Ericsson, Google Cloud partner to deliver 5G core-as-a-service to telcos
Ericsson
has launched the '
Ericsson On-Demand
' solution, in collaboration with Google's cloud computing unit, that provides core network services as a fully-managed
software-as-a-service
(SaaS) platform to
telecom carriers
.
It leverages Google's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to enable telcos to rapidly deploy and scale core network services, reduce operational costs, and enhance business agility, the companies said jointly on Thursday.
As per the statement, the platform deploys the full core quickly, can be scaled as per requirements, and allows telcos to pay for what they use.
Ericsson On-Demand
also helps CSPs add new features to their current systems in a gradual manner without causing any downtime. It is also secure-by-design to meet compliance and sovereignty requirements, offering various deployment options globally.
Telcos, in turn, can enable wide-area enterprise networks, accelerate fixed wireless access (FWA) rollouts, or test new markets.
'Today's CTOs (chief technology officers) must move fast, scale smart, and lead their organisations into new commercial territory. On-Demand removes the risk and complexity holding them back. It gives them the agility to outpace market change, the confidence to innovate without compromise, and the clarity to seize opportunities that were previously just out of reach,' said Eric Parsons, vice president head (emerging segments, cloud software and services) at Ericsson.
'With Ericsson On-Demand on
Google Cloud
's AI infrastructure, CSPs can rapidly deploy
5G
core and tap into new revenue streams. This partnership with Ericsson isn't just about technology; it's about building the AI-driven telecom of tomorrow for our customers,' said Muninder Singh Sambi, vice president and general manager (networking and security), Google Cloud.
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