Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has collaborated with A5G Networks Inc., to enable industry 4.0 and smart mobile edge computing in India. Vi and A5G Networks have together set up a pilot private network in Mumbai utilising existing 4G spectrum.
Vi’s association with A5G Networks is in line with its commitment to realise Digital India dreams with the latter’s differentiated and unique 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi autonomous software for distributed Networks. A5G Networks software is fully cloud-native containerized software built for hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.
Through this engagement, Vi has already set up an end-to-end private network using A5G Networks’ autonomous core software and white box RAN elements in Mumbai, showcasing industrial automation use cases, enterprise applications, and low latency scenarios – all while seamlessly interconnecting with the operator network.
Commenting on the development, Jagbir Singh, chief technology officer, Vi, said, “Vi is committed to providing superior services to digital enterprises and consumers to enhance user experiences, empowered by an autonomous network. As part of our digital transformation journey on the 5G roadmap, we are happy to partner with A5G Networks to bring new services enabling industry 4.0 and smart cities in the digital era.”
Meanwhile, Rajesh Mishra, founder and CEO, A5G Networks, said, “We are excited to be a part of this important journey for Digital India with Vi. Vi is committed to delivering best-in-class services to their subscribers and driving the Digital India movement. Success depends upon a highly resilient, secure, and flexible network infrastructure. Vi is partnering with technology leaders and innovators to set up digital networks enabling several low latency applications, private networks, smart cities, and connected cars.”
