Voice&Data – July 2024 (Vol. 31, Issue 07)

Voice&Data;’s July 2024 edition takes stock of three decades of Indian communications while examining the technologies now remaking the country’s digital infrastructure. This issue brings together analyst perspectives, executive interviews, and deep dives into everything from network convergence to satellite broadband.

Inside the 30 Years 30 Techs Cover Story 📡

The cover feature traces how India’s telecom sector evolved from analogue beginnings to the digital platforms driving today’s economy. It highlights key milestones, technologies, and the people behind a 30-year transformation.

Networks, Data Centres, and Intelligent Machines

Several feature articles examine the infrastructure layer of India’s digital economy. One explores IP and Optical Convergence and why 87% of surveyed providers see it as crucial for next-generation networks. Another looks at hyperscale and edge data centres, sustainable power demands, and the rise of AI/ML workloads. A separate report considers how Industry 4.0 is quietly introducing smart machines across manufacturing.

Voices from the Industry

Interviews in this issue include Yuki Shuto and Peeyush Vaish on expanding new media formats, Priyanka Kulkarni on the long road to O-RAN, and Carsten Brinkschulte of Dryad Networks on detecting fires during their earliest stages. These conversations offer practical views on where telecom and IoT are heading.

Satcom, Fibre, and Startup Lessons

The issue also covers satellite communications giants racing for India launches, EU duties challenging Indian fibre optic exporters, and an opening note that uses Koo’s rise and fall to draw lessons about localisation, funding, and strategic partnerships.

Who Will Find This Edition Useful

Telecom operators, network architects, data centre planners, technology vendors, policymakers, and anyone tracking India’s digital economy will find relevant analysis and commentary. The mix of strategic and technical content suits both decision-makers and hands-on professionals.

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