NEC and Cisco have joined forces to deliver an enterprise private 5G solution that combines NEC’s radio and systems integration expertise with Cisco’s core networking and cloud control technologies.
The new offering pairs Cisco’s 5G Standalone (SA) Core and Cloud Control Centre with NEC’s validated radio network and professional services, creating a market-ready package for enterprise customers looking to deploy private 5G networks. The integrated solution is designed to simplify deployment, operation and ongoing support for organisations adopting private cellular infrastructure.
This collaboration draws on NEC’s extensive experience in wireless networks and system integration and Cisco’s proven core network capabilities. NEC will lead implementation and local support while Cisco provides the core and cloud control components, enabling a full lifecycle approach from planning and deployment to maintenance and evolution. The initial commercial focus will be enterprise customers across Europe and the Middle East, with plans to expand globally through direct sales and partnerships with service providers.
To help customers evaluate the solution, NEC has established a demonstration facility and laboratory where organisations can test the end-to-end private 5G environment. The lab enables validation of a wide range of use cases that support digital transformation across industries such as logistics, warehousing, event venues and airport operations. Real-world testing allows enterprises to confirm performance, coverage, latency and IoT scale before committing to production rollouts.
Hideyuki Ogata, Senior Executive Professional at NEC’s Global Network Division, said the partnership has matured as 5G architectures evolved, strengthening collaboration with Cisco. He noted that combining Cisco’s industry-leading solutions with NEC’s network integration capabilities creates compelling options for operators and enterprise verticals worldwide.
Private 5G networks offer enterprises a dedicated cellular infrastructure tailored to their specific requirements, delivering higher performance, stronger security and predictable quality of service. These bespoke networks enable ultra-low latency communications for real-time control, high reliability for mission-critical applications and massive IoT connectivity for extensive device deployments—capabilities that help organisations accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
Masum Mir, SVP and GM of Provider Mobility at Cisco, emphasised that the collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to deliver advanced private 5G solutions to enterprises globally. He said the combined effort will support digital transformation across multiple sectors and help modernise networking infrastructure to meet future demands.
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