Blog Posts

AI-RAN Takes Shape: What Skeptical Execs Need to Know Now

AI-RAN convergence is accelerating. A Q&A for skeptical executives on the real state of AI-native networks.

AI-RAN Convergence: From Concept to Network Strategy

AI-RAN is moving from concept to strategy as operators and vendors explore how AI can improve RAN performance while creating a foundation for more programmable, intelligent infrastructure.

Nokia and NTT DOCOMO's SMO Interop: A Blueprint for Autonomous Multi-Vendor RAN

Nokia and NTT DOCOMO's SMO interoperability promises autonomous, multi-vendor RAN management. What it means for operators.

NTT DOCOMO and Nokia's SMO Interop: A Blueprint for Autonomous Multi-Vendor RAN

NTT DOCOMO and Nokia integrate SMO platforms, signaling a shift toward AI-driven, multi-vendor RAN automation and a path to autonomous networks.

LEO Constellations: The Game-Changer Open RAN Needs for True Global Coverage

LEO satellite IoT is set to explode to 198 million connections, and Open RAN operators must adapt or miss the satellite-terrestrial convergence opportunity.

AI Traffic Is Reshaping Networks—and Open RAN Operators Need to Pay Attention

AI-driven traffic is set to triple, forcing operators to rethink capacity, latency, and programmability. Open RAN's flexibility could be key.

Omdia's RAN Market Data Reveals the Real AI-RAN Opportunity Is Outside China

Global RAN growth masks a China slowdown, but Omdia's H1 2026 data shows APAC ex-China, Europe, and MEA driving single-digit growth—where AI-RAN and Open RAN can thrive.

RAN Market's Third Consecutive Quarter of Growth Masks the Real Story for Open RAN

Dell'Oro reports modest RAN growth in Q2 2026, but the underlying shift toward AI-native architectures is what matters for Open RAN's future.

Open RAN's 2026 Reality Check: Why the 'Standard' Label Signals Maturity, Not Defeat

As AI-RAN hype cools, Open RAN's quiet standardization signals real progress—here's what operators must know.

RAN Market Stabilizes, But Open RAN's Fate Hinges on AI Economics

Dell'Oro reports third straight quarter of RAN growth, but flat outlook persists. What does this mean for Open RAN? A Q&A for skeptical execs.

AI-RAN: The Hard Questions Behind the Hype

A deep dive into AI-RAN's real-world readiness, from Nokia's platform to Dell'Oro's flat RAN market outlook.

Lockheed Martin's 5G Drone Detection: AI-RAN Meets Defense-Grade Sensing

Lockheed Martin plans a 5G drone detection service on Verizon's network, using AI-RAN and edge computing for real-time threat tracking.

Open RAN Has Become 'Just a Standard'—and That's the Win We Needed

Open RAN's evolution from ideology to pragmatic standardization is its real success. Here's why 'just a standard' is enough.

Open RAN's Fate Hinges on Economics, Not Ideology

Dell'Oro says Open RAN is now just a standard. The real question is whether it can be economically viable, not whether it's open.

Chunghwa-Nokia AI-RAN Pact: The Operator-Led Path from Fixed Hardware to Edge-Aware 5G-Advanced Networks

Chunghwa Telecom and Nokia sign AI-RAN MOU to test GPU-based radio networks, edge inference, and 5G-Advanced/6G evolution.

U Mobile's EIP Hub Shows How 5G-A and AI Are Converging for Enterprise — What It Means for Open RAN Operators

U Mobile's new EIP Hub for 5G-A and AI showcases enterprise use cases that could shape Open RAN's real-world deployment.

Beyond AI-RAN: Why APAC Telcos Are Piling Into AI Infrastructure Now

Chunghwa, SoftBank, Indosat, e& are building AI compute platforms. What does it mean for Open RAN? A skeptical exec asks.

Supermicro Doubles Down on AI-RAN and Sovereign AI: A Skeptic's Guide

What Supermicro's AI-RAN expansion means for Open RAN operators, in Q&A form.

South Korea's Hyper-AI Network Pilot: Inside the KRW 17.2 Billion Government Push for Production-Ready AI-RAN Robotics

South Korea launches a multi-vendor, government-funded AI-RAN pilot targeting industrial robots and humanoid expansion—signaling real production timelines for Open RAN operators.

Ericsson Lands Sole Global Role in SK Telecom AI-RAN Pilot: What Open RAN Operators Must Weigh Now

South Korea's government-backed Hyper-AI Network pilot names Ericsson sole international partner, highlighting multi-vendor AI-RAN orchestration for physical AI use cases and key decisions for operators.