X1 Mobile partner for 5GB core receives award

Mika Skarp (right) receiving award at MWC 2026 for Best Digital Tech Breakthrough for companies with under $100 million Annual Global Revenue:  Cumucore for Time Sensitive Network over 5G

About Cumucore

Cumucore is a Finnish provider of advanced mobile core network software for private and mission-critical networks. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in fully software-based 4G and 5G core solutions designed for enterprise, research, and defense use cases. Cumucore’s cloud-native architecture enables deployment on standard hardware, edge platforms, and public or private clouds.

The platform is designed for flexibility and usability, allowing networks to scale from compact deployments to large multi-site environments while maintaining full transparency and control of the mobile core. Cumucore works closely with system integrators, industrial partners, and research institutions worldwide to develop next-generation connectivity solutions.

José Costa-Requena

José Costa-Requena is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cumucore. José has decades of experience in telecommunications, spanning academia, research projects, and commercial mobile network deployments. At Cumucore, José leads the technology vision and architecture of the company’s mobile core solutions. His work focuses on cloud-native mobile networks, advanced 5G features, and the integration of telecommunications with industrial automation and emerging technologies such as Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).

Mika Skarp

Mika Skarp leads Cumucore’s market development, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. With a background in the telecommunications industry and technology entrepreneurship, Mika focuses on bringing private mobile network solutions to new vertical markets by collaborating with system integrators, research partners, and industry ecosystems. 

Contact: Mehul Agarwal  MA@XgnGlobal.com