Infosys launches Private 5G-as-a-Service to help enterprise clients boost their business value

Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), a component of Infosys' Private 5G-as-a-Service, reduces network lag, according to the IT company.

Infosys announced on February 27 the launch of Private 5G-as-a-Service to speed up business value for its enterprise clients around the world.

According to the IT services company, its Private 5G-as-a-Service offers clients an adaptable pay-as-you-go solution. The company claimed its high bandwidth, low latency, and dependable wireless connectivity would be provided for businesses by its wireless 5G capabilities and Private Network Management solution.

According to the company, the Private 5G-as-a-Service is tailored to the specific needs of clients and is intended to reduce deployment complexity. It has pre-integrated the 5G stack from multiple product vendors and tested it against various use case requirements, it added.

By reducing the amount of time needed for data processing, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), a component of Infosys' Private 5G-as-a-Service, reduces network lag, the company's statement said.

According to the statement, this enables a variety of IoT/industrial IoT applications as well as high-bandwidth enterprise use cases such as remote-guided vehicles, real-time analytics using drones, high-definition media & video analytics, metaverse solutions, and more to operate networks much more reliably.

The company's statement quoted Dinesh Rao, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Delivery, Infosys, as saying, "Today’s changing market dynamics, disruptive business models, and regulatory compliances need an effective strategy to accelerate digital transformation through 5G adoption. At Infosys, we are leveraging our global 5G expertise to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective Private 5G as-a-service, with an agile delivery approach."

"This is aimed at supporting our clients in their transformation journey and help them derive business benefits. Our customizable solutions for vertical domains will help customers succeed in a competitive landscape. At the same time, we will continue to collaborate with industry bodies and consortiums," Rao's statement further said.