Open Telecom Ecosystem Labs (OTEL)

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OPEN TELECOM ECOSYSTEM LABS

Making the open and modern Telecom ecosystem real

Our mission is to accelerate and simplify the creation of an open and modern telecom ecosystem as we validate complex end-to-end technical solutions at speed. But more than this, we empower you to create new business opportunities, with the support of one of the world’s leading telecom sales teams.

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Collaborate on a global scale

Use OTEL’s hybrid connectivity model to securely extend telecom vendors and CSP labs anywhere on the world.

Access leading edge Dell and partner technology

Give NEPs, ISVs, start-ups, and other telecom vendors the ability to validate their software with access to latest Dell Technologies and partner ecosystem hardware platforms.

Make telecom solutions consumable

Accelerate time to value with multi-vendor system integration at scale, cloud operations modeling, multiple test-line configurations, and user-defined end-to-end and on-demand validation at varying scopes.

Offerings Offerings driving the open 5G opportunity

Partner/Industry Certification

Self-Certification enabling independent software vendors to de-risk deployments and make the ecosystem consumable.

Joint-Certification improving outcomes and business value by verifying ecosystem partner compatibility.

Certification on Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks accelerating the deployment of 5G workloads with confidence on Dell’s pre-integrated, pre-validated solution.

Customer Solution Validation

End-to-end CSP solution validation, life-cycle management, and enhanced service support.

Proof of Concept

Work with partners and CSPs to develop early evaluation and sand box development to drive ecosystem adoption.

Demonstration and Training

Showcase new capabilities and support technical training activities.
Services for Telecommunications

Services for Telecommunications

Enabling your success in the open telecom ecosystem.
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New ways to partner. New opportunities to grow your business.

New ways to partner. New opportunities to grow your business.

Bringing together CSPs and telecom partners to help transform the telecom industry and make the open ecosystem a reality.
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OTEL service provider benefits

  • Reduce costs of innovation and integration

  • Reduce risk of deploying new technology

  • Optimized solutions to fit your needs

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OTEL partner benefits

  • Access to cutting edge Dell technology

  • Increase software trustworthiness

  • End-to-End access to services, tools, and technologies

Customer Showcase

DISH Wireless

SOLUTION VALIDATION DISH Wireless

Learn how DISH Wireless utilizes Open RAN solutions in the Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab.
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Fujitsu

PROOF OF CONCEPT Fujitsu

See how Dell Technologies and Fujitsu collaborate to accelerate and to simplify the adoption and the deployment of Open RAN solutions globally.
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NTT DOCOMO

SOLUTION VALIDATION NTT DOCOMO

Learn about the shared goal between Dell Technologies and Japan’s leading mobile services provider, NTT DOCOMO, as they work together to help other CSPs create their own O-RAN solutions.
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SoftBank

PROOF OF CONCEPT SoftBank

Dell Technologies uses Open Telecommunications Ecosystem Lab to help SoftBank accelerate their 5G Core vendor qualification.
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Vodafone

SOLUTION VALIDATION Vodafone

Dell Technologies and Vodafone collaborate in OTEL to understand and accelerate the deployment of Open RAN on PowerEdge servers.
Read White Paper Read “Back to the Future: From GSM to O-RAN” Read “What it Takes to Accelerate Open RAN Deployments”

LOCATIONS Join in the collaboration

Global virtual capabilities

OPEN NOW Global virtual capabilities

  • Accessible anytime, anywhere
  • Joint lab with key partners
  • Best-in-class performance tools
  • Secure remote access from anywhere
Round Rock, Texas

OPEN NOW Round Rock, Texas

  • State-of-the-art physical laboratory
  • Advanced technical capabilities for real-world  
  • RF chambers for full 5G testing
  • Open collaboration

OPEN NOW Cork, Ireland

  • Expanding our OTEL global footprint into Europe
  • Use local resources to meet latency and performance criteria
  • Address regional regulatory requirements

Learn more about our Open Telecommunications Ecosystem Lab

Dell Advances Telecom Self-Certification with PowerEdge XR8000 Test Line

Dell Technologies Telecom Self-Certification on PowerEdge XR8000 drives telecom innovation in our Open Telecom Ecosystem.
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The Complete OTEL VR Experience

This VR experience showcases the Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab capabilities and how Dell is creating an open telecom ecosystem.
See the Lab

Back to the Future: From GSM to O-RAN

The evolution of system integration from GSM to O-RAN, from a former RAN engineer's perspective.
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The OTEL Secret Sauce: Take a Sip

OTEL has taken the flavor ingredients of continuous integration, deployment, testing & validation, combined it with the cooking prep of a plug and play model.
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OTEL Lab Overview

Learn how The OTEL lab brings partners and CSPs future together to create the open ecosystem needed to deliver 5G’s full potential.
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Back to the Future: From GSM to O-RAN

The evolution of system integration from GSM to O-RAN, from a former RAN engineer's perspective.
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