Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northeastern University to accelerate innovation in Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) and 6G connectivity. The collaboration will focus on research, development and testing of next-generation wireless networks for customers globally.
Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University will focus on large-scale testing and certification of the ORAN ecosystem to develop industry-leading solutions for ORAN and 6G. The joint effort will leverage Tech Mahindra’s deep telecom domain expertise and Northeastern University’s Open6G Open Test and Integration Center (OTIC) to provide comprehensive testing services for compliance, interoperability, performance, and functionality of ORAN products. The collaboration will enable end-to-end testing in both virtual and real-world environments, using innovative solutions such as digital twin technology to accurately replicate real-world conditions.
Manish Mangal, Chief Technology Officer, Communications and Global Business Head, Network Services, Tech Mahindrasaid, “ Today, through our MoU with Northeastern University, we begin our journey of innovation for a connected future. Our combined expertise will create new technologies with a focus on testing and validation to enable our customers to scale quickly. Together, we will advance Open RAN and 6G, turn ideas into reality, and deliver exceptional value.”
This collaboration will provide a trusted vehicle for industry ORAN vendors, Communication Service Providers (CSPs), and startups to leverage artificial intelligence and ORAN technology to bring new concepts and ideas to reality. It will provide a collaborative, vendor-neutral environment for customers to test their products and solutions against ORAN specifications. Additionally, vendors will be able to assess the energy efficiency of networks in ORAN deployments and ensure their products meet the highest standards of performance, security, and interoperability.
Tommaso Melodia, Director of the Wireless Internet of Things Institute (WIoT) and William L. Smith Professor at Northeastern University Said, ““We are excited to partner with Tech Mahindra at Northeastern Lab’s Wireless Internet of Things Open6G R&D Center. This collaboration aims to enrich the partnership portfolio of both organizations and is expected to drive significant advances in Open RAN R&D, testing and system integration, accelerating innovation, testing and deployment of intelligent wireless networks. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible and pave the way for the open, programmable, AI-powered wireless networks of the future.”
This collaboration is aligned with Tech Mahindra’s expertise as a trusted transformation partner, leveraging its network, engineering and customer experience capabilities. Tech Mahindra is a leading solutions provider in the ORAN ecosystem with expertise in planning, deploying and managing large-scale ORAN networks.
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