03-04-2025
O-RAN Software Community Advances Open RAN Innovation with J and K Releases, Fostering Better Alignment with Industry Groups and Standards to Further Open RAN Adoption
New software releases further enable open Radio Access Network (RAN) adoption aligned to O-RAN ALLIANCE standards
SAN FRANCISCO and BONN, Germany, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- The O-RAN Software Community (O-RAN SC), sponsored by the O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) and operated by the Linux Foundation, announced the availability of its J and K software releases strengthening collaboration across the open RAN ecosystem. These releases, based on O-RAN specifications, enhance integration between the O-RAN SC and the OpenAirInterface (OAI), enhance integration with Intel FlexRAN ™ reference software, provide a more robust platform for RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) application developers, and introduce an improved simulator for researchers. These achievements highlight the O-RAN SC's commitment to advancing open-source innovation in the RAN industry.