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Thrilled about the latest advancements in network optimization! 🔧 The team at Ericsson has developed HYDRA, a cutting-edge framework for intent-based RAN optimization using reinforcement learning (RL). HYDRA tackles the challenges of dynamic intents and environmental drift head-on, ensuring faster, scalable, and safer RL training and deployment. This innovation allows for quicker adaptation to operator preferences and more efficient utilization of network resources. HYDRA's data-centric approach and offline RL capabilities are game-changers, enabling proactive policy training and seamless deployment. What excites me the most is HYDRA's ability to automate the entire RL workflow, from data collection to model deployment, with robust risk mitigation and visualization tools. The future of autonomous network management looks bright with HYDRA leading the way, ensuring that RL models remain effective and adaptable over time. 🌐💡 How do you think HYDRA's intent-based RAN optimization will impact the future of network management? #AI #NetworkOptimization #RL #Ericsson #Innovation #TeamEricsson

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Once market leader BSNL, now not only progressing towards indeginious 4G but also strongly working towards indeginious 5G…BSNL walking past all the odds in the competitive telecom market…. Switch to BSNL…. #BSNL #CONNECTING #INDIA #CONNECTING #HEARTS https://lnkd.in/g2D4XCRv

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The recent Ericsson Consumer Lab research on extended reality (XR) sheds more light on the potential of XR technology to transform consumer experiences. 🔄 #XR #AR #Technology #ConsumerLab #5G #TeamEricsson 🔗 Consumer Lab Extended Reality (XR) Study 2024 - Ericsson

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I enjoyed the discussion and insights from GSMA and others on Private 5G deployment use cases and what it takes to drive adoption.

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Please join us on May 23rd as we broadcast the 2nd episode of our "Ericsson Simplified" event-series!🚀 "Ericsson Simplified" is our trademark event-series dedicated to demystifying Ericsson's technical landscape. Our goal is to spotlight Ericsson's innovators' profound impact on the future of connectivity, one event at a time. Come join us ~ it's a 30-minute segment you won't regret! WHEN >>> May 23rd, 12pm - 12:30pm CST WHO >>>Students / Interns / Early Career Professionals HOW >>>Register for the Teams Webinar here ~ https://lnkd.in/ge8vG3iC (fyi, attendance is completely anonymous ~ no video or pics required to join) 😉 Our host on May 23rd will be Lamine Diagne (the one and only). Lamine is a Process Transformation Consultant in Ericsson's BCS org, and he co-chairs our GenNext ERG. Lamine will be interviewing Stephanie Lippitt, Director of Networks Strategy Execution. Stephanie co-chairs our Women of Ericsson (WE) ERG, and she'll be sharing the story of her career journey as well as some of the really cool projects she's led during her time at Ericsson. So, if that's not enough to convince you to join, here's a groovy image of a rocket, courtesy of ChatGPT4o. I simply asked it to create something that would resemble your future-career if you joined the team at Ericsson. And since we don't have astronauts here, I'm guessing this is just you maxing out the career levels. And if you could see the face behind the helmet, you'd see that she's smiling. 👩‍🚀 #EricssonSimplified #Ericsson #WomenofEricsson #GenNext

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The evolution toward Open RAN is one of the major trends in our industry today. In almost every discussion I have with customers, we touch on the transition toward open, programmable, and resilient networks. Many questions focus on how to make the transition to an open RAN architecture, both from strategic and technological perspectives, and how to guarantee performance, security, and interoperability in a multi-vendor environment. In the new episode of Ericsson’s Tech Unveiled, we break down the most common challenges related to Open RAN when it comes to adoption, deployment, and interoperability – and discuss ways to overcome them. The bottom line is that the network evolution journey is unique for every CSP, and it is important to be aware of the potential challenges along the way, so you can build the best strategy and identify the right partners based on your starting point and your specific network needs. At Ericsson, we have already delivered more than 1 million Open RAN-capable radios, and we are ready to support our customers on their openness journey regardless of what it looks like. Our efforts in Open RAN are recognized in the recently released Frost Radar™ 5G network infrastructure market 2024 ranking. Ericsson tops this ranking for the fourth year in a row thanks to our wide product portfolio and sustained investments in R&D. https://lnkd.in/dDFxnFHn You can find the Tech Unveiled episode here: https://lnkd.in/dBEwrwQx #5G #OpenRAN

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While naysayers moan that #5G hasn’t lived up to the hype, fixed wireless access (#FWA) has been absorbing all broadband subscriber growth in the market since mid-2022 with cable companies seeing a precipitous decline in net adds since the second quarter 2020.

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The Role of OTIC in Advancing Open RAN: Certification and End-to-End Badging ◼ What is OTIC? The Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) is a cornerstone of the O-RAN ALLIANCE's mission. OTICs provide a collaborative, vendor-independent environment where potential clients and customers can test their products and solutions against O-RAN specifications. These centers are essential in promoting the adoption of O-RAN technologies, ensuring that products meet the highest standards of performance, security, and interoperability. ◼ The Importance of Certification and Badging Program at OTIC The O-RAN Certification and Badging Program is a critical component of OTIC's offerings, designed to ensure confidence in O-RAN-based products for both operators and vendors. This program serves several key purposes: - Minimizing Redundant Testing: By verifying and validating O-RAN-based products and solutions before their deployment, the program reduces the need for repetitive testing by network operators. - Promoting Interoperability: Certification and badges help to ensure that products from different vendors can work seamlessly together, fostering a more diverse and resilient vendor ecosystem. - Enhancing Credibility: Products that earn O-RAN certificates and badges are recognized for meeting stringent standards, enhancing their credibility and marketability. - Supporting Deployment: Certified and badged products give operators greater confidence in their deployment, reducing the complexity and duration of pre-deployment testing. The program includes several types of certifications and badges: Conformance Certification: Verifies that a product complies with O-RAN specifications. Interoperability (IOT) Badging: Proves that pairs of products can work together via O-RAN interfaces. End-to-End (E2E) Badging: Demonstrates that a complete system or subsystem meets functional and security requirements. 2024 1H Awards Summary In 2024 1H, OTICs worldwide awarded a total of nine certifications and badges (23 in total), recognizing outstanding achievements in O-RAN technology. These awards included six End-to-End (E2E) Badges and three Open Fronthaul (OFH) Certificates. These awards highlight the significant strides made by these companies in advancing O-RAN ecosystem. Their commitment to meeting the stringent standards of the O-RAN Alliance ensures that the global telecommunications industry can rely on high-quality, interoperable, and secure network solutions. The achievements of NEC Corporation, Rakuten Symphony & QCT, Actiontec Electronics, SOLiD, Capgemini and VVDN Technologies set a high benchmark for the industry and exemplify the crucial role of OTIC in shaping the future of mobile networks. As we celebrate these accomplishments, we look forward to continued innovation and collaboration within the O-RAN ecosystem, driving forward the vision of a more open and intelligent network landscape. #ORAN #OpenRAN #OTIC #CertificationandBadging #EndtoEnd

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Open-RAN is the Future of Energy-Efficient Networks Dont be left with a dinosaur - transistion to Open RAN . This article from Job Benson Head of Mavenir RRU business highlights some so the advanatages in transition to an Open RAN architecture

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https://lnkd.in/efWpqBMs RAN slicing is one of the important new features of 5G networks; it makes differentiated services possible, enabling new features for customers and network monetization opportunities for operators. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) specifications define the slice mechanism, but they don’t say anything about how to implement the slices. Also, we haven’t seen many production-level, real-world implementations of RAN slicing, perhaps because 5G business roll-out is complex. We have done research and produced new results related to RAN slicing and I’d like to enumerate a few that will make it easier for operators to use it with Microsoft Azure.  

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D2X uses eCPRI protocol for RAN Disaggregation and Harmonization 5G NR and Principles O-RAN Alliance. https://lnkd.in/eyApbgjb #D2X #ORAN #5G #Interwork

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Interesting that 3GPP is now defining 6G use cases when the industry is still sorting out all the ways to apply the power and flexibility of 5G to new use cases. But it's a necessary step for defining 6G requirements. 3GPP Stage-1 Workshop on IMT2030 Use Cases: https://lnkd.in/gsJddn_N

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 Let’s delve into the building blocks of Open RAN. Open RAN is a transformative approach to designing and deploying radio access networks, emphasizing openness, flexibility, and interoperability. Here are the key components: 1.    Radio Unit (RU): o  The RU is the physical radio equipment that interfaces with antennas and communicates wirelessly with user devices. o  It includes components like antennas, transceivers, and amplifiers. o  In an Open RAN environment, the RU can be sourced from different vendors, promoting diversity and innovation. 2.    Distributed Unit (DU): o  The DU handles baseband processing and control functions. o  It is responsible for tasks such as modulation, coding, and scheduling. o  In Open RAN, the DU can be virtualized and run on standard servers, enabling flexibility and scalability. 3.    Centralized Unit (CU): o  The CU centralizes network management and coordination. o  It manages multiple DUs and optimizes resource allocation. o  By decoupling the CU from the DU, Open RAN allows for efficient resource utilization and dynamic network orchestration. These three building blocks work together to create a more open, agile, and efficient radio access network. Open RAN also emphasizes cloudification, open interfaces, and RAN programmability, enabling multi-vendor ecosystems and driving innovation in the telecommunications industry.

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Join experts from Ciena, TeleGeography, and Colt on May 21 at 10:00 Eastern Time for a live webinar discussing growth in bandwidth demand that is driving new technologies and new trans-Atlantic cables.

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