The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe at a break-neck speed has brought life to a standstill\u2013 including business across sectors. As traveling and commuting for work comes to a halt, businesses are instructing and enabling employees to work from home. Closer to home, the Indian Government has initiated an unprecedented nation-wide lockdown to propagate social distancing, having grounded all transport \u2013 local and international, canceling visas and closing domestic and international borders.
Increased Reliance on Data<\/strong>
In this environment, most businesses are relying on data connectivity \u2013 which seems to be the only thing able to travel across all borders. Internet connectivity is essential to continue business as usual, until the world of business returns to a new norm. In addition, as going out is not an option owing to the lockdown, people are exclusively relying on services that they can opt for from the sanctity of their homes.
All this has led to data consumption in most countries shooting up significantly. BlueJeans, has seen traffic surge over 50% since January 2020 across some clients.Cisco also recently reported that traffic on its WebEx video conferencing service increased 22-fold in China since the outbreak began. During the same time period, user numbers in Japan, South Korea and Singapore increased by 4 to 5 times, with the average time spent on WebEx video meetings doubling among users in these countries.
In India, the data shared by telecom regulators expect the average monthly wireless data consumption per user to go up by around 15% in the next six months, from around 10.37 GB currently. A fact corroborated by a recent consumer survey showed that in the first week of lockdown, social media usage was up by 87%, while internet browsing was up by 72%.
The question that comes to mind at this point is \u2013 Is our existing network infrastructure strong enough to cope with the sudden upsurge in data usage traffic?<\/strong>
As a consequence of the higher consumption of data, there is an ever-increasing demand for higher bandwidth, which is increasing the difference between desired data speed and available data speed, across the globe. Where India is concerned, industry analysts believe that the current network infrastructure is not really best equipped to deal with sudden nation-wide spike in web traffic. This is primarily due to the fact that the fiberization levels are still fairly low and neither is the wired broadband penetration enough, especially as we look to the heartland of the country where approximately 65-70% of the population resides. Currently only about 50% of the country is accessing the Internet, predominantly through the mobile. Data consumption in India is set to grow from 7 million TB in 2017 to 109 million TB (terabyte) in 2022, and video streaming is likely to constitute about 65-75% of the traffic.
5 Macro shifts driving network usage<\/strong>
As data requirements increase rapidly, there are 5 macro shifts of network usage and traffic, initiated by the current environment which will continue even post the current situation<\/strong>
Increase in Traffic \u2013<\/strong>Most regions in the world are experiencing between 30-100% increase in network traffic, a majority if which is coming from video conferencing and collaboration tools.
Traffic shifting towards Enterprises and Cloud -<\/strong> Enterprise data consumption has significantly increased. Microsoft has announced almost a 7x increase of Cloud services like Azure in the regions which have enforced social distancing measures. While more employees work remotely, more workloads will have to be migrated to the cloud.
Symmetric Traffic -<\/strong> The data usage which used to be mostly asymmetric, that is focussed toward downloads, is becoming symmetric \u2013 most of the user traffic is both upstream and downstream.
Low Latency Requirement \u2013<\/strong> As more enterprise applications move to cloud, they also demand a very low latency from the networks. The networks are responding to this requirement by having edge datacentres and moving closer to the customer.
Usage Patterns shifted:<\/strong> The data consumption patterns have now shifted to residential localities amid an upsurge of home internet and video streaming services, resulting in network congestion. Telcos have started to roll out cell on-wheels, which is a temporary solution and they need to look beyond and establish a more permanent capacity.
Need of the Hour<\/strong>
As home data consumption grows and the home Wi-Fi networks operate at enterprise levels, the need of the hour is to shore up the fibre network across the country. This will enable high network capacities for managing the traffic load and better connectivity, thus easing the way further for business continuity in these uncertain times.
The longer the lockdown continues, the greater the need will be to have a strong optical fibre infrastructure. Industry analysts put India\u2019s current home broadband and enterprise business services market opportunity in the ballpark of over 30,000 crore. As the need for sound digital infrastructure expands, the government needs to invest in the development of digital pathways and enable the unhindered flow of communication.
The government needs to accelerate fibre deployment across the country through incentives and investments to ensure that the country benefits from reliable and faster connectivity. Currently, the National Digital Communications Policy recognises low fibre penetration in the country. Basis this, the government has expressed the aim to increase fibre footprint to fivefold by 2022, from the current 1.5 million route kilometres. However, the pace needs to be accelerated in cognizance of the current need in the business ecosystem.
Strong collaborations between the government and private players are, therefore, going to be instrumental to deliver on fibre connectivity, a critical element for India\u2019s digital growth and story, as the demand for data usage continues to grow.","blog_img":"","featured":0,"status":"Y","seo_title":"Data is the New Visa, Need to Shore up Data Connectivity","seo_url":"data-is-the-new-visa-need-to-shore-up-data-connectivity","cms_link":"data-is-the-new-visa-need-to-shore-up-data-connectivity\/4187","updated_at":"2020-04-23 22:32:35","time":"2020-04-21 08:50:01","authors":[{"author_name":"Dr. Anand Agarwal","author_description":"CEO, Sterlite Technologies","author_designation":"CEO","author_company":"Sterlite Technologies","profile_pic":"retail_files\/author_1447065828_temp.jpg"}],"tags":["Internet","data usage","cloud","network usage","enterprise","fibre network","broadband"],"url_seo":"data-is-the-new-visa-need-to-shore-up-data-connectivity"}">
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在过去的几十年,互联网连接已成为全球经济的命脉,推动创新和技术进步。我们现在生活在信息高速公路的时代,数据新的签证。不受任何物理边界,它是无处不在的。
Covid-19流行病的爆发全面以惊人的速度在全球范围内带来了生活陷入停滞——包括跨部门业务。旅行和通勤工作停止,企业指导,允许员工在家工作。离家更近的地方,印度政府已经发起了前所未有的全国封锁传播社会距离,停飞所有交通,当地和国际取消签证和关闭国内国际边界。
增加数据的依赖
在这种环境下,大多数企业是依靠数据连接——这似乎是唯一能够穿越国界。网络连接是必不可少的继续照常营业,直到商业世界的返回到一个新的常态。此外,由于外出不是一个选择由于封锁,人们完全依赖服务,他们可以选择神圣的家园。
这导致所有数据消费在大多数国家显著上涨。牛仔裤的,流量飙升超过50%自2020年1月在一些客户。思科最近也报道称,在其网讯交通视频会议服务在中国爆发以来增加了22倍。在同一时期,用户数量在日本,韩国和新加坡增长了4到5倍,平均时间网讯视频会议用户在这些国家中翻倍。
在印度,数据共享电信监管机构预计,每用户平均每月无线数据消费上升约15%在接下来的六个月,从目前的约10.37 GB。事实证实了最近的消费者调查显示,第一周的封锁,社交媒体的使用上升了87%,而互联网浏览上涨了72%。
此时想到的问题是,我们现有的网络基础设施足以应付突如其来数据使用交通?
由于更高的消费的数据,有一个不断增长的对高带宽的需求,这是提高速度和所需的数据之间的差别可用数据的速度,在全球范围内。印度而言,行业分析人士认为,当前的网络基础设施并不是最好的装备来处理突如其来的全国性的网络流量激增。这主要是由于纤维化水平仍然是相当低的,无论是有线宽带渗透不够,尤其是在我们这个国家的心脏地带大约65 - 70%的人口居住的地方。目前只有50%的国家访问互联网,主要通过移动。印度数据消费将增长从700万年的2017年到1.09亿年结核病结核病(TB) 2022年,和视频可能会构成大约65 - 75%的流量。
5宏观变化驱动网络使用情况
数据需求迅速增加,有5个网络使用和交通宏观转变,由当前环境下甚至会继续发布现状
增加流量,世界上大部分地区正在经历之间的网络流量增加30 - 100%,如果多数来自视频会议和协作工具。
交通转向企业和云- - - - - -企业数据消费显著增加。微软宣布几乎像Azure云服务的7倍的地区实施社会距离的措施。而更多员工远程工作,工作量将会迁移到云上。
对称的交通,曾经是主要的数据使用不对称,这是集中下载,正在成为对称——大部分的用户流量既上游和下游。
低延迟的要求,随着越来越多的企业应用程序迁移到云,他们还从网络需求很低的延迟。网络是应对这一需求通过边缘数据中心和移动接近客户。
使用模式转变:数据消费模式已经转移到处于水深火热之中的住宅地区家互联网和视频服务,导致网络拥塞。电信公司已经开始推出细胞车轮上,这是一个临时的解决方案,他们需要超越并建立一个更持久的能力。
需要一个小时
随着家庭消费数据和家里无线网络运营企业的水平,需要一个小时是支撑光纤网络全国各地。这将使高网络的能力来管理交通负荷和更好的连接,从而为业务连续性进一步宽松的方式在这些不确定的时期。
锁定持续时间越长,越需要将有强烈的光纤基础设施。行业分析师把印度目前的家庭宽带业务服务和企业市场机会差不多超过30000卢比。作为良好的数字基础设施扩展的需要,政府需要投资于数字的发展途径,使沟通的畅通无阻流量。
政府需要加速纤维部署在全国各地通过激励和投资,确保国家受益于可靠和更快的连接。目前,国家数字通信政策承认低纤维渗透。基础,政府已经表示,旨在增加纤维排放量到2022年5倍,从目前的150万公里。然而,需要加快速度在认定当前需要的商业生态系统。
强大的政府和私人参与者之间的合作,因此,将仪器实现纤维连接,印度的数字增长的一个关键元素,故事,作为数据使用的需求持续增长。
Covid-19流行病的爆发全面以惊人的速度在全球范围内带来了生活陷入停滞——包括跨部门业务。旅行和通勤工作停止,企业指导,允许员工在家工作。离家更近的地方,印度政府已经发起了前所未有的全国封锁传播社会距离,停飞所有交通,当地和国际取消签证和关闭国内国际边界。
增加数据的依赖
在这种环境下,大多数企业是依靠数据连接——这似乎是唯一能够穿越国界。网络连接是必不可少的继续照常营业,直到商业世界的返回到一个新的常态。此外,由于外出不是一个选择由于封锁,人们完全依赖服务,他们可以选择神圣的家园。
这导致所有数据消费在大多数国家显著上涨。牛仔裤的,流量飙升超过50%自2020年1月在一些客户。思科最近也报道称,在其网讯交通视频会议服务在中国爆发以来增加了22倍。在同一时期,用户数量在日本,韩国和新加坡增长了4到5倍,平均时间网讯视频会议用户在这些国家中翻倍。
在印度,数据共享电信监管机构预计,每用户平均每月无线数据消费上升约15%在接下来的六个月,从目前的约10.37 GB。事实证实了最近的消费者调查显示,第一周的封锁,社交媒体的使用上升了87%,而互联网浏览上涨了72%。
此时想到的问题是,我们现有的网络基础设施足以应付突如其来数据使用交通?
由于更高的消费的数据,有一个不断增长的对高带宽的需求,这是提高速度和所需的数据之间的差别可用数据的速度,在全球范围内。印度而言,行业分析人士认为,当前的网络基础设施并不是最好的装备来处理突如其来的全国性的网络流量激增。这主要是由于纤维化水平仍然是相当低的,无论是有线宽带渗透不够,尤其是在我们这个国家的心脏地带大约65 - 70%的人口居住的地方。目前只有50%的国家访问互联网,主要通过移动。印度数据消费将增长从700万年的2017年到1.09亿年结核病结核病(TB) 2022年,和视频可能会构成大约65 - 75%的流量。
5宏观变化驱动网络使用情况
数据需求迅速增加,有5个网络使用和交通宏观转变,由当前环境下甚至会继续发布现状
增加流量,世界上大部分地区正在经历之间的网络流量增加30 - 100%,如果多数来自视频会议和协作工具。
交通转向企业和云- - - - - -企业数据消费显著增加。微软宣布几乎像Azure云服务的7倍的地区实施社会距离的措施。而更多员工远程工作,工作量将会迁移到云上。
对称的交通,曾经是主要的数据使用不对称,这是集中下载,正在成为对称——大部分的用户流量既上游和下游。
低延迟的要求,随着越来越多的企业应用程序迁移到云,他们还从网络需求很低的延迟。网络是应对这一需求通过边缘数据中心和移动接近客户。
使用模式转变:数据消费模式已经转移到处于水深火热之中的住宅地区家互联网和视频服务,导致网络拥塞。电信公司已经开始推出细胞车轮上,这是一个临时的解决方案,他们需要超越并建立一个更持久的能力。
需要一个小时
随着家庭消费数据和家里无线网络运营企业的水平,需要一个小时是支撑光纤网络全国各地。这将使高网络的能力来管理交通负荷和更好的连接,从而为业务连续性进一步宽松的方式在这些不确定的时期。
锁定持续时间越长,越需要将有强烈的光纤基础设施。行业分析师把印度目前的家庭宽带业务服务和企业市场机会差不多超过30000卢比。作为良好的数字基础设施扩展的需要,政府需要投资于数字的发展途径,使沟通的畅通无阻流量。
政府需要加速纤维部署在全国各地通过激励和投资,确保国家受益于可靠和更快的连接。目前,国家数字通信政策承认低纤维渗透。基础,政府已经表示,旨在增加纤维排放量到2022年5倍,从目前的150万公里。然而,需要加快速度在认定当前需要的商业生态系统。
强大的政府和私人参与者之间的合作,因此,将仪器实现纤维连接,印度的数字增长的一个关键元素,故事,作为数据使用的需求持续增长。
