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HCL’s acquires Cisco’s SON tech for $49 million; to boost 5G tech deployment


New Delhi: Country’s third largest software program providers agency HCL Technologies has introduced the acquisition of Cisco’s Self-Optimizing Network (SON) technology in an all money deal for $49 million.

The acquisition, which contains of services constructed on Cisco’s SON expertise, will assist HCL cater to prospects within the telecommunications business as SON has change into a serious element within the transfer in direction of 5G networks, together with tier-one communications service suppliers globally.

As a part of the deal, staff who work on Cisco’s SON expertise will transfer from Cisco to HCL.

“HCL’s choice to make this acquisition comes in step with our Mode three technique.

As we develop our footprint on this area and help the mobility wants of our prospects; the SON services will now be included in our telecommunications choices. This will achieve additional significance with 5G networks,” stated Sukamal Banerjee, Corporate Vice President, HCL Technologies.

The Cisco SON expertise makes use of machine studying and a set of purposes to automate the Radio Access Network (RAN). It helps prospects increase efficiency, harmonize the a number of applied sciences that comprise a RAN, and maximize the capabilities of?present infrastructures, leading to decreased capital and operational expenditures.

“We are proud to lead the next phase of the Cisco SON business journey, especially regarding 5G, and look forward to supporting new and existing customers with continued innovation,” he added.

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