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SoftBank Corp., NEC and Broadcom Jointly Validate RAN Modernization with Virtualization by Unifying O-RAN Architecture and Telco Cloud

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).

Key Points: 
  • The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).
  • In this joint verification, a virtualized RAN (“vRAN”) system consisted of a general-purpose common infrastructure defined by SoftBank, vRAN applications using O-RAN architecture by NEC, and a vRAN platform optimized for VMware’s Telco Cloud platform.
  • We believe that the innovative RAN modernization with virtualization, O-RAN, and Telco Cloud that we have verified will be the core technology for efficient RAN operations in the future.
  • PaaS(“VMware Telco Cloud Automation”)and its integrated orchestration capabilities enable operators to quickly deploy rapidly evolving CNF (“cloud-native function”) requirements for NEC's RAN deployments."

Marvell Open Sources OCTEON 10 ML/AI Accelerator Software to Optimize 5G RAN Networks

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Improves the performance of 5G RAN networks by enabling OEMs and operators, such as Nokia and Vodafone, to easily develop and implement innovative ML/AI models using open-source tools.

Key Points: 
  • Improves the performance of 5G RAN networks by enabling OEMs and operators, such as Nokia and Vodafone, to easily develop and implement innovative ML/AI models using open-source tools.
  • "The ever-increasing complexity of RAN makes AI/ML the ideal technology to efficiently solve challenges around radio resource configuration, allocation, and optimization.
  • The OCTEON 10 ML/AI accelerator features a scalable tiled architecture and best-in-class performance-power ratio at 8 trillion operations per second per watt.
  • "Giving developers access to processor modules will enable industry innovations that build smarter, faster, and more secure RAN networks."

Jordan Lotsoff Named Vice President of Fundamental Underwriters

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LANSING, Mich., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group has announced Jordan Lotsoff as vice president of Fundamental Underwriters, establishing new leadership in the organization's growing brand which offers insurance products designed for trucking accounts, healthcare and non-profit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group has announced Jordan Lotsoff as vice president of Fundamental Underwriters, establishing new leadership in the organization's growing brand which offers insurance products designed for trucking accounts, healthcare and non-profit organizations.
  • AF Group has announced Jordan Lotsoff as vice president of Fundamental Underwriters.
  • With over 30 years of experience in the P&C market, Jordan most recently served as divisional chief underwriting officer for Everest Insurance Company.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome Jordan to the Fundamental team," said Kelly Fusner, president of Specialty Lines for AF Group.

Baicells Achieves Industry-First Outdoor O-RAN Certification Milestone

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

DALLAS, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baicells Technologies, a global provider of LTE and 5G New Radio (NR) network solutions, has announced the successful certification of its Gamma452E 5G Macro Outdoor Remote Radio Unit (O-RU) Platform. The Open-RAN Alliance's (O-RAN) Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) labs formally certified the Open Front Haul (OFH) Interface of the Macro O-RU platform in late April.  

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baicells Technologies, a global provider of LTE and 5G New Radio (NR) network solutions, has announced the successful certification of its Gamma452E 5G Macro Outdoor Remote Radio Unit (O-RU) Platform.
  • The Baicells Gamma452E is a compact, high power, outdoor 4x40 Watt Remote RU that operates in both 4G and 5G NR mode supporting bands n40, n41, n48, and n78.
  • The certification is an industry first and a major milestone for the delivery of O-RAN architectures that will help deliver the next generation of 5G-based mobility services.
  • "Baicells is an established technology and innovation leader and being the first in our industry to achieve this milestone only backs that up.

Mavenir to Deliver Cloud-Based 5G Solutions on Google Cloud

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Mavenir announces integration of cloud-native 5G solutions with public cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud, expanding on Mavenirs One Network, Any Cloud All Software strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Mavenir announces integration of cloud-native 5G solutions with public cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud, expanding on Mavenirs One Network, Any Cloud All Software strategy.
  • Validation of Mavenirs Open RAN product in Google Cloud allows CSPs to deploy Mavenirs 5G Open RAN products with Google Distributed Cloud Edge, global infrastructure and state-of-the-art unified container platform Anthos.
  • As an innovative ISV in 5G products and solutions, Mavenir continues to expand and optimize its offerings of fully end-to-end 5G network systems.
  • Were delighted to collaborate with Mavenir to offer Open RAN solutions for 5G networks, said Amol Phadke, GM: Global Telecom Industry, Google Cloud.

Skyworks’ Advanced Synchronization Solutions Support Next-Generation 5G Deployments

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) today announced the launch of its new portfolio of network synchronization solutions, which includes the Si551x and Si540x families of NetSync clock integrated circuit devices and Skyworks AccuTime IEEE 1588 software.

Key Points: 
  • Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) today announced the launch of its new portfolio of network synchronization solutions, which includes the Si551x and Si540x families of NetSync clock integrated circuit devices and Skyworks AccuTime IEEE 1588 software.
  • Skyworks has been collaborating with partners such as NXP Semiconductors and AMD to drive 5G solutions for both the public and private wireless network markets.
  • Our collaboration with Skyworks delivers robust ecosystem solutions that meet the stringent requirements of evolving 5G networks.
  • Note to Editors: Skyworks, the Skyworks symbol, NetSync, AccuTime, DSPLL and MultiSynth are trademarks or registered trademarks of Skyworks Solutions, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

VIAVI Enables Global Access to NTT DOCOMO Open RAN Ecosystem Lab

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it is supporting NTT DOCOMO, INC.'s 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC).

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it is supporting NTT DOCOMO, INC.'s 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC).
  • NTT DOCOMO launched OREC in 2021, growing the ecosystem to 13 vendor partners.
  • As such, NTT DOCOMO is committed to allowing overseas mobile operators to remotely access the Shared Open Lab in Yokosuka, Japan to validate their own virtualized RAN.
  • VIAVI offers the most comprehensive test suite on the market for lab validation, field deployment and service assurance of O-RAN networks.

Viettel and Qualcomm to Collaborate on 5G Infrastructure Development

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Friday, May 13, 2022

This focuses on helping to expedite the development and roll-out of 5G network infrastructure and services in Vietnam and globally.

Key Points: 
  • This focuses on helping to expedite the development and roll-out of 5G network infrastructure and services in Vietnam and globally.
  • Viettel is one of four global partners trusted and selected by Qualcomm to participate in the development and application of this new 5G chipset of Qualcomm.
  • "This collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Viettel Group will be the cornerstone of Vietnam's national strategy for Made in Vietnam 5G infrastructure."
  • Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G.

Türk Telekom selects Mavenir and ComPro for 4G/5G Open vRAN Pilot

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Trk Telekoms pilot is designed to contribute to the work of Open RAN and Open Transport project groups within TIP.

Key Points: 
  • Trk Telekoms pilot is designed to contribute to the work of Open RAN and Open Transport project groups within TIP.
  • The pilot will test Open vRAN in the Trk Telekom Innovation Center and in the field on pilot sites.
  • Commenting on the release, Trk Telekoms CTO Yusuf Kra We are pleased to work with Mavenir, ComPro and TIP on this Open vRAN pilot.
  • We are pleased to have the systems integrator role in ongoing Trk Telekom 4G/5G Open vRAN pilot with support of TIP.

Parallel Wireless Expands Open RAN Research and Development Centers Across the Globe

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc., the U.S.-based Open RAN software company delivering the world's leading All G (5G 4G 3G 2G) cloud-native, Open RAN solutions, is expanding its footprint across the globe with Open RAN Research and Development Centers in the U.S., U.K., Israel, and India.

Key Points: 
  • NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc. , the U.S.-based Open RAN software company delivering the world's leading All G (5G 4G 3G 2G) cloud-native, Open RAN solutions, is expanding its footprint across the globe with Open RAN Research and Development Centers in the U.S., U.K., Israel, and India.
  • Parallel Wireless was founded in 2012 and in recent years has become a proven leader in Open RAN wireless networks with the most Open RAN deployments across the globe.
  • Parallel Wireless Research and Development Centers continue to expand across the globe to accelerate Open RAN development and testing capabilities, as Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) upgrade their networks to 5G and beyond.
  • Parallel Wireless invested in leading-edge Open RAN R&D centers which opened in 2013 and continue to expand, currently there are two Open RAN R&D centers India in Pune and Bangalore.