Wipro Limited launched a managed private
5G-as-a-Service solution in partnership with Cisco. The
new offering enables enterprise customers to achieve better business
outcomes through the seamless integration of private 5G with their
existing LAN/WAN/Cloud infrastructure.
The changing nature of work and digital transformation across
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)
infrastructures are being driven by 5G and other complementary
technologies. Managed private 5G from Cisco and Wipro supports
organizations looking to enjoy the advantages of a private 5G network
without having to acquire, run, and maintain one. The as-a-service
solution benefits enterprise customers by minimizing the risks
associated with upfront capital expenditure (Capex) investments and
expedites technology adoption as Wipro and Cisco take on the technical,
operational, and commercial risks of implementing the solution.
"Private 5G is already enabling connectivity for a wide range of use
cases in factories, supply chains, university and enterprise campuses,
entertainment venues, hospitals, and more," said Masum Mir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Provider Mobility, Cisco Networking.
"We've created a simplified and intuitive private 5G solution with
Wipro, leveraging the advantages of 5G, IoT, Edge and Wi-Fi6
technologies to improve customer outcomes."
The managed private 5G solution is built on Cisco's industry-leading
mobile core technology and Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio - spanning
IoT sensors and gateways, device management software, as well as
monitoring tools and dashboards. The solution is seamlessly built, run,
and managed by Wipro for customers. To support the partnership, Wipro
has created a dedicated private 5G lab to build, test, and demonstrate
industry use-cases.
"Wipro and Cisco have a long history of building secure networks for enterprises and industries," said Jo Debecker, Global Head of Wipro FullStride Cloud.
"We are both dedicated to the partnership and delivering a secure,
cloud-managed private 5G service to our customers. Because it is an
as-a-service solution, it provides maximum benefits while minimizing the
human resources and costs associated with owning a private network."
Lourdes Charles, Vice President, 5G / Connectivity Services, Wipro Limited said, "Private
5G integration will put organizations on the cusp of a new revolution.
We are delighted to expand our long-standing strategic relationship
between Cisco and Wipro to include managed private 5G solutions for
enterprise customers. To simplify the customer experience, the solution
will validate mission-critical use cases, operations Service-Level
Agreements, and lifecycle management. Wipro is fully committed through
our 5G Def-i platform, to assist customers with their private 5G
networks through best-in-class technology, pricing, and performance."