At IDTOLÚ, we leverage a spectrum of advanced technologies and adhere to global standards to deliver robust telecommunications solutions tailored for the Global South. Our approach is rooted in inclusivity, sustainability, and forward-thinking innovation.
5G Technology: The Speed of Progress
5G stands at the forefront of our technology suite, offering unparalleled speed and bandwidth. This next-generation wireless standard allows for high-density connections, enabling everything from mobile broadband to mission-critical communications. We employ 5G NR (New Radio) standards, which provide the framework for our networks to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity.
LoRaWAN: Connectivity with Reach
LoRaWAN is a pivotal technology in our ecosystem, especially suited for the Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It offers long-range, low-power wireless connectivity, which is perfect for agricultural, industrial, and environmental monitoring in rural and hard-to-reach areas. The open-standard architecture of LoRaWAN ensures interoperability and scalability.
Beyond 5G: Preparing for the Future
Our commitment goes beyond current technologies as we lay the groundwork for 6G and other futuristic communications technologies. We are engaged in research and development to anticipate the connectivity needs of tomorrow, ensuring that the Global South will not lag in the next technological revolution.
Standards for Interoperability and Quality
Adhering to international standards is a cornerstone of our operational philosophy. We align with standards set by bodies such as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). These standards ensure our solutions are interoperable, secure, and reliable.
Open Source for Innovation
We embrace open-source technologies to accelerate innovation and enable customization. Open-source frameworks provide the flexibility needed to adapt to diverse local requirements, fostering a culture of community-driven development.
Sustainable Solutions: The Green Protocol
Sustainability is integral to our technology deployment. We utilize energy-efficient protocols and green technologies, reducing the carbon footprint of our telecommunications infrastructure. Our 'Green Protocol' includes the use of renewable energy sources and energy-saving technologies in network operations.
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Network
Security is not an afterthought; it's built into the fabric of our networks. We implement robust cybersecurity measures in line with global best practices, ensuring the integrity and privacy of data across all our solutions.
Inclusive Development: Bridging the Digital Divide
Inclusivity guides our technology selection and deployment. We ensure that our solutions cater to varied socio-economic contexts, enabling communities to leapfrog into the digital era without disparity.
In conclusion, at IDTOLÚ, technology and standards are not just tools; they are the enablers of a vision that sees the Global South empowered, connected, and ready to meet the future head-on.
A plethora of technologies is being integrated to have wireless 5G and beyond to enable hyperconnectivity and deliver value with scalability and security.
Since generation 0, wireless systems such as PTT (Push to Talk), MTS (Mobile Telephone System), IMTS (Improved Mobile Telephone Service), AMTS (Advanced Mobile Telephone System), OLT (Norwegian for Offentlig Landmobil Telefoni, Public Land Mobile Telephony) and MTD (Swedish abbreviation for Mobile Telephony system D) drove the architecture of wireless communications. It has since been dispersed over various countries and organizations
1980s - Generation 1: Technology was replaced by the standards such as USA AMPS and C-450
1990s - Generation 2: GSM developed by ETSI and deployed in more than 212 countries
2000s - Generation 3 was based on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the International Mobile Telephone 2000 (IMT-2000).
2010s - Generation 4 saw a dispute between, two standards 3GPP and IEEE with the winner as 3GPP had the ITU IMT Advanced plan to deploy LTE technology
2019s - Generation 5 was launched in the world and Generation 6 started to define specifications, both under 3GPP
There are no standards for cloud-native implementations other than implementations that are emerging as de-facto standards and all of them depend on their context. The user can run solutions under proprietary, open-source, or a mix of both umbrellas. We recommend the usage of concepts such as containerization, orchestration, dynamic management, microservices, and automation.
Companies must define their own path toward the cloud-native transformation, and this will take time, effort, and a culture change.
IDTOLU has created a research, development, and testing platform, and facilities to foster next-generation telecommunications systems in the Global South. This is designed to accelerate the innovation and deployment of new wireless technologies and services.
IDTOLU has built and is continuing to expand its innovation hub ecosystem by increasing the footprint of the shared infrastructure, as well as its city-scale and country-scale deployments of standardized wireless networks
It enables testing and deployment acceleration of new use cases motivated by the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program founded by The National Science Foundation (NSF), the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN), and 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5GPPP).
It has motivated the creation of a multi-organization-based ecosystem with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) manufacturers, telecommunications operators, service providers, startups, and research Institutions. Its first such ecosystem is in Colombia where IDTOLU created the “Sucre Investiga” ecosystem joined by universities, countries and Sucre local governments, industry, and society.
The IDTOLU R&D platform is founded on the reference architecture shown in the accompanying figure. It is composed of a private cloud in the middle, that manages the IDTOLU inventoried infrastructure composed of a data center, a sub 6Ghz anechoic chamber, and the Smallville-scale testbed in Santiago de Tolu, Colombia
Future stakeholders’ infrastructure of the “Sucre Investiga” ecosystem will co-join their infrastructure as micro-clouds to the central cloud located in the IDTOLU laboratory. This is used to deploy real use cases of next-generation cellular networks with big footprints.
All the infrastructure is orchestrated from the cloud, and applications consumed by mobile users are deployed using microservices and containerized dynamically based on the load of the system. Further, some parts of the cellular network such as the core network are orchestrated from the shared cloud infrastructure to enable use cases such as network slicing and introduce the concept of virtual mobile operators.
The infrastructure with its automation and orchestration is also offered as a Lab as a Service (LaaS) to the world for those who would like to test and deploy new use cases rapidly. This is possible with the support of IDTOLU engineers. Organizations can monitor resources, visualize statistics, log important events, and trace events necessary to further their products and services.
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