AirHop Communications

ONF's Leading Private 5G Connected Edge Platform Aether™ Now Released to Open Source

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its mission to seed the industry with innovative open source platforms to advance 5G and software-defined open networking, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) today announced that its Aether Private 5G + Edge Cloud platform, and related component projects SD-Core, SD-RAN and SD-Fabric have now all been released under the permissive Apache 2.0 open source license.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its mission to seed the industry with innovative open source platforms to advance 5G and software-defined open networking, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) today announced that its Aether Private 5G + Edge Cloud platform, and related component projects SD-Core, SD-RAN and SD-Fabric have now all been released under the permissive Apache 2.0 open source license.
  • Aether is the first open source 5G Connected Edge platform for enabling enterprise digital transformation.
  • Aether provides 5G mobile connectivity and edge cloud services for distributed enterprise networks.
  • Aether represents a complete, open 5G solution, addressing RAN through Core, democratizing availability of a robust and complete software-defined 5G platform for developers.

ONF's SD-RAN™ Now Fully Released to Open Source

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

"Today's announcement lets operators take the next big step towards deployment of a robust, secure and open source, Open RAN platform that can be uniquely customized to their needs."

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  • "Today's announcement lets operators take the next big step towards deployment of a robust, secure and open source, Open RAN platform that can be uniquely customized to their needs."
  • The ONF's SD-RAN project is building open source components for open RAN, complementing the O-RAN Alliance's focus on architecture and interfaces by building and trialing O-RAN compliant open source components.
  • Demonstrating the power of open RAN and the SD-RAN open source ecosystem, Intel has released a Connection Management xApp reference implementation demonstrating the power of applying AI/ML to managing the RAN.
  • The xApp leverages Intel's open source platforms Smart Edge Open and OpenVINO to optimize compute-intensive operations and decrease network latency.

VMware Paves the Way for Radio Access Network (RAN) Modernization

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

VMware RIC, along with VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN, will help service providers smoothly transition to Open RAN.

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  • VMware RIC, along with VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN, will help service providers smoothly transition to Open RAN.
  • VMware is paving the way for service providers to modernize the RAN so it is programmable and intelligent, built with best-of-breed solutions from a vibrant partner ecosystem.
  • VMware is today introducing VMware RIC, a platform that abstracts the underlying RAN infrastructure and provides developer APIs for xApps and rApps to program the RAN.
  • VMware RIC, combined with VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN , paves a clear and simple path toward RAN transformation.

Robin.io and AirHop Announce Strategic Partnership to Modernize Open RAN Solutions for 4G/5G Networks

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Monday, October 25, 2021

By working in close strategic partnership, Robin and AirHop enable the expedited deployment of cloud-native Open RAN in an operationally optimized solution.

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  • By working in close strategic partnership, Robin and AirHop enable the expedited deployment of cloud-native Open RAN in an operationally optimized solution.
  • The AirHop and Robin partnership significantly reduces the development time for systems integrators, MNOs and CSPs by enabling a smooth path to integration and orchestration of self-optimizing Open RAN solutions, which greatly eases the cost and operational effort needed for productization.
  • AirHop provides a suite of real-time network intelligence solutions delivering Radio Access Network (RAN) automation and performance optimization for coverage and capacity, network configuration, mobility optimization and network operations.
  • AirHop real-time RAN optimization and Robin.io hyper-automation are driving both horizontal and vertical automation in Rakuten Mobiles industry leading RCP resulting in operational cost reductions, deployment acceleration and improved performance of Open RAN.

AirHop Joins Juniper Networks Technology Alliance Partner Program to Accelerate Deployment of Open RAN xApps and rApps on Juniper RIC Platforms

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

AirHop Communications , a leader in 4G and 5G Network Intelligence solutions, today announced they are joining the Juniper Networks Technology Alliance Partner ecosystem.

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  • AirHop Communications , a leader in 4G and 5G Network Intelligence solutions, today announced they are joining the Juniper Networks Technology Alliance Partner ecosystem.
  • The partnership will enable the integration of AirHops field-hardened Radio Access Network (RAN) automation and optimization applications as O-RAN Alliance compatible eSON xApps and eSON360 rApps on Junipers RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC).
  • The intelligent automation in the O-RAN architecture is facilitated through a catalog of xApps and rApps operating on the respective RIC platforms.
  • AirHops field-hardened real-time network optimization solutions will complement our RIC solutions in addressing various Open RAN challenges in the 4G and 5G networks.

ONF and Deutsche Telekom Demonstrate Fully Disaggregated Open RAN with Open RIC Platform

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif. & BERLIN, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) and Deutsche Telekom (DT) announced the launch of the SD-RAN Berlin Trial, the first field trial implementing fully disaggregated open RAN solutions using ONF's RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) software platform as defined by the O-RAN architecture.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif. & BERLIN, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) and Deutsche Telekom (DT) announced the launch of the SD-RAN Berlin Trial, the first field trial implementing fully disaggregated open RAN solutions using ONF's RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) software platform as defined by the O-RAN architecture.
  • By integrating proprietary and open source components, including a near real-time RIC and xApps, this ground-breaking trial exemplifies a model for how future open RAN deployments are envisioned to take shape.
  • "The Berlin SD-RAN Open RAN Trial, is a momentous step towards realizing the vision of fully disaggregated and intelligent RAN, leveraging ONF's leading open source RAN Intelligent Controller software platform.
  • We are committed to building solutions optimized for open RAN deployments, and we're very excited to see this DT trial advancing the state-of-the-art for open RAN."

New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Self-organizing Networks (SON), with the Market to Reach $7.5 Billion Worldwide by 2026

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Self-organizing Networks (SON) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Self-organizing Networks (SON) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Works, Inc.; Qualcomm Inc.; Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; TEOCO Corporation; Viavi Solutions, Inc. and Others.
  • Previews provide deep insider access to business trends; competitive brands; domain expert profiles; and market data templates and much more.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

AirHop Communications Brings Real-Time 5G Network Intelligence Solution to Microsoft Azure 4G/5G

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

AirHop Communications , a leader in 4G and 5G Network Intelligence software platforms and solutions, today announced the integration of its solutions with Microsoft Azure platforms.

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  • AirHop Communications , a leader in 4G and 5G Network Intelligence software platforms and solutions, today announced the integration of its solutions with Microsoft Azure platforms.
  • AirHop will be working with Microsoft to ensure seamless integration and operation of eSON as a Cloud Native Function (CNF) in the Azure platforms.
  • Microsoft Azure platforms and eSON network optimization applications will be used across various businesses to simplify private 5G deployment, optimization and maintenance.
  • AirHops addition to the Microsoft Azure 5G Cloud ecosystem demonstrates the commitment of Microsoft in unlocking new 5G scenarios by enabling acceleration of AI-based and real-time network intelligence, said Yousef Khalidi, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Azure Networking, Microsoft Corp.

AirHop Communications Selected by Rakuten Mobile to Deliver Real-Time Cloud-RAN Performance Optimization

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

AirHop Communications today announced that it has been selected by Rakuten Mobile, Inc. to provide technology that delivers automated improvements in network performance and end-user quality of experience.

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  • AirHop Communications today announced that it has been selected by Rakuten Mobile, Inc. to provide technology that delivers automated improvements in network performance and end-user quality of experience.
  • Rakuten Mobile is leveraging AirHops eSON system for network intelligence that coordinates radio resource allocation among cells in real time, unleashing powerful, automated Radio Access Network (RAN) optimization solutions.
  • AirHop is excited to be part of Rakuten Mobiles journey by delivering operational optimization of its 5G ready Cloud-RAN, commented Yan Hui, CEO and co-founder of AirHop Communications.
  • Rakuten Mobile, Inc. is a Rakuten Group company responsible for mobile communications, including mobile network operator (MNO) and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) businesses, as well as ICT and energy.

AirHop and Altiostar Collaborate to Deliver Real-Time Network Intelligence for Open Cloud-Native 5G Mobile Networks

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Altiostar is thrilled to collaborate with AirHop to provide real-time multi-cell coordinated network intelligence capabilities in conjunction with Altiostars innovative Open vRAN to mobile operators for 4G and 5G systems, stated Altiostars Executive Vice President of Strategy and Product Management Thierry Maupil.

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  • Altiostar is thrilled to collaborate with AirHop to provide real-time multi-cell coordinated network intelligence capabilities in conjunction with Altiostars innovative Open vRAN to mobile operators for 4G and 5G systems, stated Altiostars Executive Vice President of Strategy and Product Management Thierry Maupil.
  • AirHop is excited to deliver the power of real-time eSON combined with Altiostars innovative open architecture to deliver wireless operators with future-proof network solutions that addresses the needs of today with the reality of tomorrows 5G networks, said Yan Hui, Co-Founder and CEO of AirHop Communications.
  • AirHop and Altiostar have deployed eSON network intelligence managed Open vRAN solutions in a lead operators network.
  • AirHop is a leader in real-time Self-Organizing Network (SON) solutions delivering dynamic Radio Access Network (RAN) resource optimization and improved Quality of Experience (QoE) to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).