Similar to Core and Edge Networks, RAN/Access are going through disaggregation, open source implementations and interop testing
OCUDU
Driving the Vision of Open Source RAN
Why OCUDU
The current Open RAN Solutions focus on Interfaces aligned with O-RAN Alliance, and few open source components (e.g. SMO, xAPPS, RIC, O-Cloud etc) However, CU/DU cannot be built with Open Source Software for commercial deployment. DoD in collaboration with OUSD(R&E) and NSC announced an upcoming RPP for Open Source 5G/6G Software to ignite the solution to this gap.
LF (with O-RAN Software Community), Aether/SD-RAN and LF networking are some of the largest open source communities that focus on Open Source RAN software and end to end testing. We welcome more collaboration with other organizations to ensure harmonization of full stack for Open Source RAN deployment
The Vision of the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
- Commercialization of Open Source RAN Using OCUDU in 5G+6G pilots and Public deployments across agencies, use cases and technologies
- Open Source RAN with full end to end RAN stack (SMO, xAPPS, RICs etc.) + CU and DU forms the basis of 6G work with AI – all as part of OCUDU
- 6G in Code as De-facto standard
- AI for/in RAN research and implementation
DoD in Collaboration with OUSD(R&E) Announces Upcoming RPP for Open Source 5G/6G Software
This RPP contributes to the ongoing development of a complete end-to-end 5G/6G OSS ecosystem to be utilized by the United States Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD), industry, enterprises, and the academic and industrial research communities.