Ecrio, a leading provider of Mission Critical Communications and Messaging for Private Cellular Networks, has partnered with Intel Corporation to innovate in the realm of Mission Critical Connectivity and Communication for Private 5G Networks. Targeting industrial verticals and federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, this collaboration aims to deliver seamless and secure communication solutions.

At the core of this partnership is Ecrio’s flagship product, iota-e, which is powered by the groundbreaking FlexEDGE™ technology. This communication software platform offers standards-compliant solutions tailored for Private Cellular Networks, providing a suite of Voice/Video calling and Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) features. With a modular and scalable architecture, iota-e ensures easy deployment and supports both native dialing and over-the-top Voice/Video calling modes.

Leveraging Intel's cutting-edge technologies, including Xeon processors, FPGAs, FlexRAN™ Software, and AI accelerators, the collaboration aims to create a compact edge compute platform. Through rigorous testing and deployment in Intel’s Private 5G labs, the companies plan to showcase various mission-critical communication use cases, employing Edge AI-enabled cameras, drones, and robots. This collaboration promises to significantly reduce the time to market for compact, edge-based 5G networks.

Michel Gannage, Founder and CEO of Ecrio, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Intel’s compact edge compute platform's potential to enhance mission-critical communications. Caroline Chan, VP in Intel’s Network and Edge Group, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Ecrio’s critical communication platform's pivotal role in driving the success of private mobile networks across different sectors.

As the digital landscape evolves, the alliance between Ecrio and Intel demonstrates the transformative power of collaboration. By combining expertise and innovation, they are not only shaping the future of communication but also empowering industries with resilient and agile solutions.