Collaboration to Enhance Open RAN, Private 5G, and Cloud-Native Storage with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift
Red Hat has announced a strategic collaboration with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony to enhance innovation in telecommunications. The partnership will leverage Red Hat’s expertise in open-source technology, providing Rakuten with advanced solutions to improve network operations, scalability, and customer experience.
Advancing Open RAN and Cloud-Native Technologies
Under this partnership, Rakuten Mobile will gain access to Red Hat’s enterprise-grade Linux solutions, enabling it to manage complex telecom environments while focusing on delivering superior mobile services. Rakuten Symphony, a global provider of cloud-native Open RAN (Radio Access Network) infrastructure, will also benefit from Red Hat’s technology to strengthen its platforms and support telecom operators worldwide.
Red Hat will assist Rakuten Cloud in certifying its Cloud-Native Storage on Red Hat OpenShift, ensuring seamless integration with Kubernetes-native tools. This will enhance data management and storage capabilities across Rakuten’s telecom infrastructure, optimizing efficiency and security.
“Red Hat is thrilled to collaborate with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony in advancing secure and open telecommunications.”
– Ashesh Badani, SVP & Chief Product Officer, Red Hat
Strengthening Security, Scalability, and Hybrid Cloud Operations
Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony will leverage Red Hat Enterprise Linux’s advanced security, hybrid cloud consistency, and vendor-neutral approach to accelerate Open RAN initiatives, private 5G collaborations, and satellite-enabled LTE connectivity. These innovations aim to expand connectivity, particularly in remote regions, and redefine telecom services with greater flexibility and performance.
With the increasing complexity of telecommunications networks, service providers require reliable, round-the-clock enterprise support. Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides the stability, scalability, and performance needed to deploy applications and workloads efficiently while reducing operational costs. By streamlining hybrid cloud deployments from data centers to public clouds and edge environments, the partnership aims to mitigate IT risks and future-proof investments.
Industry Leaders on the Collaboration
Ashesh Badani, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Red Hat, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Red Hat is thrilled to collaborate with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony in advancing secure and open telecommunications. Our technology’s unmatched flexibility and security will support Rakuten in delivering innovative customer experiences.”
Mibu Ryoata, General Manager, Telecommunication Cloud Platform Department, Rakuten Mobile, added, “Rakuten Mobile is excited to work with global leaders like Red Hat. By leveraging open-source expertise, we can enhance network operations and provide cost-effective services to our mobile customers in Japan.”
This collaboration underscores Red Hat and Rakuten’s commitment to driving telecom innovation, security, and digital transformation in the rapidly evolving industry.