Viettel cooperates with Intel to research and commercialize AI and 5G

Viettel and Intel will develop concepts, conduct practical testing and deploy commercial services for product lines and solutions in the fields of AI, 5G, smart devices...

At the Mobile World Congress MWC 2024 in Spain, the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) and Intel (the world's leading technology company in microprocessors) signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate research, development and production of advanced technology to serve digital infrastructure and future digital society.

Viettel signs cooperation agreement with Intel within the framework of activities at MWC 2024

Viettel and Intel will develop concepts, conduct field trials, and deploy commercial services for product lines and solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, smart devices, computing platforms, and data centers. Intel will accompany Viettel to provide technical advice, jointly optimize performance, and give Viettel early access to Intel's newly developed hardware/software during the cooperation process.

Accordingly, the two sides will deploy four specific areas, including: research and development of AI and 5G technology and solutions; research and development and production of smart devices and computing platforms; initiatives to deploy optimal data center infrastructure dedicated to AI and 5G; strengthening cooperation in exchanging senior leaders in technology and training, developing common ecosystems and accessing new markets. These are the world's leading important technology platforms today, helping the two sides prepare for the explosive development phase of digital infrastructure serving the digital society.

Leaders of Viettel and Intel at the signing ceremony

“Viettel has achieved great technological achievements in promoting the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) system and in developing the 5G SA core (5G standalone, not dependent on 4G LTE network infrastructure). The cooperation between Viettel and Intel will bring positive impacts to people's lives and support sustainable development efforts in Vietnam,” said Mr. Dan Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager of Network Platforms Group, Intel Corporation.

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