RIC Platform:
AI-Powered Open RAN
Network Automation. 

Accelerate Open RAN deployment through
AI-driven closed-loop automation. 

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Addressing challenges of RAN optimization

The transition to Open RAN promises unprecedented flexibility, but it introduces the potential for operational complexities. The RIC Platform is engineered to tame this complexity and unlock the full potential of disaggregated networks.
  • Automated RIC platform that cuts operational costs by managing tasks such as configuration, fault detection and resource optimization.

  • Closed-loop automation enables the network to adapt, optimize and automatically resolve issues, resulting in enhanced network performance and user experience.
  • Real-time decision-making based on network conditions and user requirements ensures swift network adaptation to changes in demand or network conditions.
  • A multi-vendor ecosystem that allows operators to choose best-in-class solutions, promoting market competition and innovation.

RIC Deployed in Live Network

The RIC Platform has enabled real-time optimization, closed-loop automation and multi-vendor innovation in a live production environment supporting over 10 million subscribers.
Learn how it has already been proven at scale at Rakuten Mobile,
with live use cases delivering results.
RIC apps in production
World-first nationwide deployment of RIC third-party applications aligned with O-RAN specifications.
Intelligent Energy Savings
Contributed to the industry’s first Level 4 autonomy certification for RAN energy efficiency optimization in Open RAN as validated by TM Forum.
Operational excellence
Granular, near-real-time optimization of network performance, enabling predictive network maintenance, mobility enhancement, traffic optimization and AI-assisted decision making.
What are the key features of the RIC Platform?
As pioneers of Open RAN, Rakuten Symphony offers a blueprint for the future of your network deployment that is open, flexible and future-proof. 
AI-Powered
Optimization
Leverage advanced machine learning models to automate network tuning, spectral efficiency and traffic management.
Third-Party rApp
Ecosystem
Built on an open architecture that supports seamless integration of third-party applications, fostering innovation and flexibility.
Multi-Vendor
Interoperability
Ensures that your network remains open, scalable, and adaptable to evolving specifications.
Conflict detection
and mitigation 
This flagship product capability offers detection and mitigation of the conflicting rApp actions ensuring operator’s priorities and business intent are secured. 

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FAQs
What is a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and why is it essential for Open RAN?
The RIC is the "brain" of the Open RAN architecture. It enables real-time, closed-loop automation and granular network optimization by decoupling the control plane from the radio hardware. It is essential for operators who want to move away from vendor lock-in and toward a flexible, multi-vendor environment. The RIC platform is critical to enable the true realization of AI potential, as AI without the ability to execute and control the physical network parameters falls of its potential.
How does the RIC enable multi-vendor interoperability?
The RIC platform is built on O-RAN specifications, providing an open, programmable interface. This allows operators to integrate third-party rApps and xApps seamlessly, ensuring that different vendors' hardware and software can communicate and function as a unified, high-performance network.
Can the RIC platform support large-scale commercial deployments?
Yes. The RIC platform is proven at scale, currently supporting over 10 million subscribers in a live production environment at Rakuten Mobile. It has demonstrated the ability to handle nationwide traffic while enabling real-time network tuning, energy savings and predictive maintenance.
How does the RIC contribute to TM Forum Level 4 Autonomy?
The RIC enables the closed-loop automation required for Level 4 Autonomy. By using AI/ML to analyze network data in near real-time and execute corrective actions—such as dynamic energy-saving modes or traffic steering—the RIC removes the need for manual intervention, allowing the network to self-optimize.
How does the RIC platform help reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)?
By fostering a multi-vendor ecosystem and enabling automated, AI-driven network tuning, the RIC eliminates the need for manual, site-by-site configuration. This reduces operational overhead, maximizes spectral efficiency and accelerates the time-to-market for new services, significantly lowering the overall TCO.
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