New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Tech Mahindra has entered a licensing agreement with AT&T to use the latter's Automated Network Testing (ANT) and Open Tool platforms. The move is aimed at improving how global Communication Service Providers (CSPs) test and manage their mobile networks across LTE, 5G Non-Standalone, and 5G Standalone systems.

The ANT platform provides automated network testing and certification capabilities. It includes a graphical interface, a test execution engine, and backend automation features that help reduce manual effort in testing. The system also works as an orchestrator that can integrate with various industry traffic generation tools. By adding these platforms to its telecom solutions portfolio, Tech Mahindra will offer CSPs support for network performance checks, connectivity testing, and troubleshooting.

The Open Tool platform, also included in the agreement, is used to simulate data and voice traffic. It is applied in both lab and production environments to validate and certify the mobile packet core network. This helps service providers ensure that network functions operate as expected before deployment or upgrades.

Manish Mangal, President and Head - Americas Communication Business, Tech Mahindra, said, "Integrating these AT&T applications enables us to reimagine network reliability in the AI-native era, providing global telecom operators with a highly automated solution for end-to-end network testing and certification."

Kelly Marlar, Vice President and Managing Director of AT&T Intellectual Property, LLC, said, "This agreement is a strong example of how our technology licensing program is open for business, and we look forward to collaborating with more companies to deliver value and advance the industry together."

Under the agreement, Tech Mahindra will provide the solutions to wireless operators in regions where AT&T does not operate. The company plans to use the platform to support telecom operators seeking to improve network performance, testing speed, and operational efficiency.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from TechCircle.