As the Open RAN community makes great strides in developing new specifications and interfaces, what about the underlying infrastructure? What is the optimal hardware needed to get the most out of Open RAN, and what innovation is needed for telecom network silicon? This edition of Strategy Outlook investigates the use of custom silicon in open, disaggregated networks. We also explore where and when this innovation will find its way into the RAN and what will be the benefits to operators.

Speakers

Adil Kidwai

Head of Product Management, EdgeQ Inc.

Harpinder Matharu

Senior Director, Strategy and Technical Marketing Wired and Wireless Group, Xilinx

Olivier Simon

Director of Radio Innovation, Orange