5G Innovation: O-RAN M-Plane Framework

Challenges in the telecommunications market, including rising costs and complexity associated with Radio Units (RUs), prompt the need for innovative solutions as Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) grapple with managing the expense and intricacy of RUs, driven by the proliferation of frequency bands and antennas.

This whitepaper explores how the M-plane application framework for 5G Radio Units offers a promising solution for accelerating O-RU development and meeting TTM for vendors.

• M-plane application framework designed for 5G RUs and aligned with Open RAN principles
• A closer look at Tietoevry's software solution, “Mint”, with M-plane functionality according to O-RAN M-plane specifications
• The hardware overview, deployment, and integration + use cases of “Mint”
• Reduced time-to-market, cost-efficiency, and customization as a result

Tietoevry – a key partner in Your journey towards network management

Tietoevry has a solid track record in M-plane development, effectively tackling the complexities of M-plane architecture to deliver dependable solutions tailored to the evolving needs of Open RAN across various clients.