Summary
- Erik Luther named General Manager of SRS USA, Inc., leading U.S. strategy, partnerships, and Open RAN growth.
- Brings 20 years of 4G/5G and product leadership experience, with a connection to SRS since company formation.
- Expanded US presence allows SRS USA, Inc. to better support regional Open RAN deployments, including 1,000+ cells and the srsRAN transition to the OCUDU Project.
January 14, 2026 — Software Radio Systems Limited (SRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Luther as General Manager of Software Radio Systems USA, Inc. (SRS USA), marking an important milestone in the company’s continued global expansion.
In this new role, Luther will lead SRS USA’s strategy, deepen partnerships, and accelerate the growth of open, high-performance RAN solutions across commercial, academic, and government sectors. His efforts will include advancing the widespread adoption of the open source 5G ran solutions through the srsRAN Project which will soon become the basis for the Linux Foundation’s OCUDU Project.
“We are thrilled to welcome Erik to the SRS team,” said Paul Sutton, Founder and CEO of SRS. “His broad technical and strategic expertise will be instrumental as we advance the next generation of open wireless networks.”
Luther is no stranger to SRS. He supported the company’s founders during its early days while at Ettus Research, and now joins full-time more than 14 years later. He brings a unique and valuable combination of experience in 4G/5G systems, next-generation communication platforms, engineering, product management, marketing, product strategy, and business development.
“With the US doubling down on 6G, now is the perfect time to expand the US presence of Software Radio Systems” said Erik Luther, General Manager, SRS USA. “The contribution of our 5G srsRAN ORAN stack to the OCUDU Project is a game changer for the industry.”
The expansion of SRS USA, Inc. represents a key strategic investment in supporting SRS’s growing portfolio of carrier-grade open source RAN deployments with more than 1,000 cells deployed globally. The transition of SRS’s srsRAN Enterprise offering to the Linux Foundation’s OCUDU Project will provide the industry unprecedented open-source capability and allow SRS to focus on supporting OCUDU customers with our SRS AdvantageTM offering.
Please join us in welcoming Erik Luther to Software Radio Systems USA.
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About Software Radio Systems Limited (SRS), Ireland
Software Radio Systems Limited (SRS), headquartered in Ireland, is a leading innovator in open, high-performance wireless communications software. SRS develops advanced 4G/5G and next-generation RAN solutions used worldwide across commercial, research, and government sectors. With a strong commitment to open-source innovation — including foundational contributions to the srsRAN Project and OCUDU Projects — SRS delivers flexible, standards-compliant, carrier-grade technologies that accelerate the evolution of modern wireless networks.
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