Month: March 2025

Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva present industry’s first test solution for the upcoming Bluetooth® OTA UTP Test Mode

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva present industry’s first test solution for the upcoming Bluetooth® OTA UTP Test Mode  The next Bluetooth® release is expected to be ratified soon. One important new feature is the Unified Test Protocol (UTP) Test Mode for Bluetooth® Low Energy, that will complement existing test methods. The UTP Test Mode will additionally enable over-the-air (OTA) controlled device testing, which will simplify measurements of small and highly integrated devices enormously, since no direct wired connection to the tester is needed. Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva, in close…

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​XConnect Launches AITCheck™ to Reduce Revenue Losses from Artificially Inflated Traffic Fraud

Vijay Raman

  The solution combines XConnect’s award-winning number information solutions with the GSMA’s IRSF Prevention database to restore trust in the A2P messaging ecosystem   XConnect, a Somos Company, the provider of world-class numbering intelligence solutions, has launched its AITCheck™ solution which leverages GSMA data under licence, to protect the A2P ecosystem against artificially inflated traffic (AIT) fraud. AITCheck provides enterprises, mobile operators and CPaaS providers with real-time numbering intelligence to defend revenue streams against significant financial losses from bot attacks on A2P services.   AITCheck is a part of the XConnect RiskALERT™ product suite…

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First-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks launched by Tata Motors in India

Vijay Raman

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks developed by Tata Motors. The initiative marks a major step toward sustainable and green transportation in India. These trucks, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, aim to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner mobility solutions. The trials will evaluate their efficiency, durability, and adaptability for commercial use. Speaking at the event, Gadkari emphasized the importance of hydrogen as an alternative fuel, aligning with India’s vision for a greener future. Source

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Union Minister Lays Foundation for AMCH Expansion in Dibrugarh

Vijay Raman

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the capacity expansion of Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh. The expansion aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and services in the region. Speaking at the event, Sonowal emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening medical facilities in Assam. The project is expected to improve patient care, increase bed capacity, and provide advanced medical equipment. Local officials and healthcare professionals welcomed the initiative, highlighting its significance for the state’s healthcare sector. Source

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions demonstrate energy efficiency of Analog Devices’ new Titan O-RU at MWC 2025

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions demonstrate energy efficiency of Analog Devices’ new Titan O-RU at MWC 2025  To showcase the potential of network energy saving (NES) in open radio access networks (O-RAN), Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions have collaborated with Analog Devices. At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, visitors can experience the joint O-RU test solution of the two T&M companies as it verifies the low power consumption of Analog Devices’ new Titan O-RU platform according to ETSI specifications. These network energy saving tests help to significantly…

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Reliable Power for Telecom Towers

Vijay Raman

Hydrogen-based fuel cells present a promising solution for providing uninterrupted power supply to telecom towers, especially in areas where grid electricity is unreliable or where there is a need for backup power. Here’s an overview of how they work and their advantages in this application: How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The basic components include: Anode: Hydrogen gas is fed into the anode side where it splits into protons and electrons. Electrolyte: The protons pass through an electrolyte…

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Indian MOIL achieves best-ever February production

Vijay Raman

MOIL Limited, India’s largest producer of manganese ore, has reported its highest-ever February performance in 2025. The company achieved a record production of 153,000 tonnes of manganese ore and completed exploratory core drilling of 11,455 meters, marking a 43% increase over the corresponding period last year. For the April–February period, MOIL’s sales reached 1.432 million tonnes, a 3% rise over the previous year, and exploratory drilling totaled 94,894 meters, a 20% year-on-year increase. In January 2025, MOIL also set new records with a production of 160,000 tonnes and sales of…

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End of Greece’s Golden Visa could curb increasing migrant population

Vijay Raman

  The latest analysis from Astons, reveals that Greece has seen a 14.6% increase in migrants settlers over the past 10 years, with almost 25,000 Americans settling in the Mediterranean paradise in 2024 alone. However, this trend could soon reverse, with rumours that Greece is set to call time on its Golden Visa offering.   Astons has analysed International Migrant data from the United Nations* and found that, in 2024, more than 1.4m migrants settled in Greece, marking a ten-year increase of 14.6% since 2015.   The largest proportion of migrants…

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​Ratul Puri’s Hindustan Power signs MoU with Govt of Assam to Invest ₹620 Cr in Solar and Battery Energy Storage Projects

Vijay Raman

  •        Investment in line with Hindustan Power’s goal to build a 5GW energy portfolio   Marking a significant step towards advancing Assam’s renewable energy landscape, Ratul Puri’s Hindustan Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Assam to invest ₹620 crore in cutting-edge power and battery energy storage projects. The MoU was signed at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati, reinforcing the company's commitment to accelerating sustainable energy solutions.   Aligned with Hindustan Power's ambitious vision of achieving a 5 GW…

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Rohde & Schwarz, KT demonstrates full HD video transmission between GEO satellite and UE with Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions

Vijay Raman

KT demonstrates full HD video transmission between GEO satellite and UE with Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions  KT has collaborated with Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions to develop non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology that overcomes the disadvantages of long propagation delays in satellite communication environments. With this technology, a bandwidth of more than 10 Mbps is possible even between a geostationary (GEO) satellite and user device. This increased transmission efficiency was leveraged to successfully transmit full HD video. Visitors to Moble World Congress 2025 in Barcelona can see a…

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