Tech Mahindra, a global systems integrator and technology solutions provider has launched an Interoperability Test (IOT) Lab services to offer to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).
The state-of-the-art Lab, established at Tech Mahindra's facilities in Bangalore, will host a variety of network infrastructure elements sourced from multiple vendors enabling it to execute IOT Programmes focused toward multiple technology areas. The span of technologies include Class4/Class5 migration, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, 3G/4G Wireless & PacketCable/DocSIS.
The availability of multiple equipments from various vendors will enable TEM's to interoperate their products at a short notice without having to make the necessary capital investments, the company said.
As the first IOT lab customer, Tech Mahindra has signed a contract with Sonus Networks to deliver IOT programmes for Sonus Networks' Class 4 and Class 5 Softswitch & IMS based products.
L Ravichandran, Executive Vice President & COO, Tech Mahindra, said, "The IOT Lab offering strengthens our leading position in delivering superior services and solutions to our customers."
"The access services market is evolving and equipment vendors in the industry need to collaborate to support interoperability between their products for simpler, more cost effective deployments. The Tech Mahindra IOT lab has the resources and expertise to offer a high quality, effective product testing process designed to help us to get our customers networks into service more rapidly," commented Shailin Sehgal, VP (Product Management & Marketing), Sonus Networks.
