On the 6th, LG Uplus announced that it would verify key technologies of the next-generation network structure known as Cloud RAN architecture in collaboration with the global telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson and strengthen related research cooperation.
Cloud RAN is a technology that allows the wireless access network to be built on a centralized cloud network. While existing base stations utilized application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or system-on-chip (SoC) for specific purposes, Cloud RAN uses general-purpose CPUs to flexibly allocate resources for various purposes beyond communication.
As a result, telecommunications companies can manage network resources comprehensively and automate network optimization and fault detection by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), allowing for flexible responses through software upgrades. Cloud RAN is gaining attention as a core infrastructure for the 6G era.
In this technology verification, both companies confirmed the capability of automatic installation, upgrading, and deletion of base station software by integrating intelligent RAN applications into the orchestrator. They also verified the performance and stability of the first domestically integrated cloud-based base station with Centralized Units (CU) and Distributed Units (DU).
Moving forward, both companies plan to continue their cooperation to accelerate the commercialization of Cloud RAN and establish AI-based intelligent wireless network infrastructure.
Lee Sang-heon, head of advanced development at LG Uplus, said, “We will continue to conduct research to secure the core technologies of next-generation network architecture that can provide new value to customers.”