en.Wedoany.com Reported - Irish core network software provider Druid Software has acquired the team and intellectual property assets of German company Node-H. Headquartered in Munich, Node-H specializes in Radio Access Network (RAN) software and User Equipment (UE) technology.

This acquisition provides Druid with an experienced team of software engineers and incorporates Node-H's RAN software expertise and intellectual property into its private network product portfolio. The move expands Druid's technical capabilities in RAN software, enabling tighter integration with existing RAN partners, while maintaining the company's focus on core network software and private network solutions.

As demand for private 4G and 5G networks continues to rise in enterprise, industrial, public safety, and mission-critical sectors, this deal also strengthens Druid's engineering capabilities. The addition of the Node-H team is expected to help fulfill commitments to current customers and partners, and enhance Druid's ability to develop, integrate, and support more complex private network deployments.

Liam Kenny, CEO of Druid Software, stated that this acquisition brings more software engineering expertise and experience to the private cellular network field, improving the company's ability to meet growing market demand and accelerating the development of a more unified private network platform.

The acquired intellectual property will be used in the ongoing development of Druid's network management platform, with a focus on simplifying the deployment, operation, and lifecycle management of private networks. The company said the acquisition may also provide opportunities to license some software assets to organizations in the O-RAN and broader RAN ecosystem.

Druid stated it will continue to prioritize its core network software and private cellular platform strategy. The intellectual property and expertise from Node-H are expected to support deeper integration with RAN partners, enhance management capabilities in multi-vendor environments, and enable more comprehensive private network solutions.

Mike Cronin, CEO of Node-H, said the company has accumulated extensive expertise in specialized cellular software, and its team and technology will now be integrated into Druid's private network business.

The acquisition is expected to bring several operational benefits, including expanded engineering resources, enhanced private network management capabilities, and deep integration with the RAN ecosystem. Additionally, it may create new licensing opportunities for some software assets in the growing O-RAN and private network markets.