Capgemini and Deutsche Telekom have jointly developed an open Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform designed to streamline Radio Access Network (RAN) automation across multi-vendor telecommunications environments. The unified solution addresses a critical operational challenge for network operators by enabling seamless integration with both Open RAN architectures and existing 5G and 4G legacy systems, eliminating the complexity of managing disparate vendor solutions.
The platform automates network workflows and operational processes while reducing vendor lock-in—a significant concern for telecommunications operators seeking greater flexibility in their infrastructure investments. By supporting heterogeneous network environments, the solution enables operators to optimize capital expenditure decisions and accelerate the deployment of new services without being constrained by single-vendor technology stacks.
The companies plan to showcase the platform at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to evaluate the technology. The development reflects the broader telecommunications industry trend toward open standards and interoperable solutions as operators modernize their network infrastructure and pursue cost optimization strategies.