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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Nokia moves high court over rejection of 5G network slicing patent
Nokia Technologies, a subsidiary of Finnish multinational Nokia Corp., has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian Patent Office's refusal to grant its patent for an 'enhanced registration procedure' designed to support its advanced 5G network slicing technology in India. On 17 July, Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued notice to the assistant controller of patents and designs, directing a response to Nokia's plea. The matter is scheduled for further hearing in November. Network slicing lets telecom companies divide one network into many separate parts, like creating different lanes on a highway. Each slice is used for different things, such as faster internet for phones, special connections for hospitals, or smooth gaming. This makes the internet faster, safer, and more reliable. The counsel for the patent office sought six weeks to file a reply, according to the court order. Any rejoinder, if required, can be filed within four weeks after that, the order said. Nokia's petition challenges the 8 January order of the assistant controller of patents, which rejected its invention on the grounds of lack of novelty, stating that the innovation already exists. Filed on 19 October, Nokia's patent claimed a faster, more secure method for devices to register on dedicated 5G network slices by immediately invoking third-party authentication during the registration ('attach') process. This approach, Nokia argued, ensures smoother and more secure connections, especially for enterprise-owned slices needing additional checks. The company said its method avoids devices attempting to access slices without proper authentication, enhancing overall network efficiency and security. Nokia also informed the patent office that similar patents had been approved in the United States, Japan, and South Korea, proving its international recognition However, the Indian Patent Office rejected all claims. It cited 3GPP's technical standard document D1 as prior art, stating that similar methods were already described, making Nokia's idea neither new nor inventive. The office added that the invention was purely software-based without any new hardware implementation, thus non-patentable under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act. Further reasons included unclear claim language, multiple dependent claims creating ambiguity, and failure to file updated disclosures within prescribed timelines. Due to these issues—lack of novelty, obviousness, software-only nature, unclear claims, and documentation non-compliance—the patent was refused despite Nokia's arguments An emailed query sent to Nokia Technologies remained unanswered till press time. Network slicing originated as a concept developed by telecom industry researchers and was standardized by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) as part of global 5G standards (from Release 15 onward). 3GPP is a global collaboration of telecom standards organizations that develops technical standards for mobile networks. Leading telecom vendors including Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, and Samsung have developed commercial network slicing solutions. Major operators such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, BT, Deutsche Telekom, China Mobile, and SK Telecom are actively deploying or testing it worldwide. Recently, Google Fiber announced that its customers may soon get more control over their home internet. On 30 June, Google Fiber said it has partnered with Nokia to test network slicing, which lets users create dedicated lanes for specific activities like gaming or video calls. Countries with live or pilot deployments include the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, and parts of Europe, with applications spanning factories, ports, healthcare, and premium broadband services.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
5G Americas Publishes Comprehensive Overview on 5G-Advanced
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond for the Americas, today announced the publication of its latest white paper, "5G-Advanced Overview," which explores the pivotal developments of Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Releases 18 through 20 and outlines the strategic path toward 6G. This report offers a critical look at how 5G-Advanced is reshaping the wireless landscape with integrated AI capabilities, enhanced IoT scalability, energy-efficient networks, and expanded service potential. '5G-Advanced represents a major evolutionary milestone in cellular technology—one that harnesses the full potential of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and connectivity to deliver smarter, more resilient networks,' said Viet Nguyen, President of 5G Americas. The white paper delves into key innovations driving the 5G-Advanced era, including: AI-Native Networking : Integration of machine learning into RAN and core infrastructure enables zero-touch automation, predictive maintenance, and intent-based Self-Organized Networks, cutting fault detection time by 90 percent and reducing false alarms by up to 70 percent. : Integration of machine learning into RAN and core infrastructure enables zero-touch automation, predictive maintenance, and intent-based Self-Organized Networks, cutting fault detection time by 90 percent and reducing false alarms by up to 70 percent. Energy Efficiency Breakthroughs : Features such as cell sleep modes, antenna switching, and discontinuous transmission deliver energy savings up to 56 percent, while new ambient IoT technologies pave the way for battery-less device ecosystems. : Features such as cell sleep modes, antenna switching, and discontinuous transmission deliver energy savings up to 56 percent, while new ambient IoT technologies pave the way for battery-less device ecosystems. Enhanced XR and IoT Readiness : Latency innovations like Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable throughput (L4S) and new QoS frameworks allow networks to support immersive XR and real-time industrial automation with unprecedented reliability. : Latency innovations like Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable throughput (L4S) and new QoS frameworks allow networks to support immersive XR and real-time industrial automation with unprecedented reliability. Spectral Efficiency and NTN Integration: Advanced MIMO techniques and Non-Terrestrial Network support extend high-performance 5G to underserved regions, achieving uplink speeds exceeding 500 Mbps and enabling satellite-based coverage. 'The transition to 5G-Advanced unlocks transformative potential across industries—supporting digital twin applications, private networks, and AI-driven automation for enterprises and governments alike,' said Andrea Brambilla, Head of RAN Evolution, Device Partnership at Nokia and group co-leader of the white paper. 'By building on 5G Standalone, we're not just enhancing today's capabilities—we're driving the full realization of 5G through 5G Advanced. With the nation's only 5G Advanced network, T-Mobile is setting the stage for a truly intelligent, sustainable, and nationwide 6G ecosystem,' added Pei Hou, Principal Technology Development Strategist at T-Mobile, and white paper group co-lead. The paper also outlines the strategic implications for operators, enterprises, and policymakers. With AI, automation, and energy efficiency at its core, 5G-Advanced forms a scalable platform for future monetization and digital innovation. Regulatory recommendations emphasize the need for updated policies on AI governance, spectrum sharing, NTN licensing, and global harmonization of IoT standards. To download the full white paper and explore more insights on the path to 6G, visit the 5G Americas website. About 5G Americas: The Voice of 5G and Beyond for the Americas 5G Americas is an industry trade organization composed of leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers. The organization's mission is to be the trusted voice in North America's wireless industry, fostering collaboration, driving thought leadership, and advancing next-generation mobile technologies. 5G Americas is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. More information is available at 5G Americas' website, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). 5G Americas' Board of Governors Members include Airspan Networks Inc., AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, and T-Mobile US, Inc.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Forbes
The Evolution Of SON With Cloud-Native Architecture
Apeksha Jain is a Global Expert in Architecting Distributed Applications, Engineering Leader in Cloud-Scale Systems. Wireless networks have long faced the challenges of manually configuring, optimizing and maintaining thousands of base stations. This process is labor-intensive, economically inefficient and prone to errors. The inability to adapt in real time also makes it difficult to respond to issues like network congestion, meaning that base station faults go unresolved until manually identified. To address these challenges, the self-organizing network (SON) was introduced into 3GPP specifications in Release 8 in 2009. SON is a tool that provides self-healing and allows the network to detect and recover from failures on its own. This update enhanced operational efficiency through its automated functionalities, which include: • Self-Configuration: SON automates the setup of key parameters, such as initial neighbors, physical cell identifier (PCI) and tracking area code (TAC) for newly deployed base stations, ensuring compatibility with neighboring stations to prevent network interference. • Self-Optimization: SON can continuously monitor network performance and automatically adjust base station parameters to optimize resources, improve service quality and reduce interference. • Self-Healing: With SON, the network can automatically detect and resolve base station faults before they impact the network or users, leading to faster recovery and reducing operational costs. However, over the years, traditional SON architectures have faced several challenges, some of which can be overcome by using cloud-native SON. Let's explore those challenges, the role that cloud-native SON can play in addressing them and how to successfully implement cloud-native SON. The Challenges With Traditional SON Traditional embedded SON applications—also called distributed SON (D-SON)—deploy directly on network controllers. They enhance network management, but they also pose functional limitations in today's dynamic telecom landscape. When operating in isolation on a network controller, SON only has visibility into the base stations connected to a network controller, lacking a global view of the network. This limits SON's ability to implement network-wide load balancing needed to improve the overall efficiency of the network. D-SON can only load balance the user traffic between the base stations connected to the same network controller, which can also result in conflicting configurations across the base stations. As explained in an article on this type of SON architecture embedded within vendor-specific network controllers relies on proprietary interfaces. In multi-vendor environments, this design can make it difficult for SON functions to interoperate across different vendor equipment, which often leads to misconfiguration of neighboring base stations and inconsistent network behavior. Additionally, maintaining this solution may be operationally inefficient due to slow feature rollouts and resource constraints. Together, these limitations can prevent D-SON from leveraging advanced AI technology for predictive network configuration and management. The Shift Toward Cloud-Native SON Cloud-native SON is an architecture built on cloud infrastructure, typically delivered as a SaaS solution. It leverages the cloud's compute power and storage to process large volumes of network data in real time, enabling it to maintain a unified view of thousands of base stations across the network. As Nokia points out, this architecture is intended to enable automation, agility and seamless integration with other cloud-native network functions. The SaaS model can also support rapid deployment, continuous updates and operational efficiency to make network management more flexible and adaptive. Unlike traditional SON solutions, cloud-native SONs are developed by independent providers and built using standard APIs. A single SON application can, therefore, manage all base stations across the network and address interoperability issues between different vendor systems. With a holistic network view, cloud-native SON can prevent misconfigurations between neighboring base stations and support network-wide capabilities such as load balancing, improving overall performance and user experience. The cloud infrastructure is intended to provide a foundation for the integration of AI into SON applications. As noted by TeckNexus, AI-enhanced SON capabilities include predictive fault detection, intelligent load balancing and proactive energy optimization. This shift moves SON toward AI-supported decision-making, as it can offer more flexibility and scalability for emerging network requirements such as 5G. Adopting Cloud-Native SON While transitioning to cloud-native SON can offer substantial benefits, wireless operators need to be aware of the key challenges and navigate strategically to ensure a smooth transformation. Many operators lack in-house expertise in cloud-native tools and frameworks, making it necessary to upskill existing teams or recruit new talent with relevant experience. Beyond technical skills, the adoption of cloud-native SON also requires a cultural shift toward fast-paced Agile- and DevOps-driven practices. This operational mindset is essential for unlocking the full potential of cloud-native systems. Another major consideration is the integration of existing network controllers with cloud-native SON. Operators using traditional SON embedded in their network equipment often use proprietary interfaces. Moving to a cloud-native SON with a standard API interface requires a middleware layer in their network controllers, which can be a complex and resource-intensive task that requires careful planning and phased execution. There may also be concerns about data sovereignty, cloud security and compliance when offloading SON operations to the cloud. To address these concerns, organizations can adopt region-specific data hosting, end-to-end encryption and strict access controls. Regulatory compliance can be improved through robust auditing, and hybrid or private cloud models can provide greater control over sensitive data. By addressing these considerations in a timely and strategic manner, the operators can ensure the successful adoption of cloud-native SON. Conclusion As wireless infrastructure expands, there is a continuous push to accelerate SON adoption, streamline deployment and reduce operational costs, which is why cloud-native networks are gaining traction. Adopting cloud-native SON involves addressing key regulatory, technical and process challenges, but it can play a crucial role in the evolution toward AI-native networks. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Broadcast Pro
07-07-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Sateliot commissions Alén Space to build five new satellites
The launch of these satellites is scheduled for 2026, in line with Sateliots roadmap to provide global 5G connectivity. Sateliot has taken another step forward in the deployment of its satellite constellation by entrusting the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alén Space. These satellites, which will become part of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, are scheduled for launch in 2026 and reinforce Sateliots position as a dual-use civilian and defence 5G satellite connectivity operator, in line with Europes strategic push for space autonomy. With this move, Sateliot continues to implement its roadmap to deploy a constellation of over 100 satellites, fully developed in Barcelona and validated by 3GPPthe international telecommunications standards bodywith the goal of delivering secure and interoperable global coverage. The new satellites, which will be manufactured at Alén Spaces facilities in Nigrán (Spain), include significant enhancements compared to the models already in orbit, enabling improved performance and greater payload capacity. This architecture is capable of supporting advanced communication services in both civilian contexts and critical security operations, territorial protection, or emergency response scenarios. As such, it positions Sateliot as a key player in the European space ecosystem. The collaboration with Alén Space is not new, as both companies previously worked closely on the manufacture of the first four commercial satellites in the constellation, which were successfully launched in August 2024 aboard a SpaceX rocket. Sateliot already holds contracted commitments worth approximately 270m with over 400 clients across 50 countries. On this foundation, the company projects revenue of 1bn by 2030, consolidating its position as a pioneering European operator of global 5G satellite connectivity. Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Sateliot, said: 'This project demonstrates that we are capable of building critical infrastructure from scratch in Spain. We have developed open and interoperable, made-in-Spain technology that not only meets global connectivity needs, but also contributes to European technological sovereignty.' Guillermo Lamelas, CEO of Alén Space, stated: 'We are proud to collaborate with Sateliot on such an innovative and pioneering project, which will redefine the future of communications from Spain. This agreement acknowledges the quality of the work carried out on the first four satellites and strengthens our position as the most reliable small satellite manufacturer.'
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
3GPP MCX Standards-Based Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 Released Globally
SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hytera, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, announced the worldwide release of Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0, its new-generation broadband mission-critical communication platform fully compliant with the 3GPP MCX standard Release 18. As a key part of Hytera's convergence-native communications strategy, it delivers inclusive, efficient and secure communication over LTE cellular network. Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 leverages 3GPP standard interfaces and Hytera's proprietary protocols to enable deep interworking across different technologies and vendors. Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 leverages 3GPP standard interfaces and Hytera's proprietary protocols to enable deep interworking across different technologies and vendors. It enables real-time mapping between the signaling of 3GPP MCX and Hytera DMR, and interconnects with Hytera TETRA systems, allowing a smooth migration path to data-rich communications for mission- and business-critical institutions and users. Hytera DMR or TETRA two-way radios can communicate with LTE/5G terminals through the Hytera HyTalk MC platform in a hybrid network. The Ad-Hoc Temporary Group Call feature allows dispatchers to instantly create temporary groups that automatically dissolve once the task is complete, enabling flexibility in emergency response and temporary collaboration scenarios. While adhering to 3GPP standards, Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 incorporates a series of proprietary innovations tailored to meet the complex demands of vertical industries. It features Tenant Isolation and Geo-Based Access Control, Enhanced eMBMS Optimization, Deep Integration with Carrier BSS/OSS Systems, Dual Protocol Stack Compatibility, etc, facilitating the fulfillment of carrier-grade integration and industry-specific needs. Release 6.0 employs a high-reliability system architecture with active-active capabilities across geographically separated sites, with critical data synchronized at high frequency to guarantee uninterrupted user experience during system switchover. Through multi-layered protection strategies, Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 provides a solid and trustworthy security foundation, ensuring data integrity and access control throughout the communication process. Hytera HyTalk MC has been adopted across critical industries worldwide. It has been recognized by the ICCAs for four consecutive years since 2022 with successful deployments for Sri Lanka Railway, LECO Electricity, and Baosteel. On June 17 th, 2025, Hytera won 'Best Use of Critical Communications in Transport' award at the ICCAs for the HK MTR Light Rail 2.0 project featuring a 5G MCX system, reaffirming its leadership in mission-critical communications. About Hytera Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions. Hytera has been serving worldwide users over three decades with its innovative portfolio of two-way radios, PMR<E convergent communications, fast-deploy communications, body-worn camera, control room, etc.
