Nokia Solutions and Networks has demonstrated its telecom cloud capabilities in a joint proof-of-concept for evolved packet core (EPC) virtualisation with Korea-based SK Telecom.
This networks functions virtualization (NFV) project showed successful results for capacity scaling for both throughput and signaling traffic in connection with smartphone usage patterns.
SK Telecom evaluated several vendors for its proof-of-concept project, and selected NSN?s core virtualisation concept based on the company?s Liquid Core architecture. NSN was the only vendor to successfully demonstrate a complete EPC solution in a cloud environment, including both virtualised mobility management entity (MME) and virtualized S/P-Gateway elements.
NSN?s virtualised EPC helps operators improve their competitiveness by rapidly introducing optimal services customised to its environment. As the solution can be deployed to off-the shelf commercial IT hardware, it helps operators reduce their OPEX costs, deploy effective solutions, and easily run and manage the application.
