In a groundbreaking move, Parallel Wireless, Inc., a U.S. based Open RAN innovator, has officially launched the general availability of its pioneering 5G Standalone (SA) software stack. The innovative solution, a first of its kind globally, is designed to be hardware-agnostic, allowing operators, private networks, and public safety networks to seamlessly deploy their RAN infrastructure across diverse processor hardware platforms.
The Parallel Wireless 5G SA solution has been purposefully architected to operate on any general-purpose computing platform, including both ARM and Intel x86. This unique flexibility ensures that updates or future enhancements are automatically compatible with both platforms, setting a new standard for computing support in the industry and offering unmatched compatibility and adaptability for various deployments.
Parallel Wireless has been a trailblazer in the cellular industry, particularly with its introduction of the first hardware-agnostic Distributed Unit in 5G Open RAN. By decoupling DU software from specific platforms, the company has enhanced operator flexibility and opened doors to an extensive supply chain. This approach enables operators to choose components tailored to their specific needs, fostering innovation and providing significant opportunities for energy savings—a crucial step toward a sustainable and green network infrastructure.
Steve Papa, Founder and CEO of Parallel Wireless, expressed pride in the company’s R&D team for overcoming technical challenges and pushing the boundaries of Open RAN’s original vision of interoperability. He emphasized the significance of Parallel Wireless’ platform-agnostic 5G SA in advancing the industry and fostering an open ecosystem.
The recent advancements in Parallel Wireless’ 5G platform-agnostic Open RAN DU have garnered recognition from industry leaders like Anthony Magee, Senior Director of Business Development at Adtran. Magee praised the innovation for its vast opportunities and flexibility, highlighting its potential to shape and transform the cellular industry.
As the deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) software is expected to continue for the next two decades, operators choosing Parallel Wireless can be confident in a platform engineered for ongoing innovation and operational efficiencies throughout its extended life cycle. Coupled with the hardware-agnostic Distributed Unit (DU), Parallel Wireless offers operators unparalleled flexibility, resilience, and sustainability in the rapidly evolving telecom sector. The company’s commitment to embracing the latest technological advances and supply chain creativity positions its 5G SA solution as a catalyst for sustained innovation in the telecommunications infrastructure.
