Saguna Networks News
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Saguna Networks joins 5TONIC project as industry collaborator
Saguna Networks has become a collaborator in 5TONICs 5G research and co-creation laboratory in Madrid. The collaboration agreement allows companies to explore new technologies and potential uses of 5G technology. Saguna is providing their vEdge MEC platform to enable control of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the access network. They are working with other members and collaborators of 5TONIC to test the use of 5G technology in driving AGVs around large factories. Sagunas MEC platform aligns with the standards defined by ETSI and 3GPP. The company aims to deliver ultrareliable low latency communication in 5G networks and existing 4G deployments.
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Saguna and GridRaster Partner to Bring High-quality VR/AR Experiences to Mobile Devices by Leveraging Multi-access Edge Computing
GridRaster, a VR/AR startup, has partnered with Saguna, a provider of Multi-access Edge Cloud (MEC) solutions, to enable high-quality VR/AR experiences on mobile devices. The partnership aims to address the need for heavy computing resources and immediate response times in VR/AR applications. GridRasters software platform, operating on Sagunas Open-RAN MEC solution, powers high-end VR/AR experiences on mobile platforms by leveraging edge cloud computing. The solution provides high-performance graphics with ultra-low latency, improving overall performance by 10x. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of VR/AR applications for enterprises.
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Saguna to Demonstrate Mobile Edge Computing Connected Car Proof of Concept With Vodafone and Amazon Web Services at MWC 2018
Saguna, a leader in Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), will demonstrate a joint MEC-based driver monitoring Proof of Concept (PoC) with Vodafone and AWS Greengrass at Mobile World Congress 2018. The PoC aims to develop accident prevention solutions by alerting distracted drivers. Multi-access edge computing brings cloud-computing capabilities into the mobile access network, reducing costs and enabling regular updates. The live demonstration will feature a camera feed streaming over a Vodafone 4G LTE Network. Saguna Networks transforms communication networks into powerful Edge Cloud computing platforms. They comply with the ETSI MEC standard and enable the development of innovative Edge Applications and Services for IoT, connected cars, content delivery, and more.
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Saguna Announces Availability of the First-Ever Multi-Access Edge Cloud (MEC) Starter Kit
Saguna, a provider of Multi-access Edge Cloud (MEC) solutions, has launched the MEC Starter Kit, a complete and easy-to-use MEC solution. The Kit is designed to help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and application developers gain hands-on experience, accelerate development, and deploy their MEC ecosystem and Edge applications. The Edge Cloud, which combines cloud computing and communication networks, is a growing trend in the telecom and enterprise markets. Sagunas MEC Solutions, including the Saguna Open-RAN, provide minimal latency, real-time interactions, and broadband delivery. The MEC Starter Kit includes a virtualized MEC environment, sample Edge applications, and support package. Saguna aims to empower CSPs and application developers to advance their Edge Cloud initiatives.
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Saguna Receives the Frost & Sullivan 2017 New Product Innovation Award for its Multi-access Edge Computing Solution
Saguna Networks Ltd has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2017 New Product Innovation Award in the European edge computing industry. The award recognizes Sagunas leadership in bringing advanced multi-access edge computing (MEC) solutions to market, enabling mobile operators to deploy new revenue-generating services for IoT, virtual reality, content delivery, and enterprise applications. The report highlights Sagunas Open-RAN platform and its ability to improve customers quality of experience by providing high bandwidth, low-latency communication to mobile users and connected things. The solution also supports mobile core issues and enables third-party services. Saguna Networks is dedicated to helping mobile operators monetize, optimize, and accelerate their mobile networks with a distributed cloud-computing infrastructure.
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ADVA Optical Networking and Saguna Networks to Showcase Future of Mobile Edge Computing With Bezeq International
ADVA Optical Networking and Saguna Networks will stage a joint demonstration with Bezeq International of a Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) proof of concept (PoC) for enterprise services at MEC Congress. The PoC shows how mobile network operators can break up vendor lock-in and offer services to business customers that could not be offered with legacy mobile infrastructures. The implementation of a MEC architecture involves opening the network for edge hosting of third-party mobile edge (ME) applications enabling services characterized by unprecedented low latency and significantly increased bandwidth efficiency.
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Advantech, Brocade, Gigaspaces, Saguna and Vasona Networks to Demonstrate Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Advanced Service Delivery Proof of Concept at MEC Congress
Advantech, Brocade, GigaSpaces, Saguna, and Vasona Networks will showcase a joint advanced service delivery proof of concept (PoC) at the MEC Congress. The PoC demonstrates a unified infrastructure, NFV-O and cloud orchestration systems, and the ability to support multiple MEC platforms and applications. The system leverages service function chaining to enhance subscriber experience and operator visibility into network characteristics. The PoC aims to demonstrate the viability and capabilities of MEC while creating a feedback loop into the standardization process. The event will take place on September 20-22, 2016.
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Mobile Internet co Saguna Networks raises $5m
Israeli Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) pioneer Saguna Networks has closed a $5 million financing round led by CE Ventures. The funding will be used to expand the companys MEC offering and global market presence. Saguna Networks helps mobile operators improve user experience, network economics, and monetization by bringing distributed cloud-computing into the Radio Access Network (RAN). The companys MEC solution, Saguna Open-RAN, creates an open ecosystem and growth engine inside the RAN. Saguna has established partnerships with market leaders including Akamai, CloudFlare, AMD, ADLINK, Juniper, and Brocade. The funding will enable Saguna to accelerate its vision and expand its partner ecosystem.
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Saguna Networks Named a "Cool Vendor" in 2016 Communications Service Provider Infrastructure Report by Gartner
Saguna, a Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) pioneer, has been named in the Cool Vendors list of the Gartner Cool Vendors in Communications Service Provider Infrastructure, 2016 report. The report highlights the emerging trend of elastic provisioning of network capacity and services to multiple CSP customers, and recommends CSP CIOs/CTOs and network planners to look to newer MVNOs for innovative offerings. Sagunas Open-RAN MEC platform enables mobile operators to deploy new revenue generating services and promotes network agility and the adoption of NFV. The recognition by Gartner is seen as a testament to Sagunas role in delivering on the promise of Mobile Edge Computing.
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Mobile Internet co Saguna Networks raises $3.2m
Mobile Internet developer Saguna Networks has raised $3.2 million in a financing round led by SoftBank Ventures Korea Corp. (SBVK) and Akamai Technologies, with support from existing investors including Xenia Venture Capital. The funding will be used to expand the companys presence in North America, Asia and Europe, and to accelerate product development. Saguna Networks is a pioneer in mobile edge computing, which improves mobile broadband speed, simplicity and economy. The company helps mobile operators improve user experience, monetization and network economics by bringing internet content and applications closer to mobile users.
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Saguna, Akamai to Demo RAN-based Content Delivery Network
Saguna Networks announced a joint demonstration with Akamai at 4G World/CTIA 2014, showcasing its CODS Open-RAN CDN. The demonstration aims to bring content closer to the mobile user, improve the mobile Internet user experience, and reduce round-trip-time. Akamais CDN is integrated as a server-side application running on Sagunas CODS Open-RAN platform, which operates inside the mobile base station. This new class of CDNs leverages real-time radio congestion monitoring and proximity to mobile users to deliver superior user experience, new monetization opportunities, and improved network economics.
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