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Nvidia and Softbank Join Forces To Deploy AI-Based 5G MEC Telco Network Across Japan

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June 30, 2023

Overview:



Earlier this month, Nvidia and Softbank announced that they had developed a dual-purpose AI-driven 5G MEC and vRAN distributed platform based on Nvidia's new GH200 Grace Hopper superchip.  The two partners intend to deploy a network of regional data centres across Japan later this year to capitalize on the demand for accelerated computing and generative AI services. The shared multi-tenant platform will also offer a range of 5G vRAN applications.



Table of Contents




  • Snapshot

  • Key Highlights

    • 5G MEC Telco Network

    • Grace Hopper Superchip

    • Leveraging Software Resources

    • Performance Details

    • Use Case and Deployment Options

    • Key Partners

    • Competitors



  • Analyst Viewpoint

    • Platform Limitations

    • Benefits of RAN-in-the-Cloud

    • Eliminating RAN hardware dependency

    • The Intel vs ARM battle

    • Leveraging GPUs elsewhere in the RAN

    • A Crowded Market 





Number of Pages: 5



Publication Date: June 2023


Category

Industry

Emerging technologies

Service

Emerging Tech

Report Type

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Gareth Owen

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Gareth has been a technology analyst for over 20 years and has compiled research reports and market share/forecast studies on a range of topics, including wireless technologies, AI & computing, automotive, smartphone hardware, sensors and semiconductors, digital broadcasting and satellite communications.