Next Generation Mobile Networks

Nokia readies O-RAN fronthaul with NTT DOCOMO for multi-vendor 5G operation

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that it is ready to supply its O-RAN fronthaul multi-vendor solution to NTT DOCOMO, INC.s (DOCOMO) 5G network following successful testing.

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  • Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that it is ready to supply its O-RAN fronthaul multi-vendor solution to NTT DOCOMO, INC.s (DOCOMO) 5G network following successful testing.
  • Nokia has already made significant investments in O-RAN by leading the early deployment of the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and the open fronthaul.
  • This is the only standardized fronthaul interface that enables multi-vendor interoperability while optimizing the cost of fronthaul transmission and maximizing radio-frequency performance.
  • Sadayuki Abeta, General Manager of Radio Access Network Development Department, NTT DOCOMO, commented: NTT DOCOMO has been actively driving open RAN standardization and commercialization, being the worlds first operator to deploy multi-vendor O-RAN solutions for the 5G network.

Amphenol Corporation Announces Acquisition of Halo Technology and Closing of Sale of MTS Test & Simulation Business

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) today announced that it has acquired Halo Technology Limited for approximately $715 million.

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  • Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) today announced that it has acquired Halo Technology Limited for approximately $715 million.
  • We are excited to welcome the entire Halo Technology team to the Amphenol family, said R. Adam Norwitt, Amphenols President and CEO.
  • Consistent with the Companys acquisition strategy, Amphenol expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings per share in the first year post closing.
  • Separately, Amphenol also announced the closing of the sale of the MTS Test & Simulation business to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW).

PLDT, Smart join global leaders in paving way for network disaggregation

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.

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  • MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.
  • Along with members of the global Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance,PLDT and Smart have begun looking into Network Disaggregation,both vertical and horizontal.In vertical disaggregation, network functions decouple software from hardware therefore allowing multiple combinations to be used.
  • Horizontal disaggregation, on the other hand, decomposes established network functions into more granular elements and new interfaces are designed and specified.
  • Network Disaggregation is seen as both a consequence of the Digital Transformation as well as an accelerator of that journey.

PLDT, Smart join global leaders in paving way for network disaggregation

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.

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  • MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined other global telcos in exploring next-generation technology to make its network more efficient, resilient, flexible, and intelligent.
  • Along with members of the global Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance,PLDT and Smart have begun looking into Network Disaggregation,both vertical and horizontal.In vertical disaggregation, network functions decouple software from hardware therefore allowing multiple combinations to be used.
  • Horizontal disaggregation, on the other hand, decomposes established network functions into more granular elements and new interfaces are designed and specified.
  • Network Disaggregation is seen as both a consequence of the Digital Transformation as well as an accelerator of that journey.

Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q3 2021

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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We expect the net negative impact of Group Common and Other to be between EUR 150 and 200 million in 2021 and approximately EUR 200 million over the longer-term.

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  • We expect the net negative impact of Group Common and Other to be between EUR 150 and 200 million in 2021 and approximately EUR 200 million over the longer-term.
  • Nokia's video webcast will begin on 28 October 2021 at 11.30 a.m. Finnish time (EEST).
  • We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.
  • Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

Nokia deploys shared 5G network with SoftBank and KDDI in Japan

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Japanese mobile operators, SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) and KDDI as one of the vendors to deploy Japans shared RAN.

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  • Espoo, Finland Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Japanese mobile operators, SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) and KDDI as one of the vendors to deploy Japans shared RAN.
  • Tomohiro Sekiwa, Senior Vice President and CNO, SoftBank, said: In order to deliver the best 5G experience to customers nationwide as quickly as possible, SoftBank is working with KDDI to develop a shared 5G network.
  • Tatsuo Sato, Vice President and Managing Officer, Technology Planning, KDDI, said: We are pleased to work closely with both Nokia and SoftBank to accelerate 5G network deployment across Japan.
  • Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: Nokia has been at the forefront of network sharing around the world since the deployment of the worlds first commercial shared network.

Amphenol Receives Cisco 2021 GSM Supplier of the Year and Cisco Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year Awards

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WALLINGFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Corporation today announced it was the recipient of two Cisco awards: Cisco 2021 GSM Supplier of the Year and Cisco 2021 Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year.

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  • WALLINGFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Corporation today announced it was the recipient of two Cisco awards: Cisco 2021 GSM Supplier of the Year and Cisco 2021 Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year.
  • The 30th annual SAE was aired virtually for the second year in a row on Cisco TV on September 14, 2021.
  • The Cisco 2021 Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year award recognizes Amphenol for exceeding expectations across many areas of the business including quality, technology, responsiveness, flexibility, value creation, sustainability, and consistently demonstrating a high-level of partnership.
  • Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo launch 5G network in Indonesia

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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Espoo, Finland Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo today announced the launch of commercial 5G services in Surabaya city, Indonesia.

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  • Espoo, Finland Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo today announced the launch of commercial 5G services in Surabaya city, Indonesia.
  • Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo, as well as partners, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technologyand the University of Oulu, will also open the Nokia 5G Experience Centre at ITS facilities in Surabaya.
  • Ahmad Al-Neama, President Director and CEO at Indosat Ooredoo, said: I am deeply humbled and proud to launch Indosat Ooredoos 5G services in Surabaya aligned with our commitment to being the forefront of the 5G revolution in Indonesia.
  • Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: We are excited to launch commercial 5G services in Indonesia with Indosat Ooredoo as its trusted partner.

IAA premieres: ZF sets the pace for sustainable mobility

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

MUNICH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At IAA Mobility in Munich, ZF, as a comprehensive system provider for sustainable mobility, presents its innovations - setting the tone for e-mobility and powerful central computers.

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  • MUNICH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At IAA Mobility in Munich, ZF, as a comprehensive system provider for sustainable mobility, presents its innovations - setting the tone for e-mobility and powerful central computers.
  • - Seldom has a ZF motto been so fitting as is it is for IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich - when society's mobility needs are in a state of upheaval.
  • With its products and solutions, ZF is helping to establish this in society, making it increasingly visible in everyday life," says ZF CEO Wolf-HenningScheiderat IAA Mobility.
  • This suits us at ZF very well, because we are at home in almost all areas of mobility."

Innovate5G Achieves Breakthrough by Completing First Successful Commercial North American Call on Mid-band 5G Standalone Network

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Innovate5G has completed a successful mid-band call on a 5G standalone (SA) network in collaboration with Nokia and Athonet.

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  • Innovate5G has completed a successful mid-band call on a 5G standalone (SA) network in collaboration with Nokia and Athonet.
  • The successful call means enterprises designing for 5G can now test their applications in an actual 5G environment to better understand performance, security, and network resource usage.
  • Innovate5G made the call in Frequency Range 1 (FR1) on Broadband Radio Service (BRS) n41 using Nokias AirScale Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) and Athonets 5G SA Core Network.
  • In addition, the networks they may find are still migrating from 4G and are not yet pure 5G networks.