Report
Executive summary
The Project Closure Report document provides a comprehensive overview of the project's research and development efforts, technical advancements, and operational achievements. The primary aim of the project was to address critical limitations in the existing Open RAN (O-RAN) RIC ecosystem and enhance its readiness to support both current and emerging use cases. The project focused on several key areas, including the development of dynamic service models, the implementation of a real-time RIC (RT-RIC), and the creation of realistic training and testing environments for O-RAN applications.
One of the significant achievements was the development of dynamic service models that enable real-time coordination and control in applications such as interference mitigation and energy optimisation. The project also introduced a real-time RIC to support applications requiring sub-millisecond responsiveness and high adaptability. Additionally, the creation of large-scale emulation systems and testbeds provided developers with realistic environments to train and validate their algorithms.
The project also emphasised improving the overall experience for O-RAN developers by addressing challenges in the application development lifecycle and ensuring compatibility with multiple near real-time RICs. Furthermore, the project aimed to foster broader talent development and innovation within the UK by engaging with third-party developers and university students.
Overall, the project successfully addressed technical and operational bottlenecks in the O-RAN ecosystem, empowering developers and fostering innovation. The project's outputs, including open-source software and sample applications, have significantly contributed to the advancement of the O-RAN community and the broader telecommunications industry.
