Tata Elxsi integrates RDK-B software stack with Qualcomm 5G FWA platform

Indian IT services firm Tata Elxsi on Tuesday said that it has integrated the Reference Design Kit-Broadband (RDK-B) software stack with the Qualcomm 5G FW Gen 3 platform, which will allow telecom operators to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable fixed broadband solutions, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Integration of the RDK-B middleware includes key features, such as Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, packet statistics, and advanced security options, ensuring the platform is versatile and can be deployed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

That said, operators can now deliver value-added services, like Quality of Service (QoS), band steering, parental control, and VPN, enhancing the overall broadband experience.

Gautam Sheoran -- VP and GM, of Wireless Broadband and Communications at Qualcomm Technologies, said that this critical step empowers operators to accelerate time-to-market, deliver high-performance FWA solutions, and reduce development efforts, as they deploy powerful new FWA CPE solutions. We look forward to expanding our engagement with the broader RDK community, giving operators more choices and flexibility in deploying state-of-the-art solutions.

"This integration broadens the RDK ecosystem and silicon diversity, which has traditionally centred on wired technologies like DOCSIS and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH). By incorporating RDK-B into the cellular-managed WAN space, Tata Elxsi is excited to collaborate in positioning the Snapdragon X75 platform as a future-ready solution for high-performance broadband applications,” said Priya S Kumar – Head of Media and Communications at Tata Elxsi.

Tata Elxsi is also planning to upgrade the platform to include next-generation features such as Wi-Fi 7, which will further enhance FWA devices, offering operators more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

Earlier this month, the company opened its 5G applications lab 'xG-Force' in Bengaluru, which will address critical areas such as private 5G networks, connected vehicles, digital health, and smart factories, while also focusing on reducing risks in transportation safety and healthcare data security.

On July 10, the Bengaluru-based firm reported that the net profit for Q1 of FY 2024-2025 decreased by 3% to ₹184 crore, down from ₹188 crore last year. However, revenue from operations rose by 9% to ₹926 crore, up from ₹850 crore in the same quarter last year. Compared to the previous December quarter, net profit fell by 6% from ₹196 crore, while revenues increased by 2%.