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Global Alliance Formed for Commercialization of 5G Network Virtualization
Published2020.09.10 10:495G Network Virtualization, Implementing 5G Hardware in Software
Expected reduction in network equipment setup and upgrade time
The development and launch of new 5G services are expected to accelerate.
On the 10th, SK Telecom signed a business agreement with Samsung Electronics, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Intel for the commercialization of 5G network virtualization.
▲ SKT-Samsung-HPE-Intel, 5G Core Network Virtualization Capabilities
MOU signed to secure [Photo=SKT]
Through this collaboration, a wide range of progress has been made, from 5G network virtualization technology to the establishment of standard processes and the development of technologies utilizing virtualized networks. As a result, it is expected that any global mobile operator will be able to easily introduce virtualization processes into their 5G networks.
In particular, this collaboration is evaluated as having laid the foundation for next-generation network innovation by enabling the securing of the capability to virtualize the entire 'core network,' which is a key 5G network.
5G network virtualization is a method in which telecommunication companies implement the functions of various communication equipment in the form of software on general-purpose servers instead of installing individual hardware for new communication services.
The introduction of network virtualization technology can shorten the time required for telecommunication companies to introduce next-generation 5G services, allowing 5G customers to enjoy new services sooner.
energyThis is because, while Zone previously had to build or upgrade individual hardware equipment every time a new service was launched, after the adoption of technology, it can be applied collectively through a standard process.
The four companies plan to establish a standard process with the goal of global commercialization of a next-generation 5G network virtualization platform by interconnecting virtualization software, platforms, and server equipment owned by each company.
Intel shares new technologies regarding next-generation 'Xeon' processors, Ethernet network adapters, SSDs, etc., and HPE provides its virtualization server, 'ProLiant Server,' to Samsung Electronics. SKT plans to integrate Samsung Electronics' 5G virtualization software into its commercial network after verifying it on the 5G core network and other areas.
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