NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies integration, and Cisco, a global network and security solutions provider, recently launched a groundbreaking private 5G solution for enterprise customers.
The strategic partnership merges NEC’s expertise in wireless networks and systems integration with Cisco’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) Core and Cloud Control Centre technologies.
Moreover, NEC’s validated radio network and systems integration services enable the innovative solution to be market-ready.
Hideyuki Ogata, Senior Executive Professional, Global Network Division at NEC, stated, “The needs for modernized architecture in 5G have steadily enhanced our partnership with Cisco, leading us to this next level.”
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The new cutting-edge solution, launching in Europe and the Middle East, will play a vital role in implementing, maintaining, and supporting private 5G networks for enterprise customers. This support will be offered directly or through partnerships with global service providers.
NEC has established a demonstration facility and lab where customers can evaluate the end-to-end solution and validate it for various use cases.
This move aims to support digital transformation in enterprises and advance business operations in industries, including logistics, warehousing, event venues, airport management, and operation.
“The industry-leading solutions from Cisco and our ecosystem partners, combined with our world-class network integration capabilities, enable us to deliver compelling solutions to multiple operators and verticals across the world,” Ogata added.
Masum Mir, Cisco’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Provider Mobility, emphasized the need for both NEC and Cisco’s combined strengths to deliver cutting-edge private 5G solutions to enterprises worldwide. “Together with NEC, we are creating a powerful force to drive digital transformation and innovation across multiple sectors, and support the critical changes needed in networking infrastructure to carry the internet into the next decade,” he said.
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