NEC locates key lab in Chennai
March 03, 2021
Japanese firm’s Open Radio Access Network tech will offer 5G network solution
In a major boost for Tamil Nadu’s telecom sector, Japanese electronics giant NEC Corporation has set up its first global 5G Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) laboratory in Chennai. This is a major step for the company in offering a 5G solution.
The $28-billion NEC chose Chennai for the city’s collaborative multi-vendor partner ecosystem, talent pool and robust academia, said a senior company official. ORAN is a ‘disruptive’ technology that enables telecom operators deploy interoperable solutions for their network requirements through a seamless cloud infrastructure. It enables a user connect a mobile network by using the vendor’s proprietary hardware-cum-software solution.