IMC 2024: AI Leads the Way in Transforming 5G and Telecom

Introduction:

The India Mobile Congress (IMC), Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology forum, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of digital transformation. Co-organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the four-day event showcased ground-breaking innovations in digital technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the event, emphasized the importance of ethical AI, data privacy, and India’s potential to lead in 6G development. With over 900 use cases on display, AI was the highlight of IMC 2024, with 750 use cases across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and network efficiency, showing how AI and 5G are reshaping industries and driving the future of telecommunications.

How AI Dominated IMC 2024

  • Reliance Jio gave a preview of PhoneCall AI, a new feature currently in testing, which transcribes and summarizes phone calls. Jio also unveiled its vision for an AI-powered 5G Intelligent Village.
  • Bharti Airtel launched India’s first AI-powered spam detection tool. This network-based solution provides real-time alerts to help users block spam calls and messages.
  • Ericsson introduced Rocky; a 5G-enabled robotic dog designed for emergency response. Rocky can send alerts to authorities, improving their ability to handle crises like fires.
  • Vodafone Idea showcased how real-time diagnostic reports could be transmitted over its high-speed network, allowing doctors to conduct video consultations remotely.
  • The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) featured over a dozen AI-powered solutions for smart agriculture, including AI-enabled fish feed for aquarium management.
  • Nokia focused on innovations across 5G, 6G, AI/ML, and network infrastructure, promoting a sustainable future through advanced technology.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi also engaged with leading startups like Signalchip, Wisig Networks, and female-led ventures like Astrome and Easiofy Solutions, showcasing India’s position in cutting-edge tech innovation.

Rebaca at IMC 2024: Revolutionizing Telecom with ABot & ABot AI 

For Rebaca, IMC 2024 was a standout event. Our automation solution, ABot, played a key role in validating the IOS-MCN 5G open-source initiative. This is the world’s only deployment-ready 5G open-source solution, marking a significant step towards India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat 5G dream.

Government organizations like the National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY, and CDACINDIA, along with experts from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), including Chandra Murthy and Pamela Kumar, were instrumental in making this happen. Rebaca is proud to be a contributing partner to this achievement.

We also presented ABot AI, an advanced AI-driven solution that leverages local Gen AI language models to deliver actionable insights. Cloud-native and fully software-based, ABot AI is ideal for any deployment. Visitors were impressed by how ABot AI is using the power of AI to automate 5G processes.

ABotEdu: Shaping the Next Generation of Telecom Experts

Another highlight was the launch of ABotEdu, a platform designed to train the next generation of telecom professionals. As 5G continues to reshape the telecom industry, the need for skilled experts is rising. ABotEdu, a software-only, fully simulated 5G lab, provides the necessary hands-on training.

ABotEdu was unveiled at the 5G Lab Workshop organized by NTIPRIT, and universities praised it for its practical approach. It was also demonstrated at the IBCS booth of SOA University, where it is used in 5G training programs. The Rebaca team engaged in meaningful discussions with partners and potential customers.

Looking Ahead

The focus on AI and 5G at IMC 2024 underscores the telecom industry’s push for innovation. Rebaca Technologies remains committed to utilizing AI-ML and Gen AI technologies for advanced automation to help telecom operators thrive in the 5G era. We also plan to continue to utilize our knowledge to enhance our 5G learning solution to make ABotEdu a comprehensive training platform.

As the world moves towards a more connected future, companies like Rebaca play a vital role in ensuring that 5G networks are efficient, reliable, and ready to meet tomorrow’s demands.