The Silicon Behind
Every Private 5G,
AI, and Edge
Deployment We Build.
HCT Group's partnership with Intel unlocks the complete ecosystem — from Intel FlexRAN virtualised RAN to Xeon Scalable edge compute, Intel OpenVINO AI inference, and Gaudi AI accelerators. Every HCT deployment is powered by Intel architecture, enabling open, vendor-neutral infrastructure that outperforms proprietary alternatives.
INTEL PORTFOLIO WE DEPLOY
- Intel FlexRAN
vRAN / Open RAN acceleration
- Intel Xeon Scalable
MEC edge compute platform
- Intel OpenVINO
Edge AI inference toolkit
- Intel Gaudi AI
Large model training & inference
- Intel Smart Edge
Private 5G + MEC orchestration
- Intel SGX
Trusted execution environment
INTEL FLEXRAN
Virtualised RAN — Open, Software-Defined, AI-Optimised
Intel FlexRAN is the reference software architecture that enables Open RAN and virtualised RAN deployments on standard x86 server hardware. It eliminates proprietary baseband unit lock-in, cuts CapEx by 40%, and enables AI-driven RAN optimisation that proprietary systems cannot match.
INTEL ECOSYSTEM — HOW IT POWERS HCT PRIVATE 5G
🏗️ RAN Layer
Intel FlexRAN runs DU/CU functions on Xeon-D processors. vRAN Boost acceleration in-silicon. AI-driven interference management. O-RAN fronthaul compliant (7.2x split). Works with any O-RAN RU — Ericsson, Nokia, Compal, Foxconn.
⚡ Edge / MEC Layer
Intel Xeon Scalable at the edge runs UPF, MEC applications, and AI inference simultaneously. Intel Smart Edge (OpenNESS) orchestrates workloads. Sub-5ms local breakout for latency-critical applications. SGX-secured enclaves for sensitive data processing.
🧠 AI / Analytics Layer
Intel OpenVINO optimises computer vision models for edge deployment — 10–100× faster inference than non-optimised. Gaudi AI accelerators for model training. OpenVINO powers HCT's camera analytics: facial recognition, LPR, crowd density, anomaly detection.
50+ Private 5G Use Cases Powered by Intel Architecture
- Smart Manufacturing
AGV control, digital twin, AR assembly, OT security — all on Intel vRAN + edge
- Energy & O&G
SCADA over private 5G, drone inspection, sensor IoT — Intel MEC on-premise
- Public Safety
MCX + AI surveillance using OpenVINO at edge, SGX-secured biometric data
- Port Automation
URLLC crane control over Intel vRAN, 5G NR positioning, TOS integration
- Smart City
V2X, environmental sensors, AI camera grid — OpenVINO inference at every node
- Operator vRAN
FlexRAN replaces proprietary BBUs — 40% lower TCO, software-upgradeable 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Intel open network ecosystem?
An open, software-defined networking stack built on Intel silicon, including FlexRAN for virtualised radio processing and vRAN architectures, that allows network functions to run on standard servers rather than proprietary hardware.
Why does the underlying silicon matter?
It determines the performance, power efficiency and scalability of virtualised RAN, edge compute and AI inference. HCT Group builds its private 5G, AI and edge deployments on this ecosystem to keep the platform open and upgradeable.