Telecom major Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of HCL Tech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient. Vi is now using HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multivendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, to manage its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This technology will help Vi improve network performance, save energy, and offer better services to its customers, it said in an exchange filing.
The HCL ANA platform uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify the management of Vi’s complex multi-vendor, multi-technology and multi-layered network to ensure smooth integration and efficient network operations.
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Jagbir Singh, CTO, Vodafone Idea, said, “This partnership with HCLSoftware is a major step forward for Vodafone Idea. The AI-powered HCL ANA platform will streamline our network operations and provide superior network experience to our customers. It also reflects Vi’s commitment to using advanced, Made-in-India technologies to improve services, reduce costs, and prepare for the future of telecom innovation.”
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“We are excited to partner with Vodafone Idea to support their growth and network expansion,” said Neeraj Purandare, SVP/GM – ISD Business at HCLSoftware. “Our goal is to help Vi scale their network smoothly without disruptions. This collaboration will not only benefit Indian telecom users but also boost local technology development and innovation.”
Earlier in December, Vodafone Idea saw revenue market share falling to an all-time low of 14.5 per cent in the July-September quarter, as the company witnessed share loss in all 22 circles, data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), stated. In the preceding quarter, the company’s revenue market share was at 15 per cent.
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