News Summary

Samsung and Telus have announced the deployment of Canada’s first commercial Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller (RIC), marking a significant step towards fully software-based, AI-powered networks. The RIC, provided by Samsung, is a software-based open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture that utilizes AI and automation to optimize network performance. This collaboration aims to transform Canada’s telecom landscape by enabling intelligent automation, enhanced energy efficiency, and optimized performance across Telus’ wireless network. The RIC solution supports both legacy hardware-based networks and open virtualized networks, facilitating the implementation of automation across the entire network infrastructure. The deployment is part of an ongoing partnership to drive network transformation, with plans for extensive testing across various Canadian cities throughout the year.