Networking and Knowledge Management in New Era of Global Marketing with Cable Network Provisions

This paper is an attempt to define the Indian opportunity for harnessing the power of the knowledge revolution. Starting from a brief account of the startling pace of discoveries in Gene Technology (GT) and Information Technology (IT) we analyze three critical factors that will determine the rate of success in exploiting such opportunities. The first factor is the role of the State, and that of private enterprise, in shaping the future of education in India. The second is the use of English in instruction and communication. The third factor is the ability to create conditions that encourage and engender entrepreneurial activities. Finally, we suggest some ways to convert the opportunity into a thriving reality, by creating an Indian knowledge network. Fortunately, a new class of support system is available for the advanced level of data service provisioning, management, and support cable operators need to succeed in the new era. Modern network management systems automate endto-end provisioning and control for all network services and elements. The result is a comprehensive and scalable management platform from which new and profitable services can be launched and easily maintained, with minimal human intervention and maximum benefits for the operator's bottom line.