Understanding NET neutrality and its effect on start-ups

Net neutrality is to have all data on the internet to be treated equal with no discrimination on the basis of content, user or design by governments and Internet Service Providers (ISP’s). 

For example few start-up firms which want to compete with existing giants need to make the users understand why they are necessary and unique through their content on the website or digital marketing flat forms. Instead, if they pay more bucks to ISP such a way those competitors website is being loaded slowly and their content load fast. Where is the transparency about the quality of the product? They are not allowed to make deals with ISP’s to charge customers less money if they visit their website.

Net Neutrality means that Internet Service Providers should charge you on the amount of bandwidth you have consumed, and not on which website you visited.

In 2014, one of India’s largest telecom companies, Bharti Airtel decided to charge subscribers extra for using certain apps like Skype. These apps compete with the core business of telecom providers (voice and messaging) that are much cheaper.
There was heavy protest from customers, so Airtel delayed its decision, and said it would wait for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-the-top (OTT) services.  

Later, Facebook brought to India internet.org, a pre-selected list of websites that are offered free to subscribers of Reliance Communications. There wasn’t much controversy at the time.

TRAI released a 118 page consultation paper on March 27^th 2015. The paper asked the opinion of public on a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions about how to regulate the internet. Questions on Net Neutrality have also been asked. By April 14^th, more than 2.4 lakh mails supporting net neutrality had been sent to TRAI through the website savetheinternet.in.

Airtel launched a new product on April 6th, Airtel Zero. The product comes with a collection of apps that have made deals with the Telecom Company.

On April 14^th, Flipkart left the platform after initially agreeing to be on it, saying that it wanted to ensure net neutrality.

TRAI will be open for comments till April 24^th, and counter comments till May 8^th.

Its effect on start-ups?

Telecom Service Providers cannot digest the way apps are using telecom networks (for free) to take away core telecom business, like messaging and voice calling. Telecom companies have to invest billions to get spectrum and build cell phone towers, and some internet services directly threaten their profits.

If ISP’s start charging for specific apps, however, it would make them the watch dogs of the internet; a role that can be easily misused. It wouldn’t just be an issue of telecom service providers versus internet based companies.

Absence of net neutrality would tilt the playing field against start-ups with better products in favour of established internet based companies who can afford to pay lots of money to telecom providers to only to show case their product.

Every internet user benefits from net neutrality. It enables a person to access which ever website they want based on their bandwidth payment or their tariff plan, and not on the content of the website. You don’t have to pay ISP’s more to watch serials and less to watch movies , for example.

Start-up companies also get benefitted.  One of the main reasons for new innovations in the software industry is because of the openness of internet. The internet has lowered transaction costs and levelled the playing field between companies with big budgets and start-ups with better creative ideas.

Today, a start-up can launch a great app and immediately draw a global presence.

 Net neutrality and watching it as a global issue.

Net neutrality is a global issue. The Federal Communications Commission of the United States recently voted in favour of strong net neutrality rules, to ensure that ISP’s don’t give priority to companies in exchange for money.

Last year, Chile banned zero-rated schemes (where bandwidth for certain websites is given free to telecom customers) and Europe is changing a 2013 proposal in which privileged access was allowed for ‘specialized services’, because it was too vague and directly threatened net neutrality.

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How Techno-Management graduates can be useful in Telecommunication Sector?

How Techno-Management graduates can be useful in Telecommunication Sector?

Telecom as an economy boosting sector,current roll out of different 4G and FTTH projects in India and many developing countries needs Techno-Managers for their organizations in establishment of telecom networks.
As an aspiring Management graduate,there is a  need to understand Project Life cycle of the services his/her organization undertake.He need to understand these concepts thoroughly before hand so that he can directly be recruited in the projects with out being trained again.
Every organization need such managers who have good understanding of the concepts of products or services prior to their recruitment.
Let us go through the basics of project life cycle of a telecom network establishment for example.

Project life cycle of any telecom project  takes the following phases

1. Planning( Simulation mode of the actual project through software applications)
2.Physical Verification on field (usually called as Survey)
3.Implementation(Installation & Commissioning)
4.Performance Monitoring of established network( Testing Phase)
5.Optimization(Making our network best in performance with available resources)
6.Operations & Maintenance( which is continuous process)

All these phases of project establishment is carried out by Contractors( vendors) or Sub-Contractors(Sub-cons/Sub-Vendors) usually for the operators....

Each phase of the project or all the phases can be undertaken by one or several sub-cons.
Each work can be outsourced to telecom consultants in turn need to provide their services.

Management graduates play a very important role of getting the projects from the operators or from contractors for their networks to be established  .Technically equipped Managers are really required in such areas as the margin in taking up such project is minimal and should understand the Scope of work perfectly before going for negotiations with the customer...

This information can be understood before hand from a Telecom specialized MBA/PGDM programs where every aspect of Management such as Technology,Sales,Project management,Financial Management,etc concerned with Telecom domain will be taught in Telecom Engineering Services,Telecom Infrastructure Business,Telecom Operator Business,Telecom ISP & Broadband Business,etc..
For further information...reach us at www.isttm.com - A Technology Business school.

Technology Management-The Need of the Hour

Technology Management...

In current highly competitive scenario, efficiently managing technology to provide  add on value to any organization is a challenge, but the competitive environment of business schools to distinguish and reinvent themselves adds to the complexity of obtaining the highest return from technology innovations at the lowest cost.

What is technology management? 

In today’s corporate environment, it is essential that leaders and managers understand the term “technology management” and how it applies to the success and sustainability of the company.  As amazing as it may be, many people (even small business owners) have no idea what technology management is; this article will help clear up what seems a confusing concept for many.

There are many strategies used today in the business world that play a part in the total success of the company. 

Planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, staffing –

These are all strategies that are necessary to take any organization to its full potential and maintain that level of success. 

Technology management is much the same; the difference is that the word “technology” stumps many.  Think about all of the things that make life easier today; cell phones, computers, software – these are examples of the technological advances that have contributed to making modern life easier and more convenient.  Hence, the term “technology management” simply means the management of technology!

Throughout every level or division of the company, technology management is essential; this includes communications, marketing, product development, and efficiency in reporting.  Today, technology management is one component of the business environment that allows companies to remain competitive in any market, even those with fierce competitors.

Those who work in the technology management field are often responsible for determining whether a certain technology is valuable or will be an asset to the performance and success of the company.  Additionally, technology management is often defined as those individuals or team members who work to make all things technical (computers, software programs, etc.) easily usable to the people who use these devices or programs.

To achieve success in technology management, quality training is a necessity. Professionals in this field draw on many different subjects of knowledge, and these are skills best developed in an accredited Post graduate diploma program. An excellent technology management program also provides students with an opportunity to fuse academics with technical and hands-on training.

A potential student should carefully consider the depth of his technology management and computer interests. While working in technology management is fast-paced and exciting, students should engage in a degree program with a clear notion of what the work entails. Technology management professionals must be committed to continually familiarizing themselves with the latest technology. They must also develop the ability to explain new advancements to other business professionals in layman's terms.

Taking this into consideration, successful students in technology management programs are inspired by the challenge of developing and implementing new technologies, effectively communicating, and participating in constant training and courses to update technical skills beforehand which industry requires.

Also, earning a PGDM  in technology management involves intense and thorough study of advanced computer science, information systems, business, business law, engineering technology, and business ethics with emphasis on application software which we use for  each Job Role.

Potential technology management students should find these subjects interesting and thrive in related high school courses. Proper preparation for earning a technology management includes their four years of Engineering or Graduation which has Mathematics, Statistics, Computers, Electronics and basic managerial fundamentals.

Job opportunities for obtaining a management position with good technical skills are tremendously enhanced with advanced education and training.

Professionals who can combine thorough technical knowledge with business and communications skills will be in the best position to obtain managerial roles.

Even entrepreneurs require all the skills which we are discussing here to start up their own companies and need to flourish

At ISTTM,we provide comprehensive training on all the software applications we use across all domains of Management.