WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- Ericsson and Swisscom collaborate on end-to-end network slicing
for critical communications over public networks, and explore new
use cases for 4G and 5G
- At the Mobile World Congress 2018, the two companies will
conduct a network slicing demonstration, showing how the
functionality is implemented in Ericsson's 4G and 5G solutions
- Ericsson's network slicing functionality can be used to secure
the reliability and performance of applications for industries such
as manufacturing and transportation
Swisscom and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) are closely collaborating on
end-to-end network slicing for critical communications in a joint
project to deploy and explore new use cases for 4G and 5G. The
project is based on Ericsson radio access and core networks, and
one of the first steps is to test how the functionality can support
critical communications over public networks, for example, in the
public transport sector.
At Mobile World Congress 2018, the two companies will
demonstrate how end-to-end network slicing can be implemented on
Ericsson's 4G and 5G network solutions. The demonstration will use
commercially available features in the Ericsson radio access
network, such as RAN slicing and Quality of Service control,
combined with Ericsson's core network functionality and Operations
Support Systems offering, securing the reliability and performance
of applications for critical communications.
Heinz Herren, Chief Technology
Officer and Chief Information Officer, Swisscom, says: "With
Ericsson's network slicing functionality and complementing
features, we can leverage existing infrastructure and assets. In
addition to offering mobile broadband services, we will be able to
configure dedicated network slices for various industries, meeting
the needs of manufacturing, railway, and public safety
companies."
To introduce applications for specific industries, Swisscom is
planning to evolve its network and infrastructure to support
requirements that are different and more stringent compared to
traditional mobile broadband needs.
Joakim Sorelius, Head of Product Area Network Systems, Ericsson,
says: "Network slicing is crucial to guarantee the performance of
critical communications, and it is a key enabler to maximize the
full business potential of 5G. Together with Swisscom we are
creating innovative solutions that optimize existing networks and
lay the groundwork for advanced 4G- and 5G-enabled
applications."
5G technology addresses the increasing need for speed, capacity,
and low latency. It brings new levels of performance and
functionality to cellular networks and enables critical
applications, including emerging Internet of Things use cases. One
example is remote monitoring and control of machines or vehicles,
which requires extremely low latency, high reliability, and top
prioritization in the network.
Investments in digital industrialization are expected to
generate an estimated USD 619 billion
revenue opportunity for telecom operators by 2026, according to the
5G Business Potential report published by Ericsson. The report also
notes that service providers will profit from an additional 36
percent revenue potential by 2026 from 5G-enabled market
opportunities.
Ericsson's end-to-end network slicing is readily available on 4G
networks for operators to start exploring new opportunities with
various industries while gearing up for commercial 5G services.
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