Tech Mahindra affiliates with AI-RAN alliance, paving way for progress in 5G and AI-enhanced network systems of tomorrow
The AI-RAN Alliance, a global initiative focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into telecommunications infrastructure, has welcomed Tech Mahindra as a new member. This consortium, which includes industry leaders, major telecom operators, technology providers, and research institutions, aims to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven technologies in radio access networks (RAN) [1][3][4].
The AI-RAN Alliance's work is structured around three core objectives: AI-for-RAN, AI-and-RAN, and AI-on-RAN, each focusing on the application, integration, and deployment of AI within RAN systems [1][2][3]. Members collaborate by contributing expertise, developing reference architectures, and facilitating pilot deployments to reduce barriers for telecommunications providers in operationalizing AI across distributed edge environments.
Tech Mahindra's membership in the AI-RAN Alliance aligns with its vision to enable intelligent, intent-driven, open, and simpler networks. The company's deep expertise in network architecture, AI, Open RAN, and 5G technologies will contribute to advancing the alliance's mission [4].
Manish Mangal, the head of the telecom vertical business unit and the service line head of network services at Tech Mahindra, stated that AI is actively shaping networks today, and initiatives like the AI-RAN Alliance enable Tech Mahindra to collaborate with telecom operators, vendors, and AI experts to develop cutting-edge, future-ready solutions [4].
By joining the AI-RAN Alliance, Tech Mahindra will work alongside industry leaders to create AI-powered RAN solutions that improve network performance, optimize operational costs, and open new opportunities for telecom providers worldwide [1][3][4]. Network operators in the alliance will lead the testing and implementation of these technologies, developed through collaborative efforts of member companies and universities [3][4].
The AI-RAN Alliance's primary objectives include standardizing the integration of AI, enabling shared AI infrastructure, developing new AI applications, and ensuring reliable deployment models for AI in telecom [1][3]. The alliance aims to create AI-native RAN solutions that enhance network performance and efficiency, ultimately driving the AI and 5G revolution globally [1][3][4].
Sources: [1] AI-RAN Alliance. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.airanalliance.org/ [2] AI-RAN Alliance. (n.d.). Core Objectives. Retrieved from https://www.airanalliance.org/core-objectives/ [3] Businesswire. (2021, March 23). NVIDIA, Dell, and GlobalLogic Join the AI-RAN Alliance to Accelerate the Adoption of AI in Radio Access Networks. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210323005032/en/NVIDIA-Dell-and-GlobalLogic-Join-the-AI-RAN-Alliance-to-Accelerate-the-Adoption-of-AI-in-Radio-Access-Networks [4] Tech Mahindra. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.techmahindra.com/
Tech Mahindra's collaboration with the AI-RAN Alliance, driven by its expertise in AI and 5G technologies, will focus on creating AI-driven RAN solutions that optimize network performance and open new opportunities for global telecom providers. The alliance, with Tech Mahindra's participation, aims to standardize the integration of AI, develop new AI applications, and ensure reliable deployment models to drive the AI and 5G revolution worldwide.
