Vivek Jain

A Wake-Up Call for the #CPaaS Ecosystem: Undercutting on #RFPs & Silent #Data Leaks? While we welcome Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) ’s renewed focus on #antispam regulations, which aims to create a cleaner digital messaging ecosystem, there’s a glaring issue being overlooked—one that could compromise both user #privacy and the #financial viability of ethical players in the #SMS aggregation and CPaaS space. Across India, several banks and government departments are issuing RFPs for enterprise #messaging services. The intention is sound—select vendors via competitive bidding. However, what’s concerning is that some SMS #aggregators are bidding at rates far below cost, sometimes at fractions of a paisa per SMS. Let’s be realistic: There’s no way to sustain service delivery at those margins unless there’s an alternative revenue stream in play. And unfortunately, that stream often comes from the #unauthorized #monetization of sender and receiver data—selling databases, enabling profiling, or even worse, fuelling grey-market promotional messaging. What’s the impact? • Legitimate aggregators who play by the rules are forced out of contention. • Government and banking users’ data is at risk of compromise. • The very trust that anti-spam regulations aim to build is eroded by these backdoor practices. Why isn’t this being regulated? If TRAI is serious about consumer protection, then addressing only the symptom (spam) and not the disease (unethical business models) is insufficient. We need: 1. Audits of #RFP pricing versus cost benchmarks 2. Data governance policies to accompany every enterprise SMS contract 3. Blacklisting of vendors involved in data leakage or unauthorized data use 4. A separate framework within anti-spam regulation focusing on aggregator-level compliance It’s time to call out these malpractices and ensure that enterprise messaging remains #secure, #ethical, and sustainable. Otherwise, we risk turning a powerful #communication tool into a dangerous vulnerability. #CPaaS #SMS #DataPrivacy #TRAI #DigitalTrust #EnterpriseMessaging #GovTech #BankingInnovation #TelecomRegulation #StopDataLeaks

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In 2012, India was known for call centers. In 2025, it’s being pitched as the next AI superpower. Singapore’s CapitaLand Investment is trying to attract Gulf money for a $250M fund to build data centers in India. The hyperscalers are racing to grab cloud market share in India. AWS is investing heavily in India, including a $12.7 billion commitment to build cloud infrastructure by 2030. Microsoft is expanding its presence in India with a $3 billion investment over the next two years. Indian conglomerates are also piling in. Adani Group, through its joint venture AdaniConneX, plans to invest $10 billion in data centers across India by 2030. Reliance is developing gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centers in Gujarat. Airtel's subsidiary, Nxtra, is investing $600 million to double its data center capacity to nearly 400 megawatts by 2027. But here’s the plot twist: The real bottleneck might be power. AI growth is already straining India’s fragile grids. The next infrastructure race isn’t just about servers. It’s about electrons. Betting on AI means betting on energy.

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Nexoria Enterprise Corporation, co-founded and managed by minority and veteran entrepreneurs Thomas Ford and Kent O’Jon, has announced the acquisition of iCODE49 Technolabs, a prominent software development firm based in India. https://www.nexoriaco.com/

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India’s agentic and voice-AI boom is here — and ElevenLabs is establishing itself as the undisputed voice backbone for providers building at scale.From startups to large enterprises, India’s shift to voice-first automation is accelerating with ElevenLabs, becoming the go-to backbone for AI voice services across the nation. #VoiceAI #AI #India #ConversationalAI #ElevenLabs #CustomerExperience #Innovation. https://lnkd.in/gtb4mbEu

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Exciting News! I’m proud to share that ASIM Navigation India (P) Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Mosaic - Geospatial Imaging Leaders, a global leader in advanced mobile mapping and reality capture technologies. This collaboration is more than just a partnership, it’s about creating a strong bridge between cutting-edge innovation and India’s growing demand for precision geospatial solutions. With Mosaic’s state-of-the-art mapping technologies combined with ASIM Navigation’s 20+ years of expertise in geospatial solutions and deep market understanding, we are now positioned to deliver unmatched value to industries across India. Why it matters: - Smarter infrastructure planning - Faster, more accurate decision-making - Local support + global innovation This alliance will empower government bodies, enterprises, and innovators in India to unlock the full potential of geospatial intelligence for national development. If your business is operating in India, or planning to explore opportunities here, I’d be delighted to connect and discuss how these solutions can support your goals. Roter Group of Companies MapmyIndia Ceinsys Tech Limited Rahul Joharapurkar (Jain) Sajid Mukhtar Sachin Khot Pankaj Gupta Amit Tikoo Pranay Kumar Sandeep Bhasin Vivek Bansal Rajat Gulati Rohan Verma Rakesh Verma Ali Rizvi Nikhil Kumar Pallav Mathur Shrikant Agarwal Rohatash Agarwal Satyam Dave Sarah Alban Lynn P. Deepak Nehru Kailash Singh Charu Verma Neeraj Arora GIS Consortium India Private Limited Maneesh Prasad Gunjan Sachdev Vishal Khatana Abhishek Sharma Anirban Sarkar Abhijit Sengupta Ravi Nandan Sinha Rajesh Setia Mahima Singh Kavita Adhikary Yogita Shukla Professor Dr Seema Mehra Parihar

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🅟🅡 🅒🅞🅥🅔🅡🅐🅖🅔 DQ CHANNELS 𝐀𝐈-𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁2𝐁 𝐞𝐫𝐚 AI is reshaping cybersecurity in the B2B space. 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 & 𝐌𝐃, 𝐞𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧, shares how the company uses AI to reduce alert fatigue, secure SaaS platforms, empower partners, and address rising cyber threats in Tier 2/3 markets. https://lnkd.in/grBUiVHB #eScan #aicybersecurity #cybersecurity #itnews #CyberThreats #DataSecurity #DataLossPrevention #DataSecurity #Enterprise #EnterpriseSecurity

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The IT distribution industry is entering a phase where margins are tight, competition is intense, and customer expectations are rising.    Traditional operating models built on manual planning and reactive service are no longer sufficient.    Artificial intelligence is emerging as a practical lever to improve efficiency, strengthen partner relationships, and deliver measurable returns.

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EON Space Labs: Redefining Satellite Imaging Tech In India’s fast-rising deep-tech ecosystem, EON Space Labs is gaining a widespread reputation as one of the most innovative start-ups in satellite and drone imaging technology. Founded in Hyderabad in 2022, the company is redefining next-generation Earth observation with miniaturized, high-performance imaging payloads that are lighter, smaller, and more cost-effective than traditional systems. With its upcoming MIRA telescope and cutting-edge EO/IR solutions, EON is positioning itself at the forefront of the global space imaging industry.  The company’s journey has roots in the deep expertise of its founders—Sanjay Kumar (CEO), Punit Badeka (COO), and Manoj Kumar Gaddam (CTO)—who bring extensive backgrounds in aerospace engineering, optics, and high-precision manufacturing. EON Space Labs is more than just another space startup—it is a deep-tech innovator pushing the boundaries of what is possible in miniaturized imaging systems. Read the startup story of EON Space Labs at businesstories: https://lnkd.in/gzVcPmTQ Eon Space Labs Punit Badeka Manoj Kumar Sanjay Kumar Sarjeet Yadav RATAN JAMI S Laxmi Prasad Reddy Parth Jain Sai kiran Vadla Ram potladurthi Palancha Bharath #eonspacelabsstartupjourney #eonspacelabsstartupstory #eonspacelabsfoundersstory #eonspacelabssuccessstory #businesstories #satelliteimagingtech #MIRAtelescope #miniaturizedspacetelescope

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Group-IB Partners with Savex Technologies to Advance Predictive Threat Intelligence and Cyber Fraud Protection Across India and SAARC Group-IB and Savex Technologies’ partnership marks a significant step in strengthening cybersecurity resilience across India and SAARC, enabling organisations with predictive threat intelligence, advanced protection capabilities, and proactive defence to safeguard digital assets in an evolving threat landscape. News Link: https://lnkd.in/gpUnxCDw Group-IB Savex Technologies Pvt. Ltd Raunak Jagasia Dmitry Volkov Suzi Awad Anil Jagasia Jayant Goradia Saurabh Naik Atul Gaur Mahendra Wahile Devang Pandya Reva Sawant Kashish Parashar

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