Tech Mahindra, Rakuten Mobile Network Inc to set up 4G & 5G labs

Tech Mahindra

Question: Software major Tech Mahindra recently signed a MoU with the Electronics Company of which country for setting up 4G & 5G software-defined network laboratories?
(a) Japan
(b) USA
(c) S Korea
(d) Russia
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 29th October 2018; Software major Tech Mahindra on Monday signed (MoU) with Japanese electronics company Rakuten Mobile Network Inc. the mobile network subsidiary of Rakuten Group.
  • The purpose of this MoU is to construct next-generation 4G and 5G software-defined network laboratories in Bengaluru and Tokyo.


  • CP Gurnani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra, said it in a statement. Mickey Mikitani is Chairman, President and CEO of Rakuten, Inc..
  • With this collaboration, Rakuten and Tech Mahindra aim to build a world-class 5G ready network lab which will be one of its kind in the industry. With Tech Mahindra’s capabilities in the 5G domain – Mobile Networks, IT, Cloud and Enterprise Applications, and Rakuten’s vision to create a resilient fully automated 5G ready network in Japan and beyond, the labs in Tokyo and Bengaluru will focus on fostering innovation in the telecom space. Tech Mahindra will also provide network integration capabilities to add value to the lab operations.
  • Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace
  • Tech Mahindra is USD 4.9 billion company with 118,390+ professionals across 90 countries. It is the highest ranked Non-U.S. company in the Forbes Global Digital 100 list (2018) and in the Forbes Fab 50 companies in Asia (2018).

Links:
https://www.techmahindra.com/media/press_releases/World-Class-5G-Labs-in-Tokyo-and-Bengaluru.aspx