Tata Elxsi recently announced the inauguration of the xG-Force lab in Bengaluru which aims to accelerate 5G innovation for diverse applications across transportation, healthcare, industry 4.0, media and communication sectors. The lab is projected to cut deployment costs and operational expenses by approximately 40 per cent and will reduce time-to-market by 40 to 60 per cent.

The new facility was inaugurated by Manoj Raghavan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Elxsi and Kevin Plunkett, Vice President of Cloud Services, Boost Mobile (formerly DISH Wireless), and EchoStar company. Boost Mobile will be the first company to benefit from the xG-Force lab's offerings.

The company, as the system integrator for this initiative, will develop and integrate 5G applications with its platforms to bring solutions in AI, next-generation communications and advanced technologies. The lab will reduce OPEX, enable revenue streams, drive data-driven innovations and support the subscription economy.

Manoj Raghavan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer , Tata Elxsi, said, "We are honoured to work with Boost Mobile as our lead customer on the future of 5G networks. The xG-Force lab is a vital force multiplier for our customers, providing a platform to explore, validate, and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies. By integrating our expertise in digital engineering, automation, AI, and application with industry-specific domains, we develop transformative solutions for consumers and enterprises."

Kevin Plunkett, Vice President, Cloud Services, Boost Mobile (formerly DISH Wireless), added, "We are excited to see this lab facilitate innovative 5G use cases and help our network plans in the United States. This lab, similar to EchoStar's Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is crucial to driving innovation      and setting higher standards across the industry." 

Vivek Tiwary, Vice President and Head of Telecom Business, Tata Elxsi, said, "Based on my interactions with leaders in telecom industry across the globe, Boost Mobile is considered a trailblazer with many ‘Firsts' to its credit. xG-Force is an ecosystem that primarily aims at creating those solutions that we believe has not been created so far. I see a great synergy collaborating and helping Boost Mobile meet its vision."  

This lab has been established as an ecosystem in partnership with RedHat – Private Cloud, AccuKnox – Cloud & Application Security, i2i systems – 5G Core, Rebaca – Test Tool.

Rahul Jadhav, CTO, Co-founder, AccuKnox, expressed his enthusiasm about being a part of the new facility. Additionally, he emphasised on the xG-Force lab's role in rapid adoption of next generation 5G technologies.

Along with addressing key areas such as streaming media, private 5G, connected and electric vehicles, network charging station, digital health, aerospace and industry 4.0 solutions for smart factories, the lab will also aid in minimising risks in transportation, safety, healthcare and data security.