AirHop Communications,
a leader in 4G and 5G Network Intelligence software platforms and
solutions, announced the integration of its solutions with
Microsoft Azure platforms. The integration of AirHop's eSON platform
enables network deployments with Microsoft Azure platforms (cloud, Edge
Zones and Azure Private Edge Zones) to use near real-time Radio Access
Networks (RAN) automation and optimization applications to accelerate 4G
and 5G deployments for operator and private enterprise networks.
AirHop
will be working with Microsoft to ensure seamless integration and
operation of eSON as a Cloud Native Function (CNF) in the Azure
platforms. The addition of eSON extends Azure 4G/5G solutions with
commercially hardened real-time autonomous optimization applications
delivering better spectral efficiency, faster data rates, improved
end-user quality of experience and operational cost savings through
network self-healing.
"We
are pleased to collaborate with Microsoft on cloud-based next
generation network platforms," stated Yan ***, CEO and co-founder at
AirHop. "Real-time autonomous network optimization is essential for 5G
and our eSON software is field proven in large scale deployments
globally including Rakuten Mobile and Reliance Jio. Microsoft Azure
platforms and eSON network optimization applications will be used across
various businesses to simplify private 5G deployment, optimization and
maintenance. Our solution also brings an O-RAN compliant platform
roadmap to Azure 4G/5G solutions."
"AirHop's
addition to the Microsoft Azure 5G Cloud ecosystem demonstrates the
commitment of Microsoft in unlocking new 5G scenarios by enabling
acceleration of AI-based and real-time network intelligence," said
Yousef Khalidi, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Azure Networking,
Microsoft Corp.
The
eSON platform enables RAN intelligence via real-time coordinated
performance optimization for 4G and 5G Open RAN architectures,
delivering applications for automated configuration optimization,
interference management, mobility optimization and is extensible for new
customer driven optimization applications. The cloud-native eSON system
is deployable as a stand alone VNF and as xApps in an O-RAN compliant
near real-time Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC).