Google, Intel Collab Works on Faster 5G Connectivity: vRAN and ORAN Solutions to Arrive Soon!

Google and Intel decided to collaborate to create software for faster 5G connectivity. 5G is available on a limited number of devices. These include Apple's latest iPhone 12 lineup and Samsung's Galaxy S21 flagships.

This innovation is currently the fastest internet connectivity. But, some people still can't access it. And now, Intel and Google have joined forces to help more people access faster 5G connectivity.

However, their new project will only benefit those who are using Microsoft edge services.
"We believe that by partnering across the telecommunications stack -- with application providers, carriers and Communications Service Providers (CSP), hardware providers, and global telecoms," said Google Cloud VP and Networking General Manager Shailesh Shukla via ZDNet's latest report.

"We can decrease the cost and time-to-market needed for the telecommunications industry to shift to cloud-native 5G, and open new lines of business for CSP as they deliver cloud-native 5G for enterprises," added Google Cloud's vice president.

5G's vRAN and ORAN solutions

Dan Rodriguez, the corporate vice president of Intel and general manager of the Network Platforms Group, explained that Intel and Google's efforts would lead to scalable solutions that would merge Microsoft Edge and 5G connectivity.

These solutions are specifically ORAN (Open Radio Access Network) and vRAN (Virtualized RAN) solutions. To give your more idea, vRAN is a digital signal processor that processes data and voice to smartphones. It allows CSPs to use generic software and hardware.

Google and Intel's upcoming 5G vRAN is expected to be released via Google Cloud's Anthos application platform, which Intel cloud-native solutions and platforms will also accompany.

Networks operators to soon build 5G operations

According to Light Readings' latest report, Google Cloud will soon support Intel's FlexRAN reference software. This partnership is expected to allow equipment vendors and other network operators to create their own 5G operations using Intel's silicon.

Once the two companies' project is completed, network operators can soon mix and match components from a variety of vendors. You can click here for more details.

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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.