Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market
Market Research Report I 2023-09-27 I 85 Pages I BCC Research
Description
Report Scope:
This report represents an in-depth analysis of the global RIC market by component (includes both platforms and services), function, technology, application, and geography. The scope of the report includes an overview of the global market trends, with 2022 considered as the base year, as well as estimates for 2023 through 2028, with projections of CAGR in the forecast period.
The report also includes a discussion of technological, regulatory and competitive elements as well as economic trends affecting the market. It also explains the major drivers and regional dynamics of the market and current trends within the industry. The report concludes with company profiles of the major vendors in the global market.
Report Includes:
- Overview and an up-to-date analysis of the global market for radio access network (RAN) intelligent controllers
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historical market revenue data (sales figures) for 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024 and 2026, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
- Estimate of the actual market size and revenue forecast for the global RAN intelligent controller market, and corresponding market share analysis based on component, function, technology, application and region
- In-depth information (facts and figures) pertaining to the major factors influencing the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming prospects and contributions to the overall market
- Insights into the ESG perspective, with emphasis on the impact of ESG factors on company performance and the ESG practices followed
- A look at the major vendors in the RAN intelligent controller market, and an analysis of the industry structure with respect to company share analysis, M&A and venture fundings
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments, key financials and segmental revenues, and operational integration
- Profiles of the leading global corporations
Executive Summary
Summary:
The RIC market is part of the telecommunications industry and focuses on technologies and solutions that optimize and manage the Radio Access Network, which is a crucial component of cellular networks. RICs are software-defined controllers that enable automation, optimization, and intelligence in the operation of radio access networks.
Unlike conventional RAN systems that rely on centralized control, the RIC distributes intelligence throughout the network, allowing for more localized decision-making. This decentralization enables quicker response times, reduced latency, and improved overall network efficiency. By leveraging real-time data and analytics, the RIC can dynamically allocate network resources, optimize traffic distribution, and even predict and prevent network congestion.
The RIC integrates a diverse set of technologies to bring intelligence, programmability, and optimization to wireless networks. These technologies collectively enable the RIC to revolutionize the way networks are managed, leading to improved efficiency, responsiveness, and customization.
The evolution of wireless networks has witnessed the coexistence of multiple generations of technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and now 5G. This coexistence is driven by various factors, including the need to support legacy devices, ensure broad coverage, and provide compatibility with diverse user devices. However, the convergence of these technologies within the same network infrastructure has led to a significant increase in network complexity.
RICs offer a distributed, intelligent, and programmable layer that sits between the central network controller and the individual network elements. They have the ability to comprehend the nuances of each technology generation and network element, enabling them to make informed decisions about resource allocation, interference management, and load balancing.
Further, cutting-edge technologies like AR, VR, connected vehicles, and industrial IoT have ushered in a new era of connectivity and interaction. These innovations present unique challenges and requirements for communication networks, which traditional architectures often struggle to accommodate. In such regard, RICs offer the flexibility needed to support these evolving and diverse use cases.
However, a major restraint for network operators is the substantial upfront expenses involved in implementing RICs. These costs include investments in both hardware and software, which can pose a significant barrier to entry, especially for smaller operators and those operating in regions with limited financial resources.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Research Methodology
Information Sources
Geographic Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Market Outlook
Market Summary
Chapter 3 Market Overview
Overview
Technological Analysis
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
AI and ML
5G and Beyond
Edge Computing
Open APIs and Standardization
Network Slicing
Cloud Computing
Network Orchestration
Technological Impact
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Macroeconomic Factors
Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on the Market
Chapter 4 Market Breakdown by Segment, Function, Technology, and Application
Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment
Platforms
Services
Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market by Function
Non-Real-Time-RAN Intelligent Controller (Non-RT RIC)
Near-Real-Time-RAN Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC)
Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market by Technology
4G
5G
Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market by Application
rApps
xApps
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Region
Overview
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Chapter 6 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Perspective
ESG Performance in RAN Intelligent Controllers Market
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Governance Impact
Current Status of ESG in the RAN Intelligent Controllers Market
Key ESG Issues in the RAN Intelligent Controllers Market
Case Study
Concluding Remarks from BCC
Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
Top Companies
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
ACCELLERAN
JUNIPER NETWORKS
MAVENIR
NOKIA CORP.
PARALLEL WIRELESS
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
STERLITE TECHNOLOGIES (STL)
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
VMWARE INC.
Chapter 9 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 1 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 2 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Platforms Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 3 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Services Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 4 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Function, Through 2028
Table 5 : Global Non-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 6 : Global Near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 7 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 8 : Global 4G RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 9 : Global 5G RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 10 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Application, Through 2028
Table 11 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market for rApps Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 12 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market for xApps Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 13 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 14 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 15 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Function, Through 2028
Table 16 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 17 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Application, Through 2028
Table 18 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 19 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 20 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 21 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Application, Through 2028
Table 22 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 23 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Function, Through 2028
Table 24 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 25 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Application, Through 2028
Table 26 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Segment, Through 2028
Table 27 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Function, Through 2028
Table 28 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 29 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market, by Application, Through 2028
Table 30 : ESG Risk Ratings Metric, by Company, 2022
Table 31 : Ranking of Top RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Providers, 2022
Table 32 : Accelleran: Product Offerings
Table 33 : Accelleran: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 34 : Juniper Networks: Product Offerings
Table 35 : Juniper Networks: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 36 : Mavenir: Product Offerings
Table 37 : Nokia Corp.: Product Offerings
Table 38 : Nokia Corp.: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 39 : Parallel Wireless: Product Offerings
Table 40 : Samsung Electronics: Product Offerings
Table 41 : Samsung Electronics: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 42 : Sterlite Technologies (STL): Product Offerings
Table 43 : Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson: Product Offerings
Table 44 : Viavi Solutions Inc.: Product Offerings
Table 45 : Vmware Inc.: Product Offerings
Table 46 : Acronyms Used in This Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 1 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 2 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Platforms Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 3 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Services Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 4 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Function, 2022
Figure 5 : Global Non-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 6 : Global Near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 7 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Technology, 2022
Figure 8 : Global 4G RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 9 : Global 5G RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 10 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Application, 2022
Figure 11 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share for rApps Application, by Region, 2022
Figure 12 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share for xApps Application, by Region, 2022
Figure 13 : Global RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 14 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 15 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Function, 2022
Figure 16 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Technology, 2022
Figure 17 : North American RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Application, 2022
Figure 18 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 19 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Function, 2022
Figure 20 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Technology, 2022
Figure 21 : European RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Application, 2022
Figure 22 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 23 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 24 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Technology, 2022
Figure 25 : Asia-Pacific RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Application, 2022
Figure 26 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Segment, 2022
Figure 27 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Function, 2022
Figure 28 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Technology, 2022
Figure 29 : Rest of the World RAN Intelligent Controller Market Share, by Application, 2022
Figure 30 : Accelleran dRAX: Service Management and Orchaestration
Figure 31 : Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform for Purpose-Built and Open RAN
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