5G core network transformation will enable telecom operators to optimize business operations and develop green networks with reduced costs, said the partners
A leader in re-engineering services and digital consulting, Tech Mahindra and Microsoft recently announced a strategic collaboration to enable cloud-powered 5G core network modernization for telecom operators globally. The companies believe that 5G core network transformation will help telecom operators to develop 5G core use cases and meet their customers’ growing technological (Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), IoT (Internet of Things), and edge computing) requirements. They also said that it will further enable them to modernize, optimize, and secure business operations and develop green networks with reduced costs and a faster time to market.
As per the deal, Tech Mahindra will provide its talent expertise, comprehensive solutions, and managed services offerings like “Network Cloudification as a Service” and AIOps to telecom operators for their 5G Core networks. The modernization of network core systems and operations powered by AIOps will enable operators to deploy and manage their 5G Core networks and leverage the power of the cloud to deliver new and innovative services to their customers quickly and easily.
The official note pointed out that AIOps will help operators combine big data and machine learning to automate network operations processes, like event correlation and anomaly detection, predicting fault and performance issues, hence enabling self-serving network operations.
MD & CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani believes that it is critical to leverage next-gen technologies to build relevant and resilient services and solutions for customers across the globe. At Tech Mahindra, he said, “We are well-positioned to help telecom operators realize the full potential of their networks and provide innovative and agile services to their customers while also helping them meet their ESG commitments. Our collaboration with Microsoft will further strengthen our service portfolio by combining our deep expertise across the telecom industry with Microsoft Cloud. Further to this collaboration, Tech Mahindra and Microsoft will work together to help telecom operators simplify and transform their operations in order to build green and secure networks by leveraging the power of cloud technologies.”
It is learnt that Tech Mahindra will leverage the Microsoft cloud for its sustainability solution ‘iSustain’ to measure and monitor KPIs across all three aspects of E, S & G.
Notably, iSustain will help operators address the challenge of measuring and reducing carbon emissions from the networks while meeting the demands of the countless energy intense digital technologies, from AR / VR to IoT.
Anant Maheshwari, President of Microsoft India, remarked, “Azure provides operators with cloud solutions that enable them to create new revenue-generating services and move existing services to the cloud. Through our collaboration with Tech Mahindra, Microsoft will further help telcos overcome challenges, drive innovation and build green and secured networks that provide seamless experiences by leveraging the power of Microsoft Cloud for Operators.”
SenTindra
The notification further mentioned that Tech Mahindra will enhance the security posture of the operator’s network and operations powered by SenTindra, a cloud-based virtual security operations centre developed on Microsoft Sentinel. It claimed that the SenTindra platform offers 300+ scenarios and workflows to support Telecom operators’ Cloud Visibility, Monitoring, and orchestration requirements.
It is interesting to note that under the NXT.NOW™ framework, Tech Mahindra is working for digital growth and a ‘Human Centric Experience’. The company expects the current collaboration to take this endeavour forward.
With a presence in over 90 countries, Tech Mahindra is a part of the 1945-found Mahindra Group and focuses on leveraging next-gen tech including 5G, blockchain, quantum computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, etc to enable end-to-end digital transformation for global customers. It claims to be the only Indian company in the world to receive the HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal for its commitment to creating a sustainable future.
Microsoft aims to enable digital transformation. After setting up its operations in India in 1990, today, Microsoft entities in India have over 20,000 employees across 11 Indian cities. Microsoft offers its global cloud services from local data centres to accelerate digital transformation across Indian startups, businesses, and government organizations.
