C-DoT join hands with VVDN, WiSig Networks to develop indigenous 5G Open RAN gear

CIOtechOutlook Team | Thursday, 02 June 2022, 11:04 IST

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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) announced that it has inked an agreement with homegrown telecom equipment maker VVDN Technologies  and IIT Hyderabad-incubated startup WiSig Networks to develop 5G Open RAN products and other equipment.

“The synergistic collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of telecom R&D and industry to accelerate the indigenous design, development & deployment of end-to-end 5G solutions,” an official statement mentioned.

C-DoT is the Department of Telecommunications’ R&D arm, and has indigenously developed a 4G solution. It is also working in the area of 5G.

The collaboration further seeks to create indigenous intellectual property and create new avenues for wider adoption and monetization of homegrown 5G products and solutions, the statement added.

Open Radio Access Network (RAN) allows disaggregation of network equipment components, enabling a telecom company to source hardware and software from different vendors for network buildouts.

Open RAN is especially gaining traction in the wake of 5G rollouts across the globe. It is perceived that disaggregation will enable smaller players to participate in building networks, while preventing vendor lock-ins for telcos.

“We have taken a big step towards development of indigenous 5G technology with the involvement of Indian partners for addressing the needs of the country and exploring the export market,” said RajKumar Upadhyay, Executive Director, C-DoT, at the agreement signing ceremony.

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