Working Group 3 of the O-RAN Alliance recently approved a specification that enables the near-RT RIC to control the RAN. Read this blog to learn more about how this standard supports open networking with open interfaces across the vendor ecosystem.
To meet the growing demands of consumers and achieve the true potential of 5G, CSPs want and need to incorporate openness and innovation into the mobile network.
The RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) brings the concept of next-gen and open Self-Optimizing Networks (SON) into the modern, digital landscape. Learn more about real-world applications of the RIC and new opportunities the RIC offers CSPs.
As 5G gains momentum and new innovative mobile architectures are being adopted worldwide, a key component that will drive radio network automation and optimization is the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). Read this blog for the top three benefits of the RIC for all RAN.
To deliver on the 5G promise of higher throughput and lower latency for enterprise and private networks, Mavenir has been working to develop innovative, industry leading O-RAN solutions that are powered by NVIDIA GPUs and smart network interface cards (SmartNICs).
The U.S. government has allocated $1.9B for the rip-and-replace program. The program aims at compensating carriers that remove equipment that is deemed risky for national security. This will benefit the U.S. wireless industry to leverage Open RAN, open interfaces, and element interoperability.
Open interfaces defined in the O-RAN technical specifications provide increased independent visibility and the opportunity for an overall enhanced and more secure system.
A zero trust architecture (ZTA) is a cybersecurity architecture that is based on zero trust principles and designed to prevent data breaches and limit internal lateral movement. Support of a zero-trust architecture requires each O-RAN component to comply with established functionalities and protections. O-RAN Alliance [6] has identified several guiding principles.
At the heart of Open RAN is the use of cloud native architecture, the same architecture that is the bedrock of today’s internet and public cloud. Open RAN is built on a cloud native platform with clear responsibilities and accountability established between hardware/infrastructure suppliers, a hybrid-cloud platform supplier, and RAN software suppliers. It enables network operators to select suppliers that meet all the required industry security standards and certifications
When you explore how to deploy Open RAN, one of the first things you want to find out is whether and how you can reduce your RAN costs. To find the most cost-efficient way to deploy Open RAN in your network, you need to assess multiple factors. A crucial factor is the tradeoff between transport and location.
