NEC Touts “Truly Open, Truly Trusted” Approach to Network Ecosystems for 5G and Beyond at MWC 2023 in Barcelona JCN Newswire

NEC Touts “Truly Open, Truly Trusted” Approach to Network Ecosystems for 5G and Beyond at MWC 2023 in Barcelona

February 7, 2023
TOKYO, Feb 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) will once again demonstrate its commitment to Open Networks, and support for the growth of Open RAN 5G, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 to be held February 27-March 2 in Barcelona, Spain. NEC will welcome guests to its exhibit in Hall 2, Stand 2H40 to discuss how it's helping to accelerate innovation via open networks and promoting global digital transformation that can deliver social value.MWC will be the first global event to feature NEC's "Truly Open, Truly Trusted" brand vision in which the organization reaffirms its commitment to initiatives, such as Open RAN, that seek to level the playing field for everyone. The "Truly Open, Truly Trusted" ethos invites NEC employees, customers, partners and the entire community to rally around the concept of openness to drive innovation and maximize the positive impact we can all make on society while delivering technologies that benefit everyone."NEC has been very busy over the past couple of years spreading the word about Open RAN, Open xHaul transport and the benefits that open networks and virtualized ecosystems and microservices can deliver to operators," said Atsuo Kawamura, Executive Vice President, NEC Corporation. "Most operators who are deploying Open wireless networks now are working with us in some capacity and we're eager to continue those collaborations and introduce others to the benefits they can realize with a full commitment to open interfaces, open collaboration and partnerships."Visitors to the NEC stand will be introduced to a range of technologies and solutions that are part of the NEC Open Networks suite, first introduced at MWC 2022. This suite is comprised of the industry's widest range of Open RAN radio units, the recently launched vRAN, 5G xHaul Transport and a range of Open Optical Transport solutions, a 4G/5G Converged Core and end-to-end System Integration services.In addition to this portfolio, NEC will be featuring a series of demonstrations focused on some of the issues that are most pressing for operators looking to deploy 5G networks. The demos include an Energy Consumption Optimization app, from NEC's Aspire Technologies, along with a demonstration of its Converged Core running in a fully cloud-native environment. NEC solutions can also be found outside of the NEC booth, as well, featured on the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) stand (Hall 5, Stand 5A40) as well as on a pair of partners' stands.Finally, NEC is proud to have its President and CEO, Takayuki Morita, appearing live once again at MWC. Mr. Morita will join NEC's subsidiary Netcracker Chairman and CEO, Andrew Feinberg, and other distinguished speakers, on the Keynote Panel: The Evolution of Innovation on the Keynote Stage in Hall 4 on Tuesday, February 28 from 9:30am-11:00am. Mr. Morita will share with the audience some of his unique insights into innovation and the future and the various ways that NEC enables progress with its diversified and advanced technology portfolio."The next several years will be critical for global operators to map out their plans for taking full advantage of the 5G opportunities," Kawamura continued. "MWC offers a unique opportunity for us to exchange ideas with our customers, partners and future customers and to help ensure the solutions we bring to the market are just what they need - and even a little more."For more detail on NEC's participation in MWC Barcelona 2023, please visit:www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/5g/mwc/2023/index.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 now open for nomination ACN Newswire

HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 now open for nomination

February 7, 2023
HONG KONG, Feb 7, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) is pleased to announce that public nomination is now open for the HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 (the 'Awards'). This will be the ninth consecutive year of the Awards at which remarkable practices of good IR and corporate governance are recognized among Hong Kong listed companies. Mr Vincent Ching, Managing Director, Head of Intermediaries Business (Asia Pacific) of Value Partners Group, Professor Louis Cheng, Dr. S H Ho Professor of Banking and Finance and the Director of Research Centre for ESG, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Chairman of the Judging Panel, Dr Eva Chan, Founding Chairman of HKIRA and Mr Kevin Leung, Investor Relations Director & Company Secretary of China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited (From left to right).Dr Eva Chan, Founding Chairman of HKIRA, said, "Entering the post-COVID era, it is time for IR professionals to look deeper into how best to improve communications with different stakeholders. COVID has certainly brought about changes to the industry, with increasing focus on ESG, health-consciousness and wellness overall, as well as more effective use of technology in communications between relevant parties. We are glad to see the IR community adapting well to such changes in the market and we look forward to recognizing more listed companies with best practices at this year's Awards."Last year, 167 award entries were received from listed companies, over 790 eligible voters and over 290 voting institutions participated in the voting. 48 winners from various categories were recognized at the Awards. Among the winners, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited (stock code: 00291), Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 00551), and Sa Sa International Holdings Limited (stock code: 00178) were awarded Overall Best IR Company by company size - Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap - respectively. The HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 is once again honoured to have Professor Louis Cheng, Dr. S H Ho Professor of Banking and Finance and the Director of Research Centre for ESG at, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, as the Chairman of the Judging Panel. Being an advocate and a researcher of best practice of IR, Professor Cheng has in recent years been promoting the idea of integrating ESG into investors' decisions. ESG-related awards have been added to the HKIRA IR Award categories since 2020. In addition, Professor Cheng has been working with HKIRA to continuously fine-tune the ESG award criteria to better reflect the latest development of ESG requirement in Hong Kong and Asia in order to recognize companies deserving such a recognition.Public nomination for the HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 is now open to Hong Kong-listed companies. Nominated individuals and companies will be placed on the online voting list upon confirmation of their participation. The investment community, including buy-side and sell-side analysts, and fund managers, are eligible to vote. Nominees with the highest votes (weighted) in each award category will be shortlisted and then undergo a final assessment by the judging panel. Finally, the Most Progress in IR, the Overall Best IR Company Awards and the Grand ESG Award will be selected by the judging panel. Facilitating a fair and balanced evaluation, the judging panel comprises academics, representatives from professional associations and the investment community.The HKIRA 9th IR Awards 2023 scheme has a total of 15 award categories honouring best IR practices of individuals and companies. Among these awards, 12 categories are open for nomination and voting, while the other 3 awards are selected by the judging panel. The award winners are to be announced at a ceremony to be held in Hong Kong in June 2023. For more information, please visit www.hkira.com/awards. Strategic Public Relations Group is once again proud to be the Official Public Relations Partner and the Diamond Sponsor for the HKIRA IR Awards this year. Please find key dates relating to the Awards with its categories and criteria for selection listed in the Appendix.About HKIRAHong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) is a non-profit professional association comprising investor relations practitioners and corporate officers responsible for communication between corporate management and the investment community. HKIRA advocates the setting of international standards in IR education, advances the best IR practices and meets the professional development needs of those interested in pursuing the investor relations profession.HKIRA is dedicated to advancing the practice of IR as well as the professional competency and status of its members. To date, HKIRA has over 1,200 members most of whom are working for companies primarily listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. About 64% of the Hang Seng Index Constituent Stock companies are currently members of HKIRA. HKIRA's members are from a wide spectrum of professions including IR, finance, accounting, company secretarial to corporate investment and hold positions at different corporate levels, including top executives responsible for IR and management of listed companies. For more information about HKIRA details, please visit our website http://www.hkira.com.About the IR AwardsThe HKIRA Investor Relations Awards (the "IR Awards") is an annual campaign that aims to encourage, recognize and reward the excellence in investor relations practices by individuals and companies listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Since the launch in 2015, each year the Awards seeks out and highlights the incredible achievements of individuals and companies with high standards in investor relations through their role modelling to the investment community.The Awards ceremony, consisting of a conference in the morning and presentation in the afternoon, is a spectacular gathering of IR specialists and industry professionals that applauds and publicizes the year's achievements in investor relations. For details of the Awards and online nominations, please visit http://www.hkira.com/awards.Key DatesNomination period: 7 February to 13 MarchOnline voting period: 21 March to 27 April Judging Panel Meeting: May 2023Award Presentation: June 2023Award Categories / Recognition / Selection MethodBest IR Company / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest IR Team / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest ESG (E) / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest ESG (S) / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest ESG (G) / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest Investor Meeting / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest Investor Presentation Material / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest Annual Report / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest IR Company for an IPO* / Company's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest IR by Chairman/CEO / Individual's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest IR by CFO / Individual's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingBest IRO (Investor Relations Officer) / Individual's Achievements / Open for nomination and online votingMost Progress in IR / Demonstration of the most progress in IR in the above areas during 2022 / Selected by Judging PanelOverall Best IR Company Awards / Outstanding and all-round excellence in the above areas / Selected by Judging PanelGrand ESG Award / Overall excellence in all the three areas across ESG / Selected by Judging Panel* Companies which were listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2021 and 2022 are eligible to be nominated for this award.Remarks: All awards will be further categorised by company market capitalisation into Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap, except Best IR Company for an IPO and Most Progress in IR Awards.Judging Panel (Arranged in alphabetical order of last name)Name / Title / Firms/OrganizationsProfessor Louis Cheng (Chairman of Judging Panel) / Dr. S H Ho Professor of Banking and Finance, Director of the Research Centre for ESG, Director of the Research Institute for Business / The Hang Seng University of Hong KongDato' Seri CHEAH Cheng Hye MAoF / Co-Chairman And Co-Chief Investment Officer / Value Partners GroupMrs Amy Donati / Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer / EDICO Holdings LimitedMs Ashley Khoo, CFA, CPA / Past President and Board Director / CFA Society Hong KongMr Stephen Law / Council Member / Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMr Andrew Look / Independent Non-Executive Director / CITIC Resources Holdings LimitedMs Victoria Mio, CFA, FRM / Head of Equity Research, Asia Pacific / Fidelity InternationalDr Maurice Ngai / General Committee and the Chairman of Membership Services of the Sub-Committees / Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. 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PKT Pal Announces Mini, the Open Mesh Wifi System that Pays Users SeaPRwire

PKT Pal Announces Mini, the Open Mesh Wifi System that Pays Users

February 1, 2023
The Mini makes it easy to earn income from the internet. CASPER, WYOMING, February 01, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – PKT Pal has announced the launch of its latest product, the Mini by PKT Pal. The Mini is an Open Mesh wifi system that enables users with high-quality internet to earn money by safely sharing online access. Each Mini includes a free Edge Extender antenna for expanding Open Mesh access. This product is ideal for both residential and commercial properties. “The Mini makes it easy for people to earn income from the internet they already pay for,” said Josh Berger, co-founder of PKT Pal. “This ushers in a new era to the gig economy.” Jesse Berger, PKT Pal co-founder and CEO added, “The Mini turns an internet expense into a revenue stream. It’s now possible for residents and business owners to safely share online access with neighbors, tenants or customers.” PKT Pal creates plug-and-play hardware and user-friendly software to help people around the world convert their internet into income, with security being a top priority. The Mini runs on the PkteerOS software, which has a user-friendly dashboard, tracks income, displays network stats, and includes a built-in VPN and digital PKT wallet. The PkteerOS has no license fee and can be securely paired to a computer or mobile device. The Mini earns revenue from PKT mining and wifi sharing. PKT mining generates income every minute the device is connected to the internet and not wifi sharing. Wifi sharing enables secure, password-free sharing of wifi through an Open Mesh system. When within range, “PKT Free Internet” will appear as an open network and offers free basic internet service. Providers get paid when users choose to pay a low weekly fee for streaming fast service. Caleb James DeLisle, PKT Pal co-founder said, “While there is so much bandwidth being wasted everyday, wifi sharing repurposes that bandwidth to provide internet access as a public utility. This helps make the internet accessible for everyone.” Unlike closed mesh systems such as Amazon Eero, Google Home and Ubiquiti, the Mini uses Open Mesh, VPN and captive portal so no password is needed. This ensures easy, available online access, with safe and secure data privacy using end-to-end encryption. The Mini offers Open Mesh coverage up to 1,000 sq. ft. Each Edge Extender further extends coverage by up to 1,000 feet. A Mini can daisy chain with five Edge Extenders to maximize wifi sharing range. The Mini costs $499, which includes 1 free Edge Extender ($150 value), unlimited wifi sharing, and a license to PkeerOS software. Only a $99 deposit is required to reserve a Mini today. The Mini begins shipping worldwide (with some exceptions) April 2023. To purchase a Mini, visit https://pktpal.com/mini. To preview the Mini, visit: https://youtu.be/P3KFMnw7ofI ABOUT PKT Pal PKT Pal (https://pktpal.com/) is a technology company that was established in 2020. It creates hardware and software that helps people earn money from the internet. PKT Pal offers three products: the Mini, Cube, and Edge Extender. These are plug and play devices that allow anyone to earn money from their internet bandwidth. PKT Pal products ship globally and can be used anywhere in the world as long as there is a good internet connection. PKT Pal products use open source technology from the PKT blockchain project (https://pkt.cash/). Social Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkt_pal Media Contact Company: PKT Pal Contact: Media Team Website: https://pktpal.com/ SOURCE: PKT Pal The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Plato Hits 10M Visitors, Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami ACN Newswire

Plato Hits 10M Visitors, Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami

January 25, 2023
MIAMI, FL, Jan 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Plato Technologies Inc. (Plato) announced today that it has passed the 10 millionth visitor mark on its Open Beta. "This represents a significant milestone for the company, and we want to thank everyone involved in this project for their contribution over the course of the last three years of bootstrapping," said Bryan Feinberg, Plato CEO. Plato was built as a response to the security vulnerabilities that became prevalent across the ICO boom of 2016-17, as an ultra-secure environment to consume sector specific intelligence with a zero ads model. The company that has been operating in semi-stealth mode for the past 3 years is presenting this week at Quantum Miami (QuantumMiami.com). "We not only created an immersive data platform that is built to scale, but we figured out how to authentically engage across the sectors we cover, especially across Blockchain & Web3. We started by building an organized taxonomy of the blockchain industry, and once we cracked that we went after the entire innovation superhighway, which now consists of 27 market verticals that intersect with venture capital and private equity. We view ourselves as part of the fabric that is the foundation of Web3, especially when it comes to secured connectivity and trustless environments," continued Feinberg."We learned so much from Beta, not only how to build Ai, but how to build a sustainable data ecosystem via a low-cost, high value product. We are strong believers in testing assumptions against the dynamics of real-world environments and this Open Beta was the perfect medium to battle test our frameworks. Web3 is going through a metamorphosis at present and the race is incorporating more Ai as it relates to driving more personalized and authentic engagements."Since its beta launch in April of 2020, Platodata.io has had over 70,000 enterprise visitors from 200+ countries across 27 languages, and 40% of the Fortune 1000.About PlatoPlato is an open intelligence repository and data platform that unlocks the power of Vertical Search in a highly scalable way. The platform is designed to provide an ultra-safe and secure environment to consume sector-specific real-time data intelligence across 27 market verticals and 27 languages.For Open Beta, please visit: https://PlatoAistream.com and https://Zephyrnet.com.On the Web, please visit: https://Platodata.io.Contact:Bryan Feinberg [ Zephyr@platodata.io ]Plato Data Intelligence [ https://Platodata.io ] Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Plato Hits 10M Visitors Mark and Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami ACN Newswire

Plato Hits 10M Visitors Mark and Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami

January 25, 2023
MIAMI, FL, Jan 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Plato Technologies Inc. (Plato) announced today that it has passed the 10 millionth visitors mark on their Open Beta. "This represents a significant milestone for the company, and we want to thank everyone involved in this project for their contributions over the course of the last three years of bootstrapping," states Bryan Feinberg, Plato CEO. Plato was built as a response to the security vulnerabilities that became prevalent across the ICO boom of 2016-17, as an ultra-secure environment to consume sector specific intelligence with a zero ads model. The company that has been operating in semi-stealth mode for the past 3 years is presenting this week at Quantum Miami (QuantumMiami.com). "We not only created an immersive data platform that is built to scale, but figured out how to authentically engage across the sectors we cover, especially across Blockchain & Web3. We started out by building an organized taxonomy of the blockchain industry, and once we cracked that we went after the entire innovation superhighway which now consists of 27 markets that intersect with venture capital and private equity. We view ourselves as part of the fabric that is the foundation of Web3 especially as it relates to secured connectivity and trustless environments," continues Feinberg."We learned so much over the Beta about how not only to build Ai but how to build a sustainable data ecosystem via a low-cost, high value product. We are strong believers in testing assumptions against the dynamics of real-world environments and this Open Beta was the perfect medium to battle test our frameworks. Web3 is going through a bit of a metamorphosis right now and the race is on how to incorporate more Ai as it relates to driving more personalized and authentic engagements."Since launching the beta in April of 2020, Plato has had over 70,000 Enterprises visitors representing 200+ Countries across 27 languages and about 40% of the Fortune 1000.About PlatoPlato is an open intelligence repository and data platform that unlocks the power of Vertical Search in a highly scalable way. The platform is designed to provide an ultra-safe and secure environment to consume sector-specific real-time data intelligence across 27 market verticals and 27 languages.Open Beta: https://PlatoAistream.com and https://Zephyrnet.comWeb: https://platodata.io Contact: Bryan Feinberg / Founder & CEOPlato Data IntelligenceZephyr@platodata.io Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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KDDI starts commercial deployment of 5G Open vRAN sites in Japan in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Fujitsu Limited JCN Newswire

KDDI starts commercial deployment of 5G Open vRAN sites in Japan in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Fujitsu Limited

January 24, 2023
TOKYO, Jan 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - KDDI CORPORATION announced that, in cooperation with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited, it initiated the commercial deployment of O-RAN(1) compliant 5G Open Virtual Radio Access Network (hereinafter Open vRAN) sites in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, on January 19, 2023.The expansion of 5G services promises a variety of exciting new applications that offer the possibility of a more connected world, realized through unprecedented speeds achieved with leading edge communication technologies. The sudden increase of different network-connected devices is also expected to lead to a rapid increase in communication volume, however, creating strain for communications networks. Building advanced systems that can handle this increase in traffic, as well as achieving faster deployment and lower costs for network technologies represent an urgent priority for vendors working to build 5G network infrastructure. To meet these growing demands, KDDI has been developing O-RAN compliant 5G Open vRAN sites using Samsung's virtualized solutions. By offering an open, wireless system, KDDI aims to contribute to the expansion of equipment procurement options and the construction of high-performance, cost-effective infrastructure.For the new sites, KDDI updated the software of an O-RAN compliant 5G Open vRAN site(2) KDDI successfully turned on in February 2022. Samsung's 5G virtualized CU (vCU) and virtualized DU (vDU) and Fujitsu's radio units (MMU: Massive MIMO Units) are interconnected with an open interface. Wireless controllers are equipped with fully-virtualized RAN software on general-purpose servers to realize network functions, while wireless devices are both compact and lightweight and consume less power by utilizing high-efficiency, wide-band power amplification technology. Core functions are implemented as software to enable flexible and efficient management of network resources. KDDI further updated the software of the new sites to support the 5G NSA solution connected to existing 4G sites and functions that were realized in conventional sites using dedicated equipment including Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)(3). As a result, customers with existing 5G NSA smartphones will be able to enjoy the same comfortable communication as before. Moreover, this is the world's first commercial MU-MIMO implementation with O-RAN compliant multivendor interoperability(4).In addition, KDDI constructed a Zero Touch Provisioning system to automate configuration tasks when the base stations start operating. The system automates the setup of servers and virtualized platforms from different vendors and contributes to rapid base station deployment nationwide, including in rural areas. Based on the knowledge gained from its operation in Osaka City, the parties aim to expand the scope of application of this system in 2024 to realize full-scale deployment of Open vRAN sites to provide customers with an even faster and more comfortable communication environment.Moving forward, KDDI, Samsung and Fujitsu will continue to develop solutions for Open vRAN in Japan and promote nationwide deployment of 5G SA(5) services for KDDI to provide customers with new experiences and contribute to business development.(1) O-RAN ALLIANCE designated specifications for RAN interfaces that support interoperation between various vendors' equipment(2) "KDDI Successfully Turns on the World's First 5G Standalone Open RAN Site Powered by vRAN in Japan - Using Open RAN architecture powered by vRAN, KDDI accelerates the delivery of enhanced mobile services to its customers" (press release, February 18, 2022)(3) A technology in which a radio site estimates the propagation path state with high accuracy and simultaneously communicates with a plurality of terminals using beamforming technology.(4) Based on Samsung's market research as of Jan. 24, 2023.(5) A system that combines 5G sites with core network equipment developed exclusively for 5G.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Wins Industry Awards Highlighting Open RAN Leadership JCN Newswire

NEC Wins Industry Awards Highlighting Open RAN Leadership

December 9, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 9, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced the company was named winner in the 'Best Vendor' category at the prestigious Telecom Review Global Excellence Awards (bit.ly/3W1CNOf) for delivering the most open and high-performance 5G networks. The award win recognizes NEC's investment and innovation across its NEC Open Networks offering, including 4G, 5G, and new Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output Radio Units (mMIMO RUs), Open Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) software, 4G/5G cloud-native converged core, RAN, Transport, Core Automation, RIC, apps development, and System Integration (SI) capabilities.The Telecom Review Excellence Awards were held at the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, one of the largest annual gatherings of global leaders in ICT and telecoms, on December 7 and 8, 2022. NEC was recognized for its unique position and experience in large Tier-1 multi-vendor Operator Group Open RAN deployments. NEC's 'One-stop Network Integrator' capabilities and Open RAN and transport network transformation services drive the 5G network evolution by delivering open, carrier-grade end-to-end networks globally.In addition, NEC won the Editors' Choice Award for `Most Innovative Open RAN Solution or Product' at Light Reading's Leading Lights Awards 2022 (bit.ly/3VMougU), recognizing industry leaders for their next-generation communications technology, applications, services, strategies, and innovations. The award win highlights NEC's leadership position in the Open Radio Unit (O-RU) segment. The 18 new RU products launched in 2022 complement NEC's existing portfolio to help meet the demands of private and public mobile networks that will drive Open RAN initiatives forward.NEC was also highly commended for its 'Outstanding Contribution to Open RAN' at the Global Telecom Awards 2022 (bit.ly/3BkUa4K), which recognize innovation and excellence from the companies that are transforming the telecom industry.Patrick Lopez, Global VP, Product Management for 5G Products at NEC said: "Another set of awards that recognize NEC's outstanding leadership in 5G Open RAN and our commitment to being 'radically open' in this industry. We are grateful to the judges for recognizing NEC's industry-leading suite of Cloud Native Converged Core and Open RAN solutions.""NEC is synonymous with open, high performance, innovative 5G network integration and has proven its capabilities in the integration of complex multi-vendor end-to-end 5G ecosystems," added Lopez.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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DOCOMO to Introduce Latest R&D and Technologies During “docomo Open House’23” Online Event JCN Newswire

DOCOMO to Introduce Latest R&D and Technologies During “docomo Open House’23” Online Event

December 5, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that "docomo Open House'23 -- Creating a Future with You," an online event to be held next February 2 to 28, will present 21 exhibits showcasing the company's latest initiatives and offerings. The Open House will be accessible to the general public without registration and the event's preview website is online from 3:00 p.m. today to allow people to view basic information about the exhibits and overall event.The Open House will introduce the latest initiatives of the DOCOMO group in six fields: 5G Evolution & 6G, networking, healthcare, urban design, communication and mobility as a service (MaaS). The 5G Evolution & 6G displays will include the latest technologies for human-augmentation platform, including ultra-low-latency networks, and showcase technologies for all-new devices to realize the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) concept. In addition, examples of how the company is cooperating with partners to create new businesses and other innovations also will be displayed.Under the slogan "It's no longer fantasy," exhibits will be presented in a "Vision Visualize" format to comprehensively cover each theme's overview in order to help visitors conceptualize the highly advanced technologies and projects that DOCOMO will introduce in the foreseeable future.In to the coming 6G era, DOCOMO is looking forward to delivering many surprises and exciting new developments by accelerating its research and development of innovative new businesses as well as creating new value in collaboration with a growing range of partners.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 85 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations. www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Awarded Telecom Infra Project “Requirements Compliant Bronze Badge” for Disaggregated 400G transponder solution JCN Newswire

NEC Awarded Telecom Infra Project “Requirements Compliant Bronze Badge” for Disaggregated 400G transponder solution

November 10, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been awarded two Requirements Compliant Bronze Badges from the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) for deploying its Network Operating System on TIP's defined open and disaggregated, optical new window400G transponder solution known as Phoenix. The software layer also provides open and standard Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and an API based on OpenConfig, which is compliant with the requirements defined by the Mandatory Use Cases for SDN Transport (MUST) project group within TIP. NEC's disaggregated 400G Transponder solutionTIP is a global community of companies and organizations that work together to develop, test and deploy open, disaggregated, and standards-based solutions. The Phoenix solution was defined by TIP's Open Optical and Packet Transport (OOPT) project group, which is an operator-driven initiative for the development of open technologies, architectures and interfaces in the Optical and IP networking domain. Phoenix is the result of operators NTT, Telia, Telefonica, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and MTN collaborating closely throughout development, from specifying the technical requirements to evaluating solution compliance through TIP's test and validation process. The MUST group, which also includes additional operators Telecom Italia, Turkcell, Orange and China Mobile, defines target architecture and technical requirements for SDN based transport networks. For this particular initiative, the group defined the technical requirements for supplier Open Optical Terminals control and management API constructs based on OpenConfig data models. Phoenix is a white box L0/L1 transponder that operators can deploy on their existing optical line systems to increase network capacity. It is based on disaggregated hardware and software components and is capable of line interface speeds of 400G. NEC's solution consists of the NEC Network Operating System (based on Goldstone open-source software) running on Wistron's Galileo Flex-T hardware, and is interoperable with various transceivers that are compliant with OpenROADM and OIF specifications.NEC's disaggregated 400G Transponder solution"NEC has further bolstered its commitment to the development of the open and disaggregated ecosystem with the Phoenix optical transponder, which is part of the "SpectralWave WX Series" of our All Optical Network portfolio," said Sou Satou, Senior Director, Network Solutions Business Division, NEC Corporation. "Our continued activities within TIP remain a priority for us, and this badge award will greatly support deployment of our open products to the optical transport market.""Phoenix is an exciting initiative in the optical network domain and we are pleased to see the first solutions achieving TIP Requirements Compliant Bronze Badges," said Hanson Tuang, Connectivity Technologies and Ecosystems Manager at Meta, and TIP OOPT Technical Lead. "It provides a flexible model for operators to increase network capacity over their existing systems, and we look forward to more Phoenix solutions getting listed on the TIP Exchange."About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC deploys Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) Phoenix Open and Disaggregated Optical Whitebox Transponder in South Africa JCN Newswire

NEC deploys Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) Phoenix Open and Disaggregated Optical Whitebox Transponder in South Africa

October 31, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 31, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has deployed Africa's first TIP Phoenix platform for Teraco, Africa's leading carrier-neutral colocation provider.NEC is driving the expansion of All-Optical Networks, including the introduction of open specifications-compliant, open optical transport solutions and products, which is aligned with the standards requirements defined by TIP's Phoenix initiative. NEC envisions All-Optical Networks as a next-generation, environmentally friendly infrastructure that will lead to the realization of digital twins, social transformation and the creation of new services and industries. Through the provision of such products, NEC will help deploy transport networks with large capacity, low latency and multiple connections, as well as advanced security, robustness and low power consumption. This deployment of the TIP Phoenix Open and Disaggregated Optical Whitebox Transponder in South Africa is a major milestone for NEC as the compatibility of solutions and products that satisfy TIP Phoenix requirements can meet the evolving needs of communication service providers.This Phoenix solution consists of Wistron Galileo Flex T hardware (WX-T series), the NEC Network Operating System (based on the open-source software Goldstone) and Lumentum 400G CFP2-DCO pluggable transceivers that are deployed between Teraco data centers. The solution is part of Teraco's latest data center footprint network upgrade plan. NEC and NEC XON, a South Africa-based NEC subsidiary, technology integrator and managed services provider, provided the supporting system integration for this solution.Phoenix, an operator-driven initiative developed by TIP's Open Optical and Transport (OOPT) Disaggregated Optical Systems (DOS) subgroup, defines the requirements for a 400G optical transponder suited for applications such as data center interconnect (DCI) and metro backhaul transport for use with traditional Optical Line Systems. Phoenix's open and disaggregated architecture enables operators the flexibility to choose the hardware and software combinations that best suit their requirements. The solution also employs open, standards-based interfaces which allow for smooth integration with existing network management systems.Michele McCann, Head of Interconnection and Peering, Teraco, said: "The deployment of TIP's 400G Phoenix solution marks a first in Africa. It greatly enhances Teraco's ability to deliver greater capacity and more reliable connectivity for our customers, which is at the core of our mission. We would like to thank TIP and NEC for their contributions to this successful initiative."Hanson Tuang, Connectivity Technologies and Ecosystems Manager, Meta, said: "We are pleased to see Teraco taking the lead with the adoption of Phoenix in its production network. The need to scale networks efficiently is a constant challenge for communication service providers. With its disaggregated architecture, high capacity and enhanced programmability, Phoenix is an attractive solution for providers to increase network capacity. We look forward to further collaborations with Teraco in the future, and would like to thank NEC for its contributions to this success."About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC becomes First Vendor to be Awarded “Requirements Compliant Bronze Badge” for 5G Open RAN Radio Units in Latest Published TIP Requirements 2.1 JCN Newswire

NEC becomes First Vendor to be Awarded “Requirements Compliant Bronze Badge” for 5G Open RAN Radio Units in Latest Published TIP Requirements 2.1

October 27, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been awarded a Bronze Badge from the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), this time for complying with the requirements for TIP's OpenRAN RU Technical Requirements Document 2.1.TIP is a global community of companies and organizations that work together to develop, test, and deploy open, disaggregated, and standards-based solutions that deliver the high-quality connectivity that the world needs - now and in the decades to come. This updated, comprehensive list of technical requirements for Open RAN is built on the valuable work from the operator signatories of the Open RAN MoU Group (European telecom operators Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, TIM, and Vodafone) and others.NEC is an Open RAN market leader with its end-to-end Open 5G solutions, system integration capabilities, and deployments with its signature 5G radio offering. With this award, NEC demonstrates compliance with the TIP OpenRAN project group's recently approved R2.1 RU requirements for a further 12 5G radio units (RUs), which meet O-RAN standards. These TIP OpenRAN-compliant RU products are available for Single Band RRH and Dual and Triple Band RRH and can be deployed for use, particularly in dense urban environments which require high performance and high coverage.NEC is an active participant in several consortia looking to drive technology requirements and standards for Open RAN and is the first global 5G supplier to have live deployed 5G massive MIMO radio units that are OpenRAN compliant. TIP is comprised of hundreds of companies, including service providers, technology suppliers, systems integrators, and more, who collaborate to ensure the proliferation of open, disaggregated, and standards-based solutions to deliver global connectivity and fully realize the potential of a connected world.NEC was previously awarded its second TIP ribbon for complying with the requirements for TIP's OpenRAN RU Technical Requirements Document 2.0. for three of its 5G massive MIMO Open RAN Radio Units (i.e., MB5440, 5450, and 5460 units). The award of the third TIP ribbon showcases NEC's expanding offering of TIP OpenRAN-compliant products."NEC's contribution to the development of open standards for 5G is part of our commitment to the whole industry. The fact that many of the major wireless providers have chosen NEC over the last 18 months demonstrates that our contribution is clearly making a difference," said Alla Goldner, Director of Strategy Open Standards, NEC. "Our investment in Open RAN activities is an ongoing priority for us, as additionally illustrated by our Plugfest participation.""NEC is among the first Radio Unit manufacturers to have proven product compliance against TIP's OpenRAN RU Technical Requirements Document 2.1," said David Hutton, Chief Engineer, TIP. "The TIP community is driving the productization of Open RAN and we certainly welcome and encourage the level of engagement shown by NEC, and their contribution to shaping Open RAN innovation. We look forward to seeing more vendor solutions like these listed on TIP Exchange."About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Take A Chance, Be The Pioneer Of The New Era With Nibiru ACN Newswire

Take A Chance, Be The Pioneer Of The New Era With Nibiru

October 26, 2022
HONG KONG, Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With the continuous development of technology and Internet applications, the world wide web had evolved from WEB1.0 (read-only web), WEB2.0 (participative social Web) to WEB3.0 metaverse (read, write, execute Web). The unique features of metaverse - Digital Avatar, Community Driven, Immersive, Low Latency, Creator Economy, Diversity, Openness & Persistence enable you to be who you want to be, create what you want, where you want, for whom you want, and how you want.Nibiru is a Web3 platform, and a network of trust backed by real-life assets, aiming to build a seamless journey and experience for Web2 users and platforms - to adapt and utilize various Web3 technologies within the Nibiru Open Metaverse (the Project), to help users, developers and enterprises to seize the opportunities in the new era. Backbone of Nibiru Dedicated To Create A Better MetaverseNibiru Foundation, The Nibiru Open & Nibiru Mobile MetaVerse are the backbone of the Project. Nibiru Foundation is the main part of the Project with its main objective to support the development of Nibiru apart from project funding itself. The Project has already received support & investment from some WEB3.0 companies & investors from various sectors in the early stage. Besides, the Foundation also holds a physical one-of-a-kind Natural Emerald "Rising Star One" (real 196M USD value) to guarantee project independence and stability. In addition to the Nibiru Foundation, Nibiru will regularly hold open competitions - The Nibiru Open for all World Developers to join our platform and to build applications that will be used in Nibiru. All these applications will help easily transition Web 2.0 users to our Web 3.0 platform. While the Nibiru Mobile Metaverse not only provides updates and news of the project and offers a more accessible and easier gateway for Web 2.0 users to purchase Virtual Land in Nibiru, users can also visit Nibiru Metaverse in the palm."The Metaverse is a 3D virtual world that connects all people where they have their own digital identities. They can be who they want to be, create what they want, and how they want. With the continuous development of the Metaverse, with the support of AI, data analysis and other emerging technologies, the Metaverse will become a new & solid economic system. Our ecosystem will firstly onboard industry leaders from Property Development, Entertainment, Art & Advertisement, help to build the infrastructure and provide them with seamless transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0." said Trevor John De Pattenden, Co-Founder, Nibiru. Backed By Companies Across Three Major Industries The Nibiru Open Metaverse will firstly onboard industry leaders from Property Development, Entertainment & Marketing, through the Web 3.0 environment that combines the real & virtual worlds, not only bringing unique & new experiences to users but also helping organizations to seize the opportunities in the new era.The Project has been widely recognized by the market, besides signing a strategic agreement with well-known eSports entertainment company Cyber Games Arena. Nibiru has recently entered a memorandum of understanding with Peking University Resources (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 618.HK). Pursuant to the MOU, Peking University Resources (Holdings) Company Limited aims to invest in Nibiru with an amount of up to US$2 million in relation to developing and constructing a blockchain-based metaverse with digital identities as an interface for users to experience the virtual world of properties. Nibiru also participated as a guest speaker in the world's No. 1 Family Office conference - Sir Anthony Ritossa's Global Family Office Investment Summits, members of the UAE royal family, well-known investors & family funds as well as representatives from the Property Development, Entertainment & Marketing industry have expressed their high recognition of the Project and cooperation intentions. Global Team Aim To Build The No.1 Open Metaverse PlatformCore team is based in Hong Kong and has members covering operations, technology, art, marketing, community and design across Middle East, Asia, Europe, the US and mainland China. Niribu aims to build the no.1 open metaverse platform. The Project will focus on the development of Dubai and the Middle East as the core market, working together with the investors and users to build a better world. Media ContactDamon Kwok damonkwok123@gmail.com9542 0218About The Nibiru Global LimitedNibiru is a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong and is principally engaged in metaverse projects. Nibiru's ambition is to build a one-of-a-kind open-world metaverse platform that connects web 2.0 individuals, brands, and institutions, on the one hand, with the web 3.0 environment, on the other hand. Citizens of the metaverse platform will have access to a world map divided in 4 zones with 13 regions, divided into 180,000 unique land plots which will be represented by their respective one-of-a-kind NFT collections.People from Nibiru came to Earth a long time ago to collect atomic gold for repairing their shredded atmosphere. To thank mankind for their kindness, the Nibirian who foresees that the earth will be plagued by wars and epidemics in the future left behind the pledge - a gem called The Rising Star One. It gave a hint of the possibility it holds inside and gave a path to how the Chosen Few will find their own the Charm of Life and jointly open the full story of Nibiru and the path to Annunaki legacy. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO sign MoU to cooperate to drive greater system integration and service efficiency in Open RAN JCN Newswire

Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO sign MoU to cooperate to drive greater system integration and service efficiency in Open RAN

October 26, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) agreed to cooperate to bring the benefits of open radio access networks (Open RAN) to a wider operator and vendor community.In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today, Vodafone and DOCOMO agreed to cooperate towards harmonizing mobile operator system integration and test processes including testing criteria and experiences to create common test scripts, a series of software instructions needed to conduct a test. This uniform approach to testing will mean that vendors can avoid repetition when dealing with multiple operators, saving them time, capital outlays, and resources, also making sure the industry delivers, no matter the region, secure by design, high quality products as defined by the industry bodies - 3GPP and the ORAN Alliance. The cooperation will be performed by exchanging the respective expertise and technologies between the parties.The cooperation will drive greater interoperability between different vendor systems worldwide giving customers a seamless service across 4G and 5G Open RAN networks no matter where they live, work, or travel. Smaller suppliers and startups will particularly benefit by avoiding costly duplicate testing with multiple operators, strengthening diversity in the global supply chain.The two companies also aim to maximize the benefits of the Service Management Orchestrator - a component of the Open RAN Network Operation Support System - and the RAN Intelligent Controller platform (SMO/RIC). They intend to identify the key features of SMO/RIC, determine their likely evolution and define the underlying software architecture.In addition, Vodafone and DOCOMO plan to cooperate to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for operators by enhancing the efficiency of RAN technologies, integration processes, artificial intelligence/machine learning and automation techniques, with a view to publishing a whitepaper.Johan Wibergh, Chief Technology Officer of Vodafone, said: "The collective R&D power of Vodafone and DOCOMO will lower the entry barrier for many more companies across Europe and Asia wishing to build Open RAN networks. Rather than fragmenting the industry, Open RAN is bringing us together, across continents, to drive diversification of network equipment vendors and ensure greater systems integration."Naoki Tani, Chief Technology Officer of NTT DOCOMO, said: "We look forward to combining Vodafone's R&D and thought leadership in Open RAN system integration and DOCOMO's experience in deploying a multi-vendor 5G Open RAN commercial service in Japan. Our collaboration will help to accelerate the broad commercial adoption of Open RAN and realize a vibrant RAN ecosystem for 5G and beyond."The two companies have also agreed to look to remotely connect their lab capabilities, which will complement their existing Open RAN R&D centers in the UK (Vodafone, Newbury) and Japan (DOCOMO's Shared Open Lab, Yokosuka). These labs are based on a distributed testing operating model that is distinct from the current single vendor-centric approach in use today.Instead of each vendor setting up their own centralized lab for all parts of a mobile base station, Open RAN requires a coordinated network of labs - each being responsible for part of the radio infrastructure, such as the radio unit or the software. Vodafone's calculations published earlier this year show that cost savings of up to 40% can be achieved for the industry when moving to a distributed system integration lab network.Going forward, Vodafone and DOCOMO will explore other areas of potential collaboration to further build foundations for a thriving ecosystem and an improved customer experience.About VodafoneUnique in its scale as the largest pan-European and African technology communications company, Vodafone transforms the way people live and work through its innovation, technology, connectivity, platforms, products and services.Vodafone operates mobile and fixed networks in 21 countries, and partners with mobile networks in 47 more. As of 30 June 2022, we had over 300m mobile customers, more than 28m fixed broadband customers and 22m TV customers. Vodafone is a world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting around 160m devices and platforms.We have revolutionised fintech in Africa through M-Pesa, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2022. It is the region's largest fintech platform, providing access to financial services for more than 50m people in a secure, affordable and convenient way.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 84 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NTT DOCOMO to Add Fourth Virtualized Base Station to Open RAN Verification Environment JCN Newswire

NTT DOCOMO to Add Fourth Virtualized Base Station to Open RAN Verification Environment

September 29, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will be adding a fourth type of flexible and highly scalable virtualized base station to its verification environment for open radio access networks (Open RAN) that allow equipment and components of various vendors to integrate via standardized specifications.The new virtualized base station will combine NEC Corporation's open virtualized RAN software, Red Hat Openshift, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s inline accelerator cards and Hewlett Packard Enterprise's servers. This will be DOCOMO's first time to use the Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card and the HPE ProLiant DL110 Telco server, the latter optimized specifically for Open RAN workloads to improve system performance and power efficiency.Since February, DOCOMO has been providing global carriers with access to its Shared Open Lab environment to allow them to mix and match the equipment and components of various vendors in order to verify performance with virtualized base stations. In addition to three types of virtualized base station equipment/system configurations that carriers have been accessing so far, the new configuration will become available for verification in the Shared Open Lab starting in 2023."HPE is pleased to be collaborating with NTT DOCOMO and our other strategic partners to further the advancement of Open RAN and address the demands of 5G," said Phil Cutrone, SVP and GM of OEM and Compute, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. "With operators looking to address TCO and system integration risks in order to adopt vRAN, this Open RAN solution in close collaboration with NEC, Qualcomm Technologies, and Red Hat enables operators like NTT DOCOMO to achieve their objectives as they expand vRAN deployments in their 5G networks.""NEC is honored to work with our close partner, NTT DOCOMO, and other industry leaders on this new implementation," said Patrick Lopez, NEC's VP of 5G Products. "As Open RAN pioneers and leaders, demonstrating how disaggregated, multi-vendor components can operate together within open ecosystems is a key part of our collective approach. This new open virtualized RAN software implementation will open the door to next-generation performance and power savings.""Red Hat is committed to collaborating with an open ecosystem of industry leaders and partners to further enable cloud-native, open source innovation and provide service providers with a stable foundation for connectivity from the core to the edge," said Honore LaBourdette, vice president, Telco, Media and Entertainment, Red Hat. "Red Hat OpenShift is the industry's leading enterprise Kubernetes platform, offering the flexibility and scalability needed to support network functionality at scale. We are pleased to collaborate with NTT DOCOMO and other industry leaders to further accelerate Open RAN.""Building on our shared vision to drive the development of the modern 5G network, we're very pleased to expand our longtime relationship with an industry leader like NTT DOCOMO to verify and test our Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card alongside solutions from NEC Corporation, Red Hat, and HPE," said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, cellular modems and infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Equipping our industry-leading customers with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior user experiences is at the core of Qualcomm Technologies and this collaboration is a step forward for the entire ecosystem as it will help accelerate global adoption of virtualized and Open RAN."As the increasing global availability of 5G continues to raise interest in Open RAN, DOCOMO has been a leader in helping telecoms worldwide to prepare to introduce this highly versatile new technology. In February 2021, DOCOMO was joined by 12 global equipment vendors in establishing the 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC) to promote Open RAN, which supported the development of the virtualized base station being announced today.DOCOMO and its OREC partners plan to continue adding new equipment/system combinations before and after commercializing virtualized base stations, which is expected within the current fiscal year ending in March 2023.Through the promotion of Open RAN, DOCOMO looks forward to continuing to enhance the efficiency and flexibility mobile communication networks around the world.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 84 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Launches Open RAN cloud-native virtualized software suite to extend the NEC Open Networks best of breed ecosystem JCN Newswire

NEC Launches Open RAN cloud-native virtualized software suite to extend the NEC Open Networks best of breed ecosystem

September 29, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) introduces its open virtualized RAN software suite to the international market. NEC's vCU/vDU software suite leverages the company's long history of technological leadership and commitment to improving Open Radio Access Networks (RAN). NEC Open Networks is an ecosystem that provides operators with choice in every category with best-of-breed solutions and services from both NEC and its partners in Open RAN radio units, software, open transport, converged packet core, automation, and orchestration. NEC will continue integrating, commercializing, and deploying multiple ecosystem partners in this vRAN software suite to meet its customers' needs.Drawing on NEC's deep experience as a global leader in telecommunications, NEC will integrate this software suite with its existing and new partners. This new vCU/vDU software suite guarantees seamless migration from 4G to 5G and beyond. It also ensures standards based interfaces for integration with ORAN Radio Units (O-RUs) and other components of the multi-vendor ecosystem. The virtualized CU/DU features pre-integrated NEC radio units, core, and transport blueprints, and is also certified with a range of third-party RUs, allowing quick time to market."NEC is committed to being radically open, allowing customers to select the best solutions for their needs," said Patrick Lopez, NEC's vice president of product management for 5G. "We're giving our customers another option of a pre-integrated, automated vCU/vDU solution to define their RAN blueprints while benefiting from a virtualized Open RAN compliant system. The NEC OvRAN vCU/vDU software suite is built to bring operators into the cloud native world with no compromise on performance or quality."NEC's cloud-native vCU/vDU software suite is fully open and automated for deployment and consolidated operation, supporting 3GPP and O-RAN interfaces on private and public cloud infrastructure. It leverages the benefits of cloud-native architecture, including horizontal and vertical scaling, auto-healing, and redundancy; and is architected for mobile network evolution, including the next-generation radio technologies (i.e., 5G-Advanced and 6G). The high-performance, power-efficient system enables flexible control over resource allocation in the RAN and is designed for easy integration with the O-RAN defined near-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller. This allows the embedded vCU/vDU control logic with Artificial Intelligent (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to dynamically optimize RAN network performance.NEC's advanced, customizable Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) feature-set complements NEC's OvRAN offering with the NEC RAN Domain Orchestrator Suite. Its support for open, standardized interfaces and integrated non-Real Time RIC platform means that it can host use-cases developed by 3rd party application ecosystem vendors. NEC is also developing high value-add RIC Apps to complement its OvRAN vCU/vDU software suite such as dynamic mMIMO (massive multiple-input and multiple-output) resource and power optimization.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Olympus Launches THUNDERBEAT Energy Device for Open Surgery JCN Newswire

Olympus Launches THUNDERBEAT Energy Device for Open Surgery

September 28, 2022
TOKYO and CENTER VALLEY, PA., Sep 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global medtech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, today announced the release of the THUNDERBEAT(TM) Open Fine Jaw Type X surgical energy devices for open surgery. With a new thermal shield, the THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X surgical energy device is designed to support safer procedures.[i] The device is available commercially in Japan. The commercial launch of the product in Europe, the U.S., and South Korea is expected in October 2022, with continued launches in other countries and regions following.This device is part of Olympus' THUNDERBEAT portfolio of hybrid energy devices that deliver both ultrasonic and bipolar energy simultaneously for tissue management, including hemostatic cutting and dissection, in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. The THUNDERBEAT hybrid devices eliminate the need for multiple instruments during the surgery, contributing to efficiency in the operating room and reduced operation time.[ii]"This latest addition to our differentiated THUNDERBEAT line of products continues to deliver on Olympus' commitment to offering hospitals a full portfolio of Advanced Energy devices providing best-in-class functionality for numerous procedures and specialties in minimally invasive and open surgery," said Phil Roy, Global Vice President and General Manager of the Surgical Devices Business Unit.The THUNDERBEAT(TM) Open Fine Jaw Type X device is designed for open surgical procedures that require delicate and fine tissue dissection, such as in thyroidectomy or radical neck dissection. The new thermal shield improves the thermal profile on the grasping surface, which reduces the risk of unintended heat damage to nearby tissue, nerves and other structures.[i] The jaw design maintains a finely curved tip for precise dissection and enhanced visibility during use.[i] - New Thermal Shield Supports Safer Procedures The newly developed thermal shield at the distal tip slows heat transfer from the probe to the exterior surface of the jaw and reduces the risk of unintended heat damage to surrounding tissue and vessels.[i]- Fine Shape of Distal Tip Supports Precise ProceduresThe slim shape of the distal tip supports precise tissue management capabilities including fine dissection and firm grasping force, cutting and sealing to the tip of the device, and blunt dissection.[i]- Simultaneous Output of Two Energies Enables a Variety of Operations with One DeviceDelivering simultaneous bipolar and ultrasonic energy enables fast, hemostatic cutting, easy dissection, and reliable vessel sealing and division. A separate advanced bipolar[i] function enables vessel sealing and spot coagulation without cutting, when desired.The THUNDERBEAT(TM) Open Fine Jaw Type X device is a single use hybrid ultrasonic and bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgery. This device should not be used for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Use with caution in patients with electronic implants, such as a cardiac pacemaker, or nerve simulators, to avoid possible hazard to patients due to interference. Before use, thoroughly review the product manual and use the equipment as instructed.The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X device is manufactured by Olympus Medical Systems Corporation.About OlympusOlympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical, life sciences, and industrial equipment industries. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping to detect, prevent, and treat disease; furthering scientific research; and ensuring public safety. In its Therapeutic Solutions business, Olympus uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Starting with its early contributions to the development of the polypectomy snare, Olympus' Therapeutic Solutions portfolio has grown to include a wide range of medical devices to help prevent, detect, and treat disease. For more information, visit www.olympus-global.com and follow our global Twitter account: @Olympus_Corp.[i] Data on file with Olympus as of May 11, 2020[ii] Data on file with Olympus as of June 26, 2015Media ContactsNatsuki Inoue - natsuki.inoue@olympus.comJessica Lee - jessica.yy.lee@fleishman.comOlympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OCPNY] [GDR: OLYs] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Launches North American Innovation Hub for Open RAN JCN Newswire

NEC Launches North American Innovation Hub for Open RAN

September 28, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has created a North American 5G innovation unit in New Providence, New Jersey, to expand product development and cater to the growing global demand for Open RAN solutions. The new entity, NEC Advanced Networks, was born out of the company's recent acquisition of Blue Danube Systems, Inc., and provides a critical base of operations for the company's product innovations and solutions delivery activities.NEC Advanced Networks is led by Rahul Chandra, a longtime technology and business development leader in the telecommunications industry. "We know that the demand for Open RAN-compliant networks and solutions is going to continue growing," Chandra said. "We have aggressive plans to deliver Open RAN solutions all over the world - and bulking up our presence in North America helps customers by increasing our footprint in the Western Hemisphere and expanding our reach by leveraging the robust talent pool at our disposal."Using the former Blue Danube resources to create a center of innovation and product development is an important advancement as NEC continues its push for Open RAN 5G solutions built on multi-vendor ecosystems. NEC Advanced Networks will drive developments in the Radio Unit business, at first, with a focus on spectrum optimization and AI/ML-based massive MIMO products. These are areas of significant expertise within the existing team. This hub expands NEC's capabilities and will be a focal point for future expansion as the market matures.Chandra continued, "Adding resources in the Eastern US helps us serve our customers better and work closely with our ecosystem partners. It also provides us a stable platform to build from as demand for Open RAN-compliant products and solutions grows exponentially over the coming years."Mayuko Tatewaki, NEC's senior vice president for 5G strategy and business, said, "NEC aims to be a global leader in Open RAN 5G and we've recently made significant progress, building off several important project wins with Tier 1 operators in Europe, including key achievements with Orange and VMO2."Tatewaki continued, "As the Open RAN market rapidly grows, we need to expand our presence to achieve global goals. The industry shift to Open RAN is a large undertaking - given our focus on providing solutions and system integration services, creating a home base for Open RAN 5G resources in the US will help us better serve the global market."About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Drives Expansion of All Optical Networks JCN Newswire

NEC Drives Expansion of All Optical Networks

September 15, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is driving expansion of All Optical Networks with the introduction of its "SpectralWave WX Series," a lineup of open specifications-compliant, open optical transport products. The lineup is built based on standards defined by Open ROADM and Telecom Infra Project's (TIP) Phoenix initiative. The push for All Optical Networks is a marked shift in transport networks, which have conventionally required both optical and electrical technologies, but will be simplified to only optical transmission technology from end-to-end in the future. Initially, four products will be released on October 1, 2022. Overview of the SpectralWave WX SeriesNEC envisions All Optical Networks as a next-generation, environmentally friendly infrastructure that will lead to the realization of digital twins, social transformation and the creation of new services and industries. Through the provision of these products, NEC will help deploy transport networks with large capacity, low latency and multiple connections, as well as advanced security, robustness and power-saving.Traditionally, transport networks have been built by equipment from the same vendor as vertical integration models. However, NEC's new open optical transmission devices support multi-vendor configurations, allowing customers to procure and combine equipment from multiple vendors in accordance with their needs. The compliance with open specifications such as Open ROADM and TIP's Phoenix enable these devices to support configurations that connect to the function blocks of APN-T, APN-G and APN-I as defined by Open APN, and under examination by the IOWN Global Forum(1). In addition, NEC has well-established experience and know-how in large-scale carrier networks to provide system integration in multi-vendor environments using open optical transmission devices from the development to the operational phases. "NEC aims to market these products to telecommunications carriers, electric power companies and data center operators throughout the world," said Sou Satou, Senior Director, Network Solutions Business Division, NEC Corporation. "Going forward, NEC will continue to contribute to the creation and expansion of open optical networks, aiming to acquire 25% of the future optical transport market by providing products that have grown in capacity from the current 400G to 800G and equipment that supports longer distances."These products were developed as part of a capital and business alliance formed between NEC and NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (NTT, Head office: Chiyoda-ku Tokyo; President & CEO: Akira Shimada) in June 2020. Under the agreement, the companies conduct joint research and development and globally provide ICT products that utilize innovative optical and wireless technologies(2).(1) Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) is an advanced communications infrastructure incorporating cutting-edge photonics, computing and other technologies to realize a smarter world promoted by the IOWN Global Forum (new windowhttps://iowngf.org/). IOWN is a trademark or registered trademark of NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION(2) Alliance for Joint Research and Development and Global Rollout of ICT Products Utilizing Innovative Optical and Wireless Technologieshttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202006/global_20200625_04.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC and Mavenir drive Open RAN forward with deployment of massive MIMO on Orange’s 5G SA experimental network in France JCN Newswire

NEC and Mavenir drive Open RAN forward with deployment of massive MIMO on Orange’s 5G SA experimental network in France

September 7, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Mavenir have deployed massive MIMO (mMIMO) on Orange's 5G standalone (SA) experimental network.Mavenir's cloud-native Open virtualized Radio Access Network (Open vRAN) software has been deployed on Orange's cloud infrastructure with NEC's 32T32R mMIMO active antenna unit (AAU) to deliver high capacity and enhanced coverage. Interoperability between radios and virtualized Distributed Units (vDUs) over the O-RAN Alliance Open Fronthaul Interface is key to Open RAN's ability to simplify the deployment of multi-vendor networks and eliminate vendor lock-in. The technologies have been deployed at the Orange Gardens campus in Chatillon near Paris, and are part of the extension of project Pikeo - Orange's cloud-based and fully automated 5G SA experimental network, also called Pikeo at this site."Mavenir and NEC's successful Open RAN deployment of mMIMO on Orange's Innovation 5G SA experimental network is a major stepping stone on the road towards Open RAN deployments and illustrates Orange's commitment to support the development of multi-vendor Open RAN solutions with innovative partners. Our Open RAN Integration Centre, open to our partners worldwide, contributes to the development of a strong Open RAN ecosystem in Europe," said Arnaud Vamparys, SVP Radio Access Networks and Microwaves at Orange. "Deploying 5G SA mMIMO is a significant milestone in developing Open RAN and transitioning from virtualized to cloudified networks. We are very proud of our continuing collaboration with Orange, NEC and other companies that are proving the potential of the multi-vendor, cloud-native, standards-based approach," said Hubert de Pesquidoux, Executive Chairman of Mavenir."The latest deployment of Open RAN mMIMO in Europe is another milestone for Open RAN and one that required close collaboration and tight integration between multiple vendors. This synergy is exactly what Open RAN needs to successfully deliver on its promise of a truly open multi-vendor ecosystem," said Naohisa Matsuda, General Manager of NEC's 5G Strategy and Business. "Forward-thinking mobile operators like Orange are showcasing the potential of Open RAN mMIMO. This is the right time for the mobile industry to follow the blueprint set by industry-leading operators to move to the new era of Open RAN-powered connectivity."About MavenirMavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is focused on transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers and Enterprises in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. wwww.mavenir.comAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Virgin Media O2, NEC and Rakuten Symphony drive multi-vendor Open RAN innovation in the UK JCN Newswire

Virgin Media O2, NEC and Rakuten Symphony drive multi-vendor Open RAN innovation in the UK

August 30, 2022
London & Tokyo, Aug 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Virgin Media O2, NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Rakuten Symphony have announced their joint multi-vendor Open RAN deployment is entering the field phase, commencing with the activation of the first live sites in Virgin Media O2's commercial network. This successful multi-vendor Open RAN system deployment on macro-sites in the UK is notable for being in a brownfield network and baselined on the existing Telco Cloud supply chain to maximise future synergies. Based in the Northamptonshire region, the system highlights the mobile operator, NEC and Rakuten Symphony's commitment to driving Open RAN innovation in the mobile industry. Following a successful Open RAN lab trial on Virgin Media O2's network with NEC, Rakuten Symphony and ecosystem partners last year, the field deployment is now operational to handle commercial traffic. NEC's world-class system integration capabilities and fully open end-to-end solution, combined with Rakuten Symphony's Open RAN software, edge cloud, and radio management and operations system, ensured the activation of the UK macro-sites while delivering vendor diversity and innovation. These first live Open RAN macro-sites in Virgin Media O2's network are possible after extensive testing at NEC and Rakuten Symphony's labs in India and NEC's Global Open RAN Centre of Excellence lab in Ruislip, London. The facility, equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, follows NEC's design quality assurance process so that multi-vendor solutions can be efficiently integrated, tested, and validated before any field deployment. The Virgin Media O2 Open RAN deployment aligns with the UK government's efforts to diversify future telecom supply chains, recognising Open RAN's importance in safeguarding security, resilience, innovation, and competition in critical national infrastructure. Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer at Virgin Media O2, said, "The successful activation of Virgin Media O2's first UK macro-sites demonstrates the potential of the multi-vendor Open RAN model. We are strong believers in the power of diverse Open RAN ecosystems and in NEC, we have a partner that really shares our view. Its industry-leading system integration capabilities are integral in helping us deliver the mobile networks of the future, today.""NEC is true to its mission to deliver the most open Open RAN solutions to the telecoms and mobile industries," said Mayuko Tatewaki, Senior Vice President at NEC. "We have great synergy with Virgin Media O2 in this respect and the company is a true leader in progressing Open RAN in the UK. The activation of the UK macro-sites, together in partnership with Rakuten Symphony and an ecosystem of industry leaders, showcases the potential of a fully open network. We're excited to be driving this innovative project that brings us a step closer to realising our multi-vendor Open RAN vision.""Rakuten Symphony and NEC have complementary solutions providing advanced and highly automated Open RAN, edge cloud and proven operational systems, and this deployment in the UK for Virgin Media O2 demonstrates innovation and technology leadership by the mobile operator," said Rabih Dabboussi, Chief Business Officer of Rakuten Symphony. "Rakuten Symphony's Open RAN software, combined with NEC's world-class radios and system integration capabilities, validate the transformative potential that Open RAN technology brings to the industry."About Virgin Media O2Virgin Media O2 launched on 1 June 2021, combining the UK's largest and most reliable mobile network with a broadband network offering the fastest widely-available broadband speeds. It is a customer-first organisation that brings a range of connectivity services together in one place with a clear mission: to upgrade the nation. Virgin Media O2 is the corporate brand of the 50:50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefonica SA, and one of the UK's largest businesses. The company has 47 million UK connections across broadband, mobile, TV and home phone. Its own fixed network currently passes 15.9 million premises alongside a mobile network that covers 99% of the nation's population with 4G, and more than 600 towns and cities with 5G services targeting 50% population coverage in 2023. About Rakuten SymphonyRakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry's pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has headquarters in Japan and local presence in the United States, Singapore, India, Europe and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit: https://symphony.rakuten.com/About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. 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