- LFN and OAI sign MOU to integrate Network Automation for
Cloud Native Applications in the RAN and Core Network
- New white paper, "Intelligent Networking, AI and Machine
Learning for Telecommunications Operators" outlines community
collaboration and recommendations on Networking + AI
- Linux Foundation Training and Certification & LFN launch
new, free course: "Introduction to Nephio (LFS179): A simpler way
to manage complex Network & Edge infrastructure using the power
of Kubernetes"
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JOSE, Calif., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --Open Networking & Edge
(ONE) Summit – LF Networking (LFN), the de-facto collaboration
hub for Open Source Networking ecosystem projects, announced
expansion into a next-generation Collaboration Hub. With a formal
collaboration with OpenAirInterface (OAI) Software Alliance,
as well as growth across AI and Cloud Native, LFN is pushing
innovation forward.
From the opening keynote stage at Open Networking and Edge (ONE)
Summit in San Jose, Calif,
General Manager of Networking, Edge and IoT, Arpit Joshipura, announced the signing of
a formal collaboration between the LF Networking and OAI to
integrate Network Automation for Cloud Native Applications in the
RAN and Core Network. Additional announcements include
advancements in AI for PPP Networking (and Networking for AI) and
Cloud Native Networking (including a new Certification
Program).
"Over the past ten years we have witnessed an incredible
transformation across the networking industry," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking,
Edge and IoT at the Linux Foundation. "From the ground-breaking
introduction of Networking Functions Virtualization (NFV) and
Software Defined Networking (SDN), we've seen the ecosystem grow to
include new tech and new industry. Our projects and communities
have been there from the beginning, and I am proud to see the
next-generation of open collaboration into AI and beyond."
"This MoU formalizes the longstanding collaboration between LFN
and OpenAirInterface (OAI) Software Alliance. The two organizations
have a history of multi-way cooperation for showcasing end to end
cloud networking of 5G Core and RAN. Important milestones were met
starting with the Virtual Central Office (VCO) demos in 2019 to the
Nephio-OAI demo at the 2024 ONE Summit. Henceforth, we look forward
to building complete Open RAN platforms as specified by 3GPP and
O-RAN leading into 6G research and native AI/ML evolution of RAN
and core," said Raymond Knopp,
President, OAI Software Alliance.
Formal Collaboration with OpenAirInterface Software
Alliance
LFN and OAI have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to formalize collaboration through Nephio and
the 5G Super Blueprint (which is becoming an official LF
Networking project) to provide Network Automation for Cloud Native
Applications in the RAN and Core Network. Additional focus areas to
include:
- Collaboration on the Open RAN reference designs by integrating
the OAI RAN and Core Network components with Nephio and other
projects from the LFN portfolio.
- Working together to drive the evolution of fully open reference
platforms for Open RAN (beyond SMO, xAPPs, RIC and Cloud),
including, but not limited to the CU, DU and RU.
- Drive developer communities to enable Open RAN end users
including the United States,
Government, private network users, and Telecom Operators, as well
as providing a reference implementation to facilitate R&D in
the vendor ecosystem
AI + Networking
Formed in 2023, LFN's AI Task Force is dedicated to coordination
and focusing of efforts to best implement AI into open networking
--this includes those already coming to fruition form both new
project initiatives (e.g., Nephio, 5G Super Blueprint) as
well as within existing projects (Anuket, ONAP). Tasked with making
recommendations on what direction LFN should take with this
exciting emerging field of research and technology, the group has
now published a white paper to share its
findings, "Intelligent Networking, AI and Machine Learning for
Telecommunications Operators."
Since LF Networking published the seminal Intelligent
Networking, AI and Machine Learning While Paper in 2021, the
Telecom industry has seen tremendous growth in both interest and
adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
technologies. While it is still early days, the industry is
now well past the tire-kicking, lab-testing phases that was then
the state of the art. Intelligent networking is coming into
its own as Telecoms increasingly use it for operational support;
whether that means deploying intelligence into their next-
generation networks, or for automation of network management tasks
such as ticket correlation and predictive maintenance.
The new white paper is available for download on the LFN
website.
New Course: Introduction to Nephio
In partnership with Linux Foundation Training and
Certification, we have launched the new, free
course Introduction to Nephio (LFS179): A simpler
way to manage complex Network & Edge infrastructure using the
power of Kubernetes. Designed for product managers, business
leaders and others familiar with Kubernetes and networking who are
interested in leveraging Nephio for their network & edge
infrastructure. The course also includes information about how to
get actively involved in the Nephio community.
This 4-hour, self-paced, e-Learning course's topics include:
- Edge to Cloud Orchestration
- Nephio Scope and Key Concepts
- Kubernetes as Uniform Automation Control Plane
- Nephio Internals
- Nephio Community and SIGs
Those who successfully complete the course receive a certificate
of completion and a digital badge. More information on the
course is available here.
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