{"id":689743,"date":"2023-06-14T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?p=912000"},"modified":"2025-03-06T06:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:25:29","slug":"ran-intelligent-controller-the-innovation-engine-in-o-ran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/ran-intelligent-controller-the-innovation-engine-in-o-ran\/","title":{"rendered":"RAN intelligent controller \u2013 the innovation engine in O-RAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-blogs header-hero-blogs\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"hero-blogs\"><div class=\"hero-blogs-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"header-title\"><h1>RAN intelligent controller \u2013 the innovation engine in O-RAN<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-blogs-bottom\"><div class=\"header-author\"><div class=\"author-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2023\/02\/Ashish-Yadav-1.jpg?w=200&amp;quality=10\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"author-name-date\"><h5 class=\"author-name\">Ashish Yadav<\/h5><h5 class=\"blog-date\">14 June 2023<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"brand-image\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/can-ntns-reinvigorate-innovation-in-the-mobile-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-tw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/can-ntns-reinvigorate-innovation-in-the-mobile-industry\/&amp;text=Can%20NTNs%20reinvigorate%20innovation%20in%20the%20mobile%20industry%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-tw\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/can-ntns-reinvigorate-innovation-in-the-mobile-industry\/&amp;text=Can%20NTNs%20reinvigorate%20innovation%20in%20the%20mobile%20industry%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-as-the-innovation-engine-of-o-ran-the-ran-intelligent-controller-ric-enables-intelligence-and-pushes-limits-with-xapps-and-rapps\">As the innovation engine of O-RAN, the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) enables intelligence and pushes limits with xApps and rApps.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RIC can collate data and decisions from multiple sites and provide insights to Mac, allowing Mac to make better decisions about resource allocations. This has resulted in increased efficiency in network usage by minimizing interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a more formal definition, RIC is an essential 5G network architecture element responsible for facilitating network intelligence, flexibility, and optimization. Separating control plane functions from the base station hardware and centralizing them in a software-defined and cloud-native environment greatly enhances the Radio Access Network (RAN) capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RIC addresses several challenges of deploying and operating 5G networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Network optimization:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>5G networks introduce complex requirements such as high data rates, low latency, and massive device connectivity. RIC employs real-time network data collection, analytics, and optimization algorithms to optimize the network dynamically. It can intelligently allocate radio resources, manage interference, and adjust network parameters to ensure efficient resource utilization and optimal network performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vodafone, Capgemini, VMware, Intel, TIP (Telecom Infra Project) ran a trial with the Cohere RIC xApp to improve the spectral efficiency of the network with the Cohere xApp running on VMware RIC. The xApp increased spectral efficiency by 2x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details about the trial are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.com\/news\/services\/vodafone-and-partners-boost-5g-capacity\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intelligent traffic steering<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficient traffic steering has long been a challenge in wireless networks, and 3GPP and other organizations have proposed numerous solutions. The key challenge is that typical traffic steering schemes use the radio conditions of a cell by treating all users of that cell in the same way. Hence, these schemes can only adjust cell priorities and handover thresholds. The O-RAN-based RIC application can handle traffic steering by adopting UE-centric strategies and ensuring proactive optimization by predicting network conditions and allowing MNOs to specify different objectives for traffic management depending on the scenario. It can then flexibly configure optimization policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Capgemini traffic steering xApp was developed by adopting the ORAN-based approach of UE-centric strategies. A trial of the xApp conducted with Viavi RIC Test in ORAN Plugfest showed that Capgemini\u2019s Traffic Steering xApp, running on the Capgemini RIC, could significantly improve the UE throughput by optimally re-selecting the appropriate cell for UE handover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interoperability and open interfaces<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, RAN solutions have been proprietary and vendor-specific, leading to limited interoperability and vendor lock-in. The RIC architecture promotes an open ecosystem through standardized interfaces, such as the E2 interface, O1 Interface, etc., which ORAN specifications define. This enables multi-vendor interoperability, allowing operators to mix and match components from different vendors. The RIC, combined with SMO, acts as a control and management layer, abstracting the underlying hardware and facilitating seamless integration of diverse RAN elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flexibility and scalability:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a software-defined component, the RIC adds flexibility and scalability to the RAN. It allows operators to create virtual network instances tailored to specific applications or user groups through dynamic network slicing. By managing resources centrally and orchestrating them dynamically, the RIC helps efficiently allocate network capacity based on demand, ensuring scalability and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capgemini participated in the O-RAN Global Plugfest Fall 2022 in Europe hosted by Deutsche Telekom, EANTC, EURECOM, Orange, TIM, Vodafone, BT, and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) which focused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conformance testing of open fronthaul interface of O-RU and O-DU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End-to-end multi-vendor integration with functional and performance testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>xApps\/rApps integration with near\/non-RT RICs and xApps\/rApps functional verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>O-Cloud platform performance testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20221214005850\/en\/O-RAN-ALLIANCE-Advances-Testing-and-Integration-with-Successful-O-RAN-Global-PlugFest-Fall-2022\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These trials, together with Plugfest, pave the way for accepting RIC as an essential part of the RAN optimization journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Energy efficiency and saving operational costs:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Operators have to meet stringent energy efficiency goals by 2030. RIC xApps and rApps are developing innovative solutions that help reduce energy bills. Capgemini\u2019s energy-efficiency rApp\/xApp is being deployed under trial in an operator-live network in Europe, and it has already shown more than 10% savings in energy. The xApp brings us closer to reaching the EU green earth goals and, in the process, also saves operational costs for the operators who spend billions of dollars every year on energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Network slicing management and edge orchestration:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Network slicing is a fundamental concept in 5G that enables the creation of virtual network instances with tailored characteristics. The RIC applications (xApp\/rApp) act as key components in managing network slicing by orchestrating the allocation of resources, enforcing service-level agreements, and dynamically adjusting network parameters. This enables operators to offer differentiated services, allocate resources on demand, and support diverse use cases while ensuring isolation and quality of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/cloudify-collaborates-with-aws-intel-and-capgemini-engineering-to-deliver-an-agile-first-approach-to-5g-and-edge-orchestration-301320792.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enabling automation and self-healing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As 5G networks become more complex, automation is essential for efficient operations. RIC utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques to automate network optimization, resource management, and fault detection. It can detect network anomalies, proactively address issues, and even self-heal by dynamically reconfiguring the network to ensure continuous service availability and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The RAN Intelligent Controller has the capability to tackle a range of challenges and bolster 5G networks by delivering the necessary intelligence, flexibility, and management capabilities. It can optimize network performance, facilitate diverse services, promote multi-vendor interoperability, and automate network opera.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>TelcoInsights<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;is a series of posts about the latest trends and opportunities in the telecommunications industry \u2013 powered by a community of global industry experts and thought leaders.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Glossary:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>UE &#8211; User Equipment<br>SMO &#8211; Service Management and Orchestration<br>Mac &#8211; Sublayer of 5G that maps information between logical and transport channels. 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