Toronto, Ontario, Canada - April 3rd, 2024
Bluewaves Mobility Innovation Inc. (BMI), a Toronto based wireless system and device provider of state-of-the-art Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Radio Units, announced today that it has selected Microart Services Inc. from Markham, Ontario as its Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner to manufacture its portfolio of next generation ORAN radios.
“ We're pleased to have selected Microart Services Inc. as our manufacturing partner to build our next generation of ORAN radios. With over 40 years of experience in the electronics industry, we're confident that Microart will be able to support our manufacturing and Supply Chain needs" said Mike Holl, VP of Operations at BMI. "Working with a local EMS partner not only gives us additional flexibility in terms of lead times and Supply Chain agility, but it allows us to act quickly in terms of new product development as well as enabling new job creation right here in Ontario; something that we are very proud to be a part of... “
Commenting on the selection by BMI, Mark Wood, CEO of Microart said the following: “ Innovation is at the heart of Canadian manufacturing, and we're thrilled to join forces with BMI for the debut of their cutting-edge ORAN radios. Our engineering and supply chain management teams have been diligently working alongside BMI to ensure a seamless production ramp-up in 2024. “
With Microart now as its official EMS partner, BMI has brought together radio design and manufacturing to the greater Toronto area (GTA) as it continues to execute its strategy to create a robust, resilient and secure North American ORAN supply chain for mobile operators. BMI is very proud to bring radio manufacturing back to Canada which hasn't been the case in a very long time.
The collaboration between Microart and BMI underscores the thriving ecosystem of Canadian manufacturing, showcasing the nation's prowess in technological advancement and global competitiveness.
BMI designs and manufactures a full portfolio of LTE & NR sub 6Ghz RAN solutions ranging from Massive MIMO to small cell radios on its TDD and FDD platforms based on ORAN standards. BMI's advanced ORAN products, experience, services and ability to quickly customize its radio solutions to meet unique client requirements set it apart from other radio technology providers. With short lead times, CSPs with specific spectrum holdings can have solutions tailored to their needs without the extended wait times. To learn more, visit BMI at www.bmisolution.com.
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From MWC in Barcelona, Spain - February 26th, 2024
Bluewaves Mobility Innovation Inc. (BMI), an Ontario based wireless system and device provider of state-of-the-art Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Radio Units, announced today a collaboration with Intel to develop its latest portfolio of ORAN radios. BMI is embedding Intel’s Agilex FPGA products in its next generation of radio designs taking advantage of their accelerated performance and increased power efficiency.
“The telecom industry is at a tipping point. ORAN is creating a multitude of new opportunities as leading mobile operators seek to disaggregate their networks and reap the benefits of ORAN” said Darron Enright, Director of Business Development at BMI. “With Intel’s Agilex silicon components embedded, BMI ORUs will assist operators to meet their ORAN objectives in reducing the overall TCO of their networks as well as those for environmental sustainability. As mobile networks are considered a critical part of every national infrastructure, BMI has set up its radio manufacturing in the greater Toronto area and is acquiring partners like Intel as part of its strategy to create a robust, resilient and secure North American ORAN supply chain.“
“Intel’s new stand-alone business is thrilled to be at the forefront of Open Radio Access Network technologies through our cutting-edge Agilex FPGA products and investment in O-RAN enablement solutions. Intel's commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with BMI's vision for a more connected and energy efficient world” said Christian Lanzani, Director of Wireless Networking within Intel’s Programmable Solution’s group. “Together, Intel and BMI create real radio solutions based on Open RAN, enabling operators to achieve their goals of reduced operational and capital expenses. Our joint effort underscores the importance of resilient and secure supply chains, especially in critical national infrastructure sectors.“
A demonstration of BMI and Intel technology is featured in the partner section at the INTEL booth in Hall 3 Stand 3E31 at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024. To meet BMI at the MWC Barcelona 2024, please contact us at info@bmisolution.com.
BMI designs and manufactures a full portfolio of LTE & NR sub 6Ghz RAN solutions ranging from Massive MIMO to small cell radios on its TDD and FDD platforms based on ORAN standards. BMI's advanced ORAN products, experience, services and ability to quickly customize its radio solutions to meet unique client requirements set it apart from other radio technology providers. With short lead times, CSPs with specific spectrum holdings can have solutions tailored to their needs without the extended wait times. To learn more, visit BMI at www.bmisolution.com.
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