Vi successfully demonstrates Network Slicing over

 Vi successfully demonstrates Network Slicing over 5G Standalone mode,
along with Nokia, in Gandhinagar

 

Vi tested slicing capability using Nokia's secure 5G network slicing solution showcasing a virtual reality use case

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it used Nokia’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G core to successfully demonstrate secure network slicing. The trial was conducted in Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in western India where Vi is conducting 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum.

Deployment of network slicing will enable Vi to quickly add new revenue streams while delivering innovative 5G use cases to the users and to enterprises.

Two network slices were created as part of the demonstration. While the first slice was for general data traffic, a second slice was established for highspeed and extremely low latency. Without the second slice, virtual reality content achieved a lower resolution delivering an average user experience. Using Nokia’s solution, with security built in from the earliest product design phase, Vi showcased that network slicing significantly improved the user experience by allowing viewers to enjoy the high-resolution VR content. 

Network slicing allows service providers to create multiple virtual networks over the same physical network. These virtual networks can be configured based on different parameters, including network performance, speed, bandwidth and latency to offer differentiated services. This allows service providers to cost-effectively address the requirements of diverse customers by creating network slices in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) within minutes.  

Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vodafone Idea Limited, said: "Network slicing opens up new and exciting opportunities and will allow our enterprise customers to gain new competencies and efficiencies from 5G-powered use cases, like Virtual Reality, Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT), among others. As we prepare for 5G for a better tomorrow for consumers and enteprises, we are happy to partner with our longstanding partner, Nokia, to trial network slicing capabilities and look forward to working with them on 5G deployment."

Vi will be demonstrating Network Slicing use case on 5G at India Mobile Congress 2021. Visit the Vi booth at IMC to know more on this.

Flipkart Marks Nokia’s Entry into Smart Home Appliances

 Flipkart Marks Nokia’s Entry into Smart Home Appliances Market; Launches New Nokia Air Conditioners in India

• The Made-in-India Nokia Air Conditioners will come in five variants differing in tons and energy efficiency
• Smart climate control, Adjustable Inverter technology, environment-friendly refrigerant  and air purification to be the key features
• Available on Flipkart from December 29, 2020 starting at Rs. 30,999

 Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced the launch of ‘Made-in-India’ Nokia air conditioners - marking the global technology brand’s entry into the home appliances segment. With smart technology and interoperability that monitors climatic conditions, eliminates impurities from the air indoors, and is energy efficient, the air conditioners seek to holistically fulfill customers’ requirements. The range will be priced starting Rs. 30,999 and will be available on Flipkart from December 29, 2020.

With people increasingly spending more time at home - healthy air, clement temperatures, seamless smart technology, and customized cooling become vital factors that influence the purchase decisions for consumers. The Nokia range of air conditioners ensures that these consumer needs are met. The Nokia air conditioners include many unique features including Adjustable Inverter mode, environment-friendly R-32 refrigerant, Intelligent motion sensors and wi-fi connected Smart climate control, and ensures that these air conditioners offer an experience that goes beyond cooling.

Speaking about the launch, Dev Iyer, Vice President – Private Brands, Flipkart, said, “We are excited to extend our collaboration with Nokia to bring ‘Made-in-India’ Nokia air conditioners to consumers. Over the course of last year, we have launched superior products, at the back of our extensive consumer understanding, to bring offerings that are customized for the needs of Indian consumers. Smart home appliances have paved their way into households that ask for ‘more’ from their devices, and hence with this latest launch of Nokia air conditioners we wanted to bring innovation beyond just cooling – to give both multifunctional and environmentally friendly experience to consumers.”

Vipul Mehrotra, Vice President, Nokia Brand Partnerships, said, “Bringing the Nokia brand into the smart home appliance category with Flipkart in India is another milestone in our strategic relationship. Improving air quality in the home through smart sustainable technology allows us to offer people an intelligent and eco-friendly air conditioning option that meets the needs of today’s consumer.”

The air conditioners are designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely in India and are uniquely tailored to ensure longevity and durability, especially with its blue-fin anti-corrosive technology.

 

Feature	Description
Healthy & Hygienic Air	Assorted 6-in-1 Filters
	Negative Ioniser
Smart Climate Control	Intelligent Motion Sensor
	ifeel technology
	Smart features - Phone as remote
	Smart Convenience: Smart filter clean reminder Multiple Scheduler Customized User profiles Smart Diagnosis
Adjustable Inverter	4-in-1 adjustable cooling mode
Env friendly refrigerant	Eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant
Design Card	Minimalistic Design
Tertiary Benefits	Self-cleaning technology
	Bluefin technology Anti-corrosive 100% copper Internals
	Triple Inverter technology Dual Rotary compressor Brushless DC motors
	Noiseless operation Hidden Display Triple Inverter technology Low vibration motors
	Functions in the wide voltage range of 145-265V Stabilizer free operation Wide voltage range operations (165V-265V)
	Rapid room cooling 100% Copper Internals Turbo Cross Flow Fan 4-way swing

The range of air conditioners is the latest in a slew of new releases by Nokia in the Indian market. Flipkart also launched Nokia’s new range of 43” TVs and Nokia Media Streamer ahead of the festive season, and most recently, forayed into laptops.

Vi CSR and Nokia partner for SmartAgri solution to

Vi CSR and Nokia partner for SmartAgri solution to enhance

farming practices and livelihoods of 50,000 farmers in India

·         Vodafone Idea CSR has deployed Nokia’s Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) solution to equip farmers in India with precise and practical data to help them achieve better yields

·         Deployment of the smart agriculture-as-a-service solution includes soil probes, weather stations, insect traps and crop cameras to help drive productivity of soy and cotton crops

·         SmartAgri project aimed at improving the productivity of 50,000 farmers across 100 locations in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India

·         Visit the Vi booth (Hall #3; Booth 3.B) at IMC 2020 from 8-10^th December to know more about the program

Vodafone India Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, in partnership with Nokia has deployed a Smart Agriculture solution that aims at improving the productivity of farmers in India. The pilot project being implemented across 100 locations in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will be benefitting over 50,000 farmers in the region by enhancing their productivity and income.

The SmartAgri project aims to enhance the livelihoods of small farmers through sustainable farming approaches, deployment of IoT solutions and by improving their access to information, using technology. This socially relevant project is in line with the Government’s vision of inclusive growth. It has a huge potential for replication and scale up of this technology across the country.

 To demonstrate the impact of technology in transforming agricultural practices in India, Vi CSR chose the agri-heartlands of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and on-boarded Nokia as the IoT solutions provider, and Solidaridad for field implementation.

 The unique CSR initiative will be showcased at Vi booth (Hall #3, Booth 3.B) at IMC 2020 from 8-10th December.

 Talking about the program, P. Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “Vi CSR is committed to leveraging technology strengths to create social impact through sustainable solutions. Smart crop management using Smart IoT and AI based solutions is transforming the prevalent agricultural practices into more ‘intelligent’ ones enabling farmers with smart decision making and helping them improve production and crop quality through better utilization of resources. Our SmartAgri project is unique as it brings an entire ecosystem of stakeholders such as Nokia for its innovative technology, Solidaridad for project management, and also green experts and researchers from University - all under one roof, to positively impact the lives of farmers in India.”

As part of this project, over 400 sensors have been deployed over 100,000 hectares of farmland to collect various data points which are then analyzed by a cloud-based and localized Smart Agriculture app. The app provides local language support as well as weather forecast and irrigation management information. The sensors generate insights that is helping to improve soy and cotton crop yields. Crop management through WING can include smart irrigation, smart pesticide control, and proactive information sharing frameworks on crops and weather, as well as a platform for commodity exchange. The use case can also employ Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) technology or drones instead of traditional sensors for crop management.

 Ankur Bhan, Head of Nokia WING Business, at Nokia, said: “Our mission for WING is to shape the future of agriculture and other industries, to create a smarter and more connected world. Together with Vi CSR, our managed service offering will help an initial 50,000 farmers and their families, with the aim of rolling out the solution across India.”

 Smart Agriculture is a leading use case that India is exploring in the 5G era. The complete end-to-end solution from Nokia WING is supported by deep domain expertise and an agriculture partner eco-system.