RAN Intelligent Controller - Unlock the True Potential of O-RAN

Explore the potential of O-RAN through this insightful conference talk on the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). Delve into the open architecture enabling a programmable platform for AI-based RAN development. Discover optimization use cases and industry-wide applications that boost AI/ML capabilities. Learn about cross-industry collaboration efforts and standardization initiatives. Understand the challenges and mitigation strategies for RIC adoption as O-RAN specifications evolve. Examine innovative use cases, including Juniper's network slicing xApps, disaggregated O-RAN orchestration, and tenant/slice-aware admission and session control. Gain valuable insights into the future of mobile networks and the growing ecosystem supporting RIC implementation.

Intro
O-RAN is defining an open architecture that enables a programmable platform (aka RIC) to develop an Al-based RAN
From optimization use cases to disruptive and wide industry scope, boosting Al/ML capabilities
Working across key industry forums to drive new levels of industry collaboration and standardization
Challenges shall not discourage RIC adoption since mitigation is expected as O-RAN specs and industry ecosystem evolve
Innovation already happening to open the door to many other groundbreaking cases endorsed by a growing community of suppliers
Juniper RIC Use Cases and Key Applications
Network Slicing xApps: Unleashing innovation in mobile networks
Disaggregated O-RAN Orchestration and Network Slicing
Tenant/Slice-Aware Admission & Session Control Use Case
Juniper's O-RAN RIC - Summary