SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India) has entered into a pact with Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) for cooperation in development of standards in India and international standards developing organisations. The collaboration is aimed at bringing cooperation and support for the standardisation, towards an efficient and sustainable industry.
As per Pamela Kumar, Director General, TSDSI, signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between TSDSI and SIA-India is a first step towards collaboration of satellite and telecom experts to innovate and embrace the potential of next generation network (NGN) for India.
SIA-India represents satellite operators, satellite-based service providers, satellite systems, launch vehicles and ground and terminal equipment manufacturers and suppliers as well as IOT/M2M application solutions providers, space startups, innovation hubs, academic institutions, law firms. It provides interface with the government, regulators, policymakers, and domestic and international standards bodies.