New Delhi, Oct 4 (NationPress) The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), which serves as the technical division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has officially entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur, as announced by the Ministry of Communication on Saturday.

This collaboration is set to focus on advancing research, innovation, and standardization in next-generation telecommunications technologies.

The union combines TEC’s expertise in telecom standardization with IIIT Naya Raipur’s academic research proficiency, aiming to enhance India’s influence in global telecom innovation, as stated by the ministry.

The partnership will delve into several critical domains. A major focus will be Open RAN and network disaggregation, wherein both organizations will work on creating open interfaces, modular architectures, and virtualization, while ensuring interoperability among different vendors.

Another significant area of interest is cognitive radio and spectrum sharing, involving research into coexistence frameworks and studies that align with international spectrum policies, particularly in light of the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27).

Moreover, joint research will be pursued in 5G, 6G, and IoT frameworks, including the establishment of advanced testing environments to bolster future network generations. Both partners will also engage in national and global standardization endeavors, participating in ITU-T Study Groups and TEC’s National Working Groups to advocate for India’s interests.

A crucial aspect of this collaboration will be the formulation of India-specific testing frameworks, standards, and interoperability solutions, tailored specifically to the country’s diverse digital ecosystem. These initiatives will ensure that the solutions are cost-effective, interoperable, and cater to India’s unique connectivity demands.

This partnership will enhance India’s role in international telecom standards and policy discussions. By developing joint research testbeds and real-world collaborations, it aims to expedite innovation in emerging communication technologies.

"This initiative also aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by promoting indigenous research, design, and development in telecommunications," the statement noted.

The endeavor aims to facilitate affordable, interoperable, and vendor-neutral solutions tailored for India’s varied connectivity requirements while preparing the nation for 6G networks and sophisticated IoT applications.