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17/02/2025

How managed Wi-Fi is transforming hospitality experiences

What’s the one thing guests notice almost instantly upon checking into a hotel? It’s not just the room or the amenities—it’s the Wi-Fi.

07/01/2025

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea sell entire stake in Wi-Fi JV to iBUS for Rs 9 crore

Firefly’s contribution to Airtel’s turnover and net worth in fiscal 2024 stood at 0.0065% and 0.0007%, respectively.

28/01/2025

iBus Networks eyes market expansion, revenue growth with FireFly acquisition

iBus has also developed a network solution using Massive Machine-Type Communications for large gatherings to track and trace people to avoid stampede situations

06/01/2025

Airtel, Vi sell entire stake in Wi-Fi JV Firefly to iBus for Rs 9 crore

Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sold their entire stake in Wi-Fi infrastructure company Firefly Networks to iBus Network.

02/01/2025

iBus Networks eyes ₹2,000 cr revenue by 2028, bets on digitization of buildings

iBus Networks, specializing in providing Wi-Fi and internet connectivity within buildings, aims to capitalize on the growing demand for real estate digitization across India.

27/12/2024

India’s telecom sector: A year in review 2024 and key trends shaping 2025

What telecom operator do you use today? Has it been the same for years, or have you switched for better service, speed, or affordability?

11/12/2024

The role of digital infrastructure in achieving smart, sustainable commercial properties

Have you ever wondered what keeps a building alive, dynamic, and future-ready? In an era where innovation permeates every corner of our lives, the answer lies in the convergence of technology and sustainability.

03/12/2024

iBUS Networks: Driving convergence between connectivity solutions

Digital infrastructure provider iBUS Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is continuously evolving its strategy to keep up with rapid technological advancements.

20/11/2024

The Critical Role of Indoor 5G/4G Connectivity in Future-Proofing Commercial Real Estate

As commercial real estate continues to evolve, the integration of advanced technologies is becoming essential for maintaining competitiveness and value.

19/11/2024

The role of advanced Wi-Fi networks in modernising hotels

With guest expectations evolving and digital technologies becoming integrated into daily operations, advanced Wi-Fi will be crucial in enabling hotels to offer seamless, personalised, and efficient experiences.

21/10/2024

iBus Networks on expanding digital connectivity in India

iBus Networks CEO discusses expanding digital connectivity in India, leveraging hyperlocal data, small cells, and partnerships to enhance telecom infrastructure at IMC 2024.

16/10/2024

iBus Network launches Living Networks campaign at IMC 2024, showcasing Next-Generation connectivity solutions

iBus Network, a leader in digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions, has officially launched its innovative “Living Networks” campaign at the prestigious India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024.

17/09/2024

International Finance Corporation picks minority stake in NIIF-backed iBUS

IFC’s investment supports our vision to transform digital infrastructure. Their expertise will help us scale, expand into new markets, and deliver top-tier digital solutions.

17/09/2024

NIIF-backed iBUS raises Rs 280 crore from International Finance Corporation

iBUS Network and Infrastructure, a digital infrastructure solutions provider, has secured an investment of approximately ₹280 crore (USD 34 million) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

05/09/2024

Seventh heaven: Why Wi-Fi 7 is an imperative tool for modern day digital milieu

In today’s world, Wi-Fi-enabled hotels, offices, restaurants, and businesses are more of a norm than an outlier.

05/09/2024

Understanding the role of IoT in telecom industry

The concept of connectivity is evolving from human-to-human interactions to machine-to-machine communication. This shift is driving the convergence of IT and OT networks, leading to more integrated and efficient industrial systems.

01/09/2024

NIIF-backed iBUS expects public sector to contribute 25% to mobility segment revenues in 2025

The in-building solution (IBS) and managed Wi-Fi services provider in 2022 signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telecommunication Consultants of India Limited (TCIL) to implement digital connectivity projects.

31/07/2024

The Future of Mobility: Insights from GD Singh, CEO – Mobility

10/04/2024

NIIF invests $200 million in iBUS for expansion of digital infrastructure

NIIF has invested $200 million in iBUS Network and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd., a connectivity technology firm, to support the growth of India’s digital infrastructure

10/04/2024

iBus eyes three acquisitions by September with $200 mn funding from NIIF

Digital infrastructure services provider iBus Network and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd aims to complete three acquisitions by September

10/04/2024

NIIF invests $200 million in Ibus to boost digital infrastructure in India

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) on Wednesday announced a $200 million (about Rs 1,660 crore) investment in digital infrastructure player iBUS Network and Infrastructure.

22/08/2023

iBus acquires Sheltera to strengthen foothold in small cell, fibre domains​

With this acquisition, iBus gains access to Sheltera’s portfolio of over 700 small cells and over 500 km of fiber optic networks spanning across six states in India.

10/01/2023

iBus Group acquires Microsense to up focus on hospitality, retail WiFi segments

Kunal Kumthekar of Cipher-Plexus Capital Advisors acted as investment bankers to the iBus group while Niruti Pangotra and Rushabh Patel of Concordant Advisors acted as investment bankers to the Microsense group.

26/11/2022 Free Press Journal

iBus Networks signs MoU with iWire Group; to build IoT ecosystem in Asset Tracking Area

iBus Networks announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with iWire Group, aiming to have both companies becoming technology partners.

26/11/2022 tele.net

iBus network partners iWire to build IoT ecosystem in asset tracking market

iBus networks has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with iWire to build an internet of things (IoT) ecosystem in the asset tracking market. iWire is an IoT solution company. .

06/09/2022 StartupStory

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in the Morgan Stanley-backed iBus Group

Nomura, a worldwide financial services organization, has invested Rs 125 crore in the iBus Group, a Bengaluru-based telecom infrastructure, and technology company.

06/09/2022 Economic Times

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said on Monday. The strategic investment will enable iBus Group in the consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in wifi-managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 BEAMSTART

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus Group raises Rs 125 Cr from Nomura

The iBus Group, a Bengaluru-based telecom infrastructure and technology company, has raised an investment of Rs 125 crore from Nomura, a global financial services group.

06/09/2022 CEO Insights

Nomura Invests Rs 125 Crore in Telecom Company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm.

06/09/2022 CEO Insights

Nomura Invests Rs 125 Crore in Telecom Company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm.

06/09/2022 CEO Insights

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom infrastructure firm iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said. The strategic investment will enable iBus Group in the consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in wifi-managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 LatestLY

Latest News | Nomura Invests Rs 125 Crore in Telecom Company IBus

New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said on Monday.

06/09/2022 EquityPandit

Nomura Invests Rs 125 Crore in Telecom Company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm.

06/09/2022 Money Control

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom company iBus

The strategic investment will enable iBus Group in the consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in wifi-managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 Inc42

Telecom Infra Firm iBus Group Raises INR 125 Cr From Nomura

Bengaluru-based telecom infrastructure and technology firm iBus Group has raised INR 125 Cr (nearly $15.65 Mn) from Japan-based financial services group Nomura. The infra aggregator aims to use the funds to consolidate its digital infrastructure for Wi-Fi managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 Startup city

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said. The strategic investment will enable iBus Group in the consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in wifi-managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 CNBC TV

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said on Monday.

06/09/2022 Telecom

Nomura invests Rs 125 crore in telecom company iBus

Global financial services group Nomura has invested Rs 125 crore in Morgan Stanley-backed telecom infrastructure firm iBus Group, the Bengaluru-based firm said on Monday. The strategic investment will enable iBus Group in the consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in wifi-managed services and other value-added services.

06/09/2022 CXO Today

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus group raises 1.25 billion from Nomura

The iBus Group, a leading telecom infrastructure & technology company that provides digital platforms, welcomes an investment of INR 1.25 billion from Nomura, a global financial services group.

06/09/2022 tele.net

Nomura invests Rs 1.25 billion in iBus Group

The iBus Group has raised an investment of Rs 1.25 billion from Nomura, a global financial services group. The strategic investment is aimed at enabling iBus Group’s consolidation and transformation of digital infra in Wi-Fi managed services and other value-added services. The funding will also enable to expand the iBus Group’s presence globally through its subsidiaries in Singapore, Dubai and the United States. The Cipher-Plexus Capital Advisor was the exclusive advisor for the transaction.

06/09/2022 Entrepreneur Media

Morgan Stanley-Backed iBus Raises INR 1.25 Billion

The iBus Group, a telecom infrastructure and technology company that provides digital platforms, has raised INR 1.25 billion from Nomura, a global financial services group. The fund raised will be used for the company's consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in Wi-Fi managed services and other value-added services. I will also enable to expand the platform's presence globally through its subsidiaries in Singapore, Dubai and US.

06/09/2022 NFAPost News Service

Morgan Stanley-Backed iBus Group Raises 1.25 Billion From Nomura

The iBus Group, a leading telecom infrastructure & technology company that provides digital platforms, welcomes an investment of Rs 1.25 billion from Nomura, a global financial services group.

06/09/2022 Yourstory

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus Group raises Rs 125 Cr from Nomura

The iBus Group, a Bengaluru-based telecom infrastructure and technology company, has raised an investment of Rs 125 crore from Nomura, a global financial services group.

06/09/2022 startupstars

iBus Group raises INR 125 Cr from Nomura to boost next phase of growth

The iBus Group, announced today it has secured a Rs 125 crore investment from Nomura, a leading provider of financial services globally to propel its next stages of growth.

06/09/2022 Flipboard

Morgan Stanley-Backed iBus Raises INR 1.25 Billion | Entrepreneur

Morgan Stanley-Backed iBus Raises INR 1.25 Billion The fund raised will be used for the company's consolidation and transformation of digital infrastructure in Wi-Fi managed services and other value-added services

23/04/2022

iBus group acquires Wi-Fi managed service assets of D-VoiS ​

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus group has acquired certain Wi-Fi managed service assets of D-VoiS Communications Private Limited.

23/08/2022

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus acquires certain Wi-Fi Managed Service assets of D-VoiS – ETTelecom ​

iBus group has acquired certain Wi-Fi Managed Service assets of D-VoiS Communications Pvt. Ltd to increase its focus on customers in the hospitality, education and co-living sectors.

23/08/2022

Morgan Stanley-backed iBus acquires certain Wi-Fi Managed Service assets of D-Vois

21/03/2022

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14/02/2022

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13/02/2022 Media Brief

Ram Sellaratnam, iBus Networks: Digital & Data are the future economy

Ram Sellaratnam is the co-founder and CEO at iBus Networks. With more than 25 years of experience of working with Arthur D. Little, world’s first management consulting and with Infosys, the global leader in system integration digital services, Ram brings extensive executive leadership experience and first-hand understanding of System Integration, Cloud, IOT, Connectivity technologies.

25/11/2021 Telecom

iBus Networks, iWire Group ink pact to build IoT ecosystem in asset tracking market

“Together with iWire, we look forward to enable highly reliable and scalable IoT solutions for remote areas. We are thrilled to kick-off this partnership. Alongside iWire to demonstrate how IoT can supplement existing LPWAN networks using Sigfox protocol for IoT business in India,” said Ram Sellaratnam, CEO, iBus Networks.

26/09/2021 Media Brief

Ram Sellaratnam, iBus Networks: 5G to lead interoperability across 3GPP, wi-fi and IOT protocols

In an exclusive interaction with MediaBrief, Ram Sellaratnam, Founder and CEO, iBus Networks, speaks about how iBus is bridging the digital divide in India and how it is addressing the pent-up demand for digital adoption and connectivity. He also discusses how iBus Networks is growing in both its market size and team size and how it aims to navigate the 5G landscape in India.

21/09/2021 DQChannels

Cloud and Datacentre – Challenges and Solutions in 2021

Here are some thoughts gathered from the Cloud and Datacentre professionals about where this technology lies today, how it is evolving and what are the challenges on its way and how to resolve them.

20/09/2021 The Banking & Finance Post

Virtualization and Edge Computing to unleash the future of Digital Infrastructure

India is progressing to become a $1trillion digital economy by 2025 which will require transformation in digital infrastructure on a massive scale. While India has taken big strides over the years on digital enablement, what could really help in empowering digital India is 5G.

13/09/2021 Channel Times

AMTRON Partners with IBUS for Rolling out Digital Infrastructure Services

Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (AMTRON), a Government of Assam undertaking, is pleased to appoint IBUS Networks & Infrastructure Private Limited (IBUS) as its exclusive partner for deploying and operating Digital Infrastructure (DI).

13/09/2021 Tele.net

AMTRON partners with Ibus for provisioning digital infrastructure services

Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON), a Government of Assam undertaking, has appointed Ibus Networks and Infrastructure Private Limited (IBUS) as its business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure (DI).

13/09/2021 NYOOZ

Assam Electronics Development Corp partners with iBus to deploy digital Infrastructure

Guwahati, Sep 13 (PTI) State-run Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd has appointed tech firm iBus Networks as its exclusive business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure on commercial premises, a statement said on Monday.

13/09/2021 Free Press Journal

Assam Electronics Development Corp partners with iBus to deploy digital infrastructure

State-run Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd has appointed tech firm iBus Networks as its exclusive business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure on commercial premises, a statement said on Monday.

13/09/2021 The Week

Assam Electronics Development Corp partners with iBus to deploy digital infrastructure

Guwahati, Sep 13 (PTI) State-run Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd has appointed tech firm iBus Networks as its exclusive business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure on commercial premises, a statement said on Monday.

13/09/2021 Telecom

Assam Electronics Development Corp partners with iBus to deploy digital infrastructure

Guwahati: State-run Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd has appointed tech firm iBus Networks as its exclusive business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure on commercial premises, a statement said on Monday.

13/09/2021 Economic Times

Assam Electronics Development Corp partners with iBus to deploy digital infrastructure

Guwahati: State-run Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd has appointed tech firm iBus Networks as its exclusive business partner for deploying and operating digital infrastructure on commercial premises, a statement said on Monday.

06/04/2021 YOURSTORY

This Bengaluru-based tech startup ensures there are no call drops

The mobile subscriber base in India now stands at over a billion and urban areas account for 641 million, as per TRAI data. As the subscriber base kept on expanding, it bought its own fair share of challenges in ensuring seamless mobile connectivity within a large office premise.