OpenRAN Project Group opens new chapter, slimming down to just two subgroups from six, and new leadership to double down on Solutions and RAN Intelligence & Automation
The Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) OpenRAN Project Group (PG) is entering what it describes as “a bold new phase…designed to drive greater alignment, collaboration, and real-world impact across the Open RAN ecosystem”.
At this “pivotal moment” the PG has consolidated from six subgroups into two, to focus on Solutions and RAN Intelligence & Automation (RIA).
The RIA subgroup will work on lifecycle automation, orchestration and AI/ML-enabled intelligence in RAN. They group’s co-leaders are”
- Matti Hiltunen – AT&T
- Murali Ranganathan – Meta
- Rafael Enrique Cardenas – Vodafone
- Andy Yun – TELUS
- Chris Murphy – VIAVI Solutions
- John Landy – Ericsson
- Rahul Atri – Aira Technologies
- Ramesh Sriraman – HCL Technologies
This group aims to harmonise operators’ requirements and champion the development of intelligent, flexible Open RAN solutions.
The Solutions subgroup
In parallel, the Solutions subgroup will tackle deployment challenges by developing solution blueprints, aligning on operators’ needs and supporting certification efforts across OpenRAN use cases. The co-leads for this group are:
- Aziz Kord – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Paul Harris – VIAVI Solutions
- Okan İlker – Vodafone
- Mike McIntosh – AT&T
- Solyman Ashrafi – Fujitsu
This cross-industry team brings together global perspectives and hands-on technical expertise to ensure OpenRAN solutions are practical, scalable, and deployment-ready.
Updated charter and next steps
The OpenRAN PG Co-Chairs (see below), working closely with the newly appointed Co-Leads, are reviewing and revising the Project Group Charter. The revised Charter will be submitted to the TIP Board of Directors for approval in the coming weeks.
