O-RAN Newsletter December 2024

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Your guide to best practices and the latest technology from Spirent to test and assure tomorrow’s devices and networks.

Comprehensive E2E Performance Testing for O-RAN Deployments at Scale


As the telecom industry accelerates its adoption of Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN), benchmarking and evaluating real-world performance has never been more critical for network operators. In this exclusive webinar, Spirent and Signals Research Group experts explore the essential aspects of Open RAN performance testing, delivering actionable insights to help operators stay ahead. Gain a deep understanding of key market trends, the projected growth of O-RAN through 2026, and strategies for scaling this transformative technology. Ensure your network is future-ready!

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Open RAN Momentum: Ready for Real-World Deployments?


Open RAN is gaining traction with over 50 deployments and growing market share, yet questions about its real-world performance remain. Read our blog where Spirent and Signals Research Group reveal critical insights through benchmarking tests with results showing performance variability among vendors, emphasizing the need for robust, real-world testing.

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The Evolving Landscape of Open RAN: Open RAN Forum Key Findings


Most tier-one CSPs have embraced Open RAN with commercial deployments, forging key vendor partnerships. Greenfield and brownfield networks, across rural and urban areas, provide valuable models to shape future blueprints. The journey spans from test beds to certification, culminating in CSPs capitalizing on the technology.

RCR Wireless News' latest report includes industry testing perspectives from experts across the industry that explore Open RAN's progress, evaluating its readiness for large-scale deployment and potential to attract renewed investments.

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Open RAN Splits Explained: Balancing Centralization and Disaggregation


Listen in as Sprint’s Open RAN expert Chris Gu delves into the concept of Open RAN split, highlighting the balance between centralization and disaggregation. He covers real-world deployment topologies, factors influencing centralized vs. disaggregated models, and how RAN splits affect performance, user experience, and security. Chris also discusses the importance of real-time end-to-end testing and how Spirent’s solutions meet performance testing needs across all scenarios.

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