Realize RAN Programmability
Gain programmability through disaggregation of control and management functions from the underlying data plane for open modernized RAN.
Choice and Flexibility
Build flexible and future-proof RAN with best-of-breed multi-vendor solutions, protecting investments and improving adaptability of your RAN.
Centralized RAN Intelligence
Simplify your RAN operations, and your life, by optimizing your network utilization with centralized RAN intelligence.
RAN Monetization
Generate monetization opportunities for your business and accelerate innovation by embracing a rich and vibrant application ecosystem.
A RAN Solution of Today and Tomorrow
Transformation and 5G O-RAN
See why Tom Nolle, President and Chief Strategist at CIMI Corp, thinks 5G RAN is the steppingstone to the future.
O-RAN Thought Leadership
Learn what Rob Soni, Head of RAN Architecture at VMware, thinks about the direction O-RAN and VMware RIC is headed towards.
Key Capabilities of RIC
Modularity
Integrates the RIC with solutions from ecosystem partners while supporting various Kubernetes implementations.
Programmability
Reduces operational complexity by consolidating all control and management functions of the RAN with open standards.
Tools to Build
Accelerate the development of applications through VMware RIC SDKs with readily available tools and features.
Use Cases
Spectrum Multiplier by Cohere
Cohere’s xApp running on VMware RIC significantly improves spectrum efficiency and capacity for 4G and 5G.
Its 3GPP standard-compliant and scalable software addresses the astronomical cost of acquiring new spectrum by enabling our customers to improve the capacity and increase the value of all networks.
5G Locations and Insights by Polte
Polte’s xApp running on VMware RIC provides high quality location for devices connected to 4G or 5G cellular networks, from Massive and Critical IoT to handsets.
Improved Intelligence and Optimization by Airhop
Airhop’s set of xApps and rApps running on VMware RIC brings a new level of Intelligence to the network, allowing the CSPs to perform real-time network optimization tasks, resulting in significant gains in spectral efficiency and dramatically improving end-user quality of experience for 4G and 5G networks.
Enabling the networks of the future today by Cellwize
Cellwize’s RAN SMO platform, together with VMware RIC, enables CSPs to make their networks more flexible, agile, and cost-efficient today, at the same time accelerating the RAN/vRAN journey for tomorrow. This centralized platform brings intelligent automation that ties the gap between traditional networks and Open RAN and vRAN implementations.
Related Resources
RIC Trial with Cohere
Cohere and VMware bring 2X spectrum efficiencies to the RAN.
Inside Vodafone RIC Trial
Watch session as Vodafone and their partners review their RIC trial.
VMware RIC SDK Demo
Accelerate the development of your xApp and rApp using SDKs.
Open and Programmable RAN
Read how VMware RIC supports programmable multi‑vendor networks.
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