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Vodafone Idea Is Quietly Building a Full-Stack Digital Empire and It’s Starting to Look Serious

Telecom Talk

No longer just a value-added service, this platform has evolved into a full scale OTT aggregator, bundling 18+ major OTT apps and access to 350+ TV channels. Vi Ads: The Telco-Turned-Adtech Player Vi has quietly launched Vi Ads , its own self-serve advertising platform built on telco-grade first-party data. From Payments to Super App?

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The power of rApps to transform telecoms  

Total Telecom

The digital glue rApps are designed to run on the Non-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non-RT RIC) within a platform aligned with the O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) framework for open network management and automation, known as SMO (Service Management and Orchestration).

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Jio AI-Native Network Strategy, Verizon ODA Accreditation, TM Forum GSMA Partnership, and More

Telecom Talk

So, it is being plugged into each and every function.” At DTW Ignite 2025, global telecom leaders came together to showcase advancements in Artificial Intelligence ( AI) -native networks, autonomous operations, and open digital architectures. US telecom provider T-Mobile and China Mobile also shared their plans during the event.

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Ericsson: Optus 5G Antennas, Cloud-Native Core with Google Cloud, Sweden AI Factory and More

Telecom Talk

From next-generation antenna deployments to AI -powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. The platform is designed with Google Cloud, leveraging AI infrastructure and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) – and is managed end-to-end by Ericsson.

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Rohit Rawool: Why Hardware Matters in a Software-Driven World

Broadband Breakfast

My designs emphasize modularity, tool-less access, and plug-and-play functionality, reducing installation and maintenance costs. In today’s policy landscape, software often steals the spotlight. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, the digital age has crowned software as the driver of innovation.

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Avi’s Plug-and-Play Guide For VMware Explore 2025!

vmware

vDefend and Avi provide plug-and-play integrations with VCF that offer comprehensive application and threat visibility, zero-trust and web application security to combat ransomware, and leveraging AI/GenAI to boost operational efficiency and productivity. Successful applications don’t just emerge; they are architected with intent.

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Airtel Is Quietly Building the Future of Home Entertainment Starting with IPTV

Telecom Talk

It’s giving them the whole ecosystem: blazing Wi-Fi, 350 live TV channels , and up to 29 premium OTT platforms. The Bigger Picture: Airtel as a Platform Airtel’s real move here is positioning itself not just as an ISP, but as India’s premier digital utility. But why now? Because the data tells us the landscape is ripe for disruption.