- Juniper Networks ( NYSE: JNPR ) plans to expand its collaboration with IBM for pursuing the integration of the latter's network automation capabilities with the former's Radio Access Network optimization and Open Radio Access Network technology.
- RAN technology is highly important to help connect the vastly growing number of devices by using non-proprietary subcomponents while increasing vendor diversity and avoiding lock-in.
- Both the companies will explore new solutions to democratize radio networks and enable exceptional mobile user experiences.
- Separately, Juniper and Vodafone achieved a successful field trial, validating both Admission Control and Traffic Steering applications running on top of the open and interoperable Juniper RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform.
- This trial, validated with live traffic on a Vodafone commercial network, is based on an open, software-driven architecture for effectively addressing the key business challenges faced by mobile operators today.
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Juniper expands collaboration with IBM; delivers successful RAN RIC field trial with Vodafone