5G edge network virtualization tool: vCPE and SD-WAN Original

The ultra-fast, ultra-reliable network brought by 5G will drive the explosive growth of IoT devices. Statista predicts that by 2024, there will be 1.9 billion mobile 5G users worldwide. To support this growth, 5G must provide greater device connectivity and network capacity than previous generation wireless technologies. A major change for 5G is today’s virtualization trends such as SDN, NFV, distributed cloud and network slicing.

5G edge network virtualization tool: vCPE and SD-WAN

Because of this, the entire wireless network infrastructure will need to transform from core to edge, from proprietary hardware/software components to virtual network capabilities. The telecommunications network infrastructure will face a new revolution!

How does virtualization create opportunities for 5G?

The arrival of 5G will prompt mobile operators to update their entire infrastructure. By abstracting the network using NFV and SDN, operators will no longer rely on dedicated hardware such as EPC or RAN. When adding a new service or application to a wireless network, the mobile operator only needs to add a box with virtual capabilities, such as Cloud RAN or Virtual EPC.

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