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Vodafone and Dell to Scale Open RAN and 5G in Europe

Vodafone and Dell to Scale Open RAN and 5G in Europe
Vodafone named Dell Technologies a strategic infrastructure provider for a five-year Open RAN buildout across Europe, signaling a move from trials to scaled, automated 5G networks. Vodafone will expand one of Europe’s largest Open RAN footprints using Dell infrastructure as part of a multi-year radio access modernization program. Dell will supply its PowerEdge XR8000 series servers, including the XR8620t and the latest XR8720t with Intel Xeon 6 SoC. Vodafone also plans to adopt the Dell Telecom Infrastructure Automation Suite (DTIAS) to provide the Infrastructure Management Service within its Open RAN architecture, designed to automate Day 0/1/2 lifecycle operations for O-Cloud infrastructure.

NVIDIA and Nokia Launch AI-RAN Platform for 6G

NVIDIA and Nokia Launch AI-RAN Platform for 6G
NVIDIA and Nokia unveiled a strategic partnership to deliver commercial AI-RAN products built on NVIDIA’s Aerial RAN Computer Pro (ARC-Pro) platform and Nokia’s RAN software portfolio, with NVIDIA committing a $1 billion equity investment in Nokia at approximately $6.01 per share, subject to customary closing conditions. The companies are targeting an AI-native RAN that runs both radio workloads and AI inference on a software-defined, accelerated platform, with a cumulative AI-RAN market opportunity that Omdia estimates will exceed $200 billion by 2030. ARC-Pro is positioned as a 6G-ready accelerated computing platform that couples connectivity, compute, and sensing, enabling upgrades from 5G-Advanced to 6G largely via software.

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Mobile World Congress 2024 Barcelona Wrap-Up Round Up

G2 on 5G - Moor Insights and Strategy Podcasts
In this 182nd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:
1. API finally gains traction as 5G mobile networks seek programmability and monetization - is Vonage positioned to capitalize?
2. AI is everywhere and in everything - an extension of CES: Intel AI PC and Qualcomm AI Hub+ New Snapdragon x80 Modem and FastConnect 7900
3. NTN and LEO satellite service continues to be hot - who’s still in front? AST SpaceMobile and Sateliot
4. The usual devices from: Honor Magic 6 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Moto Bendable, Tecno Rollable, Lenovo Clear Laptop, Xiaomi SU7 Auto, Samsung Galaxy Ring, OnePlus Watch 2
5. Nokia finds some renewed enterprise focus with Dell Technologies in private 5G networking and more
6. Qualcomm XR Hub, Boundless AR 5G Demo, Oppo Air Glass 3 and AR contacts are back?

TELUS Partners With Samsung To Build Canada’s First 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network

Open RAN: A $42M Leap Forward in Wireless Technology Innovation
TELUS to supercharge its 5G network using Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 and Open RAN solutions — improving performance, energy efficiency and flexibility for future enhancements Samsung Media Release | Feb 15, The post TELUS Partners With Samsung To Build Canada’s First 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network appeared first on 5G Americas.

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Telus & Samsung, Verizon and NHL Deal, T-Mo Uplink Record, FirstNet Expands

G2 on 5G - Moor Insights and Strategy Podcasts
In this 180th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:
1. Telus partners with Samsung Networks for LTE and 5G open and virtualized RAN
2. Verizon inks Private 5G deal with NHL
3. T-Mobile leans into uplink transmit switching for 5G uplink optimization
4. AT&T and FirstNet sign 10-year, $8 billion deal including 1,000 new sites, SA 5G
5. Nokia and Dell team up for private cellular networking
6. Vodafone HyperRealityHub

AST SpaceMobile’s 5G Satellite Connectivity Breakthrough

AST SpaceMobile's 5G Satellite Connectivity Breakthrough
AST SpaceMobile has unveiled its space-based 5G broadband capabilities, achieving a new data rate of 14 Mbps, following successful 4G tests with AT&T and Vodafone. This was accomplished using the BlueWalker 3 satellite, in partnership with Vodafone, AT&T, and Nokia. This advancement underscores the potential of bridging 4G and 5G connectivity gaps globally. AST SpaceMobile's patented technology will also be integral to their commercial satellites, with the first five set for a Q1 2024 launch.

Vodafone and Amazon’s Project Kuiper expand 4G/5G reach in Europe and Africa

Vodafone and Amazon's Project Kuiper expand 4G/5G reach in Europe and Africa
Discover how Vodafone and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are partnering to extend 5G and satellite connectivity to underserved communities in Africa and Europe to make high-speed internet more accessible.

EnterpriseWeb Premieres the First Telco-grade Demo of Generative AI for Network Service Orchestration

EnterpriseWeb Premieres the First Telco-grade Demo of Generative AI for Network Service Orchestration
EnterpriseWeb announced that it will premiere the first telco-grade demonstration of generative AI for network service orchestration today at Informa’s Big 5G event in Austin, Texas. The company, which ran the telecom industry’s first Network Function Virtualization proof-of-concept in 2013 and is known for its advanced automation capabilities, partnered with KX to enable next generation AI-powered Telecom operations.

Northeastern University Debuts AI-Powered Private 5G Network

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Northeastern University's Wireless Internet of Things Institute (WIoT) and Open6G R&D center unveil an AI-automated private 5G network, providing a customizable platform for wireless technology research and development beyond 5G.

Intel’s Exit from the 5G Laptop Market: Reasons and Future Implications

Intel's Exit from the 5G Laptop Market: Reasons and Future Implications
Intel made headlines recently as it withdrew from the 5G laptop market, ceasing its partnership with MediaTek. This development was not entirely unexpected, as analysts pointed to the underwhelming sales of 5G laptops and Intel's ongoing struggles with 5G devices.

Vodafone executive pushes for EU operators to invest in energy

Vodafone boss pushes for operator energy investment
Margherita Della Valle, CFO and Interim CEO at Vodafone Group, called for European operators to pool their energy resources across every market to support larger renewable projects by acting as anchor tenants with energy providers.

Rogers deploys Private 5G network at Kirland Detour Lake Mine

Ericsson and Becker Mining Systems partner to resell private 5G network solutions for global mining sector
The first Canadian mining operation to be completely linked via a 5G Wireless Private Network is Kirkland Lake's Gold Detour Lake Mine, laying the groundwork for turning it into a Smart Digital Mine in the future. In addition, Rogers and Kirkland Lake Gold will bring more than 180 kilometers of network connectivity for the local community, with 8 new wireless towers along Highway 652, north of Cochrane, Ontario.
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