NEC Launches Cloud-Native Open RAN Software for 5G Networks
NEC Corporation has launched carrier-grade, cloud-native Open RAN software for mobile networks. The new software supports high-performance digital beamforming for Massive MIMO and will be available globally from early 2022.
TOKYO, July 1, 2021 – NEC Corporation today announced the launch of its carrier-grade, cloud-native Open RAN (Radio Access Network) software. The solution, featuring high-performance digital beamforming for Massive MIMO (mMIMO) systems, will be available globally starting in early 2022.
As 5G networks increasingly adopt cloud technologies, virtualization across network layers enables faster service provisioning and reduced equipment costs. Cloud-native architecture supports scalability and automation, leading to improved service quality and reliability.
The new NEC software offers carrier-grade performance and scalability cost-effectively. It enables advanced control of full digital beamforming over 16 layers in mMIMO systems, meeting 5G's high-speed and high-capacity requirements. The solution supports O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) specifications, fostering a broad ecosystem of partners.
NEC is also introducing its RAN Domain Orchestration solution through its subsidiary Netcracker. This combines Netcracker's orchestration, OSS, and analytics functions with NEC's network management expertise, automating the entire RAN domain. The solution is designed to operate on any Kubernetes cloud platform.