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Samsung 5G vRAN 3.0 with AI tools coming to North America
Today, Samsung introduced the new 5G vRAN 3.0 and confirmed that it’s planned to roll out in North America in the first half of 2023. The company wishes to make its next-generation virtual RAN capabilities to global operators, starting in America.
The South Korean tech giant has been contributing to the earliest massive commercial adoption of 5G virtualized networks across the world. Notably, it has been the only major vendor that has conducted large-scale commercial vRAN deployments with Tier One operators in America, Europe, and Asia.
As disclosed by Samsung, the new 5G vRAN 3.0 technology is packed with a range of new “smart” features as well as it’s optimized to address the needs of forward-looking operators. Through a graphical roadmap, the company also showcased its vRAN has proved the capabilities of smart networking.
Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 features advanced capabilities including increased bandwidth support of Massive MIMO radios, analyzing hourly traffic patterns to optimize network operating conditions, and automating networks with “sleep mode” to save energy consumption.
“While Samsung’s 5G vRAN has successfully proven its performance by delivering results on par with traditional hardware-based equipment in commercial networks, we are moving fast into the next phase of vRAN software development — Samsung’s vRAN 3.0,” said Ji-Yun Seol, Vice President, Head of Product Strategy, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.
Samsung’s next-level vRAN capabilities include the following:
Performance Optimization
- 200MHz 3 Cell Support
With a software upgrade, Samsung’s vRAN will be equipped with the ability to provide 3 Cell configuration with 200MHz of bandwidth support using its 64T64R Massive MIMO radios.
- Modem Algorithm Optimization
Modem algorithm optimization enables operators to receive software tailored to their needs, with only the required features and configurations, allowing for an optimized and efficient use of COTS servers.
Power Savings
- CPU Core Sleep Mode
This feature reduces power consumption by automatically putting the CPU in “sleep mode” — or turning off unused CPU Cores — during periods of low data traffic.
- Adaptive Core Allocation
This feature of Samsung’s vRAN software assigns a number of CPU Cores at cell setup proportional to the number of active cells. Unassigned or unused CPU Cores are set to idle mode to reduce power consumption.
- Energy Saving Feature Orchestrator (ESFO)
ESFO automatically analyzes hourly traffic patterns and optimizes the operating conditions of each Energy Saving feature, per sector and time zone.
The tool constantly updates the multi-level Energy Saving operations of multiple power-saving features — such as cell on/off and Tx path on/off — to reflect traffic pattern changes and prior results.
Samsung is rolling out an April 2024 update for the Customization Service app with version 3.5.01.4. This update brings bug fixes and general enhancements that promise to elevate the overall user experience.
The fresh update of the Samsung Customization service improves some functions for smoother performance. Also, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make the app more reliable. Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 14 or Android 13.
The Customization Service app is designed for Samsung devices to deliver individual preferences and needs smartly. By analyzing user interactions and data, the service offers personalized content and recommendations, creating a unique and tailored experience for each Samsung device owner.
With the April 2024 update, Samsung aims to provide better performance and user experience to Galaxy users through Customization Service. You can get the latest update through the Galaxy Store or download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
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Samsung announced the expansion of its semiconductor investment in the US. The Biden government is also awarding a subsidy of $6.4 billion to the company so it can accelerate the expansion of its global semiconductor supply chain in the era of AI.
- Experts pointed out Samsung’s production capabilities as a world-leading semiconductor producer and commitment to US investment have led to the third-biggest subsidy deal with Washington.
The Korean tech giant revealed that it’s increasing its investment in its semiconductor plants in Texas to more than $40 billion from $17 billion. Following the CHIPS Act subsidy, Samsung will help to boost the US semiconductor production to 20% by the end of the decade.
Samsung is committed (via KoreaTimes) to doing its best to strengthen the local semiconductor ecosystem in the US, as well as dealing with booming demand for new high-performance AI chips like HBM amid the rise of applications such as GenAI, exemplified by models like ChatGPT.
“We’re not just expanding production facilities, we’re strengthening the local semiconductor ecosystem and positioning the US as a global semiconductor manufacturing destination,” Kyung Kye-hyun, CEO and head of semiconductor business at Samsung Elec, said after the govt’s announcement in Taylor.
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Samsung is allowing US consumers to buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra and other models to try out Galaxy AI. Interestingly, if the user isn’t amazed by the Galaxy AI features even within 30 days of using it, Samsung will refund the full amount.
The company is offering up to $750 instant trade-in credit for Galaxy S24 Ultra buyers. If you buy from Samsung.com, you will also get $75 instant Samsung Credit, which can be used for shopping for protective cases, glass, and accessories.
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Samsung has partnered with select US carriers to avail Buy and Try facility to consumers. You need to buy the phone from the online shop, depending on the carrier, you will be notified about the offer. Purchase on the website and get your product delivered to your doorstep.
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