Fujitsu has chosen Red Hat OpenShift as its preferred hybrid cloud platform to enhance its virtualized radio access network (vRAN) offerings. This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency and network optimization for service providers while enabling them to implement AI and cloud-native applications.

By utilizing Red Hat OpenShift, Fujitsu’s O-RAN O-Cloud will support virtualized and containerized open RAN functions. With the demands of managing RAN often spanning thousands of sites, the partnership emphasizes the need for enhanced automation, flexibility, and security in service provision.

Fujitsu’s vRAN solution promises features such as advanced orchestration through zero-touch provisioning and automation, lower latency with improved performance using ARM servers, and the capability to manage AI-ready applications on a unified platform. This integrated solution aligns with open compute standards from the O-RAN Alliance and is positioned to help service providers achieve cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Honoré LaBourdette, vice president at Red Hat, emphasized the role of AI in shaping the future of radio access networks through cloud-native technologies, affirming the collaboration's potential to deliver enhanced network performance. Masaki Taniguchi from Fujitsu expressed commitment to expanding RAN capabilities, highlighting the flexibility and scalability provided by Red Hat OpenShift for meeting service demands.

This partnership between Red Hat and Fujitsu is a strategic move to support the evolving needs of service providers while positioning both companies firmly within the telecommunications landscape.