OPEN RAN : A Breakthrough in Mobile Networks - How

Mobile network technologies are constantly evolving, as demonstrated by the current rollout of 5G. However, this is accompanied by the implementation of new concepts around the virtualization of functions, whether in the network core and/or in radio access. Striking the right balance between offshoring processing closer to subscribers and using software in the cloud, while keeping latency targets low, is a real challenge. Over the past few years, this has led to the development of the OPEN RAN (Open Radio Access Network) principle.paration between hardware parts (antenna, real-time radio processing) and software parts, which can then be made to reside in a Cloud (private or public). It goes without saying that operators and manufacturers, whether incumbent or alternative, are paying close attention to this development, and are taking a direct part in it, for example within the OPEN RAN Alliance, which brings together numerous players in the field, and aims in particular to standardize software interfaces, carry out interoperability tests, and so on...

Telecom-Paris Alumni's "Networks and Services" group therefore decided to address this topic in two webinars, two weeks apart

Second webinar: "How to

How to set up a radio architecture of this type, which functions are in the cloud, ...

• Introduction: Architecture: Philippe Martins (2000), Professor at Télécom Paris
• Evolution of the "historic" manufacturers' offer: Arnauld Taffin, Ericsson France
• The approach and experience of a new supplier: Michael Tadault (1996), RedHat
• Example of a young French company active on the subject: David Arnaud, Founder and CTO, AW2S (SERMA Group)

This presentation will be followed by a round-table discussion/question-and-answer session.