AI, 6G, Smart Mobility, and More: What to Look Forward to at IMC 2024

It’s that time of year again when headlines catch the attention of the telecom industry. With some of the brightest minds in the sector coming along and giving us a sneak peek into the future, the India Mobile Congress 2024 is a launching pad for many great ideas that will shape the new reality of connectivity. In this write-up, we shed light on some of the most interesting topics that are the talk of the telecom industry. From 6G to Industry 5.0, to security and compliance, the conference will be housing some real-brainstorming sessions and inventions that will greatly influence what our future will be. 

AI in Telecom

While it may seem redundant with its mention in almost every other tabloid and social post you come across, artificial intelligence continues to fascinate people with its newfound applications. Keeping the traction on the topic now is the inculcation of GenAI. With telecommunication being a dynamic industry, the transition from planning to execution required a faster but more importantly effective approach. This is where generative artificial intelligence has been a boon. Through machine learning algorithms doing exhaustive runs on an organization’s operative data, the insights churned out proved to be immensely valuable when simplifying the complex problem statements of identifying predictive maintenance, building up personalized experiences for customers, or optimizing network performance to keep up with the rising demand. 

According to a report, telecom services reached a staggering figure towards the north of $1500 billion owing to their spending on their expansion in 2023. Making it imperative for subject matter experts to catalyze their knowledge of network planning, operational efficiency, resource allocation, and maintenance with artificial intelligence for faster adaptability to changing demands. 

Security

Data is now the biggest asset. A currency whose value scales up in similarity to gold bonds. With companies investing heavily in data mining in their quest to find the sweet spot for their marketing & conversion goals, the safekeeping of information, be it customers or their own becomes the apex goal. And with technology going stronger by the hour, so is the conversation around the security of such critical information. This is where the security automation is gaining traction. With the inculcation of generative models, a framework can now assess possible anomalies in data safekeeping to stay ahead of the data transfer and processing challenges. This is more essential now with the rising cases of cyber crimes. Processes, now being fully automated with minimum to zero human involvement, need a robust framework that can assist security teams with faster turnaround times and predictive capabilities. 

Industry 4.0

The fourth industry revolution has been on the cusp of revamping how industries shape their day-to-day workflow. And now with the internet and everything driven by it better, faster, and more reliable than ever before, the embodiment of a smart work culture seems around the corner. Much of it is driven by the scaling up prospects of the manufacturing industry to keep pace with the rising demand. Modern manufacturing, on the back of telecommunications ascendancy, see their dream realized with the inculcation of IoT, 5G, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence. This makes a stronger case as investments in Industry 4.0 are rising and focus on efficiency metrics is in the spotlight. And with smart telecom infrastructure solutions such provided by Lepton Software, empower enhanced connectivity with faster data exchange, unified collaboration, and complete visibility enabling all the objectives needed to make Industry 4.0 a seamless reality. At IMC 2024, from 15th-18th Oct 2024, Hall 3, Stall 3.1A, Lepton will be showcasing how its solutions have been actively powering the incorporation of the titular process.

Smart Mobility

For long the focus points of businesses have been around faster transition from point A to point B. Be it from a logistics angle or from building smart mobility for smart cities, the ethos of transportation with better communication and instantaneous connectivity is the norm for a future whose foundation work is in full swing. To make the transportation infra infused with instant intelligence-backed decision-making catering to user behavior, the smart mobility ecosystem needs telecom at its peak functioning. From the installation of sensors and IoT devices that help navigate traffic congestion to processing real-time surveillance for route navigation – location intelligence is made possible through robust new-age cellular/wireless networks powered by cloud-based architecture. When all the pillars are aligned and functioning seamlessly, smart mobility can redefine transit with better traffic management capabilities, reduced risks, and real-time user safety. 

6G

Back in 2022, India experienced the launch of 5G. Cut to 2024, 6G headlines itself as one of the most sought-after topics at the India Mobile Congress. With the requirements covering more focus on wireless coverage and capacity, the next generation of connectivity will have reduced latency, better reliability, speed, and of course, more load capacity. On a more holistic side of the spectrum, 6G will further bridge the digital accessibility gap in India and will push the boundaries on seamless availability and sustainability.

As the confluence of many great starts that shape our present and future, India Mobile Congress 2024 is sure to enlighten the telecom industry with many eureka moments. It’s an ethos that we at Lepton Software firmly believe in, too. At Hall 3, Booth 3.1A, at Bharat Mandapam from Oct 15-18, 2024, Lepton will be showcasing new products that carry on the good work it has been known for. Pushing boundaries further it’s been synonymous with for more than three decades with unmatched GIS solutions for Telecom. Be sure to visit us and start an interaction that actively catalyzes the way we connect.