Paving the way for a self-reliant telecom ecosystem, AI Touch has won the Department of Telecommunications’ TTDF funding to revolutionise India’s 5G with AI-driven solutions.
Gurugram-based AI Touch LLP has secured funding under the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, to develop key components for a disaggregated 5G radio access network (RAN), specifically focusing on the RAN intelligent controller (RIC), service management and orchestration (SMO), and network data analytics function (NWDAF) modules. These innovations are expected to enhance operational efficiency in 5G networks.
This development is also supported by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), now known as the Digital Bharat Nidhi. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an R&D organisation under the DoT, will oversee the project. However, the exact amount of the funding was not disclosed.
The initiative will create an integrated platform incorporating SMO, RIC, and NWDAF, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This platform aims to automate and optimise the control of RAN and core network nodes, leveraging AI/ML applications and closed-loop automation.
It will also include a sample application to manage user experience during congestion scenarios and provide interfaces for third-party application integration.
The platform’s key features include enhanced network automation, RIC-driven network optimisation, SMO for cross-domain orchestration, and NWDAF to support analytics for improved decision-making.
Amit Gupta, Partner at AI Touch, highlighted the company’s focus on predictive analytics and automation, ensuring that the platform can address complex network challenges. The project is set to reduce operational complexities and improve cost efficiency for mobile network operators (MNOs), supporting the growth of a robust 5G ecosystem in India.
Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, affirmed that the collaboration with AI Touch would promote the creation of indigenous telecom solutions. “By facilitating collaboration between industry leaders like AI Touch, we are enabling the creation of indigenous solutions that will strengthen India’s telecom ecosystem,” he stated.
“This project will not only drive AI-driven advancements but also lay the foundation for a self-reliant 5G ecosystem,” noted Dr Parag Agarwal, Deputy Director General of TTDF, emphasising that the project would foster innovation.
