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ORAN Development Corporation (ODC) has secured $45 million in Series A funding to accelerate deployment of its AI-native radio access network (RAN) platform and expand commercial engagements.

The round was backed by a syndicate of technology companies and telecom operators, including Nvidia, Cisco and Nokia, alongside operators such as AT&T, MTN Group and Telecom Italia. Investment firm Booz Allen Hamilton also participated, with additional backing from Phoenix Venture Partners and existing investor Cerberus Capital Management.

ODC is developing what it describes as an AI-native, open-architecture RAN platform designed to combine communications, sensing and edge computing. The company said it is already working with a number of customers and plans to scale deployments through 2026.

At the core of its strategy is a “distributed compute grid” concept, which aims to transform traditional mobile infrastructure into a platform capable of supporting AI workloads at the network edge. By integrating Nvidia’s Aerial RAN technology, ODC is positioning its platform to move beyond connectivity and enable real-time, low-latency processing for applications such as autonomous systems and industrial automation.

The funding reflects growing industry interest in AI-driven network architectures, as operators and vendors look to evolve 5G infrastructure to support new use cases and future 6G development.

Backers highlighted the potential for AI-native RAN to reshape telecom networks. Executives from Nvidia, Cisco and Nokia pointed to increasing demand for software-driven, edge-based intelligence, while operators including MTN and Telecom Italia emphasised the opportunity to deliver new services and expand digital capabilities.

ODC said the investment will be used to accelerate platform development and expand partnerships, with a focus on scaling deployments of its AI-enabled infrastructure.

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