#MWC19: Nokia, Korea Telecom to conduct 5G trials for service automation, network virtualization and slicing
24 Febrero 2019 - 7:30AM
Press Release
- Nokia software solutions will allow KT to conduct
trials of 5G Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and network
slicing
- Nokia and KT will work together to enhance 5G
service and network operational efficiency through virtualization
and automation
- The joint trials reaffirm KT's technology
leadership position in the region's growing 5G ecosystem
24 February 2019
Espoo, Finland - Nokia and Korea
Telecom (KT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to
collaborate and trial various 5G technologies, including NFV and
network slicing, in order to develop new applications and business
models for the operator's enterprise customers.
The joint work will include Service Orchestration
and Assurance for the 5G era, with the aim of delivering end-to-end
automation and new revenue opportunities.The trials are planned to
take place in Seoul later this year.
Nokia, using its complete portfolio of software
applications and services, and KT will trial an end-to-end network
service platform in the country for network slicing, a key feature
of 5G that will allow carriers to tailor different parts of their
network capacity to different subscribers and applications, like
connected vehicles and Internet of Things (IoT) use cases.
Leveraging KT's proprietary OPERA 5G end-to-end
orchestrator platform and Nokia's Cloudband Management
Orchestration software suite, both companies are also working on a
Proof of Concept (PoC) to automate interworking and 5G. OPERA is
based on ETSI NFV international standard. The PoC will evaluate
hosting, orchestrating, automating, and managing KT's 5G virtual
network functions environment.
Hongbeom Jeon, Chief Technology
Officer of Korea Telecom, said: "We are excited to partner with
Nokia to conduct these path-breaking trials. Virtualization and
network slicing will allow us to offer new and innovative services,
such as connected cars, virtual reality, IoT use cases and smart
factory, while helping us to bring down our operational costs. This
collaboration will ensure that we are able to leverage Nokia's
proven solutions and best-in-class professional services to provide
a superior and differentiated experience to our subscribers."
Bhaskar Gorti, President of Nokia
Software, said: "With Korea one of the lead countries in
the early deployment of 5G, we are delighted to be working with KT
to help them build a future-ready network. Nokia's end-to-end
portfolio will empower KT to improve its customer experience and
network efficiency."
Overview of the solution to be
used for the 5G trial:
- Nokia CloudBand tames virtual infrastructure
management complexity and cost while managing the lifecycles of
virtual network functions
- Nokia NetAct gives the service provider a
consolidated view of multi-domain, multi-technology networks, which
ensures the best network experience in the 5G era
- Nokia FlowOne supports end-to-end orchestration
of hybrid and virtualized services across multi-vendor,
multi-technology and IT infrastructure
- Nokia AOR and Nokia SQM provides service
assurance that is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the
quality and availability of customer-facing services including
complete end-to-end network slices
- Nokia Professional Services provides timely and
efficient execution of the trial
Resources:
- Article: Why Network Slicing is a killer app for
5G
- Press release: Nokia's new 5G design and
deployment services deliver faster time to market and lower
cost
- Web page: Nokia Cloudband
- Web page: Nokia NetAct
- Whitepaper: Unleashing the economic potential of
network slicing
- Whitepaper: Top three principles to build
futureproof OSS
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