Radisys Release 17 Connect RAN 5G Software

Radisys Corporation has announced its Release 17 compliant 5G NR software, extending its Release 16 software with features like non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and integrated access and backhaul (IAB) that expands coverage ability for 5G networks.

Release 17 relay node and satellite access capabilities are set to improve worldwide cellular service availability by enhancing the accessibility of fast 5G connectivity for unserved and underserved areas. In addition to driving ubiquitous 5G consumer access, Connect RAN 5G software supports enterprise, infrastructure and public safety use cases including intelligent transportation systems (ITS), aeronautic broadband, maritime, critical communications, fleet management, smart factories and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

The software facilitates a flexible 5G network to meet varied deployment requirements and provide universal 5G connectivity for diverse applications and use cases. By deploying the software, users should be able to minimise their development costs and operational and capital expenses while at the same time improving time to market and shortening their ROI.

The software’s NTN feature supports geostationary, medium and low Earth orbit (GEO/MEO/LEO) satellite access with flexible and scalable software architecture and well-defined interfaces to SATCOM infrastructure. The IAB feature enhances centralised and distributed units (CUs/DUs) to service relay nodes as 3GPP compliant donor CUs and donor DUs. The software provides a foundation for features such as NR positioning, reduced capability (RedCap) and NR SideLink, enabling OEMs, ODMs and operators to scale their 5G networks.