Telecom equipment vendor Ericsson on Wednesday said it would combine its service provider software-defined networking (SDN) architectural framework with the Ericsson Cloud System solution.
The strategy is to open up for new services with real-time capabilities, while improving efficiency for operator network and IT resources. Ericsson is also looking at unlocking the value of the Cloud for the Networked Society.
Ericsson claims that consumers and enterprises will benefit from fast introduction of new services with real-time capabilities in the cloud.
Network slicing is a new network and business model that tailors the network, cloud and management to accommodate individual needs per service for consumers and enterprises.
Automated and dynamic orchestration of network resources will ensure efficient operation.
For instance, a car is connected to the cloud. At the same time, the auto manufacturer is performing remote engine supervision, and the navigation system is receiving new map updates. In the back seat, the entertainment system streams video and, in the event it is needed, the emergency road assistance will send an emergency call. This type of real-time, individualized service segmentation will soon be possible thanks to Ericsson.
Ulf Ewaldsson, CTO, Ericsson, said by combining service provider SDN with the cloud, it gives operators the opportunity to provide cloud services and applications that are tailored to be of real value to their customers, faster and with greater quality.
The inclusion of service provider SDN architecture enables network resources to be allocated and controlled dynamically in real time across the operator network, without compromising service quality. An automated and dynamic orchestration of network resources will ensure efficient operation.
