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C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)

Why in the News?

C-DOT signs agreement with Galore Networks for collaborative development of end-to-end 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products & solutions.

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  • This collaborative approach based on achieving synergy and harmony amongst multiple ecosystem partners will facilitate the evolution of mutually productive and sustainable alliances 
  • This will act as a catalyst resulting in indigenous design, development, manufacturing and deployment of cost-effective 5G products and solutions
  • This will bring the technical competencies and complementary strengths of Indian R&D and industry into a single unified platform leading to the creation of indigenous Intellectual Property (IP) assets that can generate new avenues for wider reach and commercialization of home-grown technologies at the global level
  • The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is the premier R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
  • C-DOT has indigenously designed and developed various cutting-edge Telecom technologies spanning Optical, Switching & Routing, Wireless, Security and a host of Telecom Software applications
  • C-DOT has developed its indigenous 4G solution and is keenly working in the area of 5G