Work has now begun on the sixth generation of cellular technologies ('6G') and cost-efficient global broadband coverage is already becoming a key pillar. Indeed, we are still far from providing universal affordable connectivity, despite this being part Sustainable Development Goals (Target 9.c). Currently, both Mobile Network Operators governments lack independent analysis strategies that can help achieve target with available (4G 5G). Therefore, paper undertakes quantitative assessment...

The advent of digital technologies is challenging traditional approaches in agriculture, necessitating a shift from linear business models to platform-based ecosystems. Responding such shift, ITC Limited, an Indian conglomerate, undertakes journey “phygital” transformation its pioneering initiative, E-Choupal, newly envisioned platform, ITCMAARS. With multi-stakeholder approach, ITCMAARS promises integrate tools with physical infrastructure, creating ecosystem AgriTech service providers,...

This paper aims at determining the feasibility of LTE-based 4G-network deployment for providing high-speed broadband access in rural India. Such connectivity is one important priorities `Digital India' initiative Government India, which would be a primary enabler fulfillment other goals envisaged initiative. The assessment done through techno-economic analysis, using discounted cash flow approach, taking into account technical parameters LTE network components, likely subscriber population...

Offering pan-India broadband connectivity over 4G LTE networks involves massive total cost of ownership (TCO) for the operators, which includes acquiring newer spectrum through an immensely competitive auction mechanism. Their bidding process usually follows opportunity approach that attempts to trade off investments in network infrastructure against acquisition bigger blocks cost-effective bands. To help them understand better effectiveness newly opened 700 MHz band India, this paper...

In the context of demonetization experiment November 2016 in Indian economy, this paper aims at looking into its impact on digital payments. Using major payment modes and following methodology time-series outlier detection proposed by Chen Liu (1993), impacts are found to be mostly transitory nature.

This article analyses the techno-commercial feasibility of 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network deployment in India. The discounted cash flow approach that is used considers radio-technical parameters LTE components, Bass model-based forecast subscription, and coverage area matched to service capacity using a cell-dimensioning approach, order estimate overall investments profitability for given average revenue per user. To understand present value different demand scenarios, modified...

The fifth generation (5G) of mobile services envisages network heterogeneity, cell densification, and high spectral efficiency using Massive MIMO, operating at millimeter-wave frequencies. Accurately assessing the potential financial returns for such a complex poses to operators unique challenges including techno-economic analysis leading identification decision variables most sensitive profitability parameters. Attempting demystify their concerns, we evaluate realistic 5G deployment...

The deployment of the fourth generation (4G) mobile services is gaining traction across developed and developing world. A host Carrier Frequencies (CFs) are used for provisioning 4G utilizing Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks. cellular propagation characteristics these CFs differ radio spectrum, leading to variations in their coverage capabilities. Also, capacity such 4G-LTE networks depends on service usage patterns volume subscribers. This study explores temporal (years 2016-2026)...

The traditional data management approaches are undergoing a paradigm shift due to an ongoing data-boom for which the processing techniques proving be inadequate. Big is generic term referring these high volume data-sets difficult analyze, owing their size, speed of arrival, and heterogeneous origin. We review in this paper literature relevant privacy security aspects data. also propose integrated framework from managerial perspective.

The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to all the activities of corporate for uplifting socio-economic condition people in society. Although CSR is not a new concept, modern era significance has increased. Prior implementation Companies Act, 2013 used spend voluntary community development, but after corporates started spending welfare activity mandatorily. This move government brought huge opportunity development. More number companies coming forward activity. article...