Revolutionizing Access Networks: Vodafone and Intel Alliance
Collaborating with Intel, Vodafone aims to enhance performance and energy efficiency in access networks by optimizing algorithms on Open RAN platforms. The deployment of fourth-generation Intel Xeon processors with Intel ‘vRAN Boost’ is set for 2024, aiming to separate hardware and software in open radio domains to empower mobile networks and antennas.
Technological Innovation in Action
Innovation and technology lie at the core of this strategic alliance. Vodafone and Intel are working alongside the Telecommunications Institute of the University of Malaga to develop the Open RAN architecture. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are leveraged to create efficient algorithms focused on Massive MIMO 5G, aiming to increase capacity in urban environments and set new standards in the telecommunications sector.
Commitment to Efficiency and Performance
Santiago Tenorio, Vodafone’s Network Architecture leader, highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing Open RAN. Cost reduction, improved energy efficiency, and increased performance for users are the main goals. The alliance between Vodafone and Intel promises to transform access networks and lay the groundwork for a more efficient and sustainable future in telecommunications.