Open, virtual, and AI-enabled technologies are the future of RAN

This Extra Shot discussion at DSP Leaders World Forum delves into the telecommunications industry’s transition to open, virtual and AI-enabled radio access network (RAN) technologies. Experts Martin Halstead from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Robert Curran from Appledore Research, together with TelecomTV’s Tony Poulos, explore the practical challenges of moving away from legacy systems, and the different factors driving the adoption of these future-ready technologies. They consider the significance of this evolution in terms of network agility, cost efficiency and the management of complex systems.

Broadcast live 4 June 2025

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