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Blake Hlavaty
To successfully deploy and operate Radio Access Networks in a complex, heterogeneous environment, new management tools and methodologies are needed at all phases of the network lifecycle. The O-RAN Alliance defines aspects of network control and AI in its architecture. I’m Blake Hlavaty, here for an open dialogue about the value and impact of the
Nupur Jain
The evolution of optical network technology continues to move toward ever greater infrastructure disaggregation, and for good reason. Open optical networks allow communications service providers (CSPs) and data center operators to mix and match components from different vendors, avoiding proprietary vendor lock-in to speed innovation, increase agility and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Yet,
Rob Hughes
Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN As the telecommunications industry continues to adopt Open RAN, there is a growing need for testing and validation facilities that can streamline the deployment of multivendor solutions. The VALOR (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN) lab, which officially opened its Chandler, AZ facility in October 2024, brings together a diverse ecosystem
Ray Diaz
Put BEAD funding to work for your broadband deployment project What’s the biggest challenge in broadband deployment? According to small and mid-sized operators, their top concern is the workforce shortage. There aren’t enough skilled people to fill the 150,000 to 205,000 jobs that BEAD funding is expected to create in the US. If the lack
Maureen Bundy
Take the first step in network transformation with network modernization Technology evolves exponentially. The lag time between disruptive innovations—which gives network managers time to adapt and catch up—is growing shorter. As a result, many Communication Service Providers (CSPs) may feel like they’re falling behind. Network transformation has become an important strategy for CSPs who want
Rob Hughes
The mobile network landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from single-vendor, closed solutions towards open standards-based ecosystems. This shift, driven by the desire for increased flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation, is leading to the widespread adoption of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies. Within this evolving environment, open radio management emerges as a
Nishant Tiwari
Using dApps for real-time control and management The Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) ecosystem is undergoing a radical transformation driven by the need for more efficient, flexible, and intelligent network management. Central to this evolution are the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) applications, including rApps, xApps, and the newly emerging dApps. These applications serve distinct
Nishant Tiwari
As a product manager leading the development of network digital transformation solutions, I’m fascinated by the potential of the Near-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC), which provides near real-time control and optimization. This capability brings intelligence and unlimited possibilities to the radio access network (RAN). But what exactly is a Near-RT RIC, and how
Ray Diaz
Velocity and efficiency are key to maximizing the return on broadband infrastructure investments In my previous blog in this Digital Infrastructure Investment blog series, I focused on risk. Now I turn my attention to Return On Investment (ROI) in broadband infrastructure projects. The first phase in the lifecycle is planning and network design, also known
Dr. Olufemi (Femi) Adeyemi
As the mobile network landscape evolves worldwide, competitive pressures continue to grow. To keep pace, today’s mobile network operators (MNOs) need to further reduce costs and increase agility as they speed new services to market — or risk falling behind. This imperative is driving many MNOs to pursue increasingly virtualized and open radio access network
Fujitsu Network Communications
Key Takeaways: As users worldwide increasingly expect more from their connected experiences, the demands placed on network infrastructure continue to grow and evolve. The team at Fujitsu understands that to address the needs of mobile network operators (MNOs), a sophisticated blend of innovative performance and network efficiency is needed. But how are networks evolving and
Muhammad Sarwar
As the telecoms landscape continues to shift and evolve, communications service providers (CSPs) and other network operators face new imperatives. From the race to secure promising new revenue opportunities and increase capacity, to the urgent need to reduce costs and simplify operations, operators are seeking innovative new ways to deploy, manage, and optimize networks. Intelligent
Mauricio Martinez
Why do enterprise customers need to re-evaluate their connectivity and network services? Enterprise customers are seeing a rapid shift in the scope and scale of their day-to-day operations. This pushes them to deliver higher quality of services, higher productivity, and efficiency. They are also experiencing a rapid shift of technologies with a big migration of
Greg Cotton
What is the purpose of the middle mile network? Middle mile networks connect the edge or access networks to the core of the broadband network. It takes customers who are already connected to local telcos, such as Multiservice Operator (MSO) head-ins, or even Mobile Telephone Switching Offices (MTSOs), and provides that connectivity back to the