Indian telecoms are eyeing Open RAN as a viable method to cut network-related costs and customise as they upgrade their networks to 5G technology. Open RAN architecture has thrown opportunities for Indian software, equipment makers and system integrators to capture a piece of the growing global 5G market. With Open RAN, telecom players now have flexibility to use solutions from multiple vendors. They are looking beyond traditional vendors to bring in innovation through Open RAN and cut dependence on traditional vendors. With the induction of 5G, companies now will likely have to put up with a high number of base stations to have a deep coverage, leaving little scope for them to save any cost on that front. The role of virtualized, open networks will then simplify automation by providing validated stack templates. These will be automated to be secure, reliable, maintained, and make Open RAN easier and more cost-effective to deploy and maintain parallel wireless networks.

Bharat Exhibitions is pleased to organize its flagship event, the 2nd edition of Open RAN India 2022 International Conference scheduled on 16th June 2022 at Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi. The conference will be a dynamic forum for senior executives of leading telecom operators, enterprises, and Govt. agencies to understand and formulate strategies to enhance the networks in line with business needs. Open RAN will definitely help the Atmanirbhar Bharat movement, and some companies have already started showing momentum in this regard. For telecom players, it lowers capex and opex, brings in more efficiency and innovative solutions with quicker deployment of 5G. For software makers, it is an opportunity to build ‘Make in India solutions for the global market. For system integrators, it is a way of expanding their reach globally. Indian telecommunication companies will have to ensure cost-effective and early deployment of services as well as generate additional revenue streams to stay ahead of the curve.

The event is expected to attract 250 plus business professionals representing key industry stakeholders such as telecom operators, government agencies, regulator/policy enablers, technology companies, equipment and handset OEM’s, IoT Players, Test & Measurement Companies, International experts and consultants on a common platform to discuss and debate and work on actionable, relevant and structured framework for deployment of 5G networks across India.