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NEC Launches Aspire NetZero SaaS Solution to Reduce Energy Consumption in Mobile Networks

  NEC Corporation, a global leader in technology solutions, has introduced Aspire NetZero, a groundbreaking SaaS-based solution aimed at minimizing energy consumption in mobile networks. Aspire NetZero, developed by NEC Aspire Technology Limited, an NEC subsidiary specializing in technology solutions and system integration, utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to address the increasing energy demands of mobile network operators. As per research conducted by GSMA Intelligence, mobile Radio Access Networks (RANs) are responsible for a substantial 73% of total energy consumption for mobile operators. This energy usage, which ranks third in terms of operator expenses after site rentals and labor, has witnessed a surge of 2x to 8x in the past year. The advent of 5G networks further compounds these challenges, as estimates suggest that power consumption in mobile networks is projected to nearly double between 2020 and 2025. Traditional power-saving features offered by RAN equip...