Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a two part contributed article — make sure to read Part 1 here first.
A new approach denoted as Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS) for Open RAN is democratizing testing for emerging Open RAN technology vendors by providing them with rapid...
The shift toward Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) infrastructure, built on interoperable technologies from multiple vendors, is accelerating. To unlock the full potential of Open RAN - delivering cost efficiency, performance enhancements, and greater flexibility - it's crucial to encourage innovative, agile technology...
End-to-end fronthaul testing, as well as isolation testing, provide the big picture and granular data needed to drive Open RAN adoption
Given one of the primary goals of Open RAN—providing architectural flexibility by breaking up the centralized unit (CU), distributed unit (DU) and radio unit...
The RIC can support quick wins but further standardization, and a more coherent approach to AI/ML integration, is needed to foster trust
Back to this idea referenced in the introduction—how to leverage Open RAN interfaces for real-world innovation—it all comes down to the RAN Intelligent...
The test was conducted at KT SAT’s Geumsan Satellite Center in collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz Korea and Viavi Solutions Korea
South Korea's KT and its satellite subsidiary KT SAT announced the successful integration of KOREASAT 6 with a terrestrial 5G network, utilizing the 5G non-terrestrial...
At roughly the mid-point of the 5G cycle (assuming 10-year generational upgrade cycles), there’s seemingly widespread criticism that it hasn’t delivered on the promises it made. That’s largely related to the massive capital spend operators undertook to acquire new spectrum and put it into...
Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI offer joint test solutions to meet the needs of radio equipment manufacturers who apply for the NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.
Rohde & Schwarz and Viavi Solutions have announced an expansion of their partnership delivering state-of-the-art O-RU testing...
With the continued evolution of 5G, close-in priorities for operators are understanding the why and how of 5G-Advanced, working with satellite providers on Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and setting the stage for the commercialization of 6G in the 2030 timeframe. And before any of this...
Quality data, digital twins and AI/ML will all help operators enable end-to-end automation in a multi-cloud environment
Managing the complex components of a multi-cloud environment is proving to be a monumental challenge for network operators, especially coupled with the growing need for automation techniques driven...
Examples of how operators are using AI today include network anomaly detection and root cause analysis
Telecom companies have been using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in their operations for years. However, the current telco environment sets the stage for further innovation around...
As the 5G landscape continues to evolve, navigating the complexities associated with testing becomes increasingly crucial. How does the ecosystem align to focus on the use cases and technology stacks that can drive real world service differentiation and monetization?
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If cellular systems are to reach ubiquitous terrestrial coverage, that means going where no cellular technology has gone before: Into space. Early services which integrate satellite-based cellular, such as emergency texting, are set to launch in 2024. But the challenges of equipment survivability and...
It seems quite evident that AI, both generative and more classical, is going to change the way all industries work. For mobile network operators, AI seems like the tool that will finally turn data into insights that influence how networks and designed, deployed and...
The Nvidia 6G research cloud platform is comprised of Nvidia's aerial omniverse digital twin for 6G
Nvidia announced the availability of a 6G research platform that will allow researchers to develop the next phase of wireless technology.
The Nvidia 6G Research Cloud platform is open, flexible...
As the 5G landscape continues to evolve, navigating the complexities associated with testing becomes increasingly crucial. How does the ecosystem align to focus on the use cases and technology stacks that can drive real world service differentiation and monetization?
On March 13th, RCR Wireless News, VIAVI Solutions and Spirent...
The idea that 5G would finally propel us from point Internet of Things solutions, and limited proofs of concepts, to the broad vision of digital transformation as enabled by a fully connected world hasn’t really come to pass. But that could be changing with...
The idea that 5G would finally propel us from point Internet of Things solutions, and limited proofs of concepts, to the broad vision of digital transformation as enabled by a fully connected world hasn’t really come to pass. But that could be changing with...
VIAVI is collaborating with different industry players like NTT DoCoMo to enable simplification and efficiencies with Open RAN
NTT DoCoMo is using the VIAVI Solutions test suite for end-to-end testing for its 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREX), which was launched last year and is designed to...
3GPP Release 18 marks the start of 5G Advanced, which builds on the 5G baseline defined by 3GPP in previous Releases 15, 16, and 17. There is a wide consensus in the industry that 5G Advanced will bring new enhancements to current mobile network...
The Open RAN conversation has evolved from a narrow focus on the nuts and bolts of making a multi-vendor radio system work, to operationalizing these systems and layering in app-based automation processes. To the automation point, this is where the Open RAN RIC, or...
While telecom companies have seamlessly integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their operations over the years, it's only recently that these technologies have emerged as a hot topic in the industry.
This report explores the current telecom landscape, highlighting the potential for...
Experts see the Open RAN RIC supporting energy and spectral efficiency, service differentiation and more
In an Open RAN network, the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) is, in some circles at least, viewed as the brains of the network--the thing that will propel Open RAN from...
While Open RAN vendors are focused on hardware/software disaggregation and interoperability, operators also need RAN reaggregation
As commercial Open RAN deployments, particularly in brownfield network environments, begin to ramp, the longstanding focus on ensuring interoperability between disaggregated radio hardware and software could stand to move...
In the ever-evolving world of telecom, operators have access to an astounding array of data concerning their networks, spanning from end-user experiences to peak network capabilities and beyond.It's a treasure trove of information, but it also presents substantial challenges in making sense of it...
