JOHN BAKER

Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Business Development

The founding fathers envisioned open interfaces, but what we need to make sure of is the definition of open interfaces evolves with technology. As we move through 4G to 5G, and eventually 6G, standards need to be open and that’s got to be a message to the whole community. We should all really ensure that interfaces don’t become controlled by any one large incumbent and to the extent that the consumer loses the benefit of open and interoperable technology.

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Open RAN, the Next Step, as Mavenir’s John Baker addresses Open RAN, the progress made, and the future.
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ABOUT JOHN BAKER

Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Business Development

A veteran of the mobile industry and a board member of the Open RAN Policy Coalition, 5G Americas, and co-chair of the Industry Engagement Focus Group for the O-RAN Alliance, John Baker is a sought-after industry speaker. He leads the 5G Open RAN team at Mavenir, intent on disrupting the market by transforming operator network economics.

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IN THE NEWS

OpenRAN Ecosystem Mapping Crowd-sourced by Mavenir v25
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The Open RAN Ecosystem Is at an Inflection Point: Time to Standardize and Certify the Definition of an Open RAN Product

As the Open RAN ecosystem continues to expand, are we missing a standardization and certi…
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Embracing the Potential of Advanced 5G to Enhance Operations, Boost Efficiency and Introduce New Services

Published on FutureNet as part of the upcoming FutureNet Asia event in Singapore  The…
Mavenir on the State of Play for Open RAN
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Mavenir on the State of Play for Open RAN

During the May 2024 TelecomTV DSP Leaders Open RAN Summit, Mavenir’s John Baker, shares …
OpenRAN Ecosystem Mapping Crowd-sourced by Mavenir
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Proven Open and Interoperable Ecosystem Fuels Open RAN’s Momentum

*The blog was last updated on 22 Aug 2024 In the rapidly evolving telecom landscape, t…
Strengthening American Communications Leadership With Open Radio
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Strengthening American Communications Leadership With Open Radio Access Networks

Today, marked another milestone in the evolution of Open RAN as Mavenir joined other indu…
Open RAN is Open
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Open RAN Is All About Open Interfaces 

We are at the crossroads, and it feels appropriate to take a page out of Andrew S. Grove…
Evolved Open RAN Fronthaul Evolution
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Clarity on O-RAN Specification Updates for Massive MIMO Radios

Specification work within the O-RAN Alliance in regard to an uplink modification to open …
Nokia Partners with Mavenir to Prove Open RAN System Performance
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Nokia Partners with Mavenir to Prove Open RAN System Performance

Click here to read Nokia’s release on the topic. Abbreviated release below. Novemb…
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FYUZ2023: Open RAN and What It Means for the Industry

Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Ecosystem Business Development, highlights that Open RAN is h…
Ericsson Lights the Open Ran Fyuz... However the Proof Is in the Eating
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Ericsson Lights the Open RAN Fyuz… However the Proof is in the Eating

Mavenir Awarded Two Wins at the NTIA 2023 5G Challenge.
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Mavenir Awarded Two Wins at the NTIA 2023 5G Challenge

Richardson, Texas – September 26th, 2023: Mavenir, the Network Software Provider buildin…
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The techUK Podcast: Reflecting on the DSIT International Telecoms Summit

Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP of Ecosystem Business Development, joins techUK’s Sophie Jam…
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Interview With John Baker at Open RAN World in Berlin – April 2023

Click here to view the recording It’s said that Open RAN is all about ‘Open Interf…
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Stay Focused to Enjoy Open Opportunities

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Mavenir’s Open vRAN Solution Wins Best Cloud Solution in Open RAN

Berlin, Germany 28 April 2023: Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future …
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O-RAN World: A Conversation with John Baker

Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Ecosystem Business Development, shares his insights on the fu…
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Mavenir Updates on Open RAN Trends, Engagements

Mavenir’s John Baker talks with RCR Wireless’ Sean Kinney at Mobile World Congress 2023 …
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Mavenir Updates on Open RAN Trends, Engagements

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The Telecoms.com Podcast: Mavenir, Open RAN and Telecoms Policy

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Open RAN: European and American Views

John Baker

PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Mavenir on the State of Play for Open RAN

During the May 2024 TelecomTV DSP Leaders Open RAN Summit, Mavenir’s John Baker, shares insights on the advancements of Open RAN and the growth of its ecosystem.

FYUZ2023: Open RAN and What It Means for the Industry

Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Ecosystem Business Development, points out that Open RAN is happening, Open RAN is scaling. The ecosystem has changed overnight with ORAN deployments.

O-RAN World: A Conversation with John Baker

Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Ecosystem Business Development, shares his insights on the future of Open RAN. With the growing momentum of Open RAN initiatives globally, the next five years will be crucial for Open RAN to take extensive market share. John predicts a bright future for Open RAN, stating that it’s not a revolution, but an evolution in the market.

Interview with John Baker at Open RAN World in Berlin

Hear from John Baker- SVP, Ecosystem Business Development at Mavenir – as he discusses the true meaning of ‘Open Interfaces’, reflects on the role of green networks and improving efficiencies in the RAN, and explores Mavenir’s role as system integrator for VMO2’s 2023 deployment.

Open RAN: The Debate

Watch the session at Mobile World Congress (MWC23)

Mavenir Updates on Open RAN Trends, Engagements – RCR Wireless

Mavenir’s John Baker talks with RCR Wireless’ Sean Kinney at Mobile World Congress 2023 about the 2023 industry momentum around Open RAN —and emphasized how Cloud RAN is not Open RAN. John also highlighted Mavenir’s win with Deutsche Telekom in Europe, and discussed the current deployment already supporting 40,000+ radios, with DISH.

Open RAN: The Next Step

Watch the session at Mobile World Congress (MWC22): Open RAN, the Next Step, as Mavenir’s John Baker addresses Open RAN, the progress made, and the future.

Legacy Networks and Open RAN – A Meeting of the Two Minds

Watch as Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Business Development participates in the “Legacy Networks and Open RAN – A Meeting of the Two Minds” panel discussion from the Open RAN Summit event.

The Open vRAN Continuum

Watch Mavenir’s John Baker, SVP, Business Development deliver a keynote on ‘The Open vRAN Continuum’ at the Big 5G Event 2021 in Denver.

Developing an Ecosystem for vRAN

Moving to a virtual RAN solution can help mobile operators prepare for future innovation and growth, allowing them to more easily develop new applications and services, or leverage third-party, cloud-native applications, as they upgrade and scale their networks to meet increasing user demand. But what is the market opportunity for vRAN, and how exactly should telcos proceed?

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