Macnica holds an online seminar specializing in the latest trends in communication infrastructure in the 5G era ~Learn about future preparations that companies should incorporate from the network strategies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and advanced companies~

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Macnica (hereinafter referred to as "Macnica", headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, capital: 11,194 million yen), a total service and solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, We will hold an online seminar on April 21 specializing in the latest trends in communication infrastructure in the 5G era.

In the wake of the spread of COVID-19 (COVID-19), there is an urgent need for companies to convert to DX, and coupled with the launch of 5G network services, the need for further sophistication and resilience of the communication infrastructure that supports them is rapidly increasing. Under these circumstances, the public and private sectors are working together to develop a variety of advanced initiatives that utilize new technologies.

At this event, titled "Innovation in Communications Infrastructure in the 5G Era," we will deliver examples of innovations occurring at various network layers for those involved in the formulation of their own telecommunications infrastructure strategies and telecommunications infrastructure-related service providers. In the keynote speech, he will introduce the key points of the strategy for the "Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium" established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in June last year, and the status of its development since then. In addition, leading companies will talk about the latest trends such as the openness of communication infrastructure and the use of AI, from the perspective of companies that have actually worked on it. Finally, the Company engineers will explain the elemental technologies that support these trends.

As a specialized technology trading company in electronics that provides cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, and network-related products with added technological value, Macnica has been supporting customers involved in various communication networks with hardware and software such as major network ASICs and optical modules around the world for many years. Going forward, we will continue to contribute to the development of the network industry as a whole and the strengthening of international competitiveness by disseminating useful information to our customers through such seminar events.

Session introduction

[Keynote Speech]
"Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy -Roadmap to 6G-"
Mr. Yasuhiro Yanagisako, Planning Officer, Radio Policy Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

【Special lecture】
"Networks in the 5G Era -Open Networks and Utilization of AI-"
NTT DOCOMO, INC. Radio Access Network Department Radio Access Network Manager Mr. Yoshitaka Hiramoto

[Lecture by an advanced company]
"Disaggregation of network equipment and the trend of openness"
Hiroshi Nishino Executive Officer, BroadBand Tower Co., Ltd. Director, Cloud & SDN Research Institute

"What Yahoo learned by introducing and operating 3rd party transceivers in IP Clos Network"
Yahoo Japan Corporation Site Operation Headquarters Infrastructure Technology Department 1 Network Development Mr. Sho Takahashi

"Open Data Center Network"
Mr. Katsumi Kaneda, General Manager, Advanced Development Office, Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

"Completely Open Content Delivery Network Optics -Operation Tips and New Challenges Experienced in 4 Years-"
KADOKAWA Connected Co., Ltd. KCS Department Network & Facility Section Manager Mr. Hiromichi Higashimatsu

[Sponsored Lecture]
"The latest technology trends in communication infrastructure and Macnica 's mission"
Mr. Takuya Kigawa, Technology Department Macnica

Event summary

Title: Innovating communication infrastructure in the 5G era - New network strategies discussed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and key personnel from advanced companies - Web held
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 13:00-16:00
Capacity: No capacity
application https://news.mynavi.jp/itsearch/seminar/472
Application deadline: April 20, 2021 (Tuesday) 15:00
Participation fee free
Sponsored by Macnica, Ltd. Mynavi Co., Ltd. Mynavi News Seminar Management Office
Cooperation: Nekupro Co., Ltd. (Online Web seminar distribution cooperation)

About Macnica

Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. In recent years, we have been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robots, based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," we will connect cutting-edge technology and Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of future society. .
the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates a global business with 84 locations in 24 countries around the world.
Please see the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp) for details.

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