NYC, New York — GTC — March 18, 2025 — Open RAN Development Company (ODC), a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”), today announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, Cisco, Booz Allen Hamilton, T-Mobile, and MITRE to drive the development and deployment of AI-native 5G and 6G wireless networks. This initiative marks a significant step in revolutionizing wireless connectivity by embedding AI at the core of wireless infrastructure.
Advancing AI-Native Wireless Networks
Wireless networks are rapidly advancing to power the AI-driven, hyperconnected world where billions of devices—from smartphones and autonomous vehicles to IoT sensors, robots, industrial automation systems, AR/VR, and complex defense systems—will interact seamlessly. AI-native wireless networks are set to revolutionize spectral efficiency, maximize network resource utilization, and unlock transformative revenue opportunities for operators, paving the way for the next era of connected intelligence.
“Cerberus has a proven track record of investing in breakthrough technologies, and ODC’s collaboration with NVIDIA and other industry leaders reinforces our commitment to defining the future of AI-Native communication and driving the next wave of AI innovations.,” said Dr. Shaygan Kheradpir, Chairman of the Advisory Board of ODC. “By leveraging ODC’s expertise in Open RAN system development, we are accelerating the shift toward an open, intelligent, and AI-native network ecosystem for 5G-Advanced and laying the groundwork for a seamless transition to 6G.”, said Matthew Johnson, CEO of ODC.
ODC: Enabling the AI-Powered Telecom Ecosystem
As the industry’s evolution toward AI-native 6G wireless networks gains momentum, ODC is playing a critical role in building the foundational technologies required to enable next-generation mobile infrastructure. ODC is focused on developing AI-native software for the Distributed Unit and Centralized Unit elements of the ORAN architecture, ensuring a fully virtualized, scalable, and high-performance network stack. By integrating AI-driven optimizations, ODC aims to surpass existing network performance and streamline the transition from AI-enhanced 5G to fully AI-native 6G.
This collaboration builds on the strategy of investing in and scaling innovative platforms that enable industry-wide transformation. With ODC’s deep expertise in software-defined networking, cloud-native architectures, and AI-powered RAN solutions, the integration with NVIDIA’s AI Aerial platform will drive the convergence of cloud computing and radio access networks (RAN) thus accelerating the adoption of AI-RAN and Open RAN technologies.
An Open and Intelligent Future for 6G by Expanding AI-RAN Innovation with NVIDIA
The AI-native wireless network stack will fully leverage embedded AI for extreme spectral efficiency, an open architecture to foster rapid innovation, and robust security measures from the network’s edge to its core. “Next-generation wireless networks require an intelligent, software-defined approach from day one,” said Matthew Johnson. “By combining AI-driven RAN software with an open ecosystem, we are shaping a new era of wireless innovation in 5G that will act as an off-ramp to 6G.”
The collaboration with NVIDIA and others expands on NVIDIA’s AI-RAN and 6G research initiatives, reinforcing the role of AI in the evolution of wireless networks. The NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, powered by its advanced accelerated computing infrastructure, will serve as the foundation for developing, training, simulating, and deploying AI-native wireless solutions at scale. Through this collaboration, ODC is committed to fostering an open, AI-powered telecom ecosystem that unlocks new possibilities for carriers, enterprises, and technology providers worldwide. As the industry moves toward AI-native 6G, this collaboration will ensure that innovation, efficiency, and scalability remain at the forefront of network transformation.
About Cerberus Capital Management
Founded in 1992, Cerberus Capital Management is a global leader in alternative investing with approximately $65 billion in assets across private equity, credit, and real estate. The firm partners with world-class management teams to drive operational and technological transformation across industries. For more information, visit www.cerberus.com.
About Open RAN Development Company (ODC)
ODC is redefining the telecommunications industry by developing AI-native Open RAN solutions that enable cloud-scale, software-driven networks. With a focus on open network, cloud, and silicon integration, ODC delivers high-performance RAN software that accelerates the adoption of AI-native 5G and paves the way for 6G. Learn more at www.orandevco.com.
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