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RAKUTEN IS BUILDING THE WORLDS FIRST END-TO-END CLOUD-NATIVE MOBILE NETWORK

Rakuten will soon become the first new mobile network operator (MNO) to launch in Japan in over a decade. Rakuten Mobile Network CTO Tareq Amin explains for the first time the revolutionary approach that his team is taking to build Japan’s fourth major network. “The journey that we are embarking on in Japan will enable…

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Mavenir & Northeastern University Partner to Offer Open RAN Simulator

Why did Mavenir partner with Northeastern University?  Mavenir was excited to work with Northeastern University largely due to their wireless IoT initiative called Colosseum, which has focused on the Open RAN compliant network simulator. Mavenir is engaging with other universities as well globally. Many of these universities are working on similar applications and concepts as…

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Marking Milestones for Telcos’ Cloud-Native Journey 

The journey towards full cloud-native networks needs to be meticulously planned and executed so service providers are able to reap the promised benefits. In a recent interview with TelecomTV, Mavenir’s Bejoy Pankajakshan, EVP Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, elaborates on the key milestones for building a fully cloud-native network.

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Understanding the Future of the RAN Intelligent Controller

The real key to unlocking the value of the O-RAN RIC is having CU/DUs support both the O- and E2- interface capabilities. Without both, CSPs get nothing more than a variant of legacy SON, instead of true near-RT RAN optimization and cost advantages.

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Accelerating US 5G Competitiveness

Published as part of the Forbes Technology Council series.  The Biden administration and Congress are rightly focused on the best way to counter China’s momentum, accelerate U.S. competitiveness and start to lead in 5G. For the telecommunications industry, there is strong bipartisan support for one key solution to strengthen innovation, diversify the supply chain and promote…