Feature: RF Design
Virtualising the O-RAN and replacing
proprietary interfaces with standards-based interfaces enables equipment interoperability and multivendor O-RAN deployments. Tis gives network operators more flexibility to pick and choose among best-of-breed solution providers. By opening the market, currently dominated by a limited number of vendors, to new suppliers, O-RAN can not only lower costs but also prompt greater innovation through competition, as well as allow operators to avoid restricted vendors. One of the most compelling value
propositions of O-RAN architectures is their potential to lower the total cost of ownership of networks. By allowing operators to aggregate baseband functionality using a single virtualised BBU to support multiple radios, O-RAN reduces overall hardware cost and enables a smaller, simpler and more energy-efficient installation footprint. Also, as they allow operators to use soſtware to push out network functions and intelligent automation, virtual architectures can speed the
roll-out of new services, instead of having to rip out and replace whole physical systems. Virtual architectures can also ‘future-
proof ’ investments in the physical network. Te ability to change out individual O-RAN components with off-the-shelf hardware from any vendor can improve flexibility as well as reduce costs and downtime for system scaling and maintenance.
Industrial use O-RAN networks enable enhanced connectivity, flexibility, and efficiency, which are crucial for industries relying heavily on processing, such as manufacturing, logistics and industrial automation. Benefits include: • Improved connectivity and coverage - customisation of network deployments ensures more reliable and extensive coverage in industrial facilities. • Reduced costs and increased efficiency - industry can reduce the costs associated with deploying and maintaining proprietary network solutions, as the flexibility to mix
and match hardware and soſtware from different vendors should result in cost savings and operational efficiency. • Enhanced flexibility and scalability - network infrastructures can be adapted to meet changing operational demands, so network components can easily be added or upgraded.
• IoT and Automation – O-RAN supports the high bandwidth and low latency requirements necessary for seamless IoT and automated systems integration.
• Customisation – O-RAN enables tailored network solutions for the unique requirements of different industrial environments. • Enhanced security – O-RAN enables more granular control over network components and configurations. Te next big technological shiſt will be AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network), where AI and machine learning (ML) technologies will be integrated within the RAN.
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