IP Infusion, a leading developer of disaggregated telecommunications networks for worldwide carriers, and HFCL Limited, a major telecom equipment manufacturer and technology provider, recently announced their collaboration to provide a range of 5G Transport solutions. Cell Site Router, DU (Distributed Unit) Aggregation Router, and CU (Centralized Unit) Aggregation Router are among the 5G Transport devices. As 5G implementation advances, IP Infusion's OcNOS® paired with HFCL-designed high-performance 5G Transport routers will substantially enhance network efficiency and optimize telecom infrastructure.
HFCL is actively investing in a range of 5G radio access network (RAN) and transport solutions. Due to much higher bandwidth per 5G cell site, densification of cell sites in 5G, Ethernet and IP-based transport, and new services with stringent latency requirements such as Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics-based precision manufacturing, Communication Service Providers' (CSPs') transport network requires modernization. To assist CSPs in transforming their transport network, HFCL is creating 5G transport solutions for fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul.
This collaborative approach provides operators with numerous vendor integration choices that enable cheap 5G access. The improved capabilities of IP Infusion's OcNOS® are specially engineered to integrate flawlessly with HFCL's 5G Transport routers to minimize total equipment and maintenance costs. HFCL will also have access to world-class maintenance and technical support from IP Infusion.
The 5G Transport router portfolio powered by IP Infusion's network OS features cutting-edge innovations in a variety of areas, such as segment routing protocol for significantly increased scalability, closed loop automation for continuous analytics optimizing the end user experience, and increased power efficiencies. A simplified setup interface provides the advantages of maximal server hardening for detecting and preventing security attacks. HFCL oversaw the whole process, from idea to design to execution, personalizing the solution to the unique demands of market use cases for both Indian and worldwide consumers.
The 5G Transport solutions from HFCL are built on merchant silicon, network disaggregated architecture, and open standards such as TIP (Telecom Infra Project) and OCP (Open Compute Project).
MahendraNahata, HFCL Managing Director said that “This strategic partnership signals a huge step forward in our goal to help operators modernize their 5G transport network which is critical for the successful rollout of 5G services. We are pleased to partner with IP Infusion, and trust their exemplary record of flexibility, reliability and collaboration will equip us to bring a highly efficient and future-proof solution to our market and to the rest of the world.”
OcNOS® combined with HFCL’s proven hardware will revolutionize India’s telecom industry, allowing for the deployment of new services quickly based on tested, and validated open networking. This strategic partnership will also comply with the Make in India initiative and is a major milestone in bringing open architecture, broad access and innovation as 5G becomes a reality in India and global markets.”
Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion
The carrier-grade disaggregated networking solutions from IP Infusion enable network operators to offer novel services and accelerate new income streams. Its proven network operating system, along with high-performance 5G Transport routers created by HFCL, provides a wide variety of networking use cases. Network operators may smoothly shift to an end-to-end disaggregated networking solution with HFCL and IP Infusion's enhanced support services, resulting in reduced Total Cost of Ownership.