The current state of open RAN | June 2022
Hema Kadia
July 6, 2022
This article provides an overview of all the Open RAN ongoing deployments and trials, globally, as of June 2022.
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Virgin Media O2 deploys private 5G network for NHS hospital in UK
Hema Kadia
July 4, 2022
Virgin Media O2 Business has switched on the UK’s first 5G-connected hospital with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – a provider of mental health services in the United Kingdom. The switch-on is part of Maudsley Digital Lab’s series of digital health and innovation trials funded by NHS Digital, with the private 5G network providing dedicated connectivity for mission-critical digital health use cases for both clinicians and patients.
Open RAN is not the answer, but it is essential help…Industrialized automation at scale is the key | Introducing Rakuten Symphony’s Symworld™
Hema Kadia
July 4, 2022
An in-depth interview with Geoff Hollingworth, Chief Marketing Officer at Rakuten Symphony covering Rakuten Mobile’s Open RAN Journey, including the rationale behind opting for Open RAN solution, the current state of their Open RAN deployment, their success, the challenges they addressed, the solution approach, architecture blueprint and recommendations to operators on the Open RAN journey.
Portugal’s NOS Opens 5G Hub with standalone 5G private network
Hema Kadia
July 4, 2022
NOS’ 5G innovation center with SA 5G technology will be a laboratory for collaboration & co-creation with total investment ~350 million euros
Deutsche Telekom’s industry approach to accelerate deployable open RAN solutions
Hema Kadia
July 3, 2022
An interview with Petr Ledl, Vice President, Head of Network Trials and Integration Lab, Deutsche Telekom covering DT’s Open RAN Journey and related topics such as Why do we need Open RAN? How do manage the RAN disaggregation complexities? What are Open RAN challenges & Learnings? Global Industry Approach for Open RAN solution adoption.
Vodafone’s system integration model for accelerating Open RAN adoption
Hema Kadia
July 2, 2022
An interview with Francisco (Paco) Martín, Head of Open RAN for Vodafone Group focusing on Vodafone’s system integration model for Open RAN adoption. What happens if traditional model is applied to OPEN RAN system integration? How system integration can be done in lab? What is the proposed lab model? What are the benefits? How to do remote system integration? How to manage network operations?
Rakuten’s Open RAN Journey Towards a Software-Centric Future
Hema Kadia
June 29, 2022
Explore the pioneering pathway of Rakuten in the telecom industry, navigating through Open RAN and a software-centric approach. Discover insights into how openness, transparency, and innovative mindsets are reshaping connectivity and uncovering new possibilities in the realm of 5G, network scalability, and global standards. Join us as we delve into the future of telecom, where Rakuten, Open RAN, and a new era of technological advancements converge to redefine the industry.
Bridging the Digital Divide with 5G and Open RAN | Supermicro
Hema Kadia
June 29, 2022
Michael Clegg, VP & GM for 5G and Edge at Supermicro, shares insight on how Supermicro is bridging the digital divide with Open RAN & 5G. What does Open RAN mean to Supermicro? What is the state of Open RAN market today? How Open RAN can help improve global connectivity to bridge the digital divide?
Vodafone deploys private 5G network at Skoda Auto manufacturing factory
Hema Kadia
June 28, 2022
› ŠKODA AUTO launches private 5G test network at company’s headquarters in Mladá Boleslav
› Another step towards Smart Factory: technology increases efficiency and flexibility in production
› 5G data transmission used in pilot phase for autonomous transportation of vehicles
› Company also using new the wireless standard in predictive maintenance and ŠKODA FabLab
5GMED Project
5G Techritory
June 28, 2022
One of our favorite 5G PPP projects is 5G MED. The projects objective is to investigate a sustainable 5G deployment model for future mobility in the Mediterranean Cross-Border Corridors. In this panel, we have the honor to hear directly from the leaders of this project on the latest findings and lessons from their various test beds. Speakers: Xavier Jofre Head of Digital Innovation, Mobile World Capital Barcelona Pierre-Yves Petton Telecom & IoT Research Program leader, SNCF Raul Gonzalez Prats Senior Product Manager Collaborative Project, Cellnex Telecom Xavier Daura Innovation manager, Abertis Autopistas
