Berlin: Mavenir, the software company focused on building cloud-native, AI-by-design mobile networks, has announced a significant achievement as it becomes the first tier-one telecommunications infrastructure software provider to receive Germany's BSI NESAS certification for a 5G Packet Core network function.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the certification was awarded for Mavenir's Network Repository Function (NRF), confirming that this product meets the necessary security requirements for its use as a critical component in public telecommunications networks across Germany. The milestone is seen as a testament to Mavenir's commitment to adhering to stringent national cybersecurity requirements for 5G software and network infrastructure.
Mavenir's Senior Vice President of Operations, Omar Shahdad, emphasized that the certification underscores the company's dedication to meeting the high standards of national cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Fabian Hodouschek, Head of Certification at the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), noted that the certification is a crucial step in enhancing the cybersecurity of Germany's mobile telecommunications networks. He highlighted that the certification confirms Mavenir's Network Repository Function, along with its development and lifecycle processes, complies with the internationally recognized NESAS security framework standards.
Mavenir stated that this achievement follows the implementation of mandatory BSI NESAS certification requirements as per Germany's Telecommunications Act and BSI Act, effective from January 1, 2026. The certification was issued under the BSI NESAS certification scheme, which is based on the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) framework.
The company is also advancing the certification of its broader Packet Core and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) portfolio, aiming for completion by the third quarter of 2026. This ongoing certification effort is designed to support operators in deploying compliant cloud-native network architectures.