NEC to jointly develop RIC for advanced operations of open RAN with NTT DOCOMO
NEC Corporation has announced the joint development of RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC) with NTT DOCOMO, INC. in support of intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN). The two companies are aiming to reduce RAN operational costs, improve performance, and reduce power consumption through the use of RIC. A demonstration showcasing the potential of RIC has been published as an MWC Barcelona 2021 exhibit.
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