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    KDDI and DriveNets partner to advance open network architecture

    By Ashley TangMay 13, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • KDDI will deploy DriveNets’ Network Cloud in four core locations by the end of 2025
    • The partnership aims to cut costs and boost flexibility through disaggregated network architecture

    What happened: Open network plan launched

    KDDI, Japan’s leading telecom company, has entered a strategic partnership with DriveNets, an Israeli networking firm. This collaboration will fast-track the adoption of open network architecture, starting with the deployment of DriveNets’ Network Cloud in four core locations in Japan. KDDI plans to go live with the solution by the end of 2025.

    The project aims to enhance disaggregated routing, a method that separates network hardware from software. This approach will reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enable greater flexibility for large-scale networks. DriveNets is known for using white-box hardware, which avoids vendor lock-in and offers greater control.

    Also read: KDDI aims to revolutionise telecoms with network slicing
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    Why it’s important

    This partnership is a significant step towards software-defined networking and disaggregation. These technologies are becoming essential as telecom operators face rising demand for data. AI, streaming services, and cloud computing are pushing network capacity to its limits.

    For KDDI, embracing this model gives them the flexibility to adapt quickly to new technologies and market demands. Meanwhile, DriveNets continues to expand its reach by partnering with major telecoms around the world.

    Both companies are building a network architecture that can evolve rapidly. This will ensure that they stay ahead of the growing demand for data. It also signals a broader shift in the telecom industry towards more adaptable, cost-efficient infrastructures.

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    Ashley Tang

    Ashley is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Global Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Contact her at a.tang@btw.media.

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