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TELCO CLOUD AND VIRTUALISATION story illustrates how cross-industry collaboration has the potential to transform theoretical standards into demonstrable value, paving the way for the next generation of in-flight connectivity.
Charting the course for a connected future The journey to full integration of 5G NTN is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands a sustained commitment to collaboration and a shared vision for a truly connected planet. For ST Engineering iDirect, it is more than just a business strategy; it is a core mission. It not only adopts standards but actively helps shape them, ensuring its next-generation, cloud-native ground systems like Intuition are ready for the industry’ s integrated future.
Sridhar concludes by noting that the company’ s commitment is unwavering.
“ We are actively involved in the 3GPP standard bodies, ensuring a seamless integration of our multi-orbit satellite system with the 5G core by supporting 3GPP standards. We are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, working closely with industry leaders to shape the future of global connectivity,” Sridhar concludes.
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