The companies are already working together to deploy DriveNets Network Cloud solution at Tier-1 service providers in Japan
DriveNets, a leader in cloud-native and disaggregated networking solutions, announced a strategic partnership with ITOCHU Techno-Solutions, a comprehensive services company providing optimum solutions and cloud services to its customers, to help service providers in Japan leverage the cloud architecture to accelerate growth and realize operational efficiencies, by disaggregating their networks and deploying cloud-native solution.
ITOCHU Techno-Solutions is joining DriveNets’ Partner Program, and will integrate DriveNets Network Cloud solution at service providers and hyperscalers in Japan, streamlining and accelerating the evolution to cloud-based networking. ITOCHU Techno-Solutions will support the critical steps of network rollouts, including design, testing, validation, production readiness, sourcing and logistics, end-to-end seamless integration, and technical support.
The companies have already secured deployment agreements with key Tier-1 service providers in Japan, and are currently expanding to additional joint projects in the region. ITOCHU Techno-Solutions and DriveNets are building up on this partnership and planning to extend it to other APAC countries.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with ITOCHU Techno-Solutions – a highly respected, leading system integrator in Japan, with extensive experience with key players in the region,” said Nir Gasko, head of Global Strategic Alliances at DriveNets. “The company’s deep knowledge of networking technologies and operations, along with their strong, longstanding brand and excellent customer relationship, make it an ideal partner for DriveNets. The combined strength of an experienced partner like ITOCHU Techno-Solutions and a groundbreaking solution like DriveNets Network Cloud enable service providers in the region to accelerate service innovation while transforming their networks.”
“A growing number of leading service providers have realized that cloud-based network solutions will not only simplify their network and lower their cost, but will also accelerate scaling and innovation,” said Yasuhiko Terada, Senior Managing Executive Officer. “With this partnership, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation will be able to help leading operators in Japan to remain ahead of the market in network excellence and innovation, by accelerating the deployment of innovative cloud-based solutions.”
DriveNets Partner Program
The DriveNets Partner Program was established to accelerate the transformation in the telecom field, from a closed, vendor-dependent model to a cloud-like architecture with an open ecosystem, where each partner plays to its strength, leading to a combined solution that is better, more cost effective, and more innovative than each individual element.
The program has been designed to leverage the disaggregated network model and bring together a wide range of worldwide players, including channel partners, solution providers, hardware manufacturers, and application developers. DriveNets’ Partner Program combines DriveNets’ solution with our partners’ value-added expertise to accelerate innovation in the service provider space.
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