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Open Source and O-RAN
This webinar in the IEEE Serious Open Source Series will explore how Open Source technology is used to make wireless and broadband network connectivity more affordable, scalable, and interoperable globally.
Recorded on 30 May 2023
WHY ATTEND?
Broadband has become an important staple in day-to-day life, making it possible for people to stay connected. Connections are vital for family, friends, and everyone who needs access to services such as education, healthcare and banking. The internet offers a way for people to apply for jobs, do homework, stream the latest binge-worthy TV series, and play video games.
However, the digital divide between urban and rural areas remains significant. According to FCC data, only 77.7% of people in rural areas have access to broadband versus 98.5% in urban and suburban areas. The issue gets more pronounced as we look at the situation globally. The contrast of this digital divide has become dramatically starker with the expedited shift to remote learning, working, ordering groceries, accessing telemedicine, and automated and autonomous farming to name a few.
One of the challenges with the Connectivity network is to ensure that the networks are sustainable. Data centers consume a considerable amount of energy for operation and thus having a sustainable plan for the operation of networks from data centers to basic connectivity networks will ensure the success of the networks.
Success of the Connectivity and Telecom ecosystem is based on the fact that there are many players in the domain, who help grow the market. Vendor diversity will also ensure that the overall cost of operation is reduced while performance significantly improves. This becomes vital for the success of reaching network connectivity globally.
An Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) is a nonproprietary version of the Radio Access Network (RAN) system that allows interoperation between cellular network equipment provided by different vendors. An open environment expands the ecosystem, and with more vendors providing the building blocks, there is more innovation and more options for the Operators. They can also add new services.
To incubate new O-RAN standards and complement existing industry efforts, while enabling the deployment and successful adoption of related products and services, the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) launched a new Industry Connections (IC) activity. The goal of this IC is to develop a sustainable framework addressing the deployment, interoperability, configuration and fault management, and performance aspects of the O-RAN architecture.
Bringing key players across the world from industry, academia, and government, this webinar explores ways to accelerate research, development, and deployment of Open Source and O-RAN to support the telecommunications industry and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Telecommunications service providers
- Operators
- Vendors
- Technology providers
- Policymakers & government agencies
- Start-ups
- Other interested stakeholders
What You Will Learn:
- How Open Source supports O-RAN technologies
- The impact and opportunity for Open Source within a service provider network
- Evolution of Open Source and O-RAN technologies
- Current state of standards in O-RAN
- Lessons learned from Open Source and O-RAN trials and deployment
- Interoperability and interworking with orchestration and automation
- Opportunities and challenges with O-RAN deployment
- O-RAN test and integration
OUR WEBINAR EXPERTS
Here are our subject matter experts on open source and O-RAN
Purva Rajkotia
Connectivity & Practice Lead, Director
Global Business Strategic Initiatives (GBSI)
Ashutosh Dutta
Senior Scientist & 5G Chief Strategist
Electrical & Computer Engineering
The John Hopkins University
Prasad Kodaypak
Technical Solutions Director
Radisys
Paul Harris, PhD
Principal Wireless Architect, CTO Office
VIAVI Solutions
WEBINAR HOST
Robby Robson
Chief Science Officer & Co Founder
Eduworks Corporation
IEEE Standards Association Board of Governors
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The Serious Open Source Webinar Series is comprised of 9 webinars that gather top global experts to share their knowledge and experiences in open source. Engage with speakers through Q&A and poll sessions.
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