Indian domestic software market to hit $100 billion by 2035: Report

New Delhi, (IANS) India's domestic software market is set for massive growth, with projections indicating a five-fold increase over the next decade to reach $100 billion by 2035, a new report said on Tuesday.This growth will be driven by AI-led automation, cost-effective software development, increased adoption by small and medium businesses (SMBs), and expanding government digital initiatives, according to a report by SaaSBoomi and 1Lattice.The software market is currently valued at $20 billion in 2025.The report highlights how India's software market has grown seven times since 2015. However, nearly 75 per cent of the market is still dominated by global players.To achieve the next phase of growth, Indian startups will need to develop homegrown solutions tailored to the country’s unique business and regulatory needs.One of the biggest contributors to this expansion will be enterprise AI and cloud adoption, which is expected to add $35 billion to the market.Notably, digital-first businesses are expected to increase their software spending significantly, from $4.6 billion in 2025 to $26 billion by 2035, it added.SMBs will also play a crucial role in driving market growth, with vertical SaaS solutions unlocking a $13 billion opportunity.Cybersecurity is another high-growth area, with market size expected to rise from $1.6 billion in 2025 to $10 billion by 2035.As India’s digital economy expands, businesses are investing heavily...

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Vodafone and Ericsson cut 5G energy bill by a third in latest ‘sleep mode’ trials

The trial focussed on powering down 5G sites when not in use, dramatically reducing their energy consumptionThis week, Vodafone UK and Ericsson have announced the successful completion of a new trial in London that puts 5G and 4G sites ‘to sleep’ when not in use.The trial focused on making better use of network downtime, introducing features that power down equipment when demand is low and reactivate it when needed. It aims to lower energy costs and carbon emissions without compromising network performance.The trial focussed on three power-saving elements: 5G deep sleep: Allows radio units to switch to a low energy mode during quieter periods, cutting power use by up to 70%.4G cell sleep mode: Optimises when 4G sites power down, improving efficiency without affecting coverage.Radio power efficiency map: Identifies sites where power savings can be made.Vodafone also confirmed it is looking at new mast designs that could reduce the number of physical sites and street-level cabinets needed in some areas.“By working with Ericsson to successfully apply these innovative software solutions to our network, we’re able to significantly improve energy efficiency without impacting the service our customers receive,” said Andrea Donà, Chief Network Officer & Network Director at Vodafone UK in a press release.“Reducing power consumption at our trial sites is a big win – both financially and environmentally – and shows we can continue...

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