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  • Vodafone Idea Collaborates with C-DOT to Launch IoT Lab

    Vodafone Idea Collaborates with C-DOT to Launch IoT Lab

    Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecommunications company, has teamed up with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a state-backed entity, to launch an IoT (Internet of Things) lab. The primary objective of this lab is to advance standardization and interoperability within the IoT ecosystem. As the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has adopted oneM2M and 3GPP standards as the national standards for IoT solution design, this collaborative effort is poised to have a significant impact.

     

    The IoT lab, established by Vi Business, the enterprise division of Vodafone Idea, is well-equipped to conduct device testing and certification following the prescribed standards. It offers an extensive range of testing scenarios, including network and functional testing, field testing, application testing, compatibility testing, and oneM2M standard testing, among others. Furthermore, it is capable of testing over 30 use cases spanning various industries, such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Connected Car, Point of Sale (POS), Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), and more.

     

    One notable feature of the IoT lab is its ability to assess a wide array of components, encompassing devices, modules, Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs), applications, firmware, and more. To date, Vi has successfully tested more than 50 devices across industries such as automotive, utilities, banking, financial services, logistics, and others.

     

    This IoT lab serves as an orchestrator within the IoT ecosystem, bringing together all stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience. Vi proudly declares that five devices have already been certified as ‘network-ready,’ showcasing its commitment to ensuring the highest standards in the IoT segment.

     

    Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Vi, expressed the company’s dedication to IoT adoption across industries. He highlighted the significance of this partnership with C-DOT in establishing a ‘centre of innovation,’ fostering collaboration between startups and the M2M/IoT industry. Certification from this lab is expected to help IoT service providers adhere to global standards, leading to faster time-to-market and revenue generation. It will also bolster the credibility of service providers and their devices by ensuring interoperability and standardization according to oneM2M standards.

     

    According to a report by Nasscom, India’s IoT market is poised to reach $15 billion by 2025. Despite this promising outlook, the industry faces challenges such as device network compatibility, remote device configuration, and a fragmented ecosystem.

     

    Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, described the Vodafone Idea C-DOT IoT lab as a significant step toward establishing a testing and certification framework for standards-compliant IoT devices and applications. He emphasized the substantial benefits of this collaborative initiative, especially for Indian industries and startups looking to manufacture and deploy indigenous devices and applications adhering to standards.

     

    Vi plans to showcase the Vi IoT Lab service in collaboration with C-DOT at the upcoming India Mobile Congress 2023, scheduled to be held from October 27 to October 29. This demonstration will provide industry players and stakeholders with insights into the lab’s capabilities and contributions to the IoT landscape.

  • Bureau of Indian Standards Signs MoUs with 35 Institutions

    Bureau of Indian Standards Signs MoUs with 35 Institutions

    The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body of India, took a significant step towards enhancing standardization and conformity assessment by signing Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 35 institutions across the country. These partner institutions include prominent National Institutes of Technology (NITs), government, and private engineering colleges from various states.

     

    The signed MoUs are expected to pave the way for greater collaboration between BIS and the partner institutions in various aspects of standardization and conformity assessment. The key points covered in the MoUs include:

     

    1. Participation in Standardization Activities: The partner institutions will be associated with the technical committees of BIS at both the national and international levels, allowing them to actively participate in standardization activities.
    2. Infrastructure Support for R&D Projects: The institutions will receive infrastructure support for relevant Research and Development (R&D) projects related to standardization.
    3. Joint Organization of Events: BIS and the partner institutions will jointly organize events focused on standardization and conformity assessment.
    4. Exchange of Publications: There will be an exchange of publications between BIS and the partner institutions to promote knowledge sharing and dissemination of information.
    5. Standardization Curricula in Academics: The partner institutions will introduce standardization curricula in their academic programs to foster a culture of standardization among students.
    6. Center of Excellence: Exploring the establishment of a center of excellence for standardization, testing, and conformity assessment, which will facilitate advanced research and innovation in this domain.
    7. Sharing Laboratory Facilities: BIS and the partner institutions will share laboratory facilities to enhance the testing and evaluation capabilities.

     

    Pramod Kumar Tiwari, the Director-General of BIS, expressed his belief that these MoUs with esteemed academic institutions will significantly contribute to enriching the standards formulation activities. By collaborating with these institutions, BIS aims to strengthen its efforts towards creating robust standards that benefit industries and, ultimately, ensure consumer protection.

     

    BIS operates as a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Government of India. It plays a crucial role in various schemes like product certification with the ISI mark, management systems certification, hallmarking of gold and silver jewelry/artifacts, and laboratory services, all aimed at safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring product quality. With the new collaborations in place, BIS aims to further strengthen the standardization ecosystem in India and foster continuous improvement in various industries.