- Tech Mahindra has signed an MoU with Northeastern University to accelerate innovation in ORAN and 6G connectivity, aiming to develop and test next-generation wireless networks for global customers.
- Leveraging Tech Mahindra’s telecom expertise and Northeastern University’s OTIC, the partnership will provide comprehensive testing services and utilise digital twin technology for realistic simulations.
OUR TAKE
The Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University partnership marks a significant advancement in ORAN and 6G technology development. By leveraging each other’s strengths, they will accelerate innovation, testing, and deployment of intelligent wireless networks, positioning themselves at the forefront of the industry. This collaboration promises to drive substantial progress in R&D and system integration, fostering a vendor-independent environment for testing and certification.
–Vicky Wu, BTW reporter
What happened
Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northeastern University to accelerate innovation in Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) and 6G connectivity. This strategic partnership aims to research, develop, and test next-generation wireless networks for global customers.
Under the MoU, Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University will collaborate on developing industry-leading solutions in ORAN and 6G, focusing on large-scale testing and certification of the ORAN ecosystem. The joint efforts will leverage Tech Mahindra’s deep domain expertise in telecommunications and Northeastern University’s Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) to provide comprehensive testing services for compliance, interoperability, performance, and functionality of ORAN products. This collaboration will enable end-to-end testing in both virtual and real-world environments, using innovative solutions such as digital twin technology to accurately replicate real-world conditions.
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Why it’s important
The partnership between Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University is significant because it addresses the critical need for advanced testing and certification capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of ORAN and 6G technologies. As the demand for more flexible and open network architectures grows, this collaboration positions both parties at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge wireless solutions that will shape the future of connectivity.
Manish Mangal, CTO and Global Business Head for Network Services at Tech Mahindra said, “We are thrilled to see Northeastern Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things Open6G R&D Center partnering with Tech Mahindra. This collaboration is aimed at enriching the partnership portfolio of both the organizations and promises to drive significant advancements in R&D, testing, and system integration for Open RAN, accelerating innovation, testing, and deployment of intelligent wireless networks. Together, we will push the boundaries of what is possible and pave the way for future open, programmable, and AI-powered wireless networks.”
This collaboration serves as a trusted avenue for industry ORAN vendors, Communication Service Providers (CSPs), and startups to transform their new concepts and ideas into reality by utilising artificial intelligence and ORAN technology. It provides a collaborative, vendor-independent environment where customers can test their products and solutions against ORAN specifications. Additionally, it enables vendors to evaluate network energy efficiency in ORAN deployments and ensure that their products meet the highest standards of performance, security, and interoperability.
