NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- Intel joins the Verizon 5G Technology Forum as one of its core
members contributing to 5G requirements, testing and
standards.
- Intel is developing 5G technology at its 5G Testbed in
Oregon, which will be used to
contribute to Verizon's 5G sandbox test environments.
- Intel is also collaborating with Verizon on network
transformation through Verizon's SDN Network Evolution initiative,
which will lay the foundation for next generation networks
including Verizon's 5G access network.
Verizon and Intel announced today that the companies are working
together to accelerate the development of the next-generation
wireless technology, commonly known as 5G. Verizon has long been
committed to leading the way in network innovation and reliability,
a goal that echoes Intel's commitment to enabling cutting-edge
network technology.
As part of this effort, Intel has joined the Verizon 5G
Technology Forum as one of its core industry partners. Intel will
contribute to the development of 5G requirements and standards and
conduct testing to optimize end-to-end mobile broadband and
Internet of Things (IoT) device architectures and network
infrastructure to accelerate the introduction of 5G technology.
"The Verizon 5G Technology Forum is perfectly timed to harness
technical innovation across our partners and collaborate towards
rapid definition and advancement of 5G technologies," said
Adam Koeppe, Vice President of
Technology Planning, Verizon. "We are preparing to usher in a new
era of throughput, capacity, and enhanced services and having Intel
in the Forum is a great addition."
Intel will begin working in Verizon's 5G sandbox environments in
Verizon's San Francisco and
Waltham, MA Innovation Centers.
Intel is also developing its own 5G test beds in Oregon, California and other locations, and is
continuing its work on mobile broadband and IoT 5G devices, mm-wave
dual connectivity technology, virtualized radio access network
(RAN) elements supporting massive multiple-input and
multiple-output (MIMO), ultra-low latency response, high frequency
small cells, and mobile edge computing.
Software Defined Networks, network virtualization foundation
of Verizon's 5G future
As Verizon and Intel collaborate on 5G, the companies are also
partnering on broader network transformation initiatives that will
help Verizon optimize its current industry-leading network and
enable next-generation network architecture.
"Intel's expertise in computing from the device to the
network to the data center and Verizon's strong network technology
allow the two companies to bring a unique perspective to 5G as
computing and communications converge," said Aicha Evans, Vice President and General Manager
of the Communication and Devices Group at Intel. "Together the two
companies will lay the foundation for the next generation networks
to achieve the 5G deployment goals."
Intel is also working with Verizon on SDN Network Evolution to
achieve business and technical benefits of a network built with
virtualization and cloud computing.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York, employs a diverse
workforce of 178,500 and generated more than $127 billion in 2014 revenues. Verizon Wireless
operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 109.5
million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides
converged communications, information and entertainment services
over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers
integrated business solutions to customers worldwide. For more
information, visit www.verizon.com/news/.
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