**Companies Showcase Advancement of TDD mMIMO Using AI Beamforming Models on Intel Xeon Processor-based Systems** **NEW DELHI, India, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)** – Mavenir, a provider of cloud-native network infrastructure shaping the future of networking, is collaborating with Intel to develop cutting-edge AI/ML Open RAN solutions aimed at addressing complex cell edge challenges that affect user Quality of Experience. Mavenir has achieved a significant milestone in Open RAN technology through its partnership with Intel, showcasing an AI-driven TDD 32TRX massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) solution. The integration of Intel’s RAN AI model for beam management, along with the FlexRAN™ reference software, with Mavenir's commercial mMIMO virtual Distributed Unit (vDU) software has resulted in improved network performance and user experience. Intel's RAN AI model, trained on various 3GPP channel model datasets, optimizes beam weights, direction, and layer count to enhance user equipment (UE) throughput. This joint solution from Mavenir and Intel is engineered to enhance performance in challenging radio environments, including cell edges and high-rise building scenarios, and is suitable for both TDD and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) deployments. Bejoy Pankajakshan, Mavenir's Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, highlighted the importance of this integration, stating: "This collaboration between Mavenir and Intel showcases the transformative potential of AI/ML in enhancing Open RAN capabilities, leading to improved network efficiency and user experience.

The incorporation of third-party innovative AI/ML algorithms with Mavenir's advanced commercial RAN software suite opens up exciting new avenues for rapid innovation and the progression of the 5G Open RAN ecosystem. Our leadership in the Open RAN domain facilitates transformative partnerships, like our work with Intel, paving the way for unique solutions that optimize network capabilities for operators and end users. ” “Intel Xeon processors feature integrated AI acceleration that, combined with the Intel vRAN AI Development Kit, allows operators to efficiently handle a range of RAN AI workloads using their existing CPU-based systems, ” remarked Cristina Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager of the Comms Solutions Group at Intel. “Our collaboration and demonstration with Mavenir underscore AI’s enormous potential to enhance customer user experience and provide mobile operators with a distinctive competitive advantage. ” This AI-driven beam management solution will be showcased at the upcoming India Mobile Congress (#IMC2024) from October 15-18 at Intel’s booth, number 3. 3 in Hall 3. *Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel trademarks are the property of Intel Corporation or its affiliates. * **About Mavenir:** Mavenir is actively constructing the future of networks today with cloud-native, AI-driven solutions that are environmentally conscious by design, enabling operators to harness the advantages of 5G and achieve intelligent, automated, programmable networks. As a pioneer in Open RAN and a recognized industry disruptor, Mavenir’s award-winning solutions are delivering automation and monetization across mobile networks globally, expediting the software network transformation for over 300 Communications Service Providers in more than 120 countries, serving over 50% of the world’s subscribers. For additional information, please visit www. mavenir. com.