HCLSoftware, a division of HCL Technologies, has partnered with Intel Corporation to launch a joint 5G User Plane Function (UPF) acceleration solution that significantly improves subscriber user experience and reduces costs for mobile network operators.
Similarly, IT company Wipro has announced a joint 5G private wireless solution with Nokia to help enterprises speed up their digital transformation.
The HCL-Intel joint solution optimises hardware resources and drives cost reduction for operational expenses and capital expenses by up to 80%. HCLSoftware collaborated with Viettel High Technologies, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Viettel group and demonstrated the effectiveness of the solution.
“Our 5G UPF acceleration solution, powered by Intel’s advanced technologies, will unlock faster network speeds, low latency and enhanced user experiences. By combining our expertise, we aim to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry and enable our customers to thrive in the era of network transformation,” said Shashidhar Krishnamurthy, senior vice-president and telecom industry solutions principal, HCLSoftware.
On the other hand, the Wipro-Nokia innovation aims to provide enterprises a more secure 5G private wireless network solution integrated with their operation infrastructure. It will bring greater reliability, mobility, connectivity speed and real-time access to business insights and the ability to process high volumes of data with low latency.
This joint solution will initially be made available to customers in industries like manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation and sports entertainment.
While Nokia will provide the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and Modular Private Wireless (MPW) solutions inclusive of hardware and software, Wipro, with its state-of-the-art 5G Def-i with Industry DOT and OTNxt platforms, will offer strategic guidance and industry insights. It will develop the architecture and design to best address clients’ unique business challenges.
Jo Debecker, global head of Wipro FullStride Cloud, said, “In today’s digital world, data processing, accessibility and security are imperative. Traditional infrastructures are being stretched and performance is impacting business value and, in some cases, human lives through emerging areas such as remote-controlled robotic surgery. We are proud to partner with Nokia to address this pressing business need and create a way for enterprises to leverage wireless private networks to digitise at speed and access real-time insights to realize their ambitions.”
