DoT reassures telcos over data shift to Amazon Web Services

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) faced backlash from mobile phone companies over plans to migrate its digital intelligence platform (DIP) to Amazon Web Services (AWS) from servers run by BSNL and C-DoT. The move was criticized for compromising consumer privacy. However, DoT clarified that critical subscriber database records won't be stored on AWS, easing concerns. The DIP is crucial for fighting cybercrimes and fraud, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing among stakeholders. The shift aims to address data surge challenges, with AWS being an approved vendor of MeitY, hosting CoWIN data. Read The Rest at :