Parallel Wireless Re-energizes Open RAN with Trusted RIC

Parallel Wireless announced the General Availability of both Trusted Ran Intelligent Controller and xApp interoperability lab services. T-RIC’s availability ensures all Open RAN ecosystem participants, commercial and government, have access to trusted production ready multi-vendor RIC capabilities.

The RIC is a critical part of the Open RAN standard architecture and extends intelligence to the Distributed Unit level, using real-time and non-real-time telemetry and analytics for continuous optimization. It delivers resilient infrastructure, secure automation, and global interoperability for 5G and private networks aligned with trusted communication strategies in the U.S. and partner nations. Open RAN’s success demands true openness with transparent interfaces, interoperability across vendors, and the flexibility to deploy the best technology for each mission

Built on open, standards-based O-RAN and 3GPP architecture, the Parallel Wireless T-RIC is an essential part of our GreenRAN™ portfolio and delivers AI-driven intelligence to optimize energy use, spectrum efficiency, and network agility for 5G but also 4G and 2G networks. It supports secure, hardware-agnostic deployment across public, private, and edge clouds, enabling true multi-vendor interoperability through open interfaces.

“Open RAN was founded on the principle of freedom of choice,” said Steve Papa, Founder and CEO of Parallel Wireless. “In the past 12 months we’ve seen providers such as VMWare and Juniper exit the independent RIC market greatly reducing trusted choice in the marketplace. The RIC’s essential role in Open RAN’s success compelled us to GA T-RIC and xApp interoperability lab services. Our goal is to deliver real Open RAN, not just in name, but in practice.”

Inland Cellular, based in Idaho USA, is a regional cellular provider staying at the forefront of Open RAN and deploying T-RIC.

Parallel Wireless stands out for its genuine commitment to open networks and innovation,” said Eric Law, CTO at Inland Cellular. “Using Parallel Wireless’s RIC and xApps has helped us simplify operations and optimize performance across our network. We’ve seen firsthand how openness and interoperability can enhance flexibility and improve overall network efficiency.”

Parallel Wireless xApp interoperability lab services not only brings a live T-RIC test environment but also provides real-world network data for testing purposes. The lab also facilitates working with operators on the ultimate test on their live network.

Northeastern University is implementing their novel cyber-defense xApps on T-RIC. “We’re excited to collaborate with Parallel Wireless to integrate xApps developed in partnership with zTouch Networks, test with real network data and then operate on a live T-RIC powered production network,” said Prof. Tommaso Melodia, Director of the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University. “Their xApp interoperability lab services and hands-on support are helping us advance one of the first Open RAN–based cyber-defense use cases, detecting and blocking rogue user equipment to protect the network. This kind of cooperation shows how openness and interoperability drive true innovation.”

Source: Parallel Wireless media announcement