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Nokia made Telenor Groups key cloud core supplier in Scandinavia to drive network efficiency after it simplified the telecom operators Asian hub networks
Deployment in Denmark, Norway and Sweden will enable new capabilities in service agility, scalability, automation and network slicing as Telenor evolves toward 5G
Telenor will leverage Nokia AirFrame data center and Cloud Packet Core solutions, Nuage Networks SDN technologies, CloudBand Management and Orchestration Software and third-party security solutions
Nokia to provide program management, deployment, integration, migration and operational support services, and facilitate onboarding of other virtual network core functions
17 December, 2018
Espoo, Finland - Nokia and Telenor Group are to deploy a cloud-native core solution based on Nokia AirGile technology, including the AirFrame data center and Cloud Packet Core, in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The deployment will enhance performance and reliability and drive mobile broadband service agility as Telenor prepares for the introduction of 5G.
The cloud-native core solution will deliver new flexibilities and capabilities in automation, enabling Telenors networks to instantly adapt and scale services to meet the changing demands of people and connected things. The ability to quickly onboard virtualized network functions across a cloud-based infrastructure will reduce time-to-market for new services. With the introduction of 5G, the solution will enable network slicing, allowing Telenor to further expand its service offerings to meet the ever-growing and diverse demands of people and industries.
Nokia will deliver an AirGile cloud-native core and deploy its AirFrame data center and Cloud Packet Core solutions, including its Cloud Mobility Manager and Cloud Mobile Gateway, Nuage Networks SDN technologies, the CloudBand Management and Orchestration Software and third-party security solutions. Leveraging Nokias open approach to architecture and collaboration, Telenor will be able take advantage of a rich ecosystem of Nokia and third-party applications. Nokia will provide its services expertise and use its Cloud Collaboration Hubs to optimize the deployment and support network operations.
This agreement follows Nokias earlier successful deployment of a cloud-native core solution for Telenors operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Morten Karlsen S rby, EVP and head of Telenor Groups Scandinavia cluster, said: The transition to 5G will be driven by use-cases, allowing us to meet the needs of existing and new markets with innovative services. We are pleased to leverage Nokias technology and services capabilities to help us transform our cloud networks in our Scandinavian markets and provide us with new efficiencies and capabilities as we make that journey.
Hilary Mine, Head of Nordics, Baltics and Benelux for Nokia said: Nokia is able to draw on its extensive network and services expertise to deliver a cloud-native core network that will allow Telenor to speed service delivery and take advantage of new efficiencies in terms of scaling services and expanding capacity to meet demand. The Nokia cloud-native core will provide a solid foundation as Telenor evolves toward 5G.
About the network
Nokia AirFrame data center solution
Nokia Cloud Packet Core enables the profitable delivery of enhanced broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine-type communication (MTC) services while evolving to a 5G Core
Nokia Cloud Mobile Gateway provides the flexibility, performance and scale required for enhanced broadband, IoT/MTC and also for 5G in the future
Nokia Cloud Mobility Manager delivers the scalable and agile control plane capacity required for the increasing number of subscribers, connected devices, and new applications across 4G and 5G networks
Nuage Networks SDN switches (210 WBX)
Nuage Networks DC SDN (Nuage Networks VSP)
Nokia CloudBand Management and Orchestration Software Suite
Third Party Firewall solutions
Resources
Web Page: Nokia cloud-native core
Press Release: Nokia to provide Telenor with optical backbone in Norway and Sweden
Video: Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hubs
Web Page: Nokia cloud wise services
Web site: Nuage Networks
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