NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. "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. Other product or service marks mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Nokia has also landed a core role at Rakuten Mobile, although Japan-based NEC is the main supplier of Rakuten's 5G core. NEC Corporation has been selected by NTT DOCOMO as its vendor for a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G, due to launch in 2021. The latter probably has an edge due to their work with Rakuten Mobile on both 5G radio units and a cloud native 5G core network. Rohde & Schwarz White Paper: Are you interested in radio fundamentals for cellular networks? 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 alone is a major undertaking, but they also want to bring this tech to market, placing them in direct competition with the world’s largest vendors, like Huawei and Ericsson. 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NEC has recently inked a deal with Japanese mobile network operator Rakuten Mobile, a subsidiary of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, to jointly develop the containerized standalone (SA) 5G core network (5GC) to be used in Rakuten Mobile’s fully virtualized cloud native 5G network. The Japanese mobile network operator Rakuten Mobile, a subsidiary of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, and NEC Corporation announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to jointly develop the containerized standalone (SA) 5G core network (5GC) to be used in Rakuten Mobile’s fully virtualized cloud native 5G network. 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. Japanese mobile network operator Rakuten Mobile, a subsidiary of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, and NEC Corporation announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to jointly develop the containerized standalone (SA) 5G core network (5GC) to be used in Rakuten Mobile’s fully virtualized cloud native 5G network. Driving this change is 5G infrastructure, which will truly connect the physical and virtual worlds including people, businesses, and objects around the world. Rakuten Mobile Taps NEC for Homegrown 5G Core Rakuten Mobile isn’t going far, less than 10 miles in fact, for the procurement of its 5G core. The subsidiary of the … Giant operator NTT is spending 64.5 billion yen ($560 million) on a 4.8% stake in tech vendor NEC in an effort to create a Japanese 5G powerhouse. Over the course of a few months NEC has gone from being a bit-part player in mobile networks to everyone’s 5G secret weapon. Based on the agreement, Rakuten Mobile and NEC will jointly develop the containerized SA 5G mobile core to be made available on the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP), Rakuten Mobile’s fully virtualized and containerized cloud-native mobile network platform. Mavenir’s got its 5G core in DT’s lab NTT’s move to build Japan’s 5G strength with NEC and Telenor’s open RAN engagement with Cisco are the shining stars in this news galaxy. Following the launch of its non-standalone (NSA) 5G service in 2020, Rakuten Mobile aims to launch its SA 5G service in Japan in 2021. Editorial Webinar: Rel. He also worked for Telecompaper as their Regional Editor for Latin America and Asia/Pacific. NEC already provides NTT DOCOMO with core networking vEPC for LTE. All Rights Reserved. Rakuten Mobile said that the 5G service originally planned for June 2020 is expected to be delayed by approximately three months due to the impact of the pandemic on part of the company’s global supply chain. Japan, Nov. 6, 2020/ LTE to 5G / — NTT DOCOMO has selected NEC Corporation to provide a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with 5G Standalone (SA) technology that the mobile operator plans to launch in 2021. This site uses cookies to improve and personalize your experience and to display advertisements. "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." "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. The company will also outfit NTT DOCOMO with a compact data processor to help accelerate the development of the standalone 5G network. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nec/, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NECglobalOfficial, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nec.global/. The 5GC will be offered as an application on the RCP Marketplace, allowing customers to quickly and easily deploy a fully virtualized SA 5G core network solution. November 5, 2020 NEC will be selling NTT DOCOMO ’s new standalone 5G mobile core network (5GC) as a core vendor when it debuts in 2021. This site may also include cookies from third parties. Rakuten looks beyond Japan with NEC 5G core deal 03 JUN 2020 Rakuten Mobile named NEC as the supplier of its 5G mobile core, with the Japanese companies agreeing to develop a standalone (SA) network platform which the operator plans to sell to third-parties. Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to jointly develop the containerized standalone (SA) 5G core … The two companies are building their Japan-made 5G core based on software source code developed by NEC. The two companies will collaborate to build a Japan-made 5GC, based on the 5GC software source code developed by NEC. The Silicon Valley startup Robin.io had … The system also features seamless installation, achieved through circuit integration. 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. NEC Corporation today announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (NTT DOCOMO) as a vendor of a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G that NTT DOCOMO plans to launch in 2021. NEC recently announced an agreement with Rakuten, a newcomer to Japan's wireless scene, to jointly develop core network technology with an eye toward marketing 5G systems abroad. "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. Qualcomm Webinar Series Part 3: What’s in the future of 5G millimeter wave? Rakuten unwraps NEC's 5G core; Rakuten delays 5G launch by three months on COVID-19 disruption; Rakuten Mobile launches assault on global telecom … Under the terms of the agreement, Rakuten Mobile and NEC will jointly develop the containerized SA 5G mobile core to be made available on the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP). In 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). NEC already provides NTT DOCOMO with core networking vEPC for LTE. ©. 16: Enhancing and expanding 5G’s reach – Broadband, IoT and beyond. Rakuten Mobile, NEC to develop standalone 5G core network, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). The world as we know it has changed forever, and Digital Transformation is now an even bigger priority for enterprises, governments and society as a whole. NEC will also provide a compact user data processor, the UPF mini, as part of driving further development of NTT DOCOMO's SA 5G, and meeting the diverse network needs of the 5G era. ©myDate = new Date() ;myYear = myDate.getFullYear ();document.write(myYear); NEC Corporation. Editorial Report: Wi-Fi, public 5G or private network: What’s an enterprise to do? Instead, it’s working with Japan-based NEC to develop its standalone 5G core network based on containers. The two companies will collaborate to build a Japan-made 5GC, based on the 5GC software source code developed by NEC. Rakuten Mobile and NEC are rethinking 5G June 11, 2020 In a radical partnership between mobile operator and vendor, Rakuten Mobile and NEC Corp. are working together to co-develop a completely new core network for 5G network architecture. Rakuten Mobile had selected NEC as its 5G equipment provider in June 2019. That can be important particularly when operators are looking to push out new applications and functions, with a … Driving this change is 5G infrastructure, which will truly connect the physical and virtual worlds including people, businesses, and objects around the world. This story does coincide with a remarkable rise to prominence for NEC as a 5G player. NEC is obviously planning to implement the AWS-based solution in its 5GC (5G Core) solution. Rakuten has no interest to be another vendor in this space. Yesterday disruptive Japanese operator Rakuten revealed NEC as the primary vendor partner for its 5G core, having cultivated that relationship for a while. “This architecture is designed and built as a platform. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. This SA 5GC is also provided in the cloud, as NEC promotes its expansion into the global market. Register for 5G Transformation Forum – Feb. 2021, AT&T Business CEO reflects on 5G’s first year: ‘We sit in a stronger place today’, Nokia, Google Cloud strike deal to develop cloud-native 5G compute, network edge, NBN claims world record for long-range 5G mmWave transmission, Editorial Report: The benefits of bringing 5G NR into unlicensed spectrum, Analyst Angle Report: Rel. 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. Based on the agreement, Rakuten Mobile and NEC will jointly develop the… 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. Tokyo, March 24, 2020– Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and NEC Corporationtoday announced that production of the 5thgeneration mobile communications system (5G) radio unit (RU) jointly developed by the two companies has started at NEC Platforms, Ltd.'s … In addition to the 5GC, NEC will provide a compact user data processor, the "UPF mini", as part of driving further development of NTT DOCOMO's SA 5G, and meeting the diverse network needs of the 5G era. It’s a connectivity platform to enable co- innovation and really important to realize this is a co-innovation. Under the terms of the agreement, Rakuten Mobile and NEC will jointly develop the containerized SA 5G mobile core to be made available on the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP). 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.". Evolution of the core is key to the success of 5G, and decoupling data plane and control plane functions allows for more efficient, automated management of increasingly complex networks. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. 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. But more importantly, it’s a technology that must be built on the concept of openness, carrying through our promise from the early days of what we have done in 4G LTE. “5G has to be cost-disruptive. NEC’s 5G equipment utilizes highly accurate digital beamforming for efficient high-capacity transmission. The two companies will collaborate to build a Japan-made 5GC, based on the 5GC software source code developed by NEC. Rakuten chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani highlighted that  NEC was selected for its core technology, and commitment and openness to develop and share a new-generation platform. We want to co-innovate, we want to partner and deliver on the concept of openness, partnering together on leveraging open source technologies and participating in co-innovation on key industry forums, and also creating a global network of innovation labs to partner together with global mobile operators, industry and government  about bringing this disruption outside of Japan to global markets,” Amin added. 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. NEC’s SA 5G core is based on a virtualized evolved packet core and container technology. 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). Nokia’s 5G AirGile cloud-native core can be rolled out in a traditional network environment or a cloud environment and is fully compliant with 3GPP Release 15 5G core functions. The facility will accelerate development of NEC’s 5G open ecosystem by pre-integrating partner Open RAN components to form end-to-end commercial … He has a degree in International Relations and a master in Journalism and is married with two kids. “It may sound strange that two Japanese companies are now trying to challenge the global telecoms industry, but I’m very confident we will be able to bring the Japan-quality platform to the world,” Mikitani said. Under the terms of the agreement, Rakuten Mobile and NEC will jointly develop the containerized SA 5G mobile core to be made available on the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP). AWS is well established with enterprises – more so than the CSPs. In addition to the 5GC, NEC will provide a compact user data processor, the “UPF mini”, as part of driving further development of NTT DoCoMo’s … The 5G core network will be made available via the Rakuten Communications Platform… Rakuten and NEC yesterday announced that they were collaborating to build a container-based standalone 5G core. RCP is aimed at offering solutions and services for the deployment of virtualized networks at speed and low cost by telecom companies and enterprises around the world. And Rakuten's selection of NEC as its 5G core supplier means that the Japanese vendor will power the "brains" of Rakuten's 5G network. NEC on Wednesday announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO as a vendor of a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G that NTT DOCOMO plans to launch in 2021. RELATED: NTT Docomo selects NEC for 5G standalone core, edge computing. NEC also provides base stations and 5G radio base stations for LTE. NEC also provides base stations and 5G radio base stations for LTE. Rakuten Mobile and NEC Corp on Wednesday announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to jointly develop the containerized standalone (SA) 5G core network (5GC) to be utilized in Rakuten Mobile’s fully virtualized cloud native 5G network. Tokyo, November 4, 2020 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (NTT DOCOMO) as a vendor of a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G that NTT DOCOMO plans to launch in 2021. In March, NEC started to ship the first 5G radio unit it produced under a development partnership with Rakuten Mobile, enabling the operator to begin construction of its 5G network. Prior to RCR, Juan Pedro worked for Business News Americas, covering telecoms and IT news in the Latin American markets. NTT DoCoMo aims to launch 5G services through a SA 5G architecture next year. Juan Pedro covers Global Carriers and Global Enterprise IoT. 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. All Rights Reserved. Rohde & Schwarz White Paper: Interactivity Test – Learn how to simultaneously measure the fundamental performance characteristics of 5G mobile networks, Altran White Paper: The Adoption of Private Networks For Enterprises, Altran White Paper: 5G Radio Access Network Planning & Optimization. However, NEC also has a beady eye on industrial 5G here, which requires the design and construction of networks that are flexible, efficient and importantly quick to set up. Last month, Rakuten Mobile announced it will delay the launch of commercial 5G services due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Editorial Webinar: AI- and ML-based network automation: What’s the promise and what’s the reality? NEC already provides NTT DOCOMO with core networking vEPC 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. Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo has selected compatriot company NEC Corporation to supply a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with standalone (SA) 5G. Editorial Webinar: Smart Manufacturing and OEE – Transform Your Performance. We need to build 5G on a completely open architecture, 100% secure and security is an important thing, and technology innovation that we think we could push the industry for the better, towards the consumers in Japan,” Tareq Amin, Representative Director, Executive Vice President and CTO of Rakuten Mobile said in an online briefing with journalists. By re-imagining and optimizing the industrial supply chains and driving the digital customer journey NEC selected as a vendor for NTT DOCOMO's Standalone 5G mobile core. 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