2024-11-16 16:41:00
RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider that is creating the future of networking, announced its transformative partnership with Tū Ātea Limited, an Indigenous Aotearoa/New Zealand company dedicated to the advancement of Maori telecommunications. Through this collaboration, Tū Ātea will deploy Mavenir’s next-generation 5G Converged Packet Networks and Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) using Māori-owned spectrum assets. The partnership will drive the development of 4G and 5G private small cell networks and infrastructure sharing across Aotearoa.
By facilitating neutral hosting, Tū Ātea and Mavenir provide New Zealand network operators with cost-effective, shared infrastructure options to expand coverage to underserved communities.
Tū Ātea’s broader mission includes training and employment initiatives, and the establishment of an Innovation Center to promote research, development and prototyping for Māori in advanced wireless technologies.
Following Tū Ātea’s acquisition of Broadtech Group in December 2023, this milestone represents another step towards establishing Māori leadership in telecommunications. Through this subsidiary, now called Tū Ātea Network Services, Tū Ātea will design, build and operate an open standard software-defined private network for mobile services, extending critical coverage.
“We are collaborating with existing Mobile Network Operators, providing shared network infrastructure that extends 4G and 5G coverage to underserved areas,” said Antony Royal, CEO of Tū Ātea. “This partnership empowers Māori to drive low-cost network sharing technology solutions, particularly in rural areas.”
Using Mavenir’s technology, Tū Ātea aims to provide affordable services that meet the growing connectivity needs in Aotearoa. This Maori-led initiative introduces scalable private 5G networks for sectors such as primary production, manufacturing and critical infrastructure. “Partnering with Tū Ātea offers Mavenir a unique opportunity to support a Māori-led initiative that is pioneering the future of network services,” said Pardeep Kohli, CEO of Mavenir. “Our cloud-native solutions lay the foundation for impactful digital transformation, opening up new possibilities for industries and communities.”
Antony Royal highlights that this partnership with Mavenir is part of a larger program that includes employment and training initiatives in the telecommunications sector. Tū Ātea is also establishing an Innovation Hub to drive research, testing and commercial development for Māori using 5G and wireless technologies, supporting ideas and initiatives that strengthen Māori technical and commercial capabilities.
This collaboration sets the stage for a new era of networked services and innovation, empowering Māori, further unlocking the economic potential of remote communities and enhancing New Zealand’s digital future.
About Tū Ātea
Tū Ātea Limited is the parent company of Tū Ātea Network Services Limited (formerly Broadtech Group), which comprises Broadtech Limited and JDA (Johnston Dick & Associates Limited).
Tū Ātea Limited: Spectrum services, Radio Network as a Service services, including private 4G and 5G services, fast and compact deployments for fast off-grid network services.
Tū Ātea Network Services Limited: (Telco and Broadcasting) provides a range of technology services, including integrated design, creation and operation, technology partner services to the Broadcast, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Aged Care, Utilities, Media sectors and Businesses across New Zealand and the Pacific. Providing and supporting a wide range of solutions including in-building macro and cellular, digital health, microwave linkage and connectivity, broadcast studio production and transmission, film and media production, maritime and critical communications solutions. National owned/leased network of broadcast communications towers that provide digital terrestrial television services.
For more information, visit www.tuatea.nz
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About Mavenir
Mavenir is establishing the future of networking today with cloud-native, AI-enabled solutions that are green by design, empowering operators to realize the benefits of 5G and achieve smart, automated and programmable networks. As a pioneer of Open RAN and a proven industry disruptor, Mavenir’s award-winning solutions provide automation and monetization in mobile networks around the world, accelerating software network transformation for more than 300 communications service providers across 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of subscribers worldwide. For more information, visitwww.mavenir.com
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What specific training and innovation initiatives will Tū Ātea implement to empower the Māori community in the telecommunications sector?
**Interview with Antony Royal, CEO of Tū Ātea Limited**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Antony. Your recent partnership with Mavenir is exciting news for the telecommunications landscape in New Zealand. Can you start by telling us what this partnership means for Tū Ātea and the Māori community?
**Antony Royal:** Thank you for having me. This partnership with Mavenir is a significant step forward for Tū Ātea and the Māori community. It allows us to leverage Māori-owned spectrum assets and deploy cutting-edge 5G technologies. Our aim is to ensure that rural and underserved areas have access to affordable and reliable telecommunications services, which are crucial for economic growth and social development.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the deployment of next-generation networks. How will this partnership specifically address the connectivity needs of underserved communities in Aotearoa?
**Antony Royal:** By facilitating neutral hosting and shared infrastructure, we can expand coverage and enhance connectivity in areas that have been neglected by traditional telecom providers. This collaboration allows us to work closely with existing Mobile Network Operators, provide lower-cost solutions, and ultimately improve service delivery to everyone, especially those in more remote regions.
**Interviewer:** That’s a commendable initiative. Could you elaborate on the additional benefits this partnership brings, such as training and innovation initiatives?
**Antony Royal:** Absolutely. Beyond just the technology deployment, Tū Ātea is committed to empowering Māori through employment and training initiatives in the telecommunications sector. We are also establishing an Innovation Center that will focus on research, development, and prototyping in advanced wireless technologies. This is about building capability in our communities so that Māori can lead in technological advancements and thrive in the digital economy.
**Interviewer:** How do you foresee this partnership shaping the future of telecommunication services in New Zealand?
**Antony Royal:** I believe this partnership will set a new precedent for how telecommunications is approached in New Zealand. Not only does it introduce sustainable, scalable 5G networks, but it also emphasizes collaboration and community empowerment. By unlocking the economic potential of remote communities, we are paving the way for a more connected and inclusive digital future for all New Zealanders.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Antony, for sharing your insights. It’s inspiring to see initiatives that empower the Māori community while enhancing connectivity across the country. We look forward to seeing the impact of Tū Ātea and Mavenir’s partnership.
**Antony Royal:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this important topic. We’re excited about the future and the role we can play in it.