LTI to innovate 5G space in collaboration with IIT Madras

27 Jan 2022 , 01:47 PM

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd., a global technology consulting and digital solutions company announced its partnership with IIT Madras, one of the leading research institutes of India, for collaborative research in the field of 5G. Through this collaboration, both the companies aim to innovate in the field of 5G space and enable 5G frameworks validation, low-frequency RF deployments and use case testing with a 5G testbed.

Under this partnership, LTI and IIT Madras will advance research towards the development of a low-cost, low-frequency 5G network setup for better connectivity in rural India. LIT and IIT Madras intend to create a 5G base station and single-box solution to enable rural connectivity. LIT will assist IIT Madras to design these low-cost base stations and networks for enhanced rural connectivity. LIT will also provide expertise for research capabilities and extend relevant infrastructure support for this initiative.

“5G is a promising network that ramps up innovation to build a smarter society, but it is also critical to ensure that these benefits reach every part of the country. Company’s partnership with IIT Madras reflects on our dedication to leveraging this technology so that people from remote parts of India could remain connected in a better way,” stated Mr. Nachiket Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Board Member, LTI.

This initiative is a part of LTI’s 1 step CSR Programme and reflects its devotion to promoting research and innovation. This partnership is also aligned with the Government’s initiative towards “Make-in-India” as the company extends support for the development of an indigenous 5G network.

This partnership further depicts LTI’s expertise in 5 G-based solutions. LTI will also work with IIT Madras to build and validate use cases leveraging the 5G testbed for application in multiple domains like Smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Media.

Larsen & Toubro Infotech is currently trading at Rs5,780.60 down by Rs252.85 or 4.19% from its previous closing of Rs6,033.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs6,086.85 and has touched a intraday high and low of Rs6,086.85 and Rs5,725.20 respectively.