Edgecore Networks, the leader in open networking solutions, in collaboration with Telkom Indonesia’s group of telecommunications companies (Telkom Group), TIP (Telecom Infra Project), OCP (Open Compute Project), and IP Infusion, today announced the launch of a demonstration lab in Indonesia promoting open disaggregated solutions. The demonstration event was launched on July 11 and 12 at Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia, showcasing Edgecore hardware platforms and IP Infusion networking software platforms for various solutions, including broadband access, 5G access, OpenWiFi access, and data center. After the launch event, the demonstration lab will remain open through the whole of Q3, giving all interested parties plenty of time to visit.
“This is a testament to the power of our TIP-Compliant solutions to satisfy the requirements for 5G migrations and beyond.”
To emphasize its strong commitment to open networking, Edgecore offered to take part and sponsor the demonstration lab in Indonesia, giving the Telkom Group of companies the opportunity to experience how disaggregated networking solutions offer greater choice and flexibility in deployment and reduced operating costs. Edgecore and Telkom Group are joined in the event by TIP and OCP to help promote the benefits of open networking for telecom operators in Indonesia. Edgecore, Telkom Group, and IP Infusion are all participants in TIP, a community that includes hundreds of companies working together to create and deploy open, disaggregated solutions in telecom networks.
The launch event on July 11 and 12 included live lab demonstrations and presentations from TIP, OCP, IP Infusion and others. The first day of the launch was reserved for Telkom Group companies and Public Sector Ministers, with the second day being open to all other service providers.
Heimdall Siao, President of Edgecore, said, “As the leader in disaggregated open networking solutions, Edgecore Networks is excited to sponsor the lab demonstration with Telkom Group, TIP, OCP, and IP Infusion. I am confident the demonstration in Indonesia will show that disaggregated open networking solutions are robust and ready for deployment in telecom networks.”
Vishal Mathur, Global Head of Engagement, Telecom Infra Project, said: “TIP Community Labs offer a valuable framework for industry collaboration that contributes to the development of open, disaggregated and standards-based network infrastructure solutions. We’re pleased to see the positive impact the Telkom University sponsored community lab is having in advancing connectivity in Indonesia and the wider region and proud of the vital role played by our participants in supporting these efforts.”