Nokia and Vodafone Qatar deploy virtualized applications for core network modernization

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Modernization increases flexibility and capacity to meet growing subscriber demands, while enabling delivery of high-definition voice and data services such as VoLTE

Uses Nokias network functions virtualization (NFV) applications, including Circuit Switched voice core, Subscriber Data Management and IMS

Implementation leverages Nokia cloud wise services

11 June 2018

Doha, Qatar - Nokia and Vodafone Qatar are modernizing Vodafone Qatars core network using Nokia virtualized applications to meet growing high-quality voice and data demands of customers living in and visiting Qatar.

The modernization of the network will provide increased capacity, scalability, flexibility and performance in the delivery of services such as high-definition Voice over LTE (VoLTE) to Vodafone Qatars more than 1.4 million mobile subscribers.

Nokia began deployment in November 2017, leveraging its hardware, NFV applications and global services expertise. The first test call was completed in March 2018 and Nokia will complete the deployment in 2019. As part of the agreement, Nokia will provide care services for five years and managed services for 20 months.

Ramy Boctor, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Qatar, said: We are working with Nokia to deploy virtualized core network capabilities that will enable us to provide world-class services. Our aim is to deliver superior customer services leveraging this Telco over Cloud core network.

Deon Geyser, head of South Africa and Vodafone (SAV) Market Unit at Nokia, said: We are pleased to continue a long-standing relationship working with Vodafone Qatar on this Telco over cloud core modernization project. With a history of proven deployments in the field, we are able to leverage our breadth of cloud core capabilities and services expertise to deliver a network that will deliver new flexibilities in the delivery of services such as VoLTE.

About the Solution

Nokia Circuit Switched Core voice network managing 2G and 3G voice services and providing a seamless evolution to VoLTE

Nokia Subscriber Data Management solution

Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem Core products including the Nokia Telecom Applications Server and Session Border Controller

Nokia Smart Plan Suite software for policy control

Nokia NetAct virtualized network management system

Nokia Authentication, Authorization and Accounting software

Nokia Cloud Signaling Director

Nokia CloudBand NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) software

Nokia cloud wise services delivered via a Cloud Collaboration Hub, including systems and network integration, network performance planning and optimization, care services and managed services

Resources

Press Release: Nokia and Vodafone trial cloud-based RAN architecture

Website: Nokia Software

Website: Nokia Data Center services

Video: Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub

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