Energy efficiency meets future proofing: metrics for tomorrow’s networks

As networks expand, reducing costs has become a major priority for operators, as has the need to minimize carbon footprints to ensure regulatory compliance. Research by the GSMA suggests that around 70% of energy consumption in mobile phone networks comes from the RAN, indicating plenty of opportunity to reduce energy consumption and cost. As Open vRAN momentum continues to accelerate in 2023, energy efficiency will become a major goal and differentiator, especially for operators working hard to modernize networks. MNOs which can tackle two key areas of the market – cost and energy savings – will be best placed to capitalize on significant next-gen RAN opportunities both today and in the longer term.

Gabriel Brown, Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading

July 11, 2023

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Energy efficiency meets future proofing: metrics for tomorrow’s networks

Date: Jul 11, 2023

Duration: 1 Hr

As networks expand, reducing costs has become a major priority for operators, as has the need to minimize carbon footprints to ensure regulatory compliance. Research by the GSMA suggests that around 70% of energy consumption in mobile phone networks comes from the RAN, indicating plenty of opportunity to reduce energy consumption and cost. As Open vRAN momentum continues to accelerate in 2023, energy efficiency will become a major goal and differentiator, especially for operators working hard to modernize networks. MNOs which can tackle two key areas of the market – cost and energy savings – will be best placed to capitalize on significant next-gen RAN opportunities both today and in the longer term.

Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G leadership and expertise in highly efficient mobile semiconductor and RAN infrastructure products means the company is uniquely positioned as a collaborator to help operators achieve their energy efficiency goals, via Qualcomm Technologies’ Open vRAN product portfolio, including Qualcomm® QRU100 5G RAN Platform, Qualcomm® 5G DU X100 Accelerator Card, and cloud management and orchestration platform, Qualcomm Edgewise™ Suite with AI and ML capabilities built in. Join this webinar to find out more about how operators are optimizing their RAN investments with Qualcomm Technologies to cut costs, drive efficiencies, and boost network modernization strategies.

In this deep dive webinar, we will discuss:

  • The accelerating Open vRAN industry and its future

  • Why energy-efficient technologies and processes are key to Open vRAN success

  • Opportunities for efficiency to drive profitability for MNOs

  • How MNOs are embracing Qualcomm Technologies’ offerings in the Open vRAN space

 

Speakers

Gabriel Brown, Principal Analyst – Mobile Networks and 5G, Heavy Reading


Gerardo Giaretta,
Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Ofir Zemer,
Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Israel Ltd.

About the Author(s)

Gabriel Brown

Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading

Gabriel leads mobile network research for Heavy Reading. His coverage includes system architecture, RAN, core, and service-layer platforms. Key research topics include 5G, open RAN, mobile core, and the application of cloud technologies to wireless networking.

Gabriel has more than 20 years’ experience as a mobile network analyst. Prior to joining Heavy Reading, he was chief analyst for Light Reading’s Insider research service; before that, he was editor of IP Wireline and Wireless Week at London's Euromoney Institutional Investor.

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