Open source software solutions company RedHat today announced a partnership with Samsung to develop a new vRAN solution with improved integration and automation.
This new technology will help telecom service providers better manage their wide area network operations and meet the requirements of 5G technology by improving flexibility and operational efficiency.
Red Hat was a key partner with Samsung in developing the platform to enable service providers to leverage the new solution to achieve faster ROI while reducing the throughput associated with implementing consistent, compliant operations to deploy tens of thousands of potentially connected 5G sites. , which helps to promote innovation based on 5G private network, MEC platform, 5G core network, etc.
With the transition to a cloud-based world, open source software forms the backbone of 5G RAN wireless access networks as service providers seek to improve their competitive position, increase their revenue streams, and meet growing customer demands.
The operation of the non-clustered component of the virtual RAN relies on the latest computing power, which requires consistent cloud infrastructure.
Service providers must ensure that all components of the access network operate in an integrated manner to support end users, whether they are individuals using mobile phones or large telecom operators who support their operations commercially.
Samsung and (Red Hat) are working together to address the ongoing needs of communications service providers to validate network functionality, interoperability, and performance of total virtual radio access network solutions. The new innovation will provide the company:
- A comprehensive virtualization solution that helps reduce complexity, mitigate operational and network deployment risks, and improve automation and integration.
- A flexible and efficient network that scales and adapts quickly to changing needs, allowing teams to update remotely.
The new solution will leverage Red Hat's suite of open hybrid cloud technologies including: Red Hat OpenShift Platform, industry-leading Kubernetes platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system and management toolbox. Developed by Red Hat and the Ansible Automation platform.
The expanded cooperation between Samsung and (Red Hat) demonstrates the magnitude of the challenges that can be met with the support of the partner's advanced (Red Hat) systems that offer a variety of solutions and services, giving customers greater choices and a higher level of flexibility that provides flexibility.
This helps service providers implement a hybrid or multi-cloud strategy with the required level of flexibility during development and operations in any cloud environment, and enables service providers to tailor infrastructure requirements to strategic, business or technology requirements to meet requirements.
In terms of the continuous development of service providers, they also focus on assessing aspects related to sustainability with an emphasis on promoting innovation. According to a sustainability study sponsored by Red Hat, wireless access networks account for 75% of all service providers' energy consumption, which means they need to improve their energy consumption practices.
Using the OpenShift platform, connectivity service providers can optimize their power consumption at multiple levels and dimensions including: node, cluster, system, and domain levels. For example, turning off unused components in a service provider's network results in a significant reduction in power consumption.
Red Hat and Samsung vRAN will be available in the second half of 2023 as a demonstration of the product and its capabilities. Learn more about the latest collaboration between Red Hat and Samsung at Red Hat booth #2F30 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
“In light of the industry's gradual transition to 5G, we can see that no provider can meet the requirements for access. The technology continues to grow,” said Honoré Labardet, vice president of Communications, Media, Entertainment, and Network Edge Services and Solutions at RED. By expanding our partnership with Samsung, a global VRAN market leader, we can offer telecom service providers the range and efficiency needed for radio access networks. "
“Utilizing our industry-leading open source technology portfolio, we will be able to support carriers and service providers at Samsung Communications in exploring the next wave of innovation at Vran Inspur. Together with (Red Hat) to provide service operators with a new degree of consistency, flexibility and scalability for the use of access networks To the radio in the fifth generation all over the world.