O-RAN Software Community Enhances Open RAN with J and K Releases

O-RAN Software Community (O-RAN SC), sponsored by the O-RAN ALLIANCE and operated by the Linux Foundation, announced the availability of its J and K software releases, strengthening collaboration across the open RAN ecosystem. 

These releases, based on O-RAN specifications, enhance integration between the O-RAN SC and OpenAirInterface (OAI), improve Intel FlexRAN reference software integration, provide a more robust platform for RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) application developers, and introduce an improved simulator for researchers.

The J and K releases demonstrate O-RAN SC’s commitment to open, efficient, and modular RAN software solutions. They address critical issues such as interoperability, security, and scalability, paving the way for wider open-source adoption in telecommunications.

Key highlights include:

• RIC Testing as a Platform (RIC-TaaP) in collaboration with Orange, advancing xApp/rApp design and testing.
• An OAM solution for Distributed RAN, showcased at India Mobile Congress 2024, enhancing real-time network management.

J Release:

• Improved integration and collaboration with OAI.
• Enhanced rApp Manager and Service Manager with new sample rApps.
• Python-based O1 Simulator and topology generator.
• AI/ML framework updates with Kubeflow integration and R1AP v6.0 support.

K Release:

• New AI/ML APIs for model management, retraining pipelines, and SDKs for feature and model storage.
• Kubernetes operators for RIC deployment and OKD O-Cloud bare-metal support.
• Enhanced xApp support and improved integration between O-RAN SC DU and OAI components.

Looking ahead, O-RAN SC plans to prioritize innovation in 2025 with its L release, focusing on a new simulator, additional xApps, enhancements to the AI/ML framework, and improved integration between O-RAN SC O-DU and OAI.

Arpit Joshipura, General Manager, Networking, Edge & IoT, The Linux Foundation

Open-source innovation is critical to accelerating the adoption of open and intelligent RAN, and projects like the O-RAN SC are poised to lead the way. The work being done in this community is essential in reducing resources required for commercial and product offerings during the transition to next-generation technology. The recent releases represent the next step in that journey.

Chih-Lin I, Co-chair of O-RAN ALLIANCE’s Technical Steering Committee and Chief Scientist, Wireless Technologies, China Mobile Research Institute

In partnership with the Linux Foundation, O-RAN ALLIANCE established the O-RAN Software Community to provide the RAN industry with efficient open-source software solutions, helping to advance the development of open and intelligent RAN solutions. We support expanding cooperation among software communities to broaden the range of open-source functions for developers and operators deploying them in their networks. A big thank you to all contributors driving the open-source innovation.

David Kinsey, Expert Member of Technical Staff, AT&T and Co-Chair, O-RAN Software Community

These releases underscore the power of collaboration within the O-RAN SC. In alignment with the O-RAN ALLIANCE, the O-RAN SC addresses real-world challenges and delivers solutions that advance the adoption of open-source technologies in telecommunications.

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