Canonical Partners with Intel to Support 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs on Ubuntu
After announcing the general availability of Ubuntu Pro and the real-time Ubuntu kernel for its long-term supported Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operating system series, Canonical now says that it fully supports Intel’s innovative new 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost hardware platform family.
Canonical says that this will unlock the potential of open-source software for mobile network operators who want to build modern, scalable, power-efficient, and cost-effective 5G networks, as well as ensure 6G network readiness and also enable the deployment of innovative new services thanks to the implementation of a virtualized Open RAN architecture.
Update (by Roy)
From the Ubuntu site:
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Ubuntu Blog: Canonical announces support for the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost
Reliable, high-speed connectivity unlocked for 5G radio networks
[Barcelona, Spain, 27 February 2023] – Canonical is proud to announce full support for Intel’s innovative new 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost hardware platform family on Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS, delivering immediate compatibility with the advanced embedded silicon-based accelerators and a host of other improvements in the platform. With the integration of the Ubuntu real-time kernel, customers can immediately benefit from the power of Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS and drive their Open RAN architectures to meet the ever-increasing demand for fast and reliable connectivity in the modern mobile network landscape.
Unlocking the potential of open-source software for mobile networks
The use of open-source operating systems and applications in mobile networks brings numerous benefits to telecommunications companies. These technologies support innovation, modernisation, scalability and cost-effectiveness, and drive advancements in domains like OpenRAN architectures. Open-source software also ensures transparency and collaboration in the development of network solutions, which accelerates the deployment of new services for mobile network subscribers.