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The Scotland 5G Centre and Vodafone have delivered two new 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) to develop new use cases and accelerate the adoption of 5G technology across the industry in Scotland. The 5G MPNs are in The Scotland 5G Centre’s Aberdeen and HALO Kilmarnock innovation hubs. The hubs will help organizations to deliver new applications and services using Vodafone 5G connectivity. Specialist staff will help companies to develop, prototype, and test real-world, 5G-powered applications and use cases.
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The June 2022 edition delves into Open RAN’s progress, exploring large-scale deployments, automation challenges, and innovative approaches by players like Rakuten, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone. Gain insights on sustainability, digital inclusion, and evolving 5G architecture.
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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 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.
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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.
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NOS’ 5G innovation center with SA 5G technology will be a laboratory for collaboration & co-creation with total investment ~350 million euros
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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.
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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?
- 5G, API, Automation, Open RAN
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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.
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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?
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› 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
› 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
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Ravi Sinha, Co-Chairman nGRG O-RAN Alliance provides an overview of the next generation research group mission, ecosystem, & research streams.
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Karin Loidl, Technology Advisor at Fraunhofer IIS explains how Open RAN can be a game challenger? Role of Open RAN in Campus Networks, with a view on Germany? What are the technical challenges for deploying an Open RAN solution? Shares Open RAN future perspective and important takeaways.
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Renuka Bhalerao from TIP and Meta provides an update on the current state of TIP, including the release 2 roadmap & Meta’s Evenstar program.
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Zahid Ghadialy, Principal Analyst & Consultant at 3G4G provides us a background for the need to support Open RAN across 2G/3G/4G and 5G. What are the common challenges, capacity enhancement challenges and coverage challenges? How operators and vendors is addressing those challenges in developing and developed countries?
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Arburg launched 5G campus network to test innovative applications such as autonomous transport systems, industrial robots and automated production processes.
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Explore Harman’s innovative strategies in fortifying cybersecurity for connected vehicles, led by VP Ravi Puvvala. Navigate through their approach in tackling regulatory challenges, investing in in-vehicle and edge platform security, and deploying unified cybersecurity architectures to safeguard the future of automotive connectivity and ensure compliant, secure, and future-proof operations in the evolving digital vehicular landscape.
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Telia Norway and the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency have entered into collaboration on developing tactical private 5G networks.
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Howest 5G lab in partnership with Proximus will be used by – Digital Arts, Entertainment, Multimedia, Creative Technology & Cyber Security students.
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Remember when you were a kid, and you tied two cups together with a string and used it as a phone? Or maybe you remember the first time you opened up AOL chat and got to talk with a friend instantly. In 2022 it takes a lot more to keep people…
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How are operators and businesses protecting their public and private 5G/LTE network deployments? What difficulties are they encountering? What solutions and approaches do they have for securing the network? What role does standardization play in ensuring the networks’ security? How is the industry innovating to tackle those obstacles?
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AT&T, DoD & U.S. Navy demonstrated 5G-powered technology solutions that can support the enablement of a Naval “Smart Warehouse.”
