Fujitsu Selects Red Hat OpenShift to Power Next-Generation RAN Innovation with AI and Cloud-Native Capabilities
Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, has announced an extended global collaboration with Fujitsu to develop and deliver an AI-ready virtualized radio access network (vRAN) solution. Fujitsu has chosen Red Hat OpenShift as its preferred hybrid cloud platform to enhance network efficiency, streamline operations, and support the next generation of Open RAN (O-RAN) and AI-driven applications.
Transforming RAN with Cloud-Native and AI-Enabled Solutions
The collaboration will integrate Red Hat OpenShift as the backbone of Fujitsu’s O-RAN O-Cloud solution, a cloud-native platform designed to support virtualized and containerized Open RAN functions, AI workloads, and next-generation network operations. With thousands of service provider sites requiring automation, security, and efficiency, this joint solution offers several critical advantages:
- Advanced Orchestration & Automation – Red Hat OpenShift’s built-in automation and zero-touch provisioning allow service providers to deploy, manage, and optimize RAN networks with minimal manual intervention, significantly improving scalability and operational efficiency.
- Ultra-Low Latency & High Performance – Running Fujitsu’s vRAN on Red Hat OpenShift and ARM-based servers provides a power-efficient alternative that supports deterministic processing, ultra-low latency, and hardware-accelerated network performance.
- AI-Ready vRAN for Future Networks – Red Hat OpenShift enables service providers to integrate AI-driven applications seamlessly, unlocking new business opportunities while enhancing security, automation, and data-driven insights across cloud-native and virtualized network environments.
“The future of RAN is AI, and it is powered by cloud-native technologies. With this collaboration, Red Hat and Fujitsu are helping service providers unlock the full potential of RAN by integrating virtualized, containerized, and AI-driven workloads to enhance network performance and efficiency.”
— Honoré LaBourdette, Vice President, Global Telco Ecosystem, Red Hat
Reducing Costs While Aligning with Open RAN Standards
The adoption of Red Hat OpenShift as a common cloud platform helps service providers reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 40%, thanks to improved resource sharing, automation-driven efficiency, and enhanced productivity. Furthermore, Fujitsu’s vRAN solution complies with O-RAN Alliance open compute standards, ensuring interoperability and fostering innovation within the telecom ecosystem.
Industry Leaders on the Collaboration
Honoré LaBourdette, Vice President, Global Telco Ecosystem, Red Hat, emphasized the significance of this partnership:
“The future of RAN is AI, and it is powered by cloud-native technologies. With this collaboration, Red Hat and Fujitsu are helping service providers unlock the full potential of RAN by integrating virtualized, containerized, and AI-driven workloads to enhance network performance and efficiency.”
Masaki Taniguchi, Head of Mobile System Business Unit, Fujitsu Limited, echoed the enthusiasm, stating:
“We are pleased to extend our longstanding collaboration with Red Hat to deepen and broaden RAN capabilities for service providers in today’s AI era. Red Hat OpenShift offers an open, highly scalable cloud-native platform to deliver critical flexibility and integration for RAN, enabling service providers to meet rising network demands with greater ease and efficiency.”
A Future-Proof Solution for Evolving Network Needs
As AI, 5G, and Open RAN technologies continue to evolve, the collaboration between Red Hat and Fujitsu will empower service providers with a secure, scalable, and high-performance platform to meet growing demands. By leveraging Red Hat OpenShift’s cloud-native architecture, automation, and AI-readiness, this partnership aims to redefine next-generation network deployment and management, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced customer experiences.