Intel and VMware Inc. today announced a collaboration on an integrated
software platform for virtualized radio access networks (RAN) to accelerate the
rollout of both existing LTE and future 5G networks.
As communications service providers (CoSPs) evolve their networks to
support the rollout of future 5G networks, they are increasingly adopting a
software-defined, virtualized infrastructure. Virtualization of the core
network enables CoSPs to improve operational costs and bring services to market
faster.
“Many CoSPs are choosing to extend the benefits of network
virtualization into the RAN for increased agility as they roll out new 5G
services, but the software integration can be rather complex. With the
integrated vRAN platform, combined with leading technology and expertise from
Intel and VMware, CoSPs are positioned to benefit from accelerated time to
deployment of innovative services at the edge of their network,” said Dan
Rodriguez, corporate vice president and general manager of the Network
Platforms Group at Intel.