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From Cloud RAN to Open RAN

Authors: Liljana Gavrilovska, Valentin Rakovic, Daniel Denkovski

Published in: Wireless Personal Communications | Issue 3/2020

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This paper presents the generic definitions, basic functionalities and current research trends in Cloud Radio Access Networks and its derivatives, Virtual Radio Access Networks and Open Radio Access Networks. Moreover, the paper provides practical results, insights, and lessons learned regarding the limitations and unforeseen issues of Radio Access Networks virtualization. The paper also discusses the potential developments and possibilities for commercial roll out of novel Radio Access Networks approaches.

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Title: From Cloud RAN to Open RAN
Authors: Liljana Gavrilovska
Valentin Rakovic
Daniel Denkovski
Publication date: 21-03-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Wireless Personal Communications / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 0929-6212
Electronic ISSN: 1572-834X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-020-07231-3

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