In a groundbreaking move, NTT DOCOMO, the Japanese telecommunications powerhouse, has taken the lead by deploying a GPU-accelerated 5G Network solution in its network, becoming the world’s first telecommunications company to roll out a GPU-accelerated commercial 5G network. This pioneering step marks a significant milestone in the telecommunications industry, aimed at tackling the challenges of performance enhancement, cost-effectiveness, and energy efficiency.
5G Network Expansion and Challenges
As the world races to deploy 5G microcells and towers, with over 17 million planned globally by 2025, the focus shifts to the effective management of this burgeoning infrastructure. NTT DOCOMO recognized the need to address the multibillion-dollar challenge of improving performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and enhancing energy efficiency while leveraging the potential of Open RAN to unlock flexibility, scalability, and supply chain diversity.
The NVIDIA Aerial Stack and Open RAN
NTT DOCOMO’s innovative solution relies on a high-performance 5G virtual radio access network (vRAN) from Fujitsu, built on the foundation of the NVIDIA Aerial vRAN stack and NVIDIA Converged Accelerators. This cutting-edge combination empowers telcos to establish a fully software- and cloud-defined network that dynamically allocates resources through standardized equipment.
Open RAN’s Promise
Sadayuki Abeta, Global Head of Open RAN Solutions at NTT DOCOMO said, “Open RAN offers the opportunity to build next-generation 5G networks with unprecedented flexibility and scalability thanks to multivendor connections,” said Sadayuki Abeta, global head of Open RAN solutions at NTT DOCOMO. “We look forward to continuing working with NVIDIA on infrastructure solutions that meet those needs.”
Cost and Energy-Efficiency Benefits of GPU-Accelerated 5G Network
By harnessing the capabilities of the NVIDIA Aerial platform in collaboration with Fujitsu and Wind River, NTT DOCOMO has unlocked remarkable cost and energy-efficiency benefits.
The solution slashes total costs by up to 30%, network design utilization by up to 50%, and base station power consumption by up to 50% compared to existing 5G network deployments.
Industry Transformation
NVIDIA’s contribution to NTT DOCOMO’s revolutionary deployment is part of a growing portfolio of 5G solutions that are reshaping the telecommunications industry. Anchored by the NVIDIA Aerial vRAN stack, NVIDIA Converged Accelerators, and other cutting-edge technologies, NVIDIA offers a high-performance, software-defined, cloud-native, AI-enabled 5G infrastructure that caters to on-premises and telco operators’ radio access network (RAN) needs.
Global Expansion and OREX Initiative
NTT DOCOMO and its partners, including Fujitsu and Wind River, are actively promoting an Open RAN-compliant 5G vRAN to the global operator community through the OREX (5G Open RAN service brand) initiative. The commercial deployment of this technology in Japan is just the beginning of their vision. Members of OREX intend to validate their solutions commercially and then extend their offerings to operators worldwide.
The collaboration between NTT DOCOMO, Fujitsu, Wind River, and NVIDIA represents a significant leap forward in the quest for efficient, high-performance 5G networks. As 5G continues to evolve, these innovative solutions are set to shape the future of telecommunications, providing operators with the tools needed to meet the demands of an increasingly connected world.
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