Report cover image

South Africa Open RAN/Open Core Trends and Developments

Publisher IDC
Published Nov 02, 2023
Length 11 Pages
SKU # IDC18286636

Description

South Africa Open RAN/Open Core Trends and Developments


This IDC Market Perspective explores the momentum behind open RAN and open core in South Africa. Open RAN is a new approach that separates the hardware and software components of a RAN, allowing communications service providers to use products from multiple vendors. Open core is a cloud-native mobile core that supports 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi access technologies for deployments in licensed, unlicensed, or shared spectrum, and in private networks. The document focuses on definitions and identifies the key trends for these technologies, as well as any associated market developments.“Although the deployment of open RAN and open core is almost non-existent in South Africa, the next several years will see telcos adopting these technologies as part of their network strategies. That said, various challenges remain in relation to these technologies, particularly in terms of security, interoperability, cost savings, and broader industry support.” — Senior Research Analyst Mervin Miemoukanda, IDC Middle East and Africa

Please Note: Extended description available upon request.

Table of Contents

11 Pages
Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
Introduction
Open RAN/Open Core Market Trends and Developments
Benefits of Open RAN for South African Telcos
Significant Inhibitors of Open RAN
Key Strategic Networking Infrastructure Vendors
Key Strategic Network Automation and Orchestration Vendors
Recent Open RAN Proof-of-Concept Trials
Government-Led Initiatives in South Africa
Private Sector Initiatives in South Africa
5G Network Slicing in Open RAN
Key Global Case Studies of 5G Open RAN Deployment
SK Telecom Advances Open RAN with Successful Indoor Demonstration Network
Telefonica’s Open RAN Pilot in Germany Shows Advantages for 5G Networks
Rakuten Mobile Redefines 5G Networks with Successful Open RAN Deployment in Japan
Advice for Technology Suppliers and Service providers
Learn More
Related Research
Synopsis

Pricing

Currency Rates
How Do Licenses Work?

How Do Licenses Work?

The primary function of a report license is to define how many people within a company are authorized to use the purchased report. This is separate to how a report might be delivered. Unless specifically identified otherwise, the purchase option is Single User. Below is a helpful description of that license, along with a sampling of others most commonly offered.

  • This license allows only one user to have access to and to use/read the report. It is not one user at a time or one user group; it is an individual who will be reading and utilizing the report.

  • This license allows for the entire purchasing company to read and use the report. This is the license level that would allow for a report to be placed on an internal company shared drive for access by all employees of that direct company. This license does not extend to parent or sister company use.

  • This license is designed to allow an entire department within a company full access to a report. The departmental license is a great option for companies that have more than one location and the department is spread out all over the country/world

  • This license is for companies that have one location where they want the report to be accessible by all employees within that physical location.

  • This is the most flexible of the licensing options. Some publishers will allow you to get a license for a preset number of people (typically 5). These licenses are ideal for small work groups.

License options are at the discretion of each publisher. As such, not all licenses indicated above are available for every product. If you are uncertain of the best license for your needs or would like a license that is not proactively available, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Head shot

Questions or Comments?

Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.
Chat Now
Contact Us