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In RAN, BSS & all IT, best of breed is becoming the new normal
In the digital and 5G markets a best of breed approach is becoming the new normal. Not just in BSS, but across all IT systems and now into the RAN. Read more…
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Features
Is RAN automation central to 5G – or is it a distant dream?
Plans to implement advanced machine learning based automation in 5G networks are grinding to a halt, as operators slow investment and reduce ambitions. Read more…
Off the Wire
RAN automation: central to 5G, but is it a kind of dream?
Plans to implement advanced machine learning based automation in 5G networks are grinding to a halt, with operators slowing investment. Read more…
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SoftBank selects Nokia for 5G RAN in Japan
Japanese telecoms operator, Softbank Corp., has selected Nokia as a strategic partner to drive its commercial 5G offering with the Nokia AirScale solution. Read more…
News
U Mobile deploys Single RAN Advanced Network from Nokia
Nokia and U Mobile have signed a three-year contract to deploy a Nokia Single Radio Access Network (RAN), microwave and IP-based mobile transport tech. Read more…
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FIRA WIRE DAY 3: China Mobile, Saudi Telecom, SK Telecom, Huawei
MWC 2019, Day Three: Small Cell Forum; APIs for open RAN; China Mobile drives 5G interoperability; Saudi tags Nokia; Huawei and two MoUs; SK Telecom wins GLOMO. Read more…
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NGMN & WBA address RAN convergence opportunities
NGMN and Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) have published the first results of their collaboration to drive the convergence of multi-technology RANs and core networks. Read more…
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xRAN Forum releases fronthaul spec for open RAN architecture
The xRAN Forum has announced the board’s approval and public availability of the xRAN Fronthaul Specification Version 1.0 – the first specification made publicly available from xRAN since its launch in October 2016. The specification Read more…