Nephio and Gen AI: Empowering Efficiency in 5G/O-RAN and Beyond

Explore a 29-minute conference talk that delves into Nephio's revolutionary approach to cloud-native network automation in 5G platforms. Learn how this intent-driven platform seamlessly integrates network functions and O-RAN components through Kubernetes Resource Model and controllers, emphasizing operational simplicity and efficiency. Discover the platform's current capabilities, its integration within O-RAN architecture, and future roadmap for implementation. Gain insights into how Nephio manages infrastructure and network functions throughout their lifecycle, while understanding its vision for incorporating GenAI capabilities in closed-loop operations. See practical demonstrations of the platform's functionality using commercial Kubernetes infrastructure and Open Source O-RAN Network Functions from the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance. Presented by industry experts Sana Tariq from Telus Canada, along with Alexis de Talhouët and Bala Varadaraju from Red Hat, this talk provides a comprehensive overview of how Nephio is transforming network automation while adhering to GitOps principles.