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Linux Foundation Connectivity Grows Portfolio with ISP Toolbox and Magma Projects

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Magma is an open-source software platform that gives network operators an open, flexible and extendable mobile core network solution and current Linux Foundation project.

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  • Magma is an open-source software platform that gives network operators an open, flexible and extendable mobile core network solution and current Linux Foundation project.
  • ISP Toolbox helps to empower ISP operators with products, tools, and resources to better run their business and connect more people to faster Internet.
  • "We are pleased to  welcome the addition of Magma and ISP Toolbox to the LF Connectivity portfolio, bringing even more new open source tools to more organizations across the globe."
  • "Meta is pleased to contribute its ISP Toolbox to the Linux Foundation's open-source Connectivity project, which completes the portfolio alongside Terragraph, Open M-Plane, and Maveric technologies," said Shah Rahman, Engineering Director at Meta responsible for supporting open-source Connectivity projects.

Linux Foundation & Meta Launch new "LF Connectivity" Project Umbrella to Improve Enhanced Access to Networks

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Open M-Plane is a software component of Meta's Evenstar hardware design for the configuration and management of the RAN.

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  • Open M-Plane is a software component of Meta's Evenstar hardware design for the configuration and management of the RAN.
  • "Meta is pleased to contribute our Terragraph, Open M-Plane, and Maveric technologies to the Linux Foundation's Connectivity project," said Shah Rahman, engineering director, Meta.
  • "By sharing these technologies, we hope to further improve global connectivity by enabling other companies to participate and contribute to those projects."
  • "We share the common goal of fostering innovation and promoting open-source principles, making  ideal partners for Ramanujan College's global connectivity initiatives.

AMD Enables 4G/5G Radio Access Network Solutions to Support Meta Connectivity Evenstar Program

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced that its Xilinx® Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC has enabled the development of multiple Evenstar radio units (RUs) to expand 4G/5G global mobile network infrastructure. As the demand for internet connectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace, the infrastructure that supports it needs to keep pace and improve. The Evenstar program led by Meta Connectivity is a collaborative initiative between operators and technology partners to build adaptable, efficient and metaverse-ready radio access network (RAN) reference designs for 4G and 5G networks in the Open RAN ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • The Evenstar program led by Meta Connectivity is a collaborative initiative between operators and technology partners to build adaptable, efficient and metaverse-ready radio access network (RAN) reference designs for 4G and 5G networks in the Open RAN ecosystem.
  • We are excited to see AMD RFSoC solutions incorporated into Evenstar RUs in collaboration with our ecosystem partners, said Jaydeep Ranade, director of wireless engineering for Meta Connectivity.
  • The development of Evenstar radios with our adaptive radio technology inside is a significant achievement for AMD, said Dan Mansur, vice president, Data Center and Communications Group, AMD.
  • For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website , blog , LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

STL launches Firebird - a fleet of radios for 5G wide area coverage

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, today announced the launch of Firebird, a path-breaking line of ORAN-based macro radios for dense, wide area 5G coverage.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, today announced the launch of Firebird, a path-breaking line of ORAN-based macro radios for dense, wide area 5G coverage.
  • These software-defined radios are based on a platform architecture and fulfill varying 5G coverage and capacity requirements of global carriers.
  • We are confident that STL Firebird will pave the way for Open RAN 5G networks that are flexible and can power a range of use cases."
  • Built on industry-standard open interfaces, Firebird allows seamless integration with compliant O-RAN vendor RAN (CU/DU) products, to enable quick deployment and ensure proper wide-area 5G coverage.

STL launches Firebird - a fleet of radios for 5G wide area coverage

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, today announced the launch of Firebird, a path-breaking line of ORAN-based macro radios for dense, wide area 5G coverage.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, today announced the launch of Firebird, a path-breaking line of ORAN-based macro radios for dense, wide area 5G coverage.
  • These software-defined radios are based on a platform architecture and fulfill varying 5G coverage and capacity requirements of global carriers.
  • We are confident that STL Firebird will pave the way for Open RAN 5G networks that are flexible and can power a range of use cases."
  • Built on industry-standard open interfaces, Firebird allows seamless integration with compliant O-RAN vendor RAN (CU/DU) products, to enable quick deployment and ensure proper wide-area 5G coverage.

MaxLinear Announces Single-Chip Solution for 5G Open RAN Radio Units

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL), today announced Sierra, a fully integrated System on Chip (SoC) for 4G/5G Open RAN (Radio Access Network) radio units (RU).

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  • MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL), today announced Sierra, a fully integrated System on Chip (SoC) for 4G/5G Open RAN (Radio Access Network) radio units (RU).
  • We are excited that MaxLinear is delivering this new radio silicon platform to the Open RAN ecosystem, said Jaydeep Ranade, Director of Wireless Engineering for Meta Connectivity.
  • The availability of high-performance RF silicon platforms is a critical catalyst for the development of a truly competitive Open RAN radio ecosystem, said Andy Dunkin, Open RAN RF and Digital Platform Development Manager at Vodafone Group.
  • Vodafone welcomes devices such as Sierra which promote and accelerate the Open RAN communitys goals of open interfaces and software-defined functions.

CommScope Collaborates with Meta Connectivity to Accelerate the Adoption of Open RAN

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) today announced a collaboration with Meta Connectivity to join its Evenstar program and accelerate the adoption of Open RAN by developing open reference designs.

Key Points: 
  • CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) today announced a collaboration with Meta Connectivity to join its Evenstar program and accelerate the adoption of Open RAN by developing open reference designs.
  • As the demand for internet connectivity expands at a rapid pace, the infrastructure that supports it needs to grow and improve.
  • To address this requirement, CommScope will work with Meta Connectivity, alongside a network of industry ecosystem companies in the Evenstar program with the intent to design and build flexible, efficient RAN components.
  • CommScope is thrilled to be joining Meta Connectivitys global Evenstar ecosystem, said Farid Firouzbakht, senior vice president of Outdoor Wireless Networks, CommScope.

Parallel Wireless Brings Largest Ecosystem of Leading-Edge Open RAN Partners to MWC Barcelona 2022

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc., the leading U.S.-based O-RAN Alliance compliant, cloud-native Open RAN company, enabling ALL Gs – 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, has created the largest ecosystem of partners, and plans to demonstrate the latest innovations in Open RAN technology at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain at the Fira Gran in Hall 5, booth 5C61 from February 28 – March 3, 2022.   

Key Points: 
  • Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) has gained tremendous momentum over the past few years and will continue to do so in 2022 and beyond.
  • According to Dell'Oro Group, cumulative Open RAN revenue from 2020 to 2025 could be as high as $15 billion, with Open RAN revenues accounting for more than 10% of the overall RAN market by 2025.
  • As Open RAN deployments take off the ecosystem of partners in every aspect of the network from radio, server, RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), the core and more is set to expand.
  • Parallel Wireless has deployed Open RAN networks with operators from across the globe such as Axiata Group , IpT , Vodafone , Etisalat , Millicom , BT EE and many more.

Parallel Wireless Brings Largest Ecosystem of Leading-Edge Open RAN Partners to MWC Barcelona 2022

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc., the leading U.S.-based O-RAN Alliance compliant, cloud-native Open RAN company, enabling ALL Gs – 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, has created the largest ecosystem of partners, and plans to demonstrate the latest innovations in Open RAN technology at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain at the Fira Gran in Hall 5, booth 5C61 from February 28 – March 3, 2022.   

Key Points: 
  • Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) has gained tremendous momentum over the past few years and will continue to do so in 2022 and beyond.
  • According to Dell'Oro Group, cumulative Open RAN revenue from 2020 to 2025 could be as high as $15 billion, with Open RAN revenues accounting for more than 10% of the overall RAN market by 2025.
  • As Open RAN deployments take off the ecosystem of partners in every aspect of the network from radio, server, RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), the core and more is set to expand.
  • Parallel Wireless has deployed Open RAN networks with operators from across the globe such as Axiata Group , IpT , Vodafone , Etisalat , Millicom , BT EE and many more.

STL collaborates with Facebook Connectivity to develop Evenstar radio units for the Open RAN ecosystem

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Over the last few years, STL has been developing open, disaggregated, virtualized and programmable solutions for the access side of the network.

Key Points: 
  • Over the last few years, STL has been developing open, disaggregated, virtualized and programmable solutions for the access side of the network.
  • The Evenstar program is a collaborative effort by Facebook Connectivity and global industry partners to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technology.
  • As part of this engagement, STL will also develop an O-RAN compliant 4G+5G Dual Technology Radio that supports both technologies individually or/and concurrently.
  • Through this collaboration, STL extends its existing commitment towards creating a robust, open and disaggregated, access network ecosystem.