Aramco Digital, Intel to set up Saudi’s first open RAN center

Aramco Digital, Intel to set up Saudi’s first open RAN center

Aramco Digital Co. and Intel unveiled plans to establish the Kingdom’s first open wireless access network (RNA) development center.   The step aims to drive innovation, promote technological advancement, and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation landscape, according to a statement by both companies.   This collaboration will accelerate the development and implementation of open wireless access network technologies which reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to establishing a robust and resilient communications infrastructure that focuses on accelerating digital transformation across various industries. The move also seeks to keep pace with Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on technological progress and economic diversification.   Open wireless access networks, an advanced model in wireless network architecture, allow for greater flexibility, interoperability and innovation, the statement added, indicating that Aramco Digital will provide in-depth knowledge of the Kingdom's development needs and ambitions, opportunities for the application of open wireless access network technology, as well as provide a perspective on the Kingdom's economic landscape. For its part, Intel will provide its expertise in open wireless access network technologies.   Key areas of cooperation between the two companies include, the Open Wireless Access Network Development Center innovation center, which aims to become an innovation hub and foster collaboration between Aramco Digital and Intel engineers, as