ITI Limited forges partnerships to spearhead private 5G network solutions in India
In a significant stride towards advancing 5G technology adoption in India, ITI Limited, the nation’s premier post-independence public sector unit and leading telecom manufacturer, has announced Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Lekha Wireless Solutions, Niral Networks, and InstaICT Solution Private Limited. Signed on February 15, 2024, these strategic partnerships aim to establish and propel the entire Private 5G ecosystem for enterprises, encompassing planning, designing, deploying, implementing, and managing Private 5G networks.
ITI Limited’s collaboration with these specialized entities marks a pivotal moment in the telecommunications sector, emphasizing the collective drive to harness 5G technology for the enhancement of India’s telecom infrastructure. This initiative underlines a shared commitment to leveraging advanced technology to bolster the telecommunications framework within the country, offering innovative solutions to meet the evolving demands of the market.
Niral Networks, celebrated for its proficiency in Private 5G Products and Edge Solutions, including the NiralOS 5G Core, Multi-Access Edge Compute (MEC), and SDN Controller, brings an array of innovative solutions to this partnership. Lekha Wireless Solutions, a Bengaluru-based deep tech company, contributes its expertise in Radio Access Networking products powered by indigenous 5G and 4G technology. Meanwhile, Insta ICT stands out with its end-to-end solutions for private LTE/5G networks, offering services from network planning to deployment and managed services.
This consortium is poised for the implementation of 5G Private Network Solutions, with ITI Limited at the helm, signaling a new era of digital transformation across various sectors powered by 5G technology. The collaboration is designed to address rapidly growing demands for private 5G networks, especially in government sectors, and to accelerate the roll-out of Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) or Private 5G Networks in India.
Rajesh Rai, Chairman and Managing Director of ITI Limited, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in India’s 5G journey, stating, “We are committed to harnessing the potential of Private 5G technology stack in India. This represents a significant milestone in fostering innovation and driving digital transformation across various sectors powered by 5G Technology.”
Abhijit Chaudhary, Director & CEO of Niral Networks, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, looking forward to leveraging collective expertise to seize emerging business opportunities in 5G technologies. Similarly, Ramu T.S., Founder & Director of Lekha Wireless Solution, and Yeshwant Shinde, CEO of Insta ICT Solutions, shared their excitement about the partnership, highlighting the consortium’s potential to commercialize 5G RAN products and deliver superior Private 5G networks to industries across India.
The strategic alliance between ITI Limited and its partners Lekha Wireless, Niral Networks, and InstaICT Solution represents a forward leap in India’s telecom sector. By driving the adoption of Private 5G networks, this partnership not only aims to transform the telecommunications landscape but also to catalyze digital empowerment and innovation across various industries in India, paving the way for a digitally advanced nation.