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Multiple server open vRAN sites can be consolidated into a single server footprint thanks to the Intel Xeon 6 SoC.

The continuous telecom transition to software-based RAN designs that are scalable, adaptable, and open is reflected in the constant advancement of open RAN. This year, there have been some significant developments and unmistakable progress made by the sector. Among other things to earlier this year that it will construct Canada’s first 5G virtualized RAN, Open RAN network, which it is currently working on, and Vodafone started rolling out commercial Open RAN in Romania.

For almost ten years, Intel has been steadfastly dedicated to the telecom business. Intel has worked closely with operators to promote virtualization in the 5G network core and, more recently, in radio access networks by using the finest cloud technologies for telecommunications and partnering with other companies. It have long understood that operators want cost-effective, high-performing goods that enable them to achieve their long-term objectives in order to succeed.

Intel vRAN Boost

The key to satisfying operators’ demands for cost-of-ownership and network performance is silicon innovation. Since going on sale earlier this year, AT&T, Telus, Verizon, Vodafone, and other tier-1 operators have committed to deploying 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost, the only vRAN processor in the industry with fully integrated acceleration.

The Intel Xeon 6 SoC, formerly known as Granite Rapids D, will build on this achievement by providing significant improvements in performance and power efficiency. These processors, which will be on the market in 2025, have more than twice as many cores as currently available 4th Gen Xeon processor and include architectural improvements that boost Intel vRAN capacity.Image Credit To Intel

Performance, security, and management are improved by its integrated Intel Ethernet and Intel vRAN Boost acceleration. In 2025, Intel will also introduce a new line of Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters with features including Precision Time Management (PTM), a maximum data bandwidth of 200 Gbps, and other accurate time synchronization features. When combined with the integrated Intel Ethernet, this new series of Ethernet Controllers and Network Adapters will provide the adaptability required to meet different vRAN connection needs globally.

Most site setups that need two or more servers may now operate on a single vRAN server thanks to the Intel Xeon 6 SoC’s improved design and capacity increase, which will enable network operators drastically decrease their server footprint. When compared to earlier systems that often needed numerous servers per location, this consolidation may drastically reduce the deployment capital expenditure. This advantage is further enhanced by increased performance-per-watt, which lowers continuing operational expenses via energy savings.

AI will also be crucial in helping operators achieve their ambitious energy efficiency targets and RAN business objectives. AI can improve RAN efficiency, lower power consumption, and create new income streams by allowing intelligent network optimization, predictive maintenance, and resource allocation. Intel made it simpler for operators to start integrating AI in RAN earlier this year by providing the Intel vRAN AI Development Kit in early availability. Everyone recently showcased Intel AI models combined with Mavenir’s commercial Open RAN software as a further step toward making AI ubiquitous in RAN.

This most recent CPU is designed to do AI in RAN settings. With Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) and Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), the Intel Xeon 6 SoC offers potent integrated AI acceleration. An improvement in deep learning inference and training performance is made possible by Intel AMX’s capacity to store more data in each core and calculate bigger matrices in a single operation. By processing AI inference workloads without the need for extra hardware, this CPU-based acceleration may reduce latency and maximize power and resource efficiency savings.

With all these characteristics, Intel Xeon 6 SoCs will raise the bar for advanced AI capabilities, compact architecture, and Intel vRAN performance-per-watt. To secure operators’ long-term success, Intel provides a multi-generation roadmap of CPU, Ethernet, and software technologies. In the next months, there will be a lot more to say about Intel Xeon 6 SoCs and the rest of the portfolio.

Open vRAN commercial momentum advance 5G infrastructure

What is open vran?

Commercial designs and deployments of open and virtualized radio access networks (Open vRAN) are developing, while intelligent computing innovation and AI are becoming more important for 5G infrastructure. Qualcomm Technologies, a communications and AI company, is driving 5G network innovation.

Their 5G RAN portfolio now includes cognitive computing technologies that improve processing, power efficiency, and cost. Qualcomm Technologies makes Arm-compatible CPUs for next-generation Open vRAN servers and affordable 5G small cells. See Viettel, Fujitsu, and Mavenir news to see how they and their clients are advancing Open vRAN.

Smart computing for 5G infrastructure

Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors ushers in a new age of high performance and low TCO for mobile network operators (MNOs) and new entrants. Her new lineup includes vRAN server processors with an emphasis on AI workloads, using CPU, NPU, and GPU expertise, and small cell processors to reduce 5G home and small office, home office (SOHO) costs.

Innovative RAN and AI processing for open and virtualized networks

Open Ran and vRan

By adding Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors for vRAN servers to her portfolio, they can meet current network needs as open and virtualized networks spread and the connected intelligent edge with AI grows. They want to revolutionize AI and RAN workload processing in vRAN servers by using the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, integrated hardware accelerators (leveraging world-class NPU/GPU technology), and their powerful Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms.

Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors use standard interfaces and are interoperable with accelerator cards from several vendors. As usual with Qualcomm Technologies, their diversified product range and expertise make their technologies better together. As seen above, Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors and their Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card effectively handle Layer 1 and Layer 2 processing for essential RAN and AI workloads. Performance per watt and Open vRAN deployment costs are optimized by this system design. To optimize and improve contemporary 5G networks, AI is essential from the cloud to the network to the device. Driving AI innovation across these vectors helps operators enhance performance, reduce operational costs, and move toward the autonomous network.

Qualcomm Technologies is a front runner in providing end-to-end AI knowledge to operators

Who better to apply AI’s numerous advantages to contemporary telecoms networks’ cornerstone, vRAN servers? Ecosystem partners are testing open vRAN solutions using Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors.

5G tiny cell innovation with Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors

First, Qualcomm FSM100 5G RAN platform for small cells, now with Qualcomm Infrastructure Processor QIP100 for RAN workload processing, is commercially available. This platform offers the perfect blend of performance, capacity, power, cost, size, and deployment ease for large-scale residential and SOHO 5G deployments using Qualcomm QIP100. MNOs and Qualcomm Technologies‘ infrastructure partners can fill a market gap and upgrade legacy 3G and 4G residential small cells (femtocells) with this optimized platform to meet growing demand for high-speed, low-latency 5G at home and small office. Promote vRAN sales

Qualcomm 5G RAN technologies, notably Open vRAN platforms, are gaining pace as they expand their 5G infrastructure portfolio. Recently, Viettel deployed 5G Open RAN network equipment utilizing the Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card and Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platform on a live network with actual users and data traffic. Live network results of 1,200 Mbps (100HMz, 4 Layers) demonstrate Open vRAN’s commercial readiness, combining competitive performance with cost and energy efficiency.

After the milestone with Viettel, expect to see additional announcements of strong Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) radio units from our clients using Qualcomm Technologies‘ Open vRAN platforms at Mobile World Congress Barcelona. Fujitsu motivation open an O-RAN well-matched 64TRX immense MIMO telephone lines Unit powered by means of Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN proposal.

Expect tales of disaggregated RAN reducing operator TCO with power-efficient, multi-vendor vRAN servers using Qualcomm X100 5G RAN accelerator cards and Qualcomm QDU100 systems.

Mavenir and Qualcomm Technologies will unveil a vDU solution powered by Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card and developed with Mavenir vDU RAN software at MWC-B. This solution reduces mobile operator TCO and improves sustainability with high power efficiency. Mavenir will announce its Open Beam line of high-performing and power-efficient Massive MIMO Radios powered by Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platforms in addition to the vDU solution.

Not just that. Follow these and their other customers and ecosystem stakeholders as they go to the expo. Open vRAN should be a hot subject at MWC and beyond.

Enabling intelligent 5G infrastructure

Qualcomm Technologies‘ inclusion of intelligent computing to its 5G RAN portfolio signals major telecommunications infrastructure advancement. Qualcomm Technologies helps operators enhance network performance, decrease costs, and increase sustainability with AI leadership and strong computation technologies. The introduction of Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors for vRAN servers and small cells and the rapid commercial designs and deployment of Qualcomm 5G RAN platforms for Open vRAN position Qualcomm Technologies to meet operators’ diverse 5G needs.