Network Software is depicted in Figure below, additionally reflecting the O-RAN functional partitioning into O-RU (Radio Unit), O-DU (Distributed Unit),  and O-CU (Centralized Unit) and RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller).

Radio Access Software (RAN) is a central part of cloud-native, virtualized networking solutions. The Network Software consists of the following product groups:

1. 5G O-DU (Open RAN Distributed Unit)
2. 5G O-CU (Open RAN Centralised Unit)
3. 5G Near-RT RIC (Near-Real-Time Radio Intelligent Controller) together with various xApps
4. CORE

 

The software comes with the following services:

1. Support during installation and on later stages
2. Maintenance
3. Trainings – on demand, virtual or onsite

 

The pricing is based on the scope and size of the network. Contact us to get a quotation for your network.

With the IS-Wireless approach, flexible split and move of 5G NR functions (protocol stack layers) between O-DU and O-CU units is possible. Both:  IS-Wireless Liquid RAN O-CU and O-DU are advanced implementation of O-RAN Central Unit Distributed Unit.

IS-Wireless Liquid RAN Near-RT RIC is an implementation of O-RAN Near Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller. It is an advanced logical function that enables near-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements (i.e. O-DU, O-CU) and resources via fine-grained data collection and actions over the E2 interface. The Near-RT RIC hosts one or more xApps, which are Near-RT RIC applications aimed at RAN or UE control, coordination and optimisation. The Near-RT RIC uses the E2 interface to O-DUs and O-CUs to provide the xApps with necessary information, e.g., Key Performance Measurements (KPM), and to facilitate the xApp RAN control functionality.