Oceanside, California, Nov 20, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Promptlink Communications, Inc., a leading provider of software applications for broadband network management and customer premise equipment testing, today announced that it has been chosen by First Media, one of the leading cable TV and fixed broadband internet providers in Indonesia, operated by PT Link Net Tbk (LINK), to provide Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) and Network Noise Localization solutions to help First Media optimize customer's broadband experiences.Promptlink's network monitoring and diagnostics suite will assist First Media to direct network technicians to specific network components affected by network noise and other issues that impact First Media's customers. Utilizing patent-pending algorithms to analyze data, Network NoiseHawk accurately pinpoints network noise and geographically displays it for First Media, allowing for quick correction of noise issues. The addition of Proactive Network Maintenance tools and Network NoiseHawk to Promptlink's Cable Plant Monitoring (CPM) reinforces First Media's commitment to provide its customers with the highest-quality broadband services."Promptlink, together with our local partner in Indonesia, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk, is committed to help Link Net's First Media in their mission to deliver the highest performance, most dependable network possible," said Dr. Foad Towfiq, President and CEO of Promptlink Communications. "By choosing Promptlink's advanced network diagnostic tools, First Media is demonstrating their pledge to find and correct network impairments as they occur.""Continuous network improvement and technological advancement are part of our commitment to our customers. In selecting Promptlink's NoiseHawk and PNM tools, First Media is investing in the network to guarantee a better experience," according to Edward Sanusi, Chief of Technology & Product Officer PT Link Net Tbk. "During this situation where everybody works and learns from home, it is crucial to have the technology that will provide significant insights from our network performance and health status. With this technology, we can proactively monitor our network and, if there is a problem, we can rectify it faster."About Promptlink CommunicationsPromptlink Communications has been providing software and system integration solutions to the broadband industry since 1994. Promptlink Communications is an innovative company with a focus on the development and deployment of tools for broadband network service providers. Promptlink customers have included all major Cable Operators in the Americas, and around the world.Promptlink Communications is a privately held company headquartered in Oceanside, California. Promptlink offices can be found in North America, Latin America and Europe. Learn more at www.promptlink.com.About Link Net - First MediaPT Link Net Tbk ("Link Net"), established in 2000, is the leading cable service provider in Indonesia, providing superior-quality pay television services, high-speed broadband internet, and data communications under "First Media" brand for retail customers and "First Media Business" brand for corporate customers.Link Net owns and operates a network of Hybrid Fiber Coaxial cable ("HFC") and Fiber-to-the Home ("FTTH") that provides high-speed internet access services. Link Net also operates a subscription television channel in collaboration with PT First Media Television ("FMTV"), its subsidiary. Learn more at www.linknet.co.id, www.firstmedia.com or https://business.firstmedia.com/.About PT Multipolar Technology TbkPT Multipolar Technology Tbk (MLPT) is Promptlink's exclusive reseller in Indonesia. PT Multipolar Technology Tbk is a reliable partner in the design and development of innovative digital technology. Our areas of expertise cover Hybrid Infrastructure Platforms & Services, Hybrid Integration Platform & Services, Business Solution Platform & Services, Security, Big Data & Analytics, Consulting Services Capability, Digital Customer Experience Platform Services, and other services through our subsidiaries - Total IT Managed Services through PT Visionet Data Internasional (VisioNet) and Data Center Operations & Management Services through PT Graha Teknologi Nusantara (GTN). Learn more at www.multipolar.com.Media ContactsChristopher J. BoringVP, Sales & MarketingPromptlink Communications, Inc,chris.boring@promptlink.comDuma GracePublic RelationsPT Link Net Tbk (First Media)duma.grace@linknet.co.idSusi MarlonDept Head PR & MarcomPT Multipolar Technology Tbk (MLPT)susi.marlon@multipolar.comTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/68569 Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. ("uCloudlink" or the "Group") (NASDAQ: UCL), the first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace in the world, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new sim-free portable WiFi device - 'GlocalMe U3' to the market this year, enabling users to enjoy better and seamless connectivity experience. 'GlocalMe U3' is a new global band sim-free WiFi product which can support 4G/3G international roaming by adopting the uCloudlink self-developed patented 'CloudSIM' technology. It can be connected to up to 10 devices and has a long stand-by time of up to 12 hours. Being able to automatically and intelligently connect to the best local 4G/3G network when users travel abroad, 'GlocalMe U3' will be able to provide faster speed, stronger signal and more stable international roaming service.Mr. Chaohui Chen, Founder, Director and CEO of uCloudlink, said, "With the encouraging news on COVID vaccine development recently, we believe the tourism industry is all set to recover very soon. During the past months, we are glad that our products have been well-received for use at home environment. With the launch of 'GlocalMe U3', together with our 5G-related products in the pipeline, the Group is well positioned to capture the opportunities presented by the rebound of the tourism market and development of the data connectivity industry. The management will closely monitor market trends and customer needs, and continue to develop innovative products for users globally."With a bold mission to enable people to use mobile data traffic freely anytime and anywhere, uCloudlink has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data allowances shared by network operators on the Group's marketplace. uCloudlink's well-established brands, 'GlocalMe' and 'Roamingman', provide mobile data service and Wi-Fi rental service in 144 countries and regions, and the Group has aggregated mobile data allowances from 216 Mobile Network Operators ("MNOs") in its cloud SIM architecture. About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (NASDAQ: UCL)UCLOUDLINK is the world's first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company's products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing. For more information, please visit: https://www.ucloudlink.com. Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Altiostar and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today said that they participated in the first plugfest event in the India region for the O-RAN ALLIANCE. Hosted by Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India's largest integrated telecommunications services provider, the goal of the O-RAN Plugfest was to test and demonstrate the growing maturity of the O-RAN ecosystem. Airtel, Altiostar and NEC teamed up for this project to demonstrate the world's first interoperability testing and integration of massive MIMO radio units (O-RU) and virtualized distributed units (O-DU) running on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) servers. The project featured a commercial end-to-end Open Fronthaul interface based on O-RAN specifications. This demonstration was comprised of control, user, synchronization and management plane protocols, including 3GPP RCT and performance cases. The purpose and scope of this demonstration was to show O-RAN option 7.2x split integration between a virtualized O-DU from Altiostar and an NR O-RU (i.e. 5G radio unit) from NEC. The demonstration also showed how this integrated setup can be used in an end-to-end EN-DC network setup (i.e. 5G non standalone architecture). Going forward, Altiostar and NEC will continue to jointly drive new levels of openness in radio access networks (RAN) and across next-generation 5G networks. "Today's 4G and 5G radio access networks are undergoing a profound transformation, as the wireless industry is shifting to an open and cloud-native architecture that is being driven by vendors such as Altiostar and NEC, who are at the forefront of providing software and radio solutions based on O-RAN standards," said Anil Sawkar, Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Altiostar. "Dozens of greenfield and brownfield wireless operators worldwide are trialling and deploying O-RAN networks as they realize the benefits of this new approach, including reduced costs, increased automation, and faster time to market with services.""Providing open innovations that conform to industry standards in the radio access network is critical to accelerating our customers' journeys towards Open RAN deployment and provisioning of more flexible and efficient networks that meet the requirements of cutting edge 5G use cases," said Kazuhiko Harasaki, Deputy General Manager, Service Provider Solutions Division, NEC Corporation. "It is NEC's honour to contribute to interoperability verification initiatives in India towards Open RAN innovation."Airtel has been a member of the O-RAN ALLIANCE since its inception in 2018. Airtel was the first operator in India to commercially deploy a virtual RAN solution based on a disaggregated and open architecture defined by O-RAN. "We are delighted to partner with the global O-RAN community. Our engagement with Altiostar and NEC for demonstrating O-RAN O-DU and O-RU, 5G RCT and E2E performance is another step forward towards building 5G systems with open network architecture," said Randeep Sekhon, CTO at Bharti Airtel.About AltiostarBased outside Boston, Altiostar provides 4G and 5G open virtualized RAN (Open vRAN) software that supports open interfaces and virtualizes the baseband unit to build a disaggregated multi-vendor, web-scale, cloud-native mobile network. Operators can add intelligence, quickly adapt the network for different services and automate operations to rapidly scale the network and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Altiostar collaborates with a growing ecosystem of partners to support a diverse Open RAN supply chain. The Altiostar Open vRAN solution based on O-RAN standards has been deployed globally, including the world's first cloud-native commercial-scale mobile network with Rakuten Mobile in Japan. For more information, visit www.altiostar.com. About AirtelHeadquartered in India, Airtel is a global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its mobile network covers a population of over two billion people. Airtel is India's largest integrated telecom provider and the second-largest mobile operator in Africa. At the end of September 2020, Airtel had approx. 440 mn customers across its operations. Airtel's portfolio includes high speed 4G/4.5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1Gbps, converged digital TV solutions through the Airtel Xstream 4K Hybrid Box, digital payments through Airtel Payments Bank as well as an integrated suite of services across connectivity, collaboration, cloud and security that serves over one million businesses. Airtel's OTT services include Airtel Thanks app for self-care, Airtel Xstream app for video, Wynk Music for entertainment and Airtel BlueJeans for video conferencing. In addition, Airtel has forged strategic partnerships with hundreds of companies across the world to enable the Airtel platform to deliver an array of consumer and enterprise services. About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Nov 5, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. as a vendor of a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G that NTT DOCOMO plans to launch in 2021. NEC 5GC Use CaseContribution to NTT DOCOMO's core networkIn addition to the 5GC, NEC will provide a compact user data processor, the "UPF mini"(1), as part of driving further development of NTT DOCOMO's SA 5G, and meeting the diverse network needs of the 5G era, including support for 5G features such as enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC), and Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications (URLLC).This SA 5GC features flexible operations, enabled by the adoption of container technology(1), in addition to the virtualization adopted by virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC). Moreover, the SA 5GC enables the provision of sliced networks that are ideal for the various services that take advantage of 5G features, while also improving scalability. This SA 5GC is also provided in the cloud, as NEC promotes its expansion into the global market. In addition, the UPF mini data processor is smaller and saves more power than conventional models, which increases flexibility in terms of where the unit can be installed. In order to achieve ultra-low latency, which is a key feature of 5G, it is necessary to reduce the latency of the entire network configuration, including the wired section and the wireless section between the base station and the user terminal. Placing the UPF mini in wired sections and shortening the physical distance to the application server enables Multi Access Edge Computing (MEC)(2) to be implemented, which reduces the overall processing time, thereby contributing to the expansion of the ultra-low latency service area. NEC already provides NTT DOCOMO with core networking vEPC for LTE. The 5G service launched by NTT DOCOMO in March 2020, uses an extension of this vEPC and operates as a Non-standalone (NSA) core network. NEC also provides base stations and 5G radio base stations for LTE. Together with this core network, NEC will provide total support for NTT DOCOMO's 5G services and will contribute to the expansion of next-generation network services."This 5GC allows us to build a 5G core network that can flexibly accommodate a wide variety of needs and use cases," explained Naoki Tani, Executive General Manager, R&D Innovation Division, NTT DOCOMO, while explaining the selection of NEC's 5GC and UPF mini. "Going forward, NTT DOCOMO will continue to provide state-of-the-art functions together with NEC and other partners in order to promote further advances in 5G networks.""We are honored to be selected by NTT DOCOMO as a 5G core network vendor," said Atsuo Kawamura, Executive Vice President, Network Services Business Unit, NEC. "We look forward to providing high-quality and reliable 5GC in addition to the core network devices and radios we have already provided for NTT DOCOMO's 4G network. NEC will continue to support NTT DOCOMO's expansion of 5G services and contributing to the further development of next-generation mobile infrastructure, both domestically and across global markets."(1) Technology that enabbles a virtual operating environment with less computer resources by building an application execution environment isolated from other processes on the OS (operating system).(2) Technology that enables low latency and decentralized processing by installing an edge server near the user and communicating with the application there.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Oct 23, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced today that they have teamed up to design a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit for Rakuten Mobile. The radio unit adopts ADI's fourth-generation wideband RF transceiver solution to achieve high precision Massive MIMO and possesses a 5G open vRAN (virtual RAN) interface corresponding to Rakuten Mobile's end-to-end fully virtualized cloud-native mobile network. It delivers large capacity transmission with high efficiency by using 3.7GHz frequency Massive MIMO(1) and digital beamforming technology.(2) The cloud-native virtual network heralds a major shift in how communications providers can offer high-speed internet access worldwide, at significantly lower costs, made possible without the maintenance, upkeep, repair and labor costs associated with the physical infrastructure that hinders conventional networks. NEC has already started shipping the 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit to Rakuten Mobile.ADI's fourth-generation wideband RF transceiver integrates quad channel transmitters, receivers and Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) in a single chip. The radio is fully software reconfigurable and covers all sub-6GHz 5G frequency bands, simplifying radio designs. "ADI's RF transceiver is expertly designed to support wireless applications such as Massive MIMO and small cell systems, simplifying system design, reducing size and weight, and minimizing power consumption," said Nozomu Watanabe, Senior Vice President at NEC. "Virtualization is a dependable and cost-efficient approach, and the world's leading telecom providers are pursuing it as the next evolution of communications. ADI's RF equipment allows us to provide the connectivity required to build an architecture that supports 5G full-spectrum systems."NEC's 5G equipment utilizes highly accurate digital beamforming for efficient high-capacity transmission. The system also features seamless installation, achieved through circuit integration. "The new wave of 5G-based network connectivity is defined by flexibility," said Greg Henderson, Senior Vice President at Analog Devices. "By working with NEC to drive the first Massive MIMO installation for Rakuten Mobile, we're laying the groundwork to propel 5G connectivity forward. The ecosystem is incredibly intricate and complex, but the primary goal is for all parties to work seamlessly together to inspire efficiencies across the board: cost, time and capital equipment. These are the pieces that will help us move to the next step of a truly virtualized network."(1) Massive MIMO--Massive multiple-input, multiple-output, or massive MIMO, is an extension of MIMO, which essentially groups together antennas at the transmitter and receiver to provide better throughput and better spectrum efficiency.(2) Digital Beamforming--Technology to precisely manipulate the gain and phase of multiple antenna signals. Able to form intensively to a specific direction and to deliver stable radio waves over longer distances.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.Analog Devices, Inc.Analog Devices (Nasdaq: ADI) is a leading global high-performance analog technology company dedicated to solving the toughest engineering challenges. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital with unmatched technologies that sense, measure, power, connect and interpret. Visit https://www.analog.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
SHANGHAI, Oct 19, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - UNISOC and China Unicom have successfully deployed the world's first 3GPP-compliant end-to-end network slicing selection solution, enabling 5G smartphone and data terminal network slicing to 3GPP standards. The solution allows devices to independently and flexibly select network slices through APP ID, FQDN, DNN and other identifiers in China Unicom's 5G SA trial commercial network, bringing broader development prospects for the transformation of industry verticals.Network slicing is among the most important features of 5G network architecture, the key entry point for 5G to empower thousands of industries. However, network slicing technology is highly complex and a technical solution must run through multiple network levels. Network slicing in devices had become a constraint to the development of end-to-end network slicing, while technical bottlenecks lie in the limitations of chips and terminal operating systems.In a scheme equipped with the UNISOC 5G chip, this solution supports 5G smartphones and data terminals for all slice selection strategies under 3GPP specifications, and optimizes the users' business experience. The two sides have recently completed technical verification on China Unicom Beijing's 5G SA trial commercial network, laying a technical foundation for the diversified development of 5G industrial applications in the future. Earlier this year, China Unicom launched the world's first 5G terminal priced under 1,000 yuan, the 5G CPE VN007. Powered by the UNISOC V510, the CPE VN007 supports an end-to-end 5G network slicing selection solution through a software upgrade, completing test verification. This will lower the commercialization threshold for 5G network slicing, and rapidly empower 5G industry application scenarios across the spectrum.About UNISOCUNISOC is a leading fabless semiconductor company committed to R&D of core chipsets for mobile communications and AIoT. With 4,500 staff, 17 R&D centers and 7 customer support centers around the world, UNISOC has become one of the largest chipset providers for IoT and connectivity devices in China, and in market share a global top 3 mobile chipset supplier and the leading 5G company in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.unisoc.com.Media Contact:Miranda Wu - UNISOC PRE: mengran.wu@unisoc.comUNISOC Technologies Co., Ltd Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com