What NVIDIA AI Aerial Means for Telcos Seeking to Optimize Wireless Networks and Deliver New GenAI Experiences

Wireless operators today are looking for ways to run more efficient networks and drive new business opportunities. World Wide Technology (WWT) is excited to build upon NVIDIA AI Aerial as one common platform for AI-RAN. 

Announced by NVIDIA today, AI Aerial is a suite of accelerated computing software and hardware for designing, simulating, training and deploying wireless networks in the AI era. It not only enables more efficient, optimized networks for operators but can also help telecom providers support new use cases and service offerings in the generative AI (GenAI) space.

WWT has a long history of working closely with telco operators to solve complex problems. We also have more than a decade of experience delivering AI solutions and high-performance architecture (HPA) for our clients. In fact, WWT has been recognized by NVIDIA as a top partner for the last eight years in a row — most receiving the NVIDIA Partner Network Americas AI Enterprise Partner of the Year award. This is a testament to WWT's considerable domain expertise in testing, integrating, deploying and maintaining both RAN and AI solutions. 

WWT's world-class integration and testing center, the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), offers unprecedented access to hundreds of engineers and thousands of sets of hardware, software and test systems.

In our ATC we have made a concerted investment to build an AI Proving Ground. It is an evolution of the commitment we made when we first created the ATC as a place for our clients and partners to make smart technology decisions faster and with less risk. The complexities and capabilities of the labs we develop continue to increase as technology advances.

The AI Proving Ground gives our clients the certainty they need to make the right investments in AI solutions that can transform their organizations. Furthermore, WWT is investing over $500M across the WWT business around AI. We're excited about this opportunity to continue to innovate with our clients and showcase our technology partners' latest innovations in AI solutions and high-performance architecture. 

Not only is our AI Proving Ground the perfect place to test and validate emerging GenAI solutions, but our greater ATC environment features considerable wireless test environments, including 4G and 5G radios from most of the well-known wireless providers. 

We look forward to collaborating with our service providers partners and NVIDIA to bring the capabilities of NVIDIA AI Aerial to life for our clients. Let's explore some of the ways we can do so.

WWT's extensive RAN capabilities

We have significant experience and capabilities in the deployment and management of 5G radio access networks (RANs). We aim to be the single source for our service providers' entire technology lifecycle, working to propel innovation, reduce expenses, and boost financial performance and customer satisfaction. We also aim to accelerate client journeys to global connectivity architectures that enforce security, encourage productivity and enhance user experience.

Here are some key highlights:

1. Open RAN blueprint: We have developed a turnkey Open RAN blueprint that supports multiple deployment models, enabling cost-effective builds and upgrades to existing infrastructures. This blueprint is validated in our ATC and deployed through our global network of integration center facilities.
2. Partnerships and collaborations: We collaborate with major industry players to develop validated designs for software-defined mobile networks (SDMN), which include 4G and 5G open virtualized RAN (vRAN) software.
3. Accelerated deployment: We have a proven track record of accelerating the rollout of RAN solutions for multinational telcos by facilitating OEM partnerships, leading procurement and centrally integrating complex solutions. This approach has significantly shortened our clients' time to market.
4. Supply chain and integration services: WWT's scalable supply chain program and integration services have enabled major service providers to build cost-effective models for nationwide 5G network deployments. This includes centralizing the distribution and integration of materials, which results in substantial cost savings and reduced deployment times for our clients.
5. Industry leadership: We are a member of the Open RAN Alliance and a founding member of the Open RAN Policy Coalition. In fact, we're the only systems integrator in the Competitive Carriers Association. Overall, WWT's comprehensive approach to 5G RAN deployment, combined with our strategic partnerships and advanced technological capabilities, positions us as a leader in the 5G space.

WWT's extensive AI capabilities

As a leader of the AI and digital revolution, WWT is laser-focused on delivering Al solutions that drive engagement, differentiation and business results — both for our clients and internally. Since 2014, our Al and data science team has delivered Al solutions across a wide range of verticals and use cases. Our industry partnerships and expertise span all the different technologies and best practices that make modern AI possible, with seasoned experts in data science, data analytics and data engineering, automation, networking, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, cloud computing, AI/ML research and development, high-performance computing, storage and much more.

Here are some highlights:

1. End-to-end AI services: We offer a comprehensive suite of AI services to accelerate our clients' AI journeys, from initial consultation through AI solution validation and implementation. This includes AI labs for developing and testing AI use cases, AI tools development, talent acquisition, and brand development.
2. The AI Proving Ground: Our AI Proving Ground is a multi-OEM ecosystem of AI labs designed to accelerate the assessment and adoption of practical AI solutions. This facility lets our clients pilot new AI solutions, initiatives and integrations while experiencing the true impact of their projects.
3. AI in customer experience (CX): We integrate AI and automation to enhance the customer experience by driving efficiency, personalization and responsiveness. We focus on balancing technological innovation with maintaining the human touch, which is central to impactful customer interactions.
4. GenAI initiatives: WWT is actively developing and driving GenAI initiatives, focusing on practical use cases that create value for clients. focusing on practical use cases that create value for clients. This includes developing large language model (LLM)--powered tools and virtual assistants to enhance customer support and experiences.
5. Machine learning (ML) and computer vision: Our machine learning and computer vision experts help clients with tasks such as image recognition, object detection, predictive analytics and more, including expertise that extends to building and integrating digital twins and other AI-driven models.
6. Automation practice: WWT's Automation practice includes extensive experience in automating various environments, including virtual/physical infrastructure, cloud computing, and security. They apply DevOps methodologies and agile principles to deliver software and infrastructure faster.
7. Expert team: Our seasoned Analytics and AI team comprises data scientists and experts with deep knowledge of big data, high-performance architecture, data center and facilities infrastructure, and software stacks. They provide strategic roadmap consulting, proofs of concept, and big data stack builds to ensure successful AI use case deployment.

Overall, WWT's AI capabilities are robust and well-rounded, offering clients the expertise and infrastructure needed to successfully implement and benefit from emerging GenAI technologies.

Conclusion

WWT is excited to collaborate with NVIDIA and our service provider partners to realize the promise of NVIDIA AI Aerial Platform. We look forward to helping service providers run their networks more efficiently and offer new services and solutions. 

Just reach out to your WWT Account Manager to get access to our unique AI labs and extended team of RAN and AI experts. They are ready to help you strategize and act on the different ways to enable more efficient, optimized networks while accelerating your ability to drive new GenAI use cases and services to market.

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