I was recently analysing how multi-RAT mechanisms have been practically deployed to support Non-Access Stratum requirements. While SRVCC/CSFB mechanisms for VoLTE to fall back to 2G/3G networks are seen to be deployed extensively I did not see such a rampant deployment of interfacing with non-3GPP networks (e.g. for WiFi Offload).
I feel that with 5G, the capability to interwork with a non-3GPP network may become important.
Last week, while doing some research on the outlook for 5G technology and 5G business in India, I was trying to identify trends in certain use-cases that will make investing in 5G a sensible option, given that simple mass-market connectivity for voice and data services is not going to on payback any new investment.
I was trying to analyse the biggest factor that made 5G a sensible investment in the US and China. For the US, it was the level of Digitalization that existed demanding more in the form of immersive experiences and AI, while that of Industrial Automation involving IIoT for manufacturing processes, given their global status as a manufacturer, seems to be feeding the business case for China.
Now I have started wondering what is it in India, that famously makes a lot of money in (and as a consequence / precursor would spend a lot as well), that could demand the low latency and super-fast broadband that 5G can bring in.
I can think of some usual suspects like Financial Services and Entertainment. I feel that any other industry to come up with demand for 5G in a few more years, they should have, in fact, started with extensive use of 4G already for their business of which I don’t see any.
Would like to ask the question to readers of this post if they see any industry (niche or broad-based) that uses 4G data services extensively in their current business process (not just for internet connectivity / voice calls) and can do better with immersive experiences, AI or IIoT driven automation.
Quite often when interacting with the Executive Teams of Communications Service Providers, we come across titles like “Chief Technology Officer“, “Chief Information Officer” and “Chief Operations Officer” or some other variant that I would call a CxO.
IMHO these titles are anachronisms.
Came across this in my Reader list. Not sure if one way or the other is the only right way from what I have seen through working with some Start-ups. However, whichever way it is, those who made deliberate moves without compromise are doing well!
Much like the slow parenting movement gained traction in select communities several years ago, I believe we’re going to see the rise of the slow startup movement. The slow startup movement isn’t about growing slow, as the definition of a startup is a scalable, growth-focused company. Rather, it’s about taking a simpler, more flexible approach to […]
It was about a decade back that I was first introduced to IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). We had some lab implementation and experimented with a wide variety of session based applications using Java based SIP servers and a Diameter Server – from voice services to interesting video applications. And, the technology was coming… coming.. and, coming!
It is amazing how the connectivity systems within a mobile network (Backhaul/Transport) have evolved over the last two decades – from 2G voice only services to our modern LTE world where even voice could be served through a packet switched network. Such evolution is always haphazard, driven by real-time traffic demands and ends up making the network messier and messier over time.
Sometimes thoughts on history can give us an “Aha!” moment.. not just new things! At-least for me, reminiscing on a forgotten memory and getting back the thought in all its glory gave me the same high!
Yesterday, during my self-learning hour, I was perplexed by a problem…
In my mother-tongue, Tamil, there is a saying that translates to: howmuchsoever a common sparrow may soar in the sky, it can never become the eagle (உயர உயர பறந்தாலும் ஊர்க்குருவி பருந்தாகாது). It is dished out whenever someone desires to do or be something that is near impossible to achieve.
I am reminded of this saying every time I read an article, hear a speech or endure a presentation that extols Telco’s to become lifestyle players such as Facebook, Google, Apple, WhatsApp or anyone else.
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I would like to believe that I am brave (Bravery is one of the traits that has received so many “Like” clicks down the ages, who wouldn’t?). But there are two other traits too that are needed to communicate on social media, I guess – choice of words and patience.
I have been in some online debates – especially ones in which I critique some actions of an elected official, there are a number of people who try to counter my view. These are presumably supporters of the elected official’s published policies and close enough to know the policy’s intent.
They believe that I am not informed and try to educate me, typically. But soon, they get to a level of debate that questions personal choices & makes silly comparisons, sometimes without facts! For e.g. while I would talk about a potential harmful outcome I the future, they would talk about some past when similar policy lead to the same harmful outcome and ask me why I did not complain then. They would argue that since I bore the outcome then, I should not complain now.
Choice of words had to be careful in responding to these kind of arguments else the debaters soon descend into large scale personal attacks. The choice of words comes from the second attribute I have listed – patience!
And to be patient, one needs to be brave… Am I going in circles? 🙂
This month I’ve been working with a cool organisation to recruit an outstandingsocial media and communications professional.
It has made me think hard about which qualities are most desirable in a social media manager or communications employee of any kind.
Also, various conversations I’ve had, as I spend timewith lots of talented teams across the public sector, have led me to notice: the excellentones are those who fight their fear.
There are four reasons I think bravery is the number one factor that marks out the good digital communicator from the splendid one.
Photo by Sean Narvasa (CC BY 2.0) Heroism infighting sign-off
I’ve worked for and with enough government agencies to know that communications people often havea ‘mare getting theirwork approved. There are still manyplaces (in the public AND private sector) that make expert, experienced communicators seek permission before they send tweets. Apparently,22 people had to…
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In Lewis Caroll’s masterpiece, Alice in Wonderland, there is a character called Cheshire Cat. The Cheshire Cat is a grinning cat who could disappear (become invisible) and reappear at will. Sometimes, the cat would disappear but would leave its “grin” behind.
I was recently in a Panel Discussion where we were debating what would be a future telco and what would be considered a good customer experience in those scenarios. I ended up speaking about Cheshire Cat…
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