing bandwidth usage and cloud processing costs. It also enables real-time data processing for applications requiring low latency.

Myth 2: Edge computing disrupts the convergence of IT and OT

On the contrary, edge computing bridges the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) worlds. It facilitates seamless integration and communication between these traditionally distinct areas. Edge computing enables data from OT devices to be efficiently collected, pre-processed, and forwarded to cloud-based IT systems for further analysis.

Myth 3: Edge computing is only relevant for industrial use cases

While edge computing has seen widespread adoption in industries like manufacturing, energy, mining, and transportation, it also benefits many other sectors. For example, edge computing enables asset tracking, supply chain optimization, and cashierless payment in retail. Edge computing also drives innovation in government, healthcare, and financial services.

Myth 4: Edge computing is a single thing

Edge computing is neither a single entity nor market, but rather a way of recasting infrastructure boundaries beyond the data center depending on the use case, industry, or business function. The edge could be looked at as a location between the core (corporate or cloud data center) and the endpoints (smart sensors, devices, things) where the digital and physical worlds intersect.

Myth 5: Edge computing is new

While the concept of edge computing is not novel, advances in technology have made it more plausible and powerful. The cost of computing devices and sensors has fallen, more computing power is contained in smaller devices, and there's been an explosion in the volume of data generated and collected. New analytics tools make it possible to sort through this data more efficiently and economically.

Myth 6: Edge computing is a cloud killer

Cloud computing isn't going anywhere. Edge and cloud are complementary technologies. Cloud vendors will sell edge hardware and software that extend capabilities to various edges. However, edge computing does offer a new competitor to cloud vendors because other vendors like telcos and CDNs are offering edge cloud services.

Myth 7: IoT edge devices present a security risk

Modern IoT security solutions are increasingly based on the root-of-trust (RoT) technique, where cryptographic security algorithms are hosted and protected from physical attack in a hardened environment. The combination of hardware and software security subsystems ensures a strong defense against malicious attacks throughout the lifecycle of the application.

Myth 8: Edge processing can't support real-time applications

Emerging IoT applications like autonomous automobiles, industrial robotics, and remote tele-surgery require real-time responsiveness. Enhanced intelligence at the edge enables more local decision-making, resulting in near real-time responsiveness, and empowering a new generation of advanced applications.

Myth 9: Machine learning is confined to the data center

Machine learning (ML) techniques have matured, enabling ML models to be deployed in the cloud, with associated inferencing tasks being downloaded to edge devices. ML software stacks on the edge device benefit from advanced hardware acceleration. Cloud providers are also providing IoT software development kits (SDKs) that make it easier to connect to the cloud from an IoT device.

Myth 10: Edge devices will quickly be rendered obsolete by future wireless protocols

The various wireless communications protocols are governed by established standards bodies that manage the evolution of the respective standards to ensure backward compatibility. Furthermore, with increasing proportions of the functionality being implemented in software stacks, upgrades between versions can be accomplished by over-the-air (OTA) downloads. In conclusion, while edge computing is a transformative technology that empowers businesses to unlock their full potential, it is important to understand the realities behind the common misconceptions surrounding it. By addressing these myths, businesses can fully embrace the benefits offered by edge computing in today's digital landscape.

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Cloud Communications is a hot area now. From the early 2000s, there was interest in this area, but remote work (primarily due to the global lockdown) pushed the envelope.

Cloud Communications can be classified into three sections, i.e., CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service), UCaaS (Unified Communication as a Service) and CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service). While UCaaS and CCaaS can be viewed as specialized SaaS for enterprise communication purposes, CPaaS is a platform (PaaS) that helps organizations integrate communication services into their existing applications through APIs.

Of the three, UCaaS is the biggest in revenue, followed by CCaaS and CPaaS.

While CPaaS may be relatively smaller (and developing), it is a promising market. It is a market where telcos and cloud-based service providers are jostling up for a larger market share.

Thanks to the pandemic, both customers and organizations are open to new ways to communicate. Like how new-age contact center solutions offer an omnichannel experience, similarly, CPaaS can connect several communication platforms through APIs.

But the most successful deployments have been on OTT platforms like WhatsApp, where enterprises integrate chatbots to enable customer service. Since the application is embedded in a customer's smartphone, there is already a plethora of information with previous communication history at your disposal. This helps in a quicker resolution to problems and an improved customer experience.

CPaaS can also be used for payments by integrating multi-factor authentication in a client device. Messaging services are the best example of this kind of service (OTP to authenticate user identity). This is also emerging as a critical use case for most organizations with an online presence and significant transactions with end customers.

Cloud Communication is essentially helping tear down the rigid frameworks that were once hallmarks of enterprise communication. In line with the overall theme of the cloud, services like CpaaS are increasing flexibility to understand and address end-user requirements, which has always been the core of most successful business operations. know more....

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Flutterwave CEO: Leapfrogging a generation: Talking with GB Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave

The cofounder of the Lagos-based fintech shares his perspectives on the nuanced dynamics of payments competition and innovation in Africa.

Matt Cooke, McKinsey: From McKinsey’s Banking & Securities Practice, I’m Matt Cooke, and this is Talking Banking Matters—new, short audio content for leaders in banking, securities, and beyond. For this episode, our New York–based senior partner emeritus Vijay D’Silva, together with Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin, a McKinsey partner based in Lagos, and Edem Seshie, associate partner also based in Lagos, spoke to Olugbenga Agboola, better known as GB, chief executive and cofounder of the payments solution company Flutterwave. Here’s Vijay to tell you more.

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Vijay D’Silva, McKinsey: Africa might be one of the hottest areas in payments these days. Domestic electronic-payments volumes, including wallet-enabled payments, more than tripled between 2015 and 2020, and they are likely to increase fivefold by 2025, hitting over 150 billion transactions. Banks, telcos, and new fintechs are all competing to serve a growing middle class while also enabling financial inclusion on the continent.

The capital markets have started to notice. According to TechCrunch, 2021 was a record year for venture funding into African start-ups, with over $4 billion raised. That was double the previous high of $2 billion in 2019. Most of that funding went to four countries—Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya—and into fintechs. In 2021 alone, there were five fintech unicorns created in Africa, more than the previous years combined.

One of those firms is Flutterwave, a fastgrowing fintech based in Lagos that is looking to provide the payments infrastructure to support businesses, merchants, and consumers across Africa. After its most recent funding round of $250 million, it reached a $3 billion valuation.

My guest today is Olugbenga Agboola, better known as GB. He is Flutterwave’s CEO, having cofounded Flutterwave in 2016 along with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji. Joining us for the conversation are Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin, a McKinsey partner based in Lagos, and associate partner Edem Seshie, also based in Lagos.

It’s easy to see why entrepreneurs like GB are excited about the potential in Africa. It’s a continent of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $2.4 trillion concentrated in a few countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco. At the same time, Africa is urbanizing quickly, and the population in cities is expected to triple over the next 30 years. But banking infrastructure has lagged that of more developed markets. According to the World Bank, only 40 percent of African adults have bank accounts, versus almost 95 percent in North America and the EU. While this creates a challenge for African governments, it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Here’s GB.

Olugbenga “GB” Agboola: There are so many problems to solve on the continent. There are so many things to build. I’m excited by entrepreneurs who are willing to take on these crazy problems and try to solve them, across the board. Africa has always been known to leapfrog. We go from nothing to something, consistently—no phones, to mobiles, to internet. People skipped browsers; they search for what they want to buy on Instagram.

We’ve always been that way when it comes to [technology] leapfrogging a generation. That’s already happening here [with payments] as well. A lot of the unicorns you see in Africa are solving real problems. From OPay to Chipper Cash to Interswitch, if you live in Africa, you will see firsthand how these guys are relevant and are actually solving problems. And they hope to do so at a huge scale, which is amazing.

So I think it’s a great time to be here. The market is still huge and still largely untapped. There is still a huge population that are not even banked at all on the continent. It’s just the place to be in the next ten to 20 years. It’s going to be explosive. Our goal is to be here and stay alive to be able to harness the opportunity.

Vijay D’Silva: This opportunity has not gone unnoticed, and Topsy, Edem, and others in Lagos are monitoring the situation closely.

Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin: I think it’s going to be very interesting to see how the landscape evolves, because there are a lot of exciting things happening. Venture funding is increasing, banks are carving out their payment subsidiaries, and fintechs keep developing new, innovative solutions. Here’s what GB had to say about how the various players compete and the way he sees platform banks versus payment service banks.

GB Agboola: I think there will be a lot of change, but the change will just be that everyone will win. The banks will continue to be the infrastructure player and the float bankers for everyone, so the banks are going to win. The telcos, because they know distribution very well, are going to dive into payments, into banking, and go aggressive. That will help to expand the markets. The fintechs are going to complement everybody. We, for example, are not competing with the banks or with the telcos. We’re complementing them, not competing with them.

Still, the banks that win will be those that understand being a platform bank and being able to be an infrastructure bank for a lot of these players. We want to be there and position ourselves to complement each of these players and create more value. I don’t think anybody’s going to lose, but there will be bigger winners and smaller winners.

Vijay D’Silva: One recent development is the planned rollout of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System. It is meant to reduce time for cross-border payments from days down to minutes and is estimated to eliminate $5 billion in costs to users. It also highlights the interesting link between faster payments and the availability of credit.

GB Agboola: I’m excited for the Pan-African Payment platform. I hope it comes quickly and becomes operational. But that said, I still believe it’s got to be private-sector-led for it to be successful. The likes of Flutterwave and other fintechs have got to be powering that platform to make it work at the scale being expected.

Beyond that, I also feel the reason why Nigeria is number five on the list of faster payments is due to a bunch of factors that are beyond payments. One of them is lack of credit. In a society where there’s credit, there’s no need for real-time payments, because the money will get there. That is very important for people to understand. Those are the problems driving our innovation in Africa.

But that said, I think we’ll continue to leapfrog on that. An example of where we’ve done that is chips on payment cards. Nigeria did that before the US did that, to stop fraud and to enable payment security. That shows our entrepreneurial spirit and at the same time shows that our payments infrastructure has really grown and expanded to meet the needs of Nigeria and of Nigerians in Nigeria.

Vijay D’Silva: In many ways, GB has a unique history that led him to this point. He talked about why and how he started Flutterwave and how he learned from global players like Adyen and Stripe.

GB Agboola: I have a software engineering background. I started my career with PayPal in the UK, but prior to that, I had started a small Wi-Fi internet company in London, before Wi-Fi was a thing. I was buying broadband from BT [British Telecom] and was reselling it with PCMCIA cards back in the day. We’d configure our own wireless networks and do B2B wireless sharing. So I’ve always been a software engineer.

From PayPal, I joined GT Bank in both Nigeria and the UK, and then I went to Standard Bank, where I worked across Africa, building technology and products for the bank. I did a brief stint at Sterling Bank in Nigeria, where I was responsible for the electronics business, and then went to Google in the US, building a piece of Google Pay that became Google Tez for India. After Google, I built a small payments company in Nigeria that was acquired by a bank, which I joined. After that, we started Flutterwave.

I’ve always been in tech and payments and very interested in technology and business—how we can drive business value through tech, knowing that technology does not exist just for technology. There has to be value being gotten from the entire process.

Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin: I first met GB when he was starting out, working out of Venia Business Hub, a leading coworking space in Lagos. Back then Flutterwave was just a few guys in a room building something, and we had no idea how big this was going to become.

GB Agboola: Flutterwave’s story came from my experience with the banks. I recall some of our customers back then were trying to expand across Africa, and it was hard. For me, that was very interesting, because I worked for a bank that was everywhere across the continent. We were the largest bank by footprint, I think, in Africa at that time. And we couldn’t help these customers scale their businesses. It wasn’t because we couldn’t do it. It was because of the regulatory barriers, technology barriers, and the lack of agility on our part to build quickly and scale.

That was one of the triggers behind Flutterwave. I was wondering, “Why can’t we just build this infrastructure? Why, if I want to send money to Ghana, does money have to move from Lagos to New York, and from New York to Ghana?” It didn’t make sense to me. If you get on a plane from Lagos to Ghana, you get there faster than doing a money transfer. You might as well take the money in a bag and get on a plane.

I said to my manager back then, “Why are we doing this?” And he said, “Well, we’re not really a global bank. We’re a network of banks owned by the same parent.” That’s where I saw that there is a need for a third-party player in the middle of all the banks who can talk to all the banks and provide some sort of complementary services to make payments simple for a small margin.

The use cases we were seeing back then included cases like a small merchant in Johannesburg trying to sell to somebody in Nigeria. The only way they could get paid was through a wire transfer, so until the payer sends a SWIFT [bank identifier code] acknowledgment, the seller can’t get paid, so he doesn’t release the goods to the customer. For me, it was a function of how to put a third party in the middle that is trusted, that can indicate to the merchant in Johannesburg, “This payment is good.” If the payment is trusted, the seller can release the goods to the customer.

Those were the driving forces behind Flutterwave: How do we become like a butterfly that can create a ripple effect in the ecosystem and still be tiny, yet we can make waves? Hence the name Flutterwave, by the way.

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How Hybrid AI Makes Smaller Language Models(SLMs) Powerful

As large language models (LLMs) have become widely used, users have learned how to utilize the apps that access them. These days, artificial intelligence systems can produce, synthesize, translate, categorize, and even talk. After learning from preexisting artefacts, IBM can create replies to prompts using tools in the generative AI field.

The edge and limited device space is one that has not seen a lot of innovation. Although some local AI apps on mobile devices have incorporated language translation capabilities, IBM is still a long way from reaching the stage when LLMs are profitable independent of cloud providers.

Smaller Language Models(SLMs) Smaller models, on the other hand, might revolutionise next-generation AI capabilities for mobile devices. Let’s look at these answers through the lens of a hybrid artificial intelligence paradigm.

The fundamentals of LLMs The unique class of AI models driving this new paradigm are called LLMs. NLP, or natural language processing, makes this possible. Developers employ vast amounts of data from multiple sources, including the internet, to train LLMs. Their size is a result of processing billions of parameters.

Although LLMs have extensive subject-matter knowledge, their application is restricted to the training set of data. This implies that they aren’t always “up to date” or precise. Large-scale machines (LLMs) are usually hosted on the cloud due to their size, necessitating the deployment of robust hardware with numerous GPUs.

This implies that businesses cannot employ LLMs out of the box when trying to mine information from their proprietary or confidential business data. They need to either build their own models or include their data with public LLMs in order to produce summaries, briefings, and answers to specific inquiries. Retrieval augmentation generation, or the RAG pattern, is a technique for adding one’s own data to an LLM. It is a general AI design pattern that enriches the LLM with outside data.

Small Language Models Is smaller better? Businesses in specialised industries, such as telecoms, healthcare, or oil and gas, are laser-focused. Smaller models would be more appropriate for them, even though normal gen AI scenarios and use cases can and can benefit them.

Personalized offers in service delivery, AI-powered chatbots for improved customer experience, and AI assistants in contact centres are a few common use cases in the telecom industry, to name a few. Enterprise data (rather than a public LLM) is most suited for use cases that assist telcos in enhancing network performance, boosting spectral efficiency in 5G networks, or pinpointing specific bottlenecks within their network.

This leads us to the conclusion that smaller is preferable. Small Language Models (SLMs) that are “smaller” than LLMs are now available. Whereas LLMs are taught on hundreds of billions of parameters, SLMs are trained on tens of billions. What’s more, SLMs are taught using data particular to a given domain. Despite having less contextual knowledge, individuals excel in the area they have chosen.

These models can be hosted in an enterprise’s data centre rather than the cloud because to their reduced size. SLMs may even be able to operate at scale on a single GPU chip, saving thousands of dollars in annual computational expenses. However, as chip design advances, it becomes more difficult to distinguish between applications that should only be operated in a corporate data centre or on the cloud.

Businesses may wish to run these SLMs in their data centres for a variety of reasons, including cost, data protection, and data sovereignty. The majority of businesses dislike having their data stored in the cloud. Performance is another important factor. Inferencing and computing are handled by Gen AI at the edge, which is faster and more secure than using a cloud provider because it happens as close to the data as feasible.

It is important to remember that SLMs are perfect for deployment on mobile devices and in contexts with limited resources because they demand less processing power.

An IBM Cloud Satellite site, which has a safe, fast connection to IBM Cloud housing the LLMs, could provide as an example of an on-premises location. Telcos could provide this option to their customers and host these SLMs at their base stations. All that has to be done is make the best use of GPUs, as this reduces the distance that data must travel and increases bandwidth.

To what extent can you shrink? Let us return to the initial inquiry on the compatibility of these models with mobile devices. The mobile gadget could be a car, a robot, or even an expensive phone. Manufacturers of devices have found that running LLMs requires a large amount of bandwidth. Smaller variants known as “tiny LLMs” can be used locally on medical equipment and smartphones.

Developers build these models using methods such as low-rank adaptation. They maintain a low number of trainable parameters while allowing users to fine-tune the models to specific requirements. Indeed, a TinyLlama project exists on GitHub.

Manufacturers of chips are working on creating chips that, through knowledge distillation and picture diffusion, can operate a condensed version of LLMs. Gen-AI tasks are carried out by edge devices with the help of neuro-processing units (NPUs) and system-on-chips (SOCs).

Solution architects ought to take into account the current state of technology, even when certain of these ideas are not yet operational. Working together and as SLMs and LLMs could be a good way to go. To offer a customised client experience, businesses can choose to develop their own AI models or employ the smaller, more niche models that are already available for their sector.

Hybrid AI Could hybrid AI be the solution? Though small LLMs on mobile edge devices are appealing and running SLMs on-premises looks feasible, what if the model needs a bigger corpus of data to react to certain prompts?

Cloud computing that is hybrid provides the best of both worlds. Could AI models be subject to the same rules? This idea is depicted in the graphic below.

The hybrid AI model may offer the opportunity to leverage LLM on the public cloud in situations where smaller models are inadequate. It is reasonable to allow this kind of technology. Businesses could use domain-specific SLMs to protect their data on-site, and when needed, they could access LLMs hosted in the public cloud. Spreading generative AI workloads this way appears to be a more effective manner as mobile devices with SOC become more competent.

The open source Mistral AI Model is now accessible on the Watson platform, according to a recent announcement from IBM. Comparing IBM’s small LLM to regular LLMs, it performs better and uses less resources while maintaining the same level of effectiveness. IBM also unveiled the Granite 7B model, which is a member of their reliable and well-curated family of foundation models.

IBM argue that instead of attempting to build their own generic LLMs, which they can readily access from multiple providers, enterprises should concentrate on building small, domain-specific models with internal enterprise data to differentiate their core competency and use insights from their data.

Not always is bigger better One company that might gain greatly from using this hybrid AI strategy is the telco industry. Because they may function as both providers and consumers, they play a special role. Healthcare, oil rigs, logistics firms, and other businesses may face similar situations. Are the telecom companies ready to leverage Gen AI effectively? Do they have a time-series model that matches the data, even though IBM know they have a tonne of it?

IBM has a multimodel approach for AI models in order to support every possible use case. Larger isn’t necessarily better because specialized models perform better than general-purpose models that require less infrastructure.

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INDIVIDUAL CREDIT SCORE

 CREDIT SCORE

Credit score is a number representing the creditworthiness of an individual. 

Credit bureaus collect credit information of borrowing and repayment and sell it to creditors for a fee.

Credit score is primarily based on information sourced from a credit bureau.

There is no international credit score.  Lenders assesses credit worthiness specific to different country and region.

SCORING COMPONENTS – FINANCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHICS

Number of accounts Active / Inactive / Current / Default

Length of credit history

Credit mixMortgage, auto loan, credit card, personal loan

Repayment history

Age

Occupation Self employed / Full time / Half time / Unemployed / Retired

Years of employment 

Income

Residential status Rent / Ownership

SCORECARD DEVELOPMENT METHODS

Expert scorecard Human subject matter expert

Classical methods Generalized Linear Model (GLM)

ML models Random Forest, Boosting

Deep learning Neural network for classification

CASE STUDY 1

A company in the UK wanted a scorecard for its customers applying for auto loan.

The profile of the customers was sub prime.  

The vehicles were primarily used ones.  

The lender wanted to improve alignment between underwriter rules and the score.

They also wanted to compare two different bureau data in terms of quality and coverage.

Objective

Application scorecard for auto loans for subprime customers

Solution & Benefit

Customer classification using domain knowledge and statistical methods like decision tree and cluster analysis. 

Multiple scorecards each rescaled to have similar odds 

Scorecard as a linear function for easy integration with loan origination system

Revision of underwriting rule and corporate reporting system to de-duplicate variables across model & underwriting rule engine

Multiple scorecards superior to a single scorecard

Recommendation on underwriting ensured the exclusion of model variables from underwriting rule

Consistent decision from adaptation of a  mathematical model

CASE STUDY 2

A major Telecom company in Malaysia wanted to create a score for its customers.

The company was using a bureau score which, was developed by using a database of 1 million customers.

Telco default was disconnected/suspended 6 months ever.

A tailor-made scorecard for Telco customers was thought to have better discriminatory power.

Objective

A telco scorecard to replace bureau scores

Solution & Outcome

Characteristics selected from broad areas of auto finance, credit card, personal loan, months in arrears, check bounce, application/approval amount, etc. 

Developed scorecards using: 

1. Logistic Regression (LR)

2  Machine Learning (ML) methods 

Random Forest (RF)

Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB)

Interpretation of ML models were made possible by the use of Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanation (LIME).

Logistic and ML models were developed of which XGB performance was superio

Outperformed bureau score

CASE STUDY 3

A company in Malaysia wanted to create a customized score for small-ticket loans.

The company used the bureau score which was developed using Logistic regression.

It was felt that a generic bureau score was not discriminating enough for this segment.

A tailor-made scorecard and ML model for evaluating credit risk were required.

Objective

A scorecard with bureau data for small-ticket personal loan

Solution & Benefit

Characteristics selected primarily from the history of credit card and personal finance of which variables from payment and MOB were the most important variables

Developed scorecards using: 

Logistic Regression (LR)

Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB)

Interpretation of ML models were made possible by the use of Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanation (LIME).

Satisfactory LR and ML scoresboth aided in decision-making

Model worked for mid level loansensuring application of the same scorecard for a different segment

Reasons for ML scores for each customer added transparency to the black box model

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Tech Giant Cisco Lays Off 4,000+ Employees to Concentrate on AI

Networking giant Cisco is laying off more than 4,000 employees to shift focus and resources towards developing its AI capabilities.

The New York Post reports that Cisco, the multinational technology conglomerate, announced plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs across its global workforce in order to redirect resources into AI initiatives. The layoffs account for approximately five percent of Cisco’s 85,000 employees and are expected to cost the company $800 million in severance packages.

In an earnings call, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins stated that the company would be focusing on “high-growth areas such as AI and software development.” He emphasized Cisco’s goal to “capitalize on the multibillion-dollar AI infrastructure opportunity” through partnerships with companies like Nvidia. Cisco recently collaborated with Nvidia to develop AI products for enterprise use.

The announcement comes alongside Cisco’s quarterly earnings report, which showed adjusted profits of $0.87 per share and revenues of $12.79 billion. However, Cisco also trimmed its annual revenue forecast from a high of $55 billion down to a range of $51.5-$52.5 billion. Robbins cited “weak demand with our telco and cable service provider customers” as a factor in the adjusted projections.

Cisco joins a growing list of tech companies that have conducted layoffs in 2024, including Snap, Google, eBay, Microsoft, Amazon, and SAP. These workforce reductions highlight an industry-wide slowdown as economic volatility persists.

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Heuu Industrial Spaces Project Spotlight: Top Industrial Space in PCMC

In the vibrant landscape of PCMC MIDC, Heuu Industrial Spaces emerges as the epitome of ready-to-move-in industrial excellence. Strategically located just behind Thermax Chowk, this project is the top industrial space in PCMC.

Prime Location Advantage

Situated in the heart of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Heuu Industrial Spaces in PCMC enjoys proximity to key industrial hubs, making it a strategic choice for various businesses. The project is conveniently close to Telco and offers easy access to public transportation with Chinchwad Railway Station and Akurdi Railway Station in close vicinity.

Versatile Suitability for Businesses

Heuu Industrial Spaces caters to a diverse range of industries like  auto and auto components, engineering, logistics & warehousing, renewable energy, electric vehicles, FMCG, food processing, hospitality, industrial lubricant dealers, and industrial supplies.

Amenities that Fuel Business Operations

Understanding the pulse of successful industrial operations, Heuu Industrial Spaces is equipped with essential amenities. Expansive driveways with separate entry and exit points ensure smooth traffic flow. The property offers ample parking spaces for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, ensuring convenience for employees and visitors. Additionally, well-furnished conference rooms are available to facilitate business meetings and collaborations.

Also known as “Detroit of the East.”

Being situated in PCMC MIDC, known as the Detroit of the East, Heuu Industrial Spaces benefits from the robust industrial ecosystem in the region. The area is a hub for major industries, including giants like Tata Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Bajaj Auto, Force Motors, Eaton, Mahindra, and many more. This strategic location not only provides businesses with a competitive edge.  Also, contributes to the overall growth and development of the industrial sector in the region.

Heuu Industrial Spaces is more than just an industrial space; it is a gateway to seamless business operations in the dynamic landscape of PCMC MIDC. With its prime location, versatile suitability for various industries, and business-enhancing amenities, Heuu Industrial Spaces emerges as the top choice for those seeking ready-to-move-in industrial spaces in PCMC. Elevate your business to new heights with a strategic investment in Heuu Industrial Spaces.

Heuu Industrial Spaces not only provides a conducive environment for existing businesses but also catalyzes the economic growth of PCMC MIDC. The region’s moniker as the Detroit of the East reflects its significance in the industrial landscape, and Heuu Industrial Spaces plays a pivotal role in sustaining and enhancing this legacy. As a part of this thriving industrial ecosystem, businesses within the project stand to benefit from synergies, collaborations, and the overall vibrancy that defines PCMC MIDC. With a commitment to excellence and a strategic vision, Heuu Industrial Spaces stands as a testament to the progressive future of industrial ventures in this dynamic region. Invest in the success story of PCMC MIDC – invest in Heuu Industrial Spaces.

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Semiconductor IP Market May See a Big Move | Mentor Graphics, Sonics, Transpacket, eMemory, Arm Holdings

Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Global Semiconductor IP Market Insights, to 2028” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the study, you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market-associated stakeholders. The growth of the Semiconductor IP market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.

Major players profiled in the study are:

Arm Holdings (United Kingdom), Mentor Graphics (United States), Sonics (United States), Dream Chip Technologies (Germany), Transpacket (Norway), Achronix Semiconductor (United States), eMemory (Taiwan), Mentor Graphics (United States), Rambus (United States), CEVA (United States), Lattice Semiconductor (United States)

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Scope of the Report of Semiconductor IP

Semiconductor IP is the basic part of the electronic design and automation (EDA) process which supports IT developers and design engineers in designing new chips. These semiconductor IP blocks are used as a substitute for the miniaturization of the electronic product; it helps to reduce entire production cost. Favorable policies by the Government and increased funding for promoting applications of semiconductors are driving the Global Semiconductor IP market.

In October 2018, ARM disclosed details on a dedicated roadmap and a new brand of infrastructure-class IP for 5G networks and next-generation cloud-to-edge infrastructure called Arm Neoverse at Arm TechCon. It delivers the foundation for new global infrastructure to enable a trillion connected devices

In May 2019, Synopsys, Inc. announced that Synopsys and Arm have collaborated to enable tapeouts of optimized system-on-chip (SoC) design and verification for early adopters of Arm's latest premium mobile processor IP, including the Arm Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU.

In October 2018, Cadence launched the industry’s first silicon-proven, long-reach 112G SerDes IP in 7nm. It delivers industry-leading power, performance, and area (PPA) efficiency required to build high-port density networking products for next-generation cloud-scale and telco data centers.

The Global Semiconductor IP Market segments and Market Data Break Down are illuminated below:

by Type (Processor IP, Interface IP, Memory IP, Others), Application (Consumer Electronics, Telecom, Industrial, Automotive, Commercial), Design IP (Processor IP , Interface IP , Memory IP ), IP Source (Royalty , Licensing)

Market Opportunities:

Rising Proliferation of Smartphones and Tablets

Growing Demand for Semiconductor IP in Avionics and Aerospace and Defense Sector

Market Drivers:

Rising Demand for Consumer Electronics

Reduction in Manufacturing & Design Cost of Semiconductors

Increase in Deployment of Modern System on Chips (SoCs) Designs

Increasing Complexity in the Semiconductor Chips

Market Trend:

Increasing Adoption of Multi-Core Technology and Services of Third Party IP Manufacturers

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Analyze and Measure the Global Semiconductor IP Market by Identifying Investment across various Industry Verticals

Understand the Trends that will drive Future Changes in Semiconductor IP

Understand the Competitive Scenarios

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Identify the Right Verticals

Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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Chapter 3: Displaying the Market Dynamics- Drivers, Trends and Challenges & Opportunities of the Semiconductor IP

Chapter 4: Presenting the Semiconductor IP Market Factor Analysis, Porters Five Forces, Supply/Value Chain, PESTEL analysis, Market Entropy, Patent/Trademark Analysis.

Chapter 5: Displaying the by Type, End User and Region/Country 2017-2022

Chapter 6: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the Semiconductor IP market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

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Digital BSS Platforms: Redefining Telecom for CSPs in the Digital Age

In the rapidly evolving digital era, the swift pace of technological progress has rendered older Business Support Systems (BSS) less adaptable. This presents a significant challenge for telecom companies striving to keep pace with dynamic market requirements. Furthermore, these legacy BSS solutions are frequently isolated in their operations, resulting in inefficiencies and inconsistent customer experiences. The cost associated with maintaining and upgrading these aging systems can also encumber telecom companies, constraining their capacity to invest in innovative technologies and services. This calls for a need to invest in novel digital BSS solutions.  A telecom digital BSS platform can help CSPs maximize return in the 5G era.

 Need for becoming a techno

Becoming a Techco in the telecom industry entails a transformative shift from the traditional telco business model to one centered around technology. This evolution aligns telecom companies more closely with customer preferences, product development, and an iterative approach to building products, akin to modern internet companies. The paramount goal is to foster innovation and enhance customer experiences by seamlessly integrating telecom offerings into customers' lifestyles.

A telecom digital BSS platform can assist CSPs boost revenues by tapping into new industry use cases, meeting enterprise demands, or even venturing into uncharted territories with digital brands to broaden their market reach. Inclusion of these ambitions in business objectives marks the initial stage of a telco's transformation into a genuine Techco.

Why do CSPs need digital BSS solutions?

In the landscape of CSPs, the emergence of 5G stands as a paramount catalyst driving substantial transformations in Business Support Systems (BSS). Historically, BSS frameworks were meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of earlier generations of telecom networks. However, the advent of 5G has ushered in an era marked by soaring demands for services such as the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, and edge computing.

To put it simply, the traditional BSS systems, rooted in legacy technologies, may find themselves ill-equipped to efficiently monetize the copious volumes of data generated by 5G networks and associated devices. This incapacity could lead to critical latency issues and unacceptable delays—outcomes that various industries simply cannot afford in an age defined by real-time connectivity and responsiveness. 

Advanced digital business support system - need of the hour

An advanced digital BSS platform enables operators to capitalize on the data network by offering creative, tailored services, enhancing subscribers' digital experiences. With the advent of 5G, CSPs face the challenge of adapting to new business models and dynamic usage scenarios without costly backend code modifications. A centralized product catalog integrated into a BSS platform allows companies to quickly adapt to network advancements and changing demands, helping CSPs navigate 5G complexities and seize emerging market opportunities.

Digital BSS for telecom Migration to Cloud Solutions

The telecom sector is gradually migrating BSS to cloud-based solutions, which offers telecom businesses cost savings and increased flexibility. The objective is not to completely overhaul existing IT systems and begin from scratch, instead aiming to supplement them with next-generation technology in a staged strategy that ensures smooth business continuity.

A modern digital business support system improves organizational productivity and cost effectiveness, particularly in crucial areas like handling orders, post-sales, and service assurance. Cloud technology's widespread acceptance provides CSPs with a feasible, scalable, and adaptive alternative for optimizing their operations.

A telecom digital BSS platform is more than just software; it enables business transformation for CSPs. In a rapidly changing telecom landscape, digital BSS provides the agility, innovation, and customer-centricity that CSPs need to thrive. From enhancing customer experience to protecting revenue and driving operational efficiency, the impact of digital BSS solutions is significant. As we move deeper into the 5G era and witness the continued growth of IoT, CSPs that embrace digital BSS for telecom will be better positioned to lead and succeed in the digital age. 

Interested in learning more about Canvas, a digital BSS platform from 6D Technologies?

Please visit https://www.6dtechnologies.com/products-solutions/digital-bss-solutions 

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MLA Saryu Roy Highlights Azad Nagar Telco Infrastructure Woes

Letter To Tata Steel UISL MD Addresses Waterlogging And Sanitation Issues Legislator calls for urgent solutions to longstanding problems in the Azad Market area. JAMSHEDPUR – MLA Saryu Roy has written to the Managing Director of Tata Steel UISL, drawing attention to critical infrastructure issues plaguing Azad Nagar Telco, particularly in the Azad Market area. "Recent drainage system changes have…

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Connecting Farmers - The Agriculture Portal for Networking and Collaboration

Smallholder farmers like Saravanan and Prabhu, who account for 86% of India's agrarian economy, depend on middlemen to reach buyers, and they frequently struggle to make a living wage from their carrots, beets, and other produce.

Farmers have little room to haggle prices at local markets because crop brokers take a sizable cut of the profits. Even worse, they lack the funds and credit necessary to purchase high-quality pesticides and fertilisers to increase their harvest. To maintain their farms and provide for their families, they fight every day. Since farming no longer provides a stable source of income, many of their children are moving away from their communities to pursue other careers.

Though this pattern might be reversed by new technologies that give these farmers access to better prices, Let us learn more about the Agriculture Portal for Networking and Collaboration and how it helps our farmers gain knowledge to increase their efficiency.

Current agricultural connectivity

In recent years, many farmers have started using data about critical elements like soil, crops, livestock, and weather. However, very few people, if any, have had access to cutting-edge digital tools that could aid in transforming this data into worthwhile, actionable insights. In less developed areas, almost all farm work is done by hand and requires little to no modern technology.

Even in the United States, a forerunner in connectivity, only about 25% of farms currently use any connected tools or devices to access data, and that tech isn't exactly cutting edge, running on 2G or 3G networks that telcos plan to decommission or on very low-band IoT networks that are difficult and expensive to set up.

Nevertheless, many simpler use cases, like advanced crop and livestock monitoring, can be enabled by current IoT technologies running on 3G and 4G cellular networks. However, in the past, the business case for implementing IoT in farming did not hold up due to the high cost of hardware. Costs for hardware and devices are currently falling quickly, and several providers are now offering solutions at a price that, in our opinion, will pay for itself within the first year of investment.

However, to fully realise the potential value that connectivity holds for agriculture, these more basic tools are insufficient.

How do networking and collaboration in agriculture benefit from an online portal?

An agriculture portal can help people and organizations involved in the agricultural sector network and collaborate in a number of ways. An agriculture portal can facilitate networking and collaboration in the following ways:

1. Connecting Stakeholders: Stakeholders can be connected through an agriculture portal, which can act as a hub for the interaction of farmers, researchers, agricultural specialists, policymakers, suppliers, buyers, and other interested parties. It offers a platform for these people and groups to connect and communicate with one another.

2. Sharing of Knowledge: The portal can serve as a focal point for the exchange of knowledge, resources, and information about agriculture. Articles, research papers, case studies, recommendations for best practices, and other instructional materials may be included. By providing a venue for knowledge exchange, the portal encourages collaboration and learning among its users.

3. Communities and Discussion Forums: Agriculture portals frequently feature community or discussion forum sections where users can post queries, seek advice, and converse with other members. These forums enable the sharing of concepts, insights, and experiences. Users can work together by exchanging knowledge, tackling problems, and offering solutions.

4. Opportunities for Collaboration: The portal may offer a special area where users can locate and work together on initiatives, projects, or research projects. Users can list their skills, interests, and areas of expertise in profiles or listings, making it simpler for others to find potential partners. This encourages collaboration and networking between people or groups with similar objectives or areas of expertise.

5. Event and Workshop Listings: Calendars of industry events, conferences, workshops, and training sessions are frequently included in agriculture portals. These gatherings offer chances for networking, encountering subject-matter experts, and working with like-minded people. Users can take part in activities that promote collaboration and stay informed about upcoming events.

6. Business Connections: An agriculture portal can act as a marketplace or directory where farmers and agribusinesses can advertise their goods and services. This promotes business partnerships by enabling potential customers, suppliers, distributors, or partners to find and connect with them.

7. Data Sharing and Analysis: Tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization may be included in agriculture portals. Users can spot trends, make knowledgeable decisions, and work together on research or policy initiatives that benefit the sector as a whole by sharing and analyzing agricultural data.

Concerning the Kisaan Helpline

Kisaan Helpline, one of India's top portals for agricultural service providers, helps rural communities improve the productivity and sustainability of their agricultural operations. We support farmers in becoming more integrated, connected, and knowledgeable than ever. From land preparation, seeding, and sowing to plant nutrition and protection, we provide you with specialised knowledge that lasts through post-harvesting. We are the top agricultural service provider in India, assisting you in decision-making on the farm, enhancing performance, forecasting future events, and acting more successfully as predicted.

What are the services offered by Kisaan Helpline and how does it help in networking and collaboration in agriculture?

1. Agri-Advisory: Farmers can get professional guidance on a range of topics related to agriculture, such as crop selection, crop cultivation methods, pest and disease management, enhancing soil health, irrigation methods, post-harvest management, and more. To assist farmers in making wise decisions, agricultural experts offer advice based on scientific knowledge and best practices.

2. Weather Data: Farmers have access to weather forecasts that detail local meteorological data such as temperature variations, rainfall patterns, and other factors. They can use this information to better organize their farming operations and make decisions about crop protection, irrigation, and sowing.

3. Market Information: Farmers can obtain market-related information from the Kisaan Helpline, such as crop prices, market trends, demand-supply dynamics, and details on government procurement programmes. This enables farmers to decide on crop sales, find potential markets, and comprehend price fluctuations with knowledge.

4. Government Schemes and Subsidies: Government Programmes and Subsidies: Farmers can learn more about the various government initiatives, financial aid options, and assistance programmes that are available to them. The helpline offers information on the requirements, the application process, and the required paperwork for utilizing these programmes and benefits.

5. Livestock Management: Farmers can get advice on raising livestock, caring for animals, choosing breeds, managing feed, and other aspects of animal husbandry. Information on vaccination schedules, measures to prevent disease, and general management techniques for livestock is provided by experts.

6. Horticulture and floriculture: Farmers working in these fields can receive guidance on plant selection, cultivation methods, nursery management, greenhouse operations, and produce marketing plans.

7. Agricultural Equipment: Farmers can research the tools, equipment, and machinery best suited to their individual needs. The helpline offers suggestions for choosing, using, maintaining, and obtaining machinery.

8. Plant Protection: Farmers can receive help locating pests, diseases, and weeds that are affecting their crops. The use of safe pesticides, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, and effective control measures are all advised by experts.

9. Crop Insurance: Farmers can learn more about crop insurance policies, coverage, and claim procedures. The helpline helps people comprehend the advantages of crop insurance and how to protect their crops from unforeseeable occurrences like natural disasters or crop failures.

With the help of these services offered by Kisaan Helpline, farmers will be better equipped to improve agricultural productivity, adopt best practices, reduce risks, and generally improve their standard of living.

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FWA: the mainstream in 5G Era

Global FWA Service Gaining Momentum

5G FWA has been launched around the globe. Its adoption accelerates dramatically in North America and the middle east. Operators are releasing 5G FWA in Europe, especially in Italy, Austria, and the Nordic countries. Meanwhile, FWA service has started rolling out in several densely populated emerging markets like Mexico, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Statistics from GSMA by the 3rd quarter of 2022 show that 84 operators have released 5G FWA services in 44 markets, and 18 operators plan to launch 5G FWA in near future.

Opportunities of FWA to the Market

The potential opportunities for FWA growing revenues can be mainly divided into two markets: · FWA provides network connectivity to rural areas and enterprises, or other emerging markets. · FWA can be the alternative to Cable Internet Assess with lower CAPEX and higher speed. It can be seen that 5G FWA will become the trump to solve the challenges of the global digital divide and enhance the adoption of network deployment.

IPLOOK's FWA Solution

IPLOOK offers the complete FWA solution, including CPE, radios, core networks, and a related management platform. Our FWA solutions use cellular data (LTE/5G) to provide broadband internet access to homes and offices, eliminating the need for cables. WISPs or Service Providers can install radio equipment in central locations within a community and deploy IPLOOK's 4G core network (EPC) with connections back to the Internet.

Future Development of FWA

Operators should consider dealing with FWA traffic issues. Some telcos believe that it is important to use millimeter-wave spectrum in FWA, which can increase the capacity of 5G networks to support the growing demand for FWA traffic.

People's demand for fast and reliable broadband networks will bring more opportunities for FWA. This will undoubtedly promote the development of FWA on a global scale and especially provide a reference for the development of FWA in emerging markets around the world.

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Why Do You Need Managed IT Services? How Does SCP (Source Central Partners )Help Your Business?

Managed IT services are becoming increasingly crucial for businesses as they rely heavily on technology to keep their operations running smoothly. Managed IT services allow businesses to outsource their IT needs to a team of experts who can provide ongoing support, maintenance, and solutions to keep their systems running at optimal performance. This blog will discuss why you need managed IT services and how SCP (Source Central Partners) can help your business.

The benefits of managed IT services

As technology continues to play a crucial part in the success of contemporary enterprises, managed IT services are becoming more and more crucial for businesses of all kinds. Let’s examine some advantages of managed IT services:

1.Cost Savings

One of the biggest benefits of managed IT services is cost savings. By outsourcing IT tasks to a managed services provider, businesses can avoid the high costs associated with hiring and training in-house IT staff. Additionally, managed IT service providers can often identify and solve problems more quickly and efficiently, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.

2.Increased Efficiency and Productivity

Managed IT service providers can help businesses increase their efficiency and productivity by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. This can include things like software and hardware updates, as well as training and support. With the right tools and support, businesses can focus on their core operations and grow their revenue.

3.Improved Security

Another key benefit of managed IT services is improved security. With the constant threat of cyber attacks, businesses must have robust security measures in place to protect their sensitive data and systems. Managed IT services providers can offer comprehensive security solutions, such as firewalls and antivirus software, to help businesses safeguard their networks and data.

How SCP (Source Central Partners) is beneficial for businesses?

SCP (Source Central Partners) is a managed IT services provider that helps businesses improve their IT infrastructure and operations. SCP offers a wide range of services that can help businesses to save money, increase productivity, improve security, and more. Here are some of the ways that SCP can help your business:

PROJECTS

SCP can assist with Project Management and implementation of any IT-related project your business is looking to perform.

SCP can conduct a network audit to map your network regarding software and hardware and identify any underlying concerns within your current environment.

Based on the network audit, SCP can recommend the best solutions to prepare your business for the future.

BACKUP

SCP uses Veeam to provide a fully managed onsite or hosted offsite backup and recovery solution.

SCP can offer subscription-based models to remove the requirement for CAPEX expenditure.

This removes the worry and concern related to self-managing backups, so you can keep your data safe and secure.

HELPDESK

SCP provides a full range of IT support services, including IT managers, helpdesk support, network administration, specialist project engineers, Microsoft and web developers.

SCP can provide long-term IT solutions that can help you to improve your operations and reduce costs.

TELCO PRODUCTS

SCP provides a full range of Telecommunications services from Tier 1 providers around Australia, including NBN, Internet, Managed Wide Area Networks, and Phone Lines (PSTN and SIP).

SCP can cross-connect various Telco to ensure that you always receive the best available lines in your area, rather than only what a single provider can deliver.

Overall, SCP can help your business improve its IT infrastructure and operations, saving you money and increasing productivity. Contact SCP today to learn more about how they can help your business.

Conclusion

Managed IT services are a valuable investment for businesses as they provide cost savings, increased efficiency and productivity, and improved security. SCP is a managed IT services provider that can help businesses keep their IT systems running smoothly by providing expert support, proactive maintenance, and comprehensive solutions.

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Places to explore while visiting Jamshedpur on weekend

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand's largest metropolis, is an artistically pleasing township with appealing infrastructure and landscape. Jamshedpur, India's first planned city, is set against the magnificent Dalma Hills and is the world's eighth-largest steel production firm.

In 1919, the town of Jamshedpur was named after Jamshedji Tata, the founder of the Tata industries, which provide most of the city's public services and infrastructure. Jamshedpur, sometimes known as the "Steel City," is a prime example of the benefits of industrialization in a developing country. The principal attractions in Jamshedpur, the largest city in Jharkhand, include the wide, tree-lined Jubilee Park (which houses Tata Zoological Park with species such as tigers and leopards), the hill-top Bhuvaneshwari Temple, and the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.

Places to Visit in Jamshedpur Dimna Lake: Try jet skiing and rowing at Dimna Lake if you appreciate water sports. The surrounding green mountains add to the lake's stunning splendor, making your trip even more memorable.

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary: Jamshedpur, too, has a wild side, and it's only 10 kilometers from the city! The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to see sloth bears, wild elephants, and a variety of wild cats. A night at the Pindrabera Forest Rest House (for which you must obtain prior permission from the Forest Department) will round out your rendezvous with nature.

Jubilee Park: This centrally placed park is a popular picnic spot for both locals and tourists. The park, which is a fitting present from Tata Steel to the people of Jamshedpur, is stretched across 200 acres of land and includes a Rose garden, amusement park, colorful fountains, and a gorgeous lake. The park is illuminated and ornamented with flower beds on March 3, the birth anniversary of Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Steel City.

Kalibari Temple: One of Jamshedpur's oldest and holiest shrines, Kalibari Temple attracts devotees from all over the world. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, was built at the same time as the steel mill in 1912. The Kali Puja has been held here for the past 27 years.

Domohani or River's Meet: Domohani or River's Meet is located on the outskirts of Jamshedpur at the confluence of the rivers Subarnarekha and Kharkhai. The location is ideal for viewing a stunning dawn because it is surrounded by lush green fields and tall Eucalyptus trees.

Hudco Lake: Located in the Telco township, Hudco Lake is a favorite picnic destination for both locals and tourists. Enjoy boating and also pay a visit to the neighboring Sumant Mulgaonkar Park, which features an artificial waterfall and plenty of open space for children to play.

With many hotels and standalone restaurants offering a delectable menu, there is no dearth of eateries in Jamshedpur.

Where to Stay? :Ginger Hotel is a good Hotel for accommodation in Jamshedpur. It  is one of the best budget hotels in Jamshedpur.

The GINGER experience combines appealing public areas with sections suited for isolation, allowing for a seamless movement from one to the other. The halls come to life with high-energy worldwide local music and one-of-a-kind artwork pieces. The rooms provide an elevated stay experience by combining aesthetics and functionality. The hotel's all-day diner serves a variety of Global and Local comfort foods and also serves as personal workstations. This is in addition to our unique sleep-and-shower experience, which we can  find in their other 50+ hotels across the country.

Overall, your stay with Ginger will be something you look forward to!

People want more for their money and want to remain in inspiring and energetic environments, which is why they exist. Every Ginger hotel combines business and play, the individual and the collective, the local and the global - for more pleasure than you can think. Furthermore, our budget-friendly accommodations are based on the century-old knowledge of it’s parent firm, IHCL.