In recent developments, the GTI has begun a global recruitment initiative aimed at propelling its Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project. This move was announced during the Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Istanbul. The project’s primary focus is to explore the synergy between 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, backed by the GTI’s wider 5G-A x AI Development Program, launched earlier in the year with 20 partners at MWC Barcelona.
The aim of the program is to marry 5G-A technology with AI to foster innovative applications. To facilitate this, the GTI has set up open research laboratories around the globe, inviting collective exploration of new use cases. Founded in 2011, GTI (Global TD-LTE Initiative) initially promoted TD-LTE technologies but has since expanded to advance 5G and its successors. The organization now boasts 146 operator members and 262 industry partners.
Prominent partners such as the GSMA, China Mobile, Telefónica, and Huawei participated in discussions about 5G-A and AI development at MBBF, sharing insights on existing advancements and future pathways. The evolution of 5G-A is transforming network performance, sustainability, and AI integration worldwide. These rapid AI advances work cohesively with 5G-A to enable smarter and more efficient applications and systems.
The GTI’s 5G-A×AI Development Program already supports this progress, facilitating the creation of four labs worldwide. These labs allow firms to test 5G-A and AI applications in areas like network enhancement and energy reduction. Additionally, GTI, alongside the GSMA Foundry, has launched challenges encouraging industry collaboration to tackle critical issues around merging 5G-A and AI.
The Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project marks a pivotal step in the collaborative effort to exploit these innovations. It invites companies to co-develop intelligent operations management (O&M), optimize network deployments, enhance energy savings, and uncover new revenue opportunities. A significant aim is to improve AI use cases like transportation, energy, and urban management.
By inviting parties from various sectors including telecom, the project seeks to further build a vibrant collaborative community. This initiative not only aims to advance the capabilities of 5G-A and AI but also to reinforce the telecom industry’s ability to support cutting-edge AI applications.
