With the establishment of 5G transport network CoEs
NEC announced its launch of 5G xHaul
transformation services with the establishment of 5G transport network Centers
of Excellence (CoE) in the Europe and Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin
America (LATAM) regions.
Foreseeing growing demand to enhance operator networks to enable the
diversified use cases anticipated with 5G, there is a need to transform all
domains of the network, from the core to radio access and the edge. As the
foundation for unlocking the full potential of 5G, the transformation of xHaul
networks is imperative for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to stay ahead
of the game.
However, every CSP has its unique architecture and requirements that need to be
tailored accordingly. To address such needs, NEC has launched professional
services that are based on an ecosystem of award-winning partnerships,
extensive offerings, and customized services that match with specific business
requirements for customers. The services will support the full lifecycle of
CSPs' networks, from analysis and planning to deployment and operation, in
order to optimize the total cost of operations (TCO) for networks. Services will
also include the validation and pre-integration of a multi-vendor environment.
Through these services, NEC aims to help realize a seamless transformation for
xHaul, enabling operators to dynamically accommodate granular network
performance demands required in the 5G era.
NEC's newly established CoEs will play key roles in the provisioning of these
xHaul transformation services by centralizing the domain expertise built on
decades of experience and engagements in transport networks, globally and
regionally. Additionally, a universal lab facility has been established to
complement the CoEs in conducting customer-specific ecosystem validations as
well as supporting solution development.
In addition to the Open RAN CoE established last year in the United Kingdom,
the launch of these services and establishment of new transport CoEs will
enhance NEC's capabilities as a “One-stop Network Integrator" and help
drive the evolution of 5G networks through the delivery of open, carrier-grade
end-to-end networks across the globe.
“Capitalizing on our strong global IP, optical and microwave expertise, NEC
serves as a premier network integrator to deliver tailor-made services that
match the unique requirement of each customer," said Mayuko Tatewaki,
General Manager, Service Provider Solutions Division, NEC Corporation. “With
the launch of 5G xHaul transformation services and our CoEs as the backbone,
NEC will accelerate deployment of services offering to help CSPs enhance their
networks."
Source: NEC media announcement