In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored the many benefits network operators will reap from Open RAN (Radio Access Network) architecture. …
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What is Open RAN (O-RAN)?
Open RAN (Radio Access Network), or O-RAN, stands at the forefront of the RAN revolution and is the latest of several generations of RAN …
2020 Vision: Watching the Pieces Come Together
The telecoms industry is experiencing a major transformation as we usher in a new year, offering promise and opportunity to communication …
OSS and Orchestration Challenges in a 5G World
The 5G network is virtualized through a complex interlinking of individual components running as Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), …
Don’t Wait for 5G to Make Network Slicing Pay Off
5G is just around the corner… or so the story goes. Yes, network service providers worldwide are busy preparing to deploy 5G, if they …
A Domain Approach Could Simplify 5G Network Management
With the advent of 5G, a much more highly virtualized and dense mobile network infrastructure will place greater demands on …
Four Key Enablers of Automated, Multi-Domain Optical Service Delivery
New advancements in software-defined control and network automation are enabling optical service delivery transformation. Stitching together …
Digital Transformation in the Hyperconnected World of 5G
Can you feel the anticipation? As we approach the era of 5G, excitement continues to build over the potential for new, disruptive digital …
The Promise of VoLTE: It’s Only a Matter of Time
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is considered by many to be revolutionary both for mobile operators and for subscribers. Operators, once they have …