- OREX SAI and StarHub sign an MOU to deploy commercial Open RAN solutions for 4G/5G networks in Singapore.
- The partnership follows a successful 5G Open RAN Lab Trial in August 2024, aiming to enhance private enterprise and consumer networks.
What happened: Strategic partnership for Open RAN deployment
OREX SAI, INC. and NTT DOCOMO ASIA Pte. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership with StarHub Limited to deploy commercial Open RAN solutions for both 4G and 5G networks in Singapore.
The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), builds on the successful 5G Open RAN Lab Trial conducted in August 2024. The collaboration aims to enhance StarHub’s Cloud Infinity platform and develop commercial-ready private 5G networks, leveraging OREX SAI’s advanced Open RAN technology.
This move aligns with StarHub’s strategic initiatives to innovate in private enterprise and consumer networks, offering scalable and flexible solutions tailored to customer needs.
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Why it’s important
The partnership between OREX SAI and StarHub marks a significant step in the commercial deployment of Open RAN solutions for 4G/5G networks. Open RAN technology offers greater flexibility and cost-efficiency, making it an attractive solution for both private enterprise and consumer networks.
By integrating OREX SAI’s solutions with StarHub’s Cloud Infinity platform, the collaboration aims to drive innovation in hybrid multi-cloud functionalities, network slicing, and edge computing. This strategic move not only enhances operational efficiency but also unlocks new opportunities for enterprise customers in Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.
The partnership underscores the growing importance of Open RAN in the global telecommunications landscape, supporting the transition to more agile and scalable network infrastructures.
