Mavenir, the network software provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, has announced that BAI Communications (BAI), a global communications infrastructure provider, will be launching a Smart City project for Sunderland City Council in the North of England (UK), powered by Mavenir’s MAVedge solution.
BAI Communications will build a new 5G-centric network to accelerate the adoption of transformative digital services for sectors including manufacturing and logistics, education and social care. The initial scope is for the deployment of a city centre 5G private network that has the potential to evolve and become a neutral host network.
Neutral host models provide coverage and connectivity for Smart City initiatives. They enable local councils and authorities to provide smart services and run numerous smart community applications in a more viable and cost-effective manner.
MAVedge comprises Mavenir’s leading Edge Open vRAN and 5G Packet Core solutions to drive the next generation Digital Transformation of this Smart City project and to provide advanced 5G mobile connectivity to the local Sunderland community. MAVedge enables secure private networks to be distributed at the Edge and powers a digital marketplace of applications and devices to create an efficient environment for diverse use cases for the enterprise and industry.
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