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AT&T sees Open RAN enabling ‘continuous innovation’

AT&T sees AI, cloud and Open RAN decoupling network enhancements from a “cycle of virtuous Gs” AT&T is in the early days of a massive radio access network (RAN) modernization program. The operator is investing $14 billion over a five-year deal with primary vendor Ericsson...

Dell, Nokia partnership is an integration ‘easy button’ for CSPs and enterprises 

The companies are helping their customers take advantage of the latest technologies like cloud RAN, cloud core and private wireless Dell Technologies is working with Nokia to help communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises seize the opportunities presented by the latest technologies like cloud RAN,...

Dell, Ericsson collaboration accelerates adoption of advanced network architectures 

In May, Dell and Ericsson announced a partnership for tailored network cloud infrastructure support for CSPs  During the DTW Ignite conference in Copenhagen, Dell Technologies and Ericsson highlighted the importance of a strategic partnership the pair announced in May, which will support communications service providers...

Rogers trials 5G Cloud RAN network technology in Canada

Rogers said this new technology will enable the telco to be in a position to make 5G technological advancements and improve network reliability Canadian operator Rogers Communications carried out a trial of 5G cloud-radio access network (cloud RAN) technology in partnership with Ericsson. In a release,...

Ericsson sees cloudification as a pillar of Open RAN

On the push to industrializing Open RAN, Ericsson focused on cloudification, automation and open interfaces Operators around the world are investing in RAN modernization and, along with it, architectural shifts to open interfaces and cloud-based platforms that enable more robust automation tooling. With a leading...

Ericsson: ‘Cloud RAN will be one of the inflection points’ for transport

As cloud RAN deployment ramps, the importance of 5G transport (and transport automation) comes into focus Significant radio access network (RAN) re-architecture and modernization is picking up pace globally with an emphasis on deployment of Cloud RAN with open interfaces between distributed radio infrastructure. This...

Zain partners with Nokia for 5G Cloud RAN Infrastructure

Zain KSA recently said it aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) services from 2024 Saudi carrier Zain KSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia with the aim of collaborating on 5G cloud RAN infrastructure, the former said in a release. Through the...

Intel showcases ‘AI Everywhere’ vision at MWC

With focuses from client to edge to RAN to core, Intel is all-in on AI for 5G Mobile World Congress was big for Intel. In the larger sweep of 5G network disaggregation and automation, Intel has already built out a big partner ecosystem on its...

AT&T takes Ericsson’s 5G Cloud RAN commercial

AT&T says this is the 'next milestone' in its Open RAN journey AT&T says that it has commercial traffic running on Ericsson Cloud RAN sites in its 5G network. The first cloud RAN sites are located south of Dallas, Texas, the carrier added. AT&T and...

Nokia building ‘AI-RAN’ offering with NVIDIA

The partnership combines Nokia RAN software and Layer 1 acceleration with NVIDIA CPUs for Layer 2 processing and GPUs for AI and vRAN acceleration Network equipment providers are rapidly working with partners to bring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to bear as operators go through major...

Cloud RAN is the foundation for the future of cloud-native 5G RAN

As CSPs look to increase network flexibility and scalability without sacrificing efficiency in new disaggregated radio systems, Cloud RAN will play a key role With 5G networks operating at scale, communications service providers (CSPs) stand ready to embark on the next evolution of cellular. The...

Dell hones focus on 5G RAN and edge

Ericsson adding Dell infrastructure to its Cloud RAN product Dell Technologies, by way of its Telecom Systems Business, continues to develop its telco-facing solutions portfolio—largely by way of partnerships. In a duo of recent announcements, Dell is bringing its infrastructure to Ericsson’s Cloud RAN product,...

Ericsson, AMD partner on cloud RAN offering

Ericsson and AMD will jointly explore the combination of AMD EPYC processors and T2 Telco accelerator Ericsson has partnered with AMD to further the development of its Open RAN and cloud RAN ecosystem. According to the companies, the collaboration will result in additional processing technologies...

Ericsson, Intel take Cloud RAN efforts to new Tech Hub

Ericsson and Intel said they're prioritizing Radio Access Network (RAN) efficiency and network performance at their new Tech Hub.

Furthering its sustainability initiatives, Ericsson updates 5G portfolio

Ericsson portfolio update aligns with goal to help operators break the energy curve with sustainable 5G infrastructure and operations Ericsson announced today seven new RAN products the company billed as delivering "sizeable energy savings and up to 10-fold capacity increases with minimal or no added...

Cloud RAN as an innovation for 5G: Is it disruptive or incremental? (Reader Forum)

The telecommunication industry has undergone tremendous change over the last 30 years, starting from 1G, where the consumer had access to voice only. 5G is the fifth-generation wireless technology that brings to the table new features for consumers, such as low latency (responsiveness), wider...

Overhauling network deployment: The 5G era requires intelligent, data-driven rollout procedures

Network deployment was once based on a series of manual and sequential phases such as design, engineering, installation and acceptance. However, the introduction of 5G and cloud-based solutions like network virtualization has increased the complexity of network deployment, and as a result, the end-to-end...

Ericsson leverages Intel compute power to extend 5G Cloud RAN offering

The new Ericsson Cloud RAN offering includes support for 5G mid-band and Massive MIMO deployments With help from Intel, Ericsson has extended its Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) offering to include support for 5G mid-band and massive MIMO deployments. Ericsson’s expanded portfolio will leverage Intel’s...

Tech Unveiled: The ultimate Cloud RAN e-book

With topics ranging from the basic components of Cloud RAN, management and orchestration and the relationship between Ericsson Spectrum Sharing and Cloud RAN, this e-book will keep you hooked until the last page.

Ericsson Cloud RAN solution puts customers on the path to open, flexible 5G

The Cloud RAN solution supports Ericsson Spectrum Sharing and 5G SA and NSA Ericsson has announced Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network), a new solution to be released in 2021, that the company said will add greater flexibility and versatility to operator’s network buildouts, as well...

Nokia White Paper: Deploying 5G Networks

The industry is moving rapidly towards a 5G world with analysts predicting that we’ll reach 1 billion global subscribers by 2024. The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ramping up, and its effects will permeate most societies and economies with 5G acting as a prime...

Nokia White Paper: Cloud RAN and edge cloud for immersive experiences

Immersive experiences are about to get a whole lot better with 5G. New immersive technologies are coming, enabling exciting and innovative audio and visual experiences that will make people feel more involved with real or created environments as if they were there in person. 5G...

Sensing open RAN opportunity, Nokia steps on the gas

Nokia expects “full suite” of O-RAN interfaces available in 2021 Adding on to a recent refresh of its virtualized, cloud-based RAN solutions, Nokia today, after weeks of building up to it, made clear its position on open RAN and its role as a global, incumbent...

Nokia touts first commercial 5G cloud RAN deployment (psst — it’s Verizon’s)

The world's first commercially deployed 5G cloud-based Radio Access Network is live in the U.S., Nokia said this week in a blog post. The company didn't name the carrier or location in the post, but it was accompanied by a tweet from an official...