NEC joins Japan telecom consortium backing ITU-T low-latency, energy-efficient network standard

• NEC joined a Japanese telecom-operator and equipment-maker consortium behind an ITU-T standard for low-latency, energy-efficient networks.
• ITU-T standardized the framework as Recommendation ITU-T Y.3335 on Aug. 13, 2026, targeting cross-operator interoperability.
• The group aims to accelerate All-Photonics Network deployment for AI-driven services, emphasizing lower latency and reduced power use.
• Participants plan further ITU-T work on a functional-architecture recommendation targeted for October 2028.

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