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 are the key technologies being implemented through the partnership between Tū Ātea Limited and Mavenir for enhancing connectivity in rural areas?
**Interview with Antony Royal, CEO of Tū Ātea Limited**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Antony. Your recent partnership with Mavenir marks an exciting development for telecommunications in Aotearoa. Can you tell us what inspired this collaboration?
**Antony Royal:** Thank you for having me. This partnership with Mavenir embodies our mission to empower Māori communities through technological innovation. By leveraging Mavenir’s cutting-edge 5G technology and our unique Māori-owned spectrum assets, we aim to strengthen connectivity in underserved areas across New Zealand. We believe that technology should serve everyone, and this collaboration aligns perfectly with that vision.
**Editor:** Mavenir’s solutions focus on next-generation networking. How will these technologies specifically benefit rural and underserved communities in Aotearoa?
**Antony Royal:** Our initiative is centered on making advanced telecommunication services accessible to those who need it most. By deploying Mavenir’s next-generation 5G Converged Packet Networks and Open RAN, we can establish cost-effective and scalable private networks. This will support various sectors, including primary production and critical infrastructure, ultimately enhancing economic opportunities in these communities.
**Editor:** You mentioned broader goals, including training and employment initiatives. How does Tū Ātea plan to integrate these aspects into your operations?
**Antony Royal:** We’re not just focused on providing technology; we’re also committed to building technical expertise within Māori communities. That’s why we are establishing an Innovation Hub, which will serve as a center for research, development, and knowledge-sharing around advanced wireless technologies. We want to ensure that our people are not only users of technology but leaders in the telecommunications sector.
**Editor:** What excites you the most about the future of this partnership and its potential impact on the telecommunications landscape in New Zealand?
**Antony Royal:** The potential for lasting change truly excites me. We are paving the way for a new era of network services that prioritize community needs and empower Māori leadership in telecommunications. By working together with Mavenir and other network operators, we aim to unlock the economic potential of remote communities and significantly enhance New Zealand’s digital future.
**Editor:** Thank you, Antony, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing how this partnership evolves and the positive changes it brings to Aotearoa.
**Antony Royal:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our vision. We’re excited for the journey ahead!