Japan to market fiber-optic network OS abroad as Huawei alternative

TOKYO -- Japan's communications ministry plans overseas trials of a general-purpose operating system for fiber-optic network equipment, Nikkei has learned, aiming to offer an affordable alternative to the proprietary software used by many companies and help countries rely less on Huawei and other Chinese products.

Testing begins this fiscal year in over 10 countries across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. Local carriers will assess the performance of the OS and compatibility with their systems. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will recruit companies to handle the trials soon.