As Open vRAN has been challenged in recent times, this framework has time and again proven effectual for performance, cost savings, and optimized system integration. Open vRAN performs very well in high-density environments, widely proven with the Rakuten Mobile deployment, in Tokyo and other large cities in Japan. The cost savings of Open vRAN have also been shown to be effective by Rakuten Mobile, and system integration challenges are being resolved. Watch this executive session with leaders in the Open vRAN space on debunking the misconceptions around this architecture.

Executive Speakers:

• Thierry Maupilé - EVP Strategy & Product Management, Altiostar Networks

• Caroline Chan - VP and GM, Network Business Incubator Division, Intel Corporation

• Juan Carlos Garcia Lopez - SVP Technology and Ecosystems, Telefónica

• Honore LaBourdette - VP, Industry Verticals & Edge Telco, Media & Entertainment, Red Hat

• Patrick Lopez - Global VP Product Management - 5G, NEC

• Ihab Tarazi - SVP & CTO, Integrated Solutions & Ecosystems, Dell Technologies