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ROCK, Texas and TOKYO, Sept. 29,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell
Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and Fujitsu are working together to
make it easier for communications service providers (CSPs) to
accelerate the adoption and simplify the deployment of open radio
access network (Open RAN) solutions globally.
The companies will pave the path for CSPs to design open
networks with the technologies of their choice by collaborating on
Open RAN solutions and initiatives, including:
- Integration of Fujitsu's carrier-grade Open RAN compliant radio
units (RUs) with the Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card to give CSPs a
high performing choice of critical technology for more efficient
open RAN deployments.
- A joint reference architecture, combining Fujitsu's expertise
in open networking and radio access network software with Dell's
expertise in open technologies. The solution will include
multi-band RUs, virtualized RAN and lifecycle management software
from Fujitsu, and virtualized RAN and Open RAN Accelerator Cards
from Dell.
- Fujitsu's 5G Open RAN Interoperability Lab in Richardson, Texas, will be connected to the
Dell Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab in Round
Rock, Texas, providing an extended ORAN test environment for
CSPs, ecosystem partners and new ORAN technology entrants.
"With the increase in edge computing applications expected with
5G, network operators need to consider new options like Open RAN to
help make their networks more scalable, flexible and
cost-efficient," said Bob O'Donnell,
President, TECHnalysis Research. "A key way to achieve this is with
more open ecosystems, which is why it's important for industry
leaders like Dell and Fujitsu to collaborate on new options that
can match the performance of today's traditional networks while
lowering costs."
Designed for Dell PowerEdge and other x86-based servers, the
Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card is an inline Layer 1 processing card
that brings the performance of today's radio access networks to the
Open RAN ecosystem. The card increases the server's performance by
processing all Layer 1 computations, allowing the server CPU to
focus only on Layer 2 computations. Offloading the Layer 1
computations from the server CPU reduces the overall CPU
requirements, power consumption and overall costs.
With Fujitsu's industry-leading RUs, deployed in networks across
the globe, multiple bands are supported in one compact unit to
provide flexibility and choice. The radios' high-efficiency
amplifier technology helps operators reduce power consumption,
supporting green initiatives with greater energy efficiency.
"With Fujitsu's ORAN technology, we're bringing more value to
communication service providers with access to a broad choice of
ecosystem partners and price performant technology for their open
network deployments," said Andrew
Vaz, vice president of product management, Dell Technologies
Telecom Systems Business. "We're expanding our partner ecosystem to
drive faster innovation and a less costly and more efficient path
to open RAN, so network operators can deploy open, 5G networks with
confidence."
"Our collaboration with Dell will broaden the growing Open RAN
ecosystem, giving operators more power to choose the best
components for their network, regardless of manufacturer," said
Greg Manganello, vice head of the
mobile systems business unit at Fujitsu. "The innovation and
network efficiencies that are inherent with Open RAN technology
will also contribute to a more connected and sustainable
world."
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and
individuals build their digital future and transform how they work,
live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's
broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for
the data era.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by
building trust in society through innovation. As the digital
transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100
countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the
greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and
solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI,
Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring
together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited
(TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32
billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital
services company in Japan by
market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com/
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