Bengaluru: L&T Technology Services has announced a strategic partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to facilitate the deployment of private 5G networks for global enterprises. LTTS and BSNL plan to collaborate and co-innovate to develop and market private 5G connectivity solutions to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises.
As per the agreement framework signed by both companies, BSNL will provide the spectrum using both PLMN or isolated allotment. LTTS will be responsible for the private network requirements by deploying equipment, applications, servers, technology and software, and core for the integration of devices/sensors within the customer’s ecosystem.
This partnership marks LTTS’ entry into the 5G private network space, with LTTS acting as the master system integrator for customers, providing a choice of technologies, equipment, and use case buildout, while BSNL will be the official network provider.
According to IDC, the global private 5G market is expected to exceed $8 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.7% from 2022. India is witnessing a growing need for enterprises to deploy a Non-Public Network (NPN) due to faster connection speed and lower latency.
As enterprise needs are becoming more focused on network modernization for security, the demand for Captive Non-Public Networks or CNPN is increasing. Enterprise 5G will support the full potential of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and the Internet of Things across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and smart cities.
Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director, L&T Technology Services, said, ‘We believe in partnerships that enable us to expand technology usage across industries in this Industry 4.0 era. 5G enabled Private Enterprise Networks today are a major step towards allowing such a transformation. We are excited to partner with BSNL across the various joint private networks and digitization to support the growth of sustainable and smart spaces. This partnership is a perfect-fit offering to enterprises with complementary network & digital capabilities coming from both organizations.’
‘This strategic partnership with LTTS will allow us to support global organizations in their digital transformation endeavors. 5G is the next Big Enabler which can positively benefit the lives of millions of end-users and we expect rapid adoption of private networks across multiple use cases and major industries,’ BSNL commented.
