OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES REMOVAL BENGALURU
How Astera Labs is driving AI and cloud innovation
Astera Labs, a leading provider of connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, is expanding its global presence with a new R&D center in Bengaluru, India. The company's innovative hardware and software solutions address the growing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity in AI systems.
Bengaluru's 5G Dreams: DoT's RoW rules to clear the path
India's tech hub, Bengaluru, faces a critical connectivity challenge due to roadblocks in implementing right-of-way rules for telecom infrastructure. While removing unauthorized cables, disruptions caused by these removals highlight the urgent need for streamlined policies and collaboration between the government and telecom providers to ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity for businesses and essential services.
HFCL expects 70% revenue in fibre optic, 50% in telecom gear from exports in 3 years
HFCL aims to derive 70% of its fibre optic revenue and 50% of its telecom equipment revenue from exports within three years, driven by growing demand for 5G and 6G technologies. The company is already exporting to 40 countries and has filed around 15 patents related to 6G technology.
Meghalaya set to attract pvt investments worth Rs 8,000 crore: CM Conrad Sangma
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said Meghalaya is set to attract private investments amounting to Rs 8,000 crore in the current fiscal, attributing this to a new industrial policy aimed at transforming the state into a USD 10 billion economy. "The investment in Meghalaya is an outcome of the new industrial policy that has created an ecosystem for ease of doing business," he said while addressing a workshop on the 'Human Development Leadership Programme' in Tura.
Small-town edge: How 5G, OTT is driving demand for data centres beyond big cities
Growing penetration of over-the-top (OTT) streaming and online gaming in tier-2 and tier-3 locations, along with 5G adoption and artificial intelligence usage, is driving demand for data centres beyond the big cities.
The G20 summit has been a resounding success for India
India showcased its diplomatic prowess at the G20 summit by forging consensus, producing a clean communique, and announcing a mega connectivity project. The country emphasized the interests of the global south, despite objections from China. The summit also saw the announcement of the India-West Asia-Europe economic corridor, which aims to connect continents and oceans through rail, shipping, and fiber optic cables. Additionally, India achieved significant bilateral agreements with the US.
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Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail eyes Rs 3,048 cr fundraise for warehouse InvIT
: Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, the retail business of Mukesh Ambani¡¯s Reliance Industries Ltd, is looking to raise Rs3,048 crore through an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) of its warehousing and logistics infrastructure assets, shows a draft document filed with Sebi.
Tourism will increase manifold in Andamans due to infrastructure development: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new integrated terminal building of the Veer Savarkar Airport in Port Blair and said that tourist arrivals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have doubled since 2014. He said that more tourists will bring additional employment opportunities to the area and that the new terminal building will increase ease of travel and connectivity. Modi also hailed the development of the archipelago as a source of inspiration for the youth of the country and said that better infrastructure like mobile connectivity, health facilities, and airport facilities boost tourism.
4-lane highways to connect all Andhra Pradesh ports at Rs 20,000 crore: Nitin Gadkari
The passing of three industrial corridors, Visakhapatnam - Chennai, Chennai - Bengaluru and Hyderabad - Bengaluru, through the state has been crucial for this decision.
India Inc opens more doors for differently abled
Management and employees at the plant were taken through basic American sign-language classes to communicate better. Incorporating Braille in training, creating appropriate pathways and ramps are also on the cards.
AFL Hyperscale partners with SASMOS HET Technologies for data centre solutions
As part of the collaboration, SASMOS HET has established a fibre optic facility in Bengaluru, and with AFL¡¯s global expertise, will provide ¡®Made in India¡¯ products and engineering solutions to help align end-to-end networks that conform to global standards. AFL is a subsidiary of America Fujikura.
HFCL Q4 results: Posts net profit of Rs 86.50 crore; company firms up 5G plans
Delhi-based company posted a net profit of Rs 86.47-crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, a 1.6% increase over the previous quarter's Rs 85.11 crores. HFCL's total income stood at Rs 1,391.40-crore in Q4, 2020-21 over Rs 1,277.40-crore in Q3 FY 2020-21.
Narinder Kapany: Unsung hero who coined term 'fibre optics' and touched billions of lives
Kapany, 94, who passed away peacefully in California, has been awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
ADB to provide $100 million loan to upgrade power distribution in Bengaluru
"The ADB and the Government of India on December 31, 2020 signed a USD 100 million loan to modernise and upgrade the power distribution system to enhance the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Bengaluru city in the state of Karnataka," the statement said.
India plans Rs 10,000 cr transshipment port at Great Nicobar Island: PM Modi
The dedicated container transshipment terminal at the strategic port locale in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands along the Bay of Bengal coastline offers two geographical advantages -- proximity to the busy east-west international shipping route that can facilitate shorter transits and greater economies of scale.
COAI, TAIPA approach Karnataka government to address BBMP's restriction on deploying cables
All telecom & Internet Service Providers offering services in Bengaluru had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BBMP in the year 2014 to lay the OFC cables in all areas falling under BBMP's jurisdiction for a fee of Rs 850 per meter.
Sterlite Tech is betting big on technology boom driving India's optical fibre market
Optical fibre cable maker Sterlite Tech is betting on capacity expansion and service orders to sustain growth.
Karnataka plans new policy for laying data cables
Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss way forward, likely to allow overhead cables in some areas.
Bengaluru experiences internet blackout
Network outages on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), where major IT firms are located, resulted in even tech parks facing a blackout.
Bengaluru may face disruption in telecom services as municipal body, industry spar over payments
A BBMP official said that it was disconnecting only those optical fibre cables which were unauthorised.
A Bengaluru startup is readying satellites to send you high-speed Internet from space
This startup will launch micro-satellites into space, which will send you high-speed internet that is fast, reliable.
BBMP sticks to its guns on telecom cable-removal drive
BBMP officials will provide advance notice to telecom operators about where and when the drive will be carried out. Operators can be present at the site during a drive and identify authorised cables.
Indian Oil commissions multi-product pipelines in Chennai
This move involves re-routing of dock lines between IOCL's Foreshore and Korukkupet terminals for better handling of the white, black and lube oil pipelines, which were relaid along the railway corridor between Tondiarpet Railway station and Royapuram.
Scrap mandatory approval from power-telecom panel: Solar companies
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has noted that, according to the PTCC¡¯s own website, the permission granting process could take at least 32 weeks.
No permit to dig up new roads, Bengaluru minister tells OFC providers
The minister met representatives of service providers such as Reliance Jio Infocomm, BSNL, Vodafone, ACT, Reliance Communications, Airtel and Aircel to streamline laying of optical fibre cables, which has been a contentious issue in Bengaluru.
Sterlite Tech inks fibre-to-the-home partnerships with Airtel, Tata, Spectranet
The company has kept its network-ready fibre infrastructure open to allow service operators to plug in and play their services on a revenuesharing basis.
Why a stretch of Bengaluru's high streets is dying a slow death
While the civic agencies are passing the buck, one of the most charming streets in the city is being abandoned and forgotten.
ACT Fibernet eyeing national broadband pie
ACT will evaluate brownfield expansion in the Northern markets, said chief executive officer Bala Malladi at an event in Hyderabad on Monday.
How the heads of four big government projects will change the way we work, bank and live
ET breaks down the work of big government projects and how it could leave an indelible imprint on the lives of Indians in the years to come.
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