Dali Wireless Unlocks Open RAN as Mobile Networks Transition to 5G Technologies
MENLO PARK, Calif. (PRWEB) February 20, 2018 -- Dali Wireless, a global leader in wireless fronthaul innovation for virtual RAN, today announced the launch of its second-generation Dali Matrix® Virtual Fronthaul Interface (vFI™). The move follows heightened demand for open RAN to become a critical component of 5G networks, solving vendor lock-in issues and lowering network rollout costs. Dali’s vFI makes this a reality and will be trialed by major operators in the US and EMEA later this year.
Dali’s second-generation vFI is built on the company’s core vFI platform which allows any baseband resource to be routed to any remote radio unit (RRU), similar to how IP data packets are routed in the data network. Dali’s second generation vFI takes this one step further. By adding fronthaul protocol translation to the platform, Dali’s vFI gives operators the flexibility to mix-and-match different fronthaul protocols, vendors, and technologies so that the most appropriate RAN elements can be selected to deliver the broad scope of 5G applications in the most cost-effective way.
“While the applications and use cases of 5G are no doubt very exciting, it is important to remember that 5G is yet another network rollout for mobile network operators,” said Nick Marshall, Research Director, ABI Research. “Having the ability to connect any baseband unit to any remote radio unit, regardless of vendor and fronthaul protocol is a very important step to unbundling the RAN, and creating the more flexible and open RAN essential for 5G’s success. Dali Wireless’ Virtual Fronthaul Interface can enable a more open RAN, giving mobile operators globally a better tool to deliver on the promises of 5G.”
Vendor and protocol agnostic signal routing in the fronthaul is an important step to unbundling the RAN and creating a more flexible open framework needed for 5G. Dali’s vFI supports translation between different protocols including CPRI, eCPRI, RoE, and Ethernet enabling seamless communication between RAN elements provided by different vendors. An open RAN eliminates vendor lock-in, reduces total cost of ownership, and ultimately futureproofs the RAN architecture. Any-to-Any fronthaul connectivity also contributes to sophisticated end-to-end network slicing, and helps operators migrate to 5G networks in a more cost-effective and efficient way while providing maximum investment protection for legacy networks.
“Cost has always been the Achilles heel for any network rollout. At a time when 4G infrastructure expansion continues to grow and 5G hardware is set to drive up CAPEX even further, operators need an open, and cost-effective way to manage the requirements of the countless use cases 5G is set to deliver,” said Albert Lee, CEO of Dali Wireless. “An open RAN, eliminates challenges associated with proprietary RAN hardware solutions and helps to create a more competitive and innovative ecosystem. Open RAN enabled by Dali vFI will help mobile operators cost-effectively modernize their networks while protecting the investment in their 2G, 3G and 4G networks.”
Dali Wireless will be demonstrating the Dali Matrix® Virtual Fronthaul Interface (vFI™) in Hall 5, Booth 5F81 at Mobile World Congress 2018. To learn more about this technology, please contact Dali Wireless at marketing(at)daliwireless(dot)com.
About Dali Wireless
Dali Wireless is a wireless infrastructure innovator providing new and better ways to handle exponential growth in mobile data traffic. Dali’s fully digital wireless signal routing solution revolutionizes in-building and outdoor coverage and capacity by eliminating interference and maximizing spectrum usage.
The Company’s ground-breaking patented virtual Fronthaul Interface (vFI™) is an intelligent aggregator-router and key enabler of RAN virtualization elevating networks to 5G readiness. Mobile operators, large enterprises and public safety networks around the world deploy Dali technology to ensure high quality service and a seamless migration to 5G. To learn more, see http://www.daliwireless.com or follow us on Twitter @DaliWireless.
For more information contact:
Wendy Har, Marketing Manager, Dali Wireless
whar(at)daliwireless(dot)com
+1 (604) 420 7760 ext 1205
Wendy Har, Dali Wireless, http://www.daliwireless.com, +1 (604) 420-7760 Ext: 1205, [email protected]
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