The 5G Edge-in-a-box solution, developed by Lenovo in collaboration with Etisalat and other partners, is designed to facilitate the rapid deployment of 5G connectivity across various edge-of-network scenarios. This solution aims to support new use cases such as Smart Cities, IoT, and Industry 4.0, allowing telecom companies to quickly connect locations to 5G networks, whether through private networks or integration with Etisalat's packet core network.

The 5G Edge solution is versatile and can be deployed in a range of scenarios, including Non-Public Mobile Networks (NPM), temporary events, outdoor locations, and public safety networks. It incorporates capabilities for disaggregated virtual radio access networks (vRAN) and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), making it adaptable to different environments and requirements.

Lenovo Open Cloud Automation (LOC-A) is a cloud infrastructure deployment and management solution that enhances the 5G Edge-in-a-box offering. It enables rapid deployment, optimization, and management of NFV cloud infrastructure for bare metal servers, containers, and virtual machines. LOC-A provisions Red Hat OpenShift, which provides a consistent platform for workload portability and reliable performance across hybrid environments.