Japan-India collaborate on innovation
Japan’s Rakuten Mobile Network Inc and Tech Mahindra are building next generation (4G & 5G) software defined network laboratories in Tokyo and Bengaluru.
This collaboration will drive innovation to bring about the transformation of mobile network technology and enhance customer experience for users in Japan, said Rakuten, a mobile network subsidiary of Rakuten Group.
With this collaboration, Rakuten and Tech Mahindra aim to build a world-class 5G ready network lab which will be one of its kind in the industry.
With Tech Mahindra’s capabilities in the 5G domain – Mobile Networks, IT, Cloud and Enterprise Applications, and Rakuten’s vision to create a resilient fully automated 5G ready network in Japan and beyond, the labs in Tokyo and Bengaluru will focus on fostering innovation in the telecom space.
Tech Mahindra will also provide network integration capabilities to add value to the lab operations.
Tech Mahindra Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer CP Gurnani explained: “5G has the capability to unlock unprecedented opportunities in every industry vertical and domain.
“Our collaboration with Rakuten will help us further drive innovation in the 5G space and enable us to enhance customer experience and lead the transformation in mobile network technology from the forefront”.
Rakuten Inc Chairman, President and CEO Mickey Mikitani elaborated: “Rakuten is on the path to launching the most disruptive innovation in the mobile industry to date to consumers in October 2019, delivering unprecedented convenience to users across our ecosystem of over 70 e-commerce, fintech and communications services.
“As we prepare for this launch, we are very excited to collaborate with Tech Mahindra to launch world-class labs in Tokyo and Bengaluru that will contribute to creation of the next generation of mobile broadband, enabled by 5G, and the transformation of industries across the globe.”
As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra has a deep focus on 5G technology and is currently engaged with multiple service providers globally on their network transformation journey.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 29 Oct 2018. fiinews.com
