Ericsson and Telefonica extend succesful co-operation for Network Virtualization
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Successful cooperation announced at MWC2014 to be extended
* Global project to transform Telefonica's networks towards Network Functions
Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN)
* Ericsson to provide network functions virtualization (NFV), management and
services
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Telefonica have announced that they will continue
working together to transform the operator's global networks, extending an
agreement originally made in 2013 and executing on the results that it provided.
The focus of the partnership is on network transformation, including finishing
an ongoing network virtualization total cost of ownership (TCO) study, and the
two companies will also jointly work on an NFV roadmap that will prepare the
first migration steps.
These steps include the set-up of a multi-vendor cloud environment to test
Ericsson virtualized network functions (VNFs) on top of a cloud infrastructure,
including the possibility of using Ericsson VNF Orchestrator.
A key long-term ambition for both companies is also to work together on the
operational model definition for virtualization in telecommunications, IT and
B2B.
Enrique Blanco, Global CTO Telefonica, says: "The co-operation that we entered
into with Ericsson in 2013 has been very fruitful, and we are excited to
continue the great work we have done together and begin to implement some of our
findings. At Telefonica, we are convinced that network virtualization will help
to improve TCO efficiency and improve our service agility."
Ulf Ewaldsson, CTO Ericsson, says: "Ericsson is at the forefront of Cloud and
NFV technology, and well-placed to assist a global operator such as Telefonica
to deliver on its vision and its targets. The cooperation so far has been
superb, with both parties gaining valuable experience and insights, which we
will now leverage to deliver superior results."
Ericsson and Telefonica signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in 2013 to
launch a joint R&D program to explore and understand the challenges and
opportunities in network virtualization during the coming decade.
Two areas of particular interest were network functions virtualization (NFV) and
service provider software defined networking (SDN). At the center of this
initiative is the need to build more flexible and cost-efficient solutions, as
well as to enable networks as true platforms for innovation.
The program agreed in 2013 has been successfully executed during the past year,
with quality deliverables achieved in different categories: the joint study
report, a joint industry contribution and successfully-executed proof of concept
(POC) including Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment, Ericsson Cloud Manager and
virtualized network functions like virtual Evolved Packet Core and virtual
Charging System.
Ericsson at Mobile World Congress 2015
During Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Spain, Ericsson is showing
world-leading technology, service capabilities, and innovations. The Networked
Society is transforming entire industries. ICT tools have become fundamental
everyday resources for businesses, people and society. We lead the way with
software, services, and hardware solutions that drive development in mobility,
broadband and cloud, creating the foundation for new eco-systems, and
transformation across industries. The change that transformation brings is in
the hands of everyone. That is why we at Mobile World Congress this year will
talk about how we enable change-makers in the Networked Society.
You can find us at MWC in Hall 2, Stand 2N60. Follow us during the event using
(at)Ericsson and join the discussion using #MWC15. Insights from our experts and
Networked Society evangelists are also published on our blog during the event.
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