The O-RAN Architecture
O-RAN Alliance is aiming at building an “Open” and “Smart” Radio Access Network (RAN) for future wireless systems
Mission:
Manage all software development, code storage, tooling and developer integration testing aligned with the architecture specified by O-RAN Alliance
Project Scope:
- Software development including documentation, testing and integration of the open source software project
- Coordinate efforts with related open source software projects and standards communities
- Aligned with O-RAN architecture
Licensing:
1.Standard Apache 2 license for Open Source
2.O-RAN specification license that adds protection for 3GPP and O-RAN essential patents for software contribution
O-RAN Open Source Community (O-RAN OSC) structure
O-RAN Alliance + LF Community = New Opportunities
- The foundation of O-RAN Alliance has been one of the most influential events in telecom industry in 2018
- The formation of O-RAN Open Source Community could become one of the most impactful events in LF