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clrmoney
6/14/2016 10:50:30 AM
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Fiber in his plans
He should put fiber in it for increased broadband services which mean they will be increased incoome for the company as a whole.
DHagar
6/14/2016 9:07:53 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@clrmoney, that's a great suggestion. The ability for private companies to then "connect" and provide services will set up recurring revenues.
Great progress and pretty impressive for a small country.
I was also wondering what the feasibility would be for private industry to also use the network to delivery goods and services and whether or not there could be private use of those networks, which would add another layer of revenues.
Amazing how the undeveloped countries continue to make progress by leaps and bounds!
Re: Fiber in his plans
Amazing how the undeveloped countries continue to make progress by leaps and bounds!
@DHagar:
Indeed ! Very impressive progress. We had witnessed similar progress in areas of Cloud from other countries. That is really good indication to the global world.
DHagar
1/3/2017 8:49:06 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@ms.akkineni, very impressive. That goes to show that the developed countries do not have a lock on being the leaders. That's a good thing - lots of opportunity for development in these new areas. That's the way it should be!
batye
1/4/2017 1:53:51 AM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@DHagar could not agree more in my books it very positive... as development and growth would help to change this countries from inside... - How I see it...
DHagar
1/4/2017 9:22:20 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@batye, no one controls economic opportunity so it is a true empowerment to move into this space and compete for dollaras and investments and let those leading development win!
batye
1/4/2017 10:26:41 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@DHagar it a good point I could not agree more... I do hope at the end everything work out and it bring postive changes...
DHagar
1/5/2017 7:54:33 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@batye, it's interesting, sometimes it is the player that needs it the most - either with solutions and/or opportunities. It may be that the developing countries have a greater need and truly succeed with breakthrough transformations.
Re: Fiber in his plans
@DHagar:
Just catching up....
Absolutely, there is no such limitaion as to who can be the leaders as long as there is a valid perspective and right direction and action to put that perspective into play mode. And that is what we have been witnessing in several cases be it fiber networking, cloud or something else.
DHagar
1/30/2017 4:15:34 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
@ms.akkineni, excellent! Leadership can be recognized and will lead the pack wheverever it is demonstrated. That's how it should be!
Re: Fiber in his plans
@DHagar:
Can't agree more with you. And we have alreday witnessed several such evolutions recently.
dcawrey
6/18/2016 11:34:22 AM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
Excellent news.
Building a robust broadband network in Sri Lanka will help foster economic activity, that's for sure. I can only hope that the government there recognizes the need for entrepreneurship. That paired with broadband capacity is really the right way to go.
dlr5288
6/25/2016 8:35:09 PM
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Re: Fiber in his plans
I also think:hope it will help with economic activity over there! I think it will bring some excitement into their technology world.
Re: Fiber in his plans
@clrmoney:
Very valid point. They should surely thnk about putting fiber in for increased bandwidth especially there is dircet corelation of income growth for the company.
elizabethv
6/15/2016 7:44:51 AM
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Great Opportunity
It sounds like as a whole this will be nothing but beneficial to the country. The internet will open up the possibility of new jobs just with the data centers alone, not to mention the additional support needed. More than that, people will have the opportunity to seek new life experiences online that weren't possible without reliable internet service. It sounds like a good start and a stronger future.
freehe
6/28/2016 11:49:39 PM
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elizabethv, I agree, this transforms the economy, workforce, and businesses. It's a win-win for all involved.
freehe
6/28/2016 11:52:39 PM
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Sir Lanka Fiber
Fiber can transform any company or in this instance country. Fiber provides secure communication, higher bandwidth, easier installations, lower maintenance costs, reduces safety issues and immunity from electronic magnetic interference.
Fiber will also increase revenues by reducing costs and expanding their customer base.
dlr5288
6/30/2016 11:46:08 PM
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Re: Sir Lanka Fiber
Good points.
I especially think this is important because of the price factor. Lowering prices is so important especially if they want to expand and get more consumers.
Re: Sir Lanka Fiber
@freehe:
Very well stated points about how fiber plays a role in enhancing any country.
Revenue increase is an additional key factor for the country to pursue the initiative. Cost reduction and hence the revenue growth also should help the country think about investing further into other area like infrastructure, cloud etc.
elizabethv
6/30/2016 10:07:38 PM
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Re: Great Opportunity
@freehe - I can only hope this potential opportunity isn't ruined by someone trying to get rich on the backs of others. This offers the chance for many to get honest jobs that should equate to a decent living for them. Workers should be paid what they are worth, not the lowest amount they can get them for while someone sits in an office and rakes in all the profits.
mhhf1ve
6/15/2016 5:20:09 PM
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Geography?
I wonder if the geography of Sri Lanka prevents attempts at a high speed wireless broadband network or not..?
Fiber is probably a better longer term investment..
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@mhhf1ve:
Completely in agreement with you. You brought up a very good point about geography. I would like to explore more on that to learn more. But fiber is definitely greater fit and i am sure that they have it on their roadmap.
mhhf1ve
1/4/2017 6:42:30 PM
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Re: Geography?
I suppose, as noted elsewhere on this site, that fiber is a pre-requisite for broadband wireless -- because without the fiber backhaul the wireless traffic hits bottlenecks and can't reach its full potential. So I expect to see a follow-up investment in wireless tech after the groundwork is laid.
DHagar
1/4/2017 9:24:27 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mhhf1ve, I am wondering as well if there will be further development in the use of satellites and other connectivity that will either augment and/or provide an alternative to broadband wireless?
Re: Geography?
The initiatives by Google & Facebook are in this vain--Here is the Project Loon site by Google that was quite enlightening to get caught up on:
https://plus.google.com/+ProjectLoon
DHagar
1/4/2017 10:12:48 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mpouraryan, thanks - good info! I would put my money on Google to be an innovator.
mpouraryan
1/4/2017 10:20:19 PM
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You Welcome @Dhagar--I understand they're ready to "cut it loose" from the safe confines of Project X--which means they're hopeful (if anyone has any further developments, please share)--I also will be keen to see the community sharing their thoughts on the latest that Facebook is up to in that vain.
DHagar
1/5/2017 7:45:22 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mpouraryan, don't have specific information on Facebook, but an opinion. I believe they are better suited to new applications than the actual development. It will be interesting to watch and see, however, if they develop deeper capabilities in this area and become a source.
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It will be fascinating to be witness to it--although I will readily admit in response to earlier thoughts that some of the things I have seen being announced are frankly "Weird"...although washington post called it "wacky">
DHagar
1/5/2017 8:08:08 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mouraryan, true. Obviously, there are equal opportunities for "hype" as well as true development; although having said that, some development has to go through periods of "discovery". The proof will be the results and end products.
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With the evolution we've been witness to, people will see thru the "hype" in a heartbeat. We have to make sure that we don't buy into the "hype". It is fun to be witness to the stuff at #CES2017, isn't it?
DHagar
1/5/2017 8:43:13 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mpouraryan, absolutely - I am with you! CES is truly a great demonstration of forward thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Re: Geography?
It will be very interesting to see what is sustainable and transformational--the one on Hair Health was particularly intriguing :) :)
Wishing you all a great Friday & a Great W-End
mpouraryan
1/6/2017 10:01:34 AM
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..some interesting "food 4 thought" for all on #CES2017 courtesy of Fortune I picked up this morning as I wish all a great w-end:
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There are only so many 4K TVs, connected cars, and VR headsets one can look at. CES, the annual gadget show in Las Vegas, is well under way. No breakout hit is apparent, but expected themes have emerged. Artificial intelligence will be more and more crucial. Every industry is in the tech industry now: If digital isn't transforming your business, just wait. It will. Oh, and nobody seems to want to talk politics in Las Vegas, which is refreshing.
Some quick observations to end the week:
Amazon's voice-activated speaker, Echo, already was a breakaway hit last year. Now it is becoming apparent that Amazon is winning in a second way, as other companies integrate its AI-driven Alexa assistant into their wares. Fortune's Barb Darrow has a nice overview of the ramifications of Amazon's progress. One key takeaway is that vendors that incorporate Alexa, like LG in a "smart" refrigerator, use Amazon's industry-leading web hosting service, a growth engine for the company.
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Gartner says about 30% of people in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. who've worn fitness trackers don't wear them anymore. That's a tough business model, sort of like selling diet programs to uncommitted dieters or health-club memberships to January-only athletes. In fact, it's the ultimate uphill climb, and it explains why Jawbone is receding, Fitbit's stock is ailing (it's now prioritizing "engagement" with existing users), and the Apple Watch is something less than the Next New Thing.
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Three cheers for diversification: Samsung says its fourth-quarter profits will grow by nearly 50% from the year-earlier period to nearly $8 billion. The reason: Its chip business never faltered even as its smartphone business cratered. Apple isn't nearly as diversified as Samsung; a major hit to its iPhone business would be far more calamitous.
Have a great weekend.
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DHagar
1/6/2017 2:39:51 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mpouraryan, great info - thanks for sharing!
I definitely agree with the assessment on AI - I believe that is a core capability that will only grow.
Kudos to Samsung, they are navigating well!
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@DHagar:
In agreemnet with you about Google...
@mpouraryan: Interesting details about google' s project Loon. Thanks for sharing.
DHagar
1/30/2017 4:18:23 PM
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Re: Geography?
@ms.akkineni, thanks! They have the vision and leadership!
mhhf1ve
1/4/2017 11:21:35 PM
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Re: Geography?
Loon looks really promising, but I haven't seen how the project will deal with FAA regulations in N America? I wonder if Loon is legally possible in the US?
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I hope we can work to assess this in the new year--in the aftermath of the onslaught we're all being subjected to at #CES2017. :)
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 4:10:43 PM
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Re: Geography?
Is CES still a thing really? I'm thinking Mobile World Congress is a bigger event... CES has spread itself out.. and Apple and Microsoft don't even participate at it.
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Just becasue Apple & Microsoft are not there does not mean that it is not impactful--what is being rolled out, for instance, by the likes of Asus, Lenovo et. al--should give them a moment of pause at least.
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 6:19:17 PM
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Re: Geography?
Sure. Apple and Microsoft's absence from CES doesn't mean CES isn't important or impactful, but I'm not so sure CES is quite as important as certain press releases make it out to be, either.
Can you name a product or service or concept launched at CES that you think was really important or impactful?
Re: Geography?
Since you were nice enough to ask, I view what Lenovo has done to be very interesting (that all can go and check on) as just one example. I can understand your skepticism, though.
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 6:31:33 PM
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Re: Geography?
I think VW & Google presented the first car to complete the DARPA Grand Challenge a few years ago at CES.. That was big deal that I think has taken over even more of CES with self-driving cars becoming a huge trend.
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..and to your point, Faraday came out with its' own offering that "supposedly" will give Tesla a run for its' money.
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 7:53:12 PM
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Re: Geography?
> "Faraday came out with its own offering.."
I saw that CES News.. but also the news that Faraday is having some serious business problems in the background with funding problems and executives leaving the company... So I'm not too optimistic about Faraday competing with Tesla.. And even Tesla is a bit on shakey ground. GM's Bolt beat the Model 3 to market... and we'll see how Tesla can ramp up its production line.
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What is critical is for all of the leading players today to remember to continue to "stay hungry & stay foolish"--something I noted in earlier thoughts as i "made the rounds". All who forgot this did so at their peril.
mhhf1ve
1/4/2017 10:25:36 PM
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Re: Geography?
Even low earth orbit satellites suffer from significant lag times-- due to the physics of sending a signal to space and back. For some applications it's not a problem but for real-time communication it's not ideal. Also, the whole point of developing wireless drones (or balloons) is to get away from expensive orbiting hardware that can't be upgraded easily.
DHagar
1/5/2017 7:51:17 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mhhf1ve, very interesting - thanks for sharing! So you would expect balloons (drones) would be a more feasible low-cost alternative?
Whichever tool is able to provide real-time communication, it seems as if they will have a great opportunity with a hugh market!
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 9:24:21 PM
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Re: Geography?
> "you would expect balloons (drones) would be a more feasible low-cost alternative?"
It depends on where... and if the FAA will regulate these high altitude balloons rationally. Balloons are certainly feasible in places where the regulatory environment will simply allow them, but in the US -- there could be some show-stopping regulatory roadblocks that could hamper these balloons.
If the FAA chooses to green light these balloons, I think Loon balloons have a very good chance of being able to deliver broadband access widely.
DHagar
1/5/2017 9:28:10 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mhhf1ve, interesting perspective on the influences that will affect the developments. With that being said, it might stand a chance with the view of the incoming Administration to "unleash" business and deregulate.
We might want to invest?
mhhf1ve
1/6/2017 12:28:57 AM
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Re: Geography?
> "..the view of the incoming Administration to "unleash" business and deregulate."
I'm not so sure that the FAA will be a part of the deregulating? But if it is, then the Loon balloons stand a good chance of being a disruptive force.. uh, I suppose, that is, if the FCC also grants the balloons the wireless spectrum...
DHagar
1/6/2017 2:34:54 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mhhf1ve, deregulation would be an intended roll-back of Obama Administration regulations and minimizing the impact of regulation, I believe FCC (with an already identified change in leadership) may actually grant those licenses, and with FAA, it may be more of an minimize the impact. Either way, it will open some new doors, or windows at least.
mhhf1ve
1/6/2017 10:46:46 PM
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Re: Geography?
> "Either way, it will open some new doors, or windows at least."
I'm not so sure that the FCC changes in leadership will lead to more competition in the broadband market. There's some regulatory capture that was surprisingly absent in the last few years that will probably be playing catch up under the guise of "less regulation" when the result actually will lean towards a more incumbent-friendly environment.
DHagar
1/11/2017 9:52:30 PM
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Re: Geography?
@mhhf1ve, well that does make sense. From an impact perspective there probably is some catchup to be accomplished. I would imagine that may also continue to be the case in that we don't tend to predict the regulations needed and tend to be more reactive than proactive in our tech policies.
dlr5288
1/31/2017 8:28:50 PM
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Re: Geography?
I agree. New leadership doesn't always lead to better numbers. HOwever, I do think they needed a change because they are going to need to do some catch up.
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