Nine vendors participated from December 2022 to May 2023
Cohort 2 participants primarily focused on system integration, exploring RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) implementations, and investigating ARM-based Open RAN implementations.
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Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Accelleran is at the forefront of Open RAN innovation. With its advanced RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), Central Unit (CU) and integration expertise, Accelleran works with a diverse range of partners, forging an ecosystem that builds robust end-to-end private 5G solutions.
ASOCS provides a fully virtualised private 5G network solution, along with 5G positioning services for enterprises that require mission-critical, data-driven applications. ASOCS products are delivered on a scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
Wireless Excellence designs and manufactures advanced Wireless Communication products including 4G & 5G Open RAN & V-RAN Radios, plus Microwave, Millimeter Wave, FSO and MIMO Radio backhaul. Based in Oxford, UK, CableFree has been deployed in over 80 countries since 1996. Customers include mobile operators, ISPs, government, industrial and corporate networks.
Effnet, a Swedish company, is an independent software products vendor for header compression technology and 5G solutions. For over 20 years, Effnet has been involved in the R&D of networking technologies and delivering high-quality and high-performance software solutions. They have delivered/licensed their solutions to companies across the world. Effnet 5G solutions are deployed in more than 20 projects across the USA, EU and UK as well as undergoing testing and PlugFests in various labs.
Phluido is a technology company based in San Diego, California. Since its foundation in 2014, Phluido has built intellectual property on software-defined radio access networks (RANs), and specialised in the software implementation of 4G L1 and 5G L1 for off-the-shelf x86 and Arm CPUs.
Radisys Corporation is a global leader in open telecom solutions and a proud member of the Reliance Industries family. It enables service providers to become digital experience providers through open and disaggregated platforms and solutions. Their end-to-end portfolio spans from digital endpoints, to open disaggregated access and core solutions, to immersive digital applications and engagement platforms.
Radisys Corporation’s expert services organisation delivers full lifecycle support to help service providers build and operate highly scalable, high- performance networks. “Open Radisys” is their commitment to making open telecom solutions a reality.
SOLiD is helping build its wireless future with innovative RF Amplifiers, RF Radio and Optical Transport solutions. Trusted by global wireless operators in renowned venues and populous areas, SOLiD’s Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) enhance cellular coverage in hospitals, sports venues, government buildings, airports, and more.
As a key contributor to the wireless densification evolution, SOLiD continuously innovates to deliver best-in-class solutions with Genesis Digital DAS, Infinity Access optical fronthaul and backhaul, and SURF Open RAN (O-RAN) networks.
VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation for enterprises and telecommunication services. At the heart of everything it does, lies the responsibility and the opportunity to build a sustainable, equitable and more secure future for all.
VVDN is a global product engineering and manufacturing company, specialising in end-to-end solutions for various technology markets including 5G, DataCenter, Networking, Wi-Fi, Vision, Automotive, IoT, Cloud, and Apps. With headquarters in Gurgaon, India, and Fremont, California, USA, VVDN caters to customers worldwide. It boasts 11 cutting-edge engineering centres and 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India.
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