Ericsson: RAN intelligent controller
Ericsson’s open RAN architecture incorporates a non-real-time (non-RT) RAN intelligent controller (RIC) to deliver new RAN automation and optimisation capabilities. This profile assesses the ability of Ericsson’s RIC to help communications service providers (CSPs) to improve the management and orchestration of RAN networks.
This company profile provides:
- key data about Ericsson
- an overview of the company's RIC strategy
- an analysis of the company's strengths and weaknesses.
Authors

Michelle Lam
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