OpenRAN evolution adding 2G/3G across a Single Unified RAN to support ‘Multi-G’ Radio Access
CAMBRIDGE, England & RICHARDSON, Texas-Tuesday 29 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS
WIRE)-- Mavenir, a leading provider of end-to-end cloud-native Network
Software Provider for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) announces
today that it has acquired ip.access Ltd, a leading 2G, 3G, 4G and
5G-ready small cell solutions provider. This acquisition extends
Mavenir’s leadership in OpenRAN radio on three fronts:
Communication Service Providers: Adding 2G and 3G capabilities to the OpenRAN portfolio
Enterprise: Adding a full suite of enterprise radio solutions for
Mavenir’s Private Network offerings, including OnGo/CBRS certified
solutions
Nontraditional Networks: Leveraging market leading
software defined vRAN solutions for Aviation, Maritime, Rural and Remote
networks with next generation solutions in the air, on land and at sea.
“Operators
are looking to transform their 2G/3G networks as they migrate to 4G and
5G,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO, Mavenir. “We expect to
provide a seamless, multi radio access technology single RAN offering
for those operators that allows them to have the benefits of advanced
radio solutions across all layers.”
“ip.access brings a strong
foothold in 2G, 3G and 4G as well as in the enterprise space that we
believe augments Mavenir’s market leadership,” said Aniruddho Basu, SVP
and GM Emerging Business, Mavenir. “Combining our assets enhances our
end-to-end network proposition, provides a “Multi-G” single RAN
evolution path for carriers, and creates a market leading proposition
for the private networks enterprise market.”
“Many subscribers in
many networks and geographies need GSM and 3G service with LTE even as
5G is introduced. Mavenir’s OpenRAN and Enterprise solutions combined
with ip.access’ multi-Radio Access Technologies positions the combined
company perfectly for that future,” said Richard Staveley, ip.access
CEO.
Nick Johnson, Founder and CTO of ip.access added, “CBRS/OnGo
in the US and shared spectrum initiatives in Europe are but a few of
the potential opportunities. It’s not just consumer services anymore,
but industrial private networks, professional closed group networks for
financial, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, among many others. We
look forward to applying our long experience in private networks to
complement Mavenir’s existing portfolio in serving this hugely expanded
customer base.”
ip.access will operate as a business unit within
Mavenir’s Emerging Business group and is expected to develop strong
synergies with Mavenir’s OpenRAN, Cloud Core, Edge, and Analytics suites
for compelling end-to-end network propositions for both the CSP and
Enterprise/Industry segments. ip.access brings its proven track record
with more than 50 live networks deployed globally with CSPs, and
hundreds of private networks for industry, critical infrastructures,
data monetization, security and surveillance.
About ip.access:
ip.access
has been developing carrier grade solutions since 2002 and is a market
leader for Small Cell and Presence Sensor solutions. Serving
Communication Service Providers, Private Enterprises and other special
Applications markets globally with portfolio of small cells solutions.
With a strong track record of working with trusted partners on
integrated solutions and services, ip.access unlocks spectrum value for
customers globally. www.ipaccess.com
About Mavenir:
Mavenir is
a leading end-to-end, cloud-native Network Software and
Solutions/Systems Integration Provider, focused on accelerating software
network transformation for Communications Service Providers (CSPs).
Mavenir offers a comprehensive end-to-end product portfolio across every
layer of the network infrastructure stack. From 5G application/service
layers to packet core and RAN, Mavenir leads the way in evolved,
cloud-native networking solutions enabling innovative and secure
experiences for end users. Leveraging innovations in IMS (VoLTE, VoWiFi,
Advanced Messaging (RCS)), Private Networks as well as vEPC, 5G Core
and OpenRAN vRAN, Mavenir accelerates network transformation for more
than 250+ CSP customers in over 120 countries, which serve over 50% of
the world’s subscribers.
Mavenir embraces disruptive, innovative
technology architectures and business models that drive service agility,
flexibility, and velocity. With solutions that propel NFV evolution to
achieve web-scale economics, Mavenir offers solutions to help CSPs with
cost reduction, revenue generation, and revenue protection.
www.mavenir.com
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Contacts
Mavenir:
Maryvonne Tubb/Denise Hogberg
PR@mavenir.com
ip.access:
Emmanuela Spiteri
emmanuela.spiteri@ipaccess.com
GlobalResults PR
Kevin Taylor
Mavenir@globalresultspr.com
MatterNowPR
Loren Guertin
mavenir@matternow.com
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