Wind River, an Aptiv company, and Vodafone announced a collaboration to operationalize AI-RAN for Open RAN networks, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can transform network operations as operators adopt disaggregated, software-defined infrastructure. The joint solution, showcased at MWC Barcelona, moves intelligence from traditional dashboards directly into the operational core of the network to address the growing volume, velocity, and variability of RAN and cloud telemetry that human-driven operations can no longer manage. “Open RAN fundamentally changes how networks are built; AI-RAN changes how they are operated,” said Paul Miller, CTO, Wind River. “Operators are moving from static infrastructure to dynamic, software-defined environments where complexity grows faster than human operators can manage. Our collaboration with Vodafone demonstrates how AI-RAN can turn operational data into continuous intelligence, enabling networks that detect issues earlier, adapt faster, and move closer to autonomous operation. Together, we are showing how AI-RAN can become the operational backbone of next-generation telecom infrastructure.”
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“As our networks evolve to support growing demand and more dynamic, open architectures, it’s essential that we adopt technologies that continually improve performance, operational efficiency, and reliability. By collaborating with Wind River, we can introduce AI‑RAN innovation into our operations, providing our teams with the intelligence necessary to stay ahead of issues before they affect our customers,” said Marco Zangani, Director of Network Strategy & Architecture, Vodafone Group.