Lab of luxury!
Dell Technologies this week officially launched its first Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab outside of the US in Cork.
The facility in Ovens provides an innovation testbed for telecoms and technology leaders across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This first of its kind facility in Ireland connects leading engineers at Dell with telecom providers as they drive digital transformation forward. The other lab is in Round Rock, Texas.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD joined Dell Technologies to officially launch the new lab.
He said: “As emerging technology accelerates the pace of change within every sector of our economy, it has never been more important for technology leaders and telecom providers to work together to advance Ireland’s position as an innovation leader.
“This investment by Dell Technologies in its new Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab is welcomed as it not only strengthens Ireland’s position as a hub for emerging technology but will also help create new business opportunities linked to 5G and the future roll-out of 6G.I want to congratulate Dell Technologies on this important milestone and look forward to seeing the lab evolve and grow.”
Bob Savage, Regional CIO for EMEA and Cork Site Leader at Dell Technologies, said: “We’re delighted to open Dell’s first ever Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab outside the US here at our campus in Cork. As telecoms providers look to accelerate the pace of digital transformation within their sector, the new lab will provide an important space to collaborate, innovate and push the boundaries of an open and modern telecom system.
“This new investment places Cork at the heart of Europe’s open telecom ecosystem. Our talented team of engineers and leading industry partners such as Vodafone, Ericsson, VMware and Druid Software can accelerate the roll-out of next-generation services.”
IDA Ireland’s Executive Director Mary Buckley who attended the event said: “Dell’s decision to locate its 2nd Open Telecom Ecosystem (OTE) Lab here at its Cork campus is very welcome news.
“This new lab adds engineering consultation, partner testing, and a new Ireland location for global telecom ecosystem collaboration meaning that Dell customers and partners will now have an EMEA location to collaborate across the globe on open innovation projects. I wish Dell continued success.”