Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology innovation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Druid Software, a leader in private cellular network solutions, to expand the enterprise 5G ecosystem through the xG-Force Lab-as-a-Service platform. The collaboration will enable enterprises to accelerate digital transformation by providing a unified environment to evaluate, test and deploy next-generation cellular networks and applications.
The partnership integrates Druid Software’s Raemis™ private core platform—built on open 3GPP standards and supporting both 4G and 5G functionality—with Tata Elxsi’s xG-Force testing and validation framework. The Raemis architecture also includes an embedded IMS layer, enabling VoLTE, VoNR and other advanced multimedia capabilities, while offering a seamless upgrade path from LTE to 5G. With this combined offering, enterprises and communication service providers will be able to validate performance, scale deployments and operationalize private networks faster, while ensuring reliability and security for mission-critical applications across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, utilities, healthcare, transport and connected campuses.
Through xG-Force, Tata Elxsi will integrate Raemis with its in-house platforms such as Neuron for autonomous networking, TETHER for connected mobility, TEngage for digital healthcare solutions and TEDAx for data engineering and analytics. The solution framework is designed to support Industry 4.0 use cases such as IoT, AR/VR, robotics, digital twins and critical communications requiring guaranteed Quality of Service. Raemis offers flexible deployment options, centralized control and simplified provisioning, enabling secure private networks in locations requiring high-quality wireless infrastructure.
“With Lab-as-a-Service, we are helping enterprises accelerate their transition to 5G by validating real-world deployment scenarios before scaling,” said Priya S Kumar, Head of Media & Communications at Tata Elxsi. “Partnering with Druid Software brings advanced cellular core and IMS capabilities into an integrated environment that supports rapid innovation.” Sumit Gehani, Vice President of Sales at Druid Software, added, “Combining our proven private core technology with Tata Elxsi’s testing and integration expertise gives enterprises a secure and future-ready foundation for next-generation connectivity.”
Tata Elxsi supports telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare and media industries worldwide with design-led engineering, digital transformation and advanced networking expertise. The company’s 5G A3 Innovation Lab in Bengaluru serves as a global hub for testing and developing automation, AI and network applications across mobility and digital infrastructure sectors.
