ZTE Unveils AI-Driven AIR RAN and AgentGuard for 5G-A Networks

At MWC Shanghai 2025, ZTE showcased its groundbreaking AI-driven solutions, AIR RAN and AgentGuard, designed to revolutionize 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks.

AIR RAN: AI Reshaped Radio Access Networks

ZTE's AIR RAN (AI Reshaped RAN) leverages heterogeneous computing and the AIREngine—an intelligent computing board embedded in the BBU—to enable network-native AI. This deep integration of AI and RAN transforms traditional infrastructure, enhancing both user experience and network efficiency.

Key Benefits of AIR RAN

• Precision Closed-Loop Assurance: Ensures high-value user satisfaction through targeted service enhancements.
• Advanced Energy Optimization: Reduces network energy consumption while improving spectrum efficiency.
• Dynamic Resource Allocation: Uses AI for intelligent service identification and orchestration.

AgentGuard: Revolutionizing Human-Machine Interaction

ZTE’s AgentGuard is a pioneering solution for AI Agent services, ensuring seamless execution of tasks like ordering coffee or posting to social media via single voice commands.

Core Innovations of AgentGuard

1. Intelligent Service Recognition: Identifies AI Agent tasks (e.g., ordering meals, booking tickets).
2. Composite Assurance Policies: Dynamically allocates network resources for each task step.
3. Four-Tier Collaborative Assurance: Ensures deterministic network performance across cell, cluster, network, and device levels.

The Future of Mobile AI

ZTE envisions 2025 as the "Year of the AI Agent Explosion," where lightweight AI interactions demand ultra-high uplink bandwidth (20Mbps) and ultra-low latency.

• End-Cloud Collaboration: Devices handle intent understanding, while cloud-based LLMs execute complex tasks.
• Multimodal AI Evolution: AgentGuard will support voice, video, and image inputs with dynamic resource allocation.

5G-A as the Backbone of Mobile AI

ZTE emphasizes 5G-Advanced as critical infrastructure for the Mobile AI era, driving network evolution through:

• AI-Native RAN (AI for RAN & RAN for AI).
• Intelligent Infrastructure upgrades.

"Whenever you call upon your smart assistant, rest assured that 5G-A and AgentGuard work silently behind the scenes," said Tang Xue, VP of ZTE.

For more details, visit ZTE's official site.