Driving Open RAN Deployment with Confidence and Success

5G and Open RAN are entering a critical phase where the true promise and vision of 5G will become a reality. To ensure success and assure operators that 5G Open RAN can deliver on its promise, NEC has made significant investments in system integration, testing and professional services capabilities. This includes the establishment of world-class test facilities in the NEC 5G Open RAN Center of Excellence and the NEC Aspire Technology Open Networks Lab.

This overview describes the independent test facility supporting Open RAN community-focused integration testing as well as NEC Aspire Technology consultative projects and professional services for both operators and major vendors.

Devices Network Tech Sub-Saharan Africa October 4, 2024

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AI & Cloud GSMA Network Tech Operators Verizon October 4, 2024

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