UnoTelos, a leading telecommunications innovator in Nigeria, today announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Niral Networks, an advanced Private 5G and EDGE AI computing solutions provider from India.
As per a statement by the duo, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in addressing connectivity challenges and driving digital transformation across Africa.
Transformative Connectivity Solutions
UnoTelos and Niral Networks explained that the partnership emerged from a shared vision to overcome critical network infrastructure limitations that have traditionally hindered technological progress in the region.
By combining UnoTelos’ deep understanding of the African market with Niral Networks’ cutting-edge NiralOS 5G Core and Edge AI technology, the collaboration aims to deliver secure, low-latency, and scalable connectivity solutions.
Remarks
Jude Egbokwu Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UnoTelos said the partnership is more than a technological alliance, saying it’s more about empowerment.
“We are not just solving connectivity problems; we’re creating opportunities for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete on a global stage,” he added.
According to Abhijit Chaudhary Founder and CEO of Niral Networks, the collaboration with UnoTelos represents a pivotal moment in the digital transformation journey across Africa.
“By integrating Niral Networks’ advanced Private 5G and Edge AI technologies with UnoTelos’ profound system integration capabilities and market insights, we are not just deploying telecom infrastructure, we are engineering ecosystems for innovation.
“This partnership is strategically designed to address the continent’s most critical connectivity challenges, enabling industries from mining to oil & gas to leapfrog technological barriers and compete on a global scale,” Chaudhary said.
Sectors in focus
The strategic focus and initial deployments of the partnership deal will concentrate on pilot projects across key strategic sectors including mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, shipping and ports, aviation and airport, as well as logistics and warehousing.
The modular design of NiralOS Private 5G and Edge provides the flexibility to customize solutions that meet the unique requirements of each industry, ensuring efficient and targeted deployment.
Technological Innovation and Market Differentiation
By leveraging NiralOS Private 5G and Edge, UnoTelos is positioning itself at the forefront of telecommunications innovation.
The partnership enables enterprises in Nigeria to access advanced connectivity solutions that were previously unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
Key technological advantages include secure and reliable private network infrastructure; low-latency communication; scallable edge computing capabilities; andtailored solutions for specific industry needs.
In terms of economic and developmental impact, the partnership is expected to catalyse digital transformation across multiple sectors.
According to the statement, potential applications include smart factory solutions, enhanced remote operations, and sophisticated IoT-enabled systems that can dramatically improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Looking ahead, UnoTelos and Niral Networks envision expanding their collaboration, with plans to increase deployment scope; develop more advanced connectivity solutions, support the development of private 5G and edged infrastructure; and advance critical sectors like telemedicine and autonomous systems.
