Nokia launches Service Enablement Platform for Open RAN
Nokia Oyj has introduced its Service Enablement Platform (SEP), the first commercial solution designed to enhance Open RAN innovation by offering network programmability and AI/ML capabilities.
Espoo, Finland – Nokia Oyj has announced the launch of its Service Enablement Platform (SEP), marking the first commercial solution to offer radio network programmability and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within the Open RAN (O-RAN) ecosystem.
The platform is designed to accelerate new service deployments and optimization through closed-loop automation, utilizing low-latency information. It uniquely combines a near-real-time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) on a single platform, enabling new use cases.
Nokia SEP includes RIC xApps plugins, such as Advanced Traffic Steering and Anomaly Detection. These tools provide communication service providers (CSPs) with advanced control over 5G radio network functions. Several major CSPs are reportedly in trials with these capabilities.
Industry analysts at Omdia and Nokia representatives have indicated that the platform supports open collaboration and drives the development of 5G use cases. Nokia states its commitment to leading an open mobile future by enhancing network performance and security.