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Govt drops source code demand from telecom gear companies

Livemint

Livemint · 21d ago

Govt drops source code demand from telecom gear companies

India has eased its demand for telecom equipment suppliers like Ericsson, Nokia, and Cisco to hand over proprietary source code. Previously, companies had to submit their source code, but now they're required only to provide a summary of internal security tests and confirm adherence to testing procedures. In case of product vulnerabilities during a security breach, full test reports must be submitted to and cooperated with the telecom department's source code testing unit.

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Telecom testing just got cheaper as govt slashes certification fees by up to 95%

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Livemint · 3d ago

Telecom testing just got cheaper as govt slashes certification fees by up to 95%

India has reduced telecom equipment security certification fees by up to 95% for over 50 product categories, benefiting both global and domestic manufacturers like Nokia, Cisco, and HFCL. This regulatory move aims to ease business compliance for importing or domestically producing telecom and tech products such as routers, 5G gear, and optical fiber cables. However, testing delays remain a concern despite the fee reduction.

Wifi penetration continues to lag in India despite govt, telcos' efforts: DST Secretary

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Wifi penetration continues to lag in India despite govt, telcos' efforts: DST Secretary

Despite efforts by the government and telecom operators, wifi penetration in India is still low. The absence of a widespread telecom infrastructure is hindering the growth of wifi despite advancements in technology and availability of spectrum. The Department of Telecom data shows that there are only 2 lakh wifi hotspots deployed under the government's PM WANI project, with a target of 5 crore hotspots. The industry emphasizes the need for cost-effective backhaul from telecom operators and ISPs to support the increasing demand for wifi connectivity.

Govt Turns To Startups, Academia To Generate Telecom IPRs

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Turns To Startups, Academia To Generate Telecom IPRs

Ericsson has signed an MoU with IIT-Kharagpur for joint research in AI and development of 6G networks. The Indian government aims to secure a 3% share in global telecom IPRs and the telecom equipment market by 2027. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is encouraging global companies like Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, and Qualcomm to collaborate with Indian academic institutions on new technologies. The DoT plans to support promising projects through the Telecom Technology Development Fund and is promoting industry-academia partnerships to make India self-reliant in the telecom sector. Several global firms have already partnered with Indian academic institutions, such as Ericsson with IIT-Kharagpur for AI and 6G research. India has a thriving startup ecosystem and the government is initiating initiatives to help startups raise funds from VCs.

German router maker is latest company to inadvertently clarify the LGPL license

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Arstechnica · 6m ago

German router maker is latest company to inadvertently clarify the LGPL license

A German court case reinforced that open-source licenses like GNU General Public License (GPL) and Lesser GPL (LGPL) require companies to provide complete, usable source code. German developer Sebastian Steck sued AVM, a leading router maker, for not providing full source code and compilation scripts for its software. AVM complied after legal proceedings, illustrating the importance of adhering to open-source license conditions. This case highlights ongoing legal actions needed to ensure compliance with copyleft licenses.

Govt Working On Voluntary Codes Of Conduct For AI Companies

Inc42 · 8m ago

Govt Working On Voluntary Codes Of Conduct For AI Companies

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is developing a voluntary code of conduct for companies working with AI and GenAI. Expected to be released next year, the code will cover principles for companies to follow during training, deployment, and commercial sale of their AI systems.

Battle for 'captive' may intensify again: Telcos vs tech giants over hugely monetisable use case for 5G spectrum

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1d ago

Battle for 'captive' may intensify again: Telcos vs tech giants over hugely monetisable use case for 5G spectrum

The renewed assessment by India's telecom department on the demand for direct spectrum allocation for private 5G networks is stirring a tussle between tech companies and telecom operators. While technology firms seek direct spectrum access for operational efficiency and industrial applications, telcos prefer enterprises to lease spectrum from them to maintain market dominance and avoid regulatory issues. The government aims to balance these competing interests while addressing the demand for private 5G networks.

Govt notifies uniform marketing code for medical devices sector

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YourStory · 11m ago

Govt notifies uniform marketing code for medical devices sector

The Indian government has issued a notification to establish a uniform code for marketing practices in the medical device industry. This move aims to prevent unethical practices within the industry. Under the code, medical devices associations are prohibited from organizing workshops abroad for healthcare professionals, offering them hotel stays or grants. Associations are required to form ethics committees for marketing practices, disclose information related to distribution of evaluation samples, and expenses incurred on conferences and workshops. The code also prohibits the promotion of medical devices prior to regulatory approval and restricts the provision of gifts or personal benefits to healthcare professionals or their families by medical device companies.

Mistral releases a vibe coding client, Mistral Code | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Mistral releases a vibe coding client, Mistral Code | TechCrunch

French AI startup Mistral has introduced Mistral Code, a "vibe coding" client to rival platforms like GitHub Copilot. This AI-driven coding assistant, based on the open-source project Continue, combines various Mistral models and offers an integrated platform for enterprise developers. Supporting over 80 programming languages, it provides features from code completions to multi-step refactoring. Companies like Capgemini are already using it. The tool aims to enhance coding productivity and is available in private beta.

Bottomline: Brookfield-backed Data InvIT boosts profit as tower sector consolidates

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Bottomline: Brookfield-backed Data InvIT boosts profit as tower sector consolidates

Data Infrastructure Trust (DIT), an infrastructure investment trust backed by Brookfield, has experienced a surge in profit as the tower sector in India consolidates amidst the expansion of 5G networks. As more individuals come online and telecom companies expand their networks, firms operating telecom towers and InvITs holding these assets are reaping significant gains. DIT, as a beneficiary of this trend, is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for telecom infrastructure in India.

Govt eyes regulatory sandbox for OTT communication apps

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt eyes regulatory sandbox for OTT communication apps

The Indian government is considering the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for over-the-top (OTT) communication apps, allowing them to test features in a controlled environment before being released to the public. The sandbox would enable both new and existing companies to gather feedback from users and the government on potentially harmful or misused features. This move aims to encourage tech innovation and protect consumer interests, with specific rules and eligibility criteria expected to be released. The government previously proposed a regulatory sandbox for driving tech innovation in the telecom sector.

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