Open RAN was definitely not the main focus of the Telecom Infra Project’s FYUZ conference. It cropped up in the opening keynote sessions, and in our exploration of the exhibitor booths, but there was much more interest in the overarching topic of data and AI-based automations. Still, about an hour into proceedings, hearing Vishal Mathur, Global Head of Engagement at TIP, proclaim that “Open RAN isn’t dead” did not inspire much confidence – with a definite air of ‘doth protest too much.’ But it transpired that there was plenty of Open RAN activity, just a scratch below the surface. AT&T, Telus fire-side chat Telus’ Sushil Rawat, Director of RAN Strategy, speaking on the main stage, said that “in the last…