Security News > 2021 > February > Linux Foundation and Magma collaborate to accelerate deployment of wireless networks

The Linux Foundation announced that it will launch an open source industry collaboration focused on enabling a converged cellular core network stack, starting with the Magma open source software platform.

Magma features an access-agnostic mobile packet core, advanced network automation and management tools, and the ability to integrate with existing LTE networks with use cases across both virtual and container Network Functions including fixed wireless access, carrier Wi-Fi, private LTE and 5G, network expansion, and mobile broadband.

"Bringing Magma to the Linux Foundation is a huge milestone as the Magma ecosystem of developers continues to grow," said Dan Rabinovitsj, vice president for Facebook Connectivity.

"The Open Infrastructure Foundation helps build communities like Magma who are writing the software that powers production infrastructure, and we look forward to working together to accelerate the growth of the Magma community, bringing Magma to new markets."

"The OSA has accompanied the Magma development efforts since the very inception of the project by not only providing the base code from OpenAirInterface for some of the components of the 4G core network but also by regularly and constantly developing new features," said Irfan Ghauri, Director of Operations at the OSA. "The OpenAirInterface community will continue to participate in the ongoing efforts at developing and testing functionality for Magma alongside other partners. We look forward to the great success this initiative is on track to accomplish in deployments in various wireless use-cases."

The Magma community will host a virtual Magma Developers Conference today beginning at 8:30am PT to highlight the growing community and how the platform enables service providers and systems integrators to deploy faster and more efficient networks.

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