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Successful MEC(Multiple Access Edge Computing) Implementation - Challenges and Mitigation
Mobile data consumption is growing exponentially with the rapid growth of smartphones/tablets and bandwidth-hungry applications (Video/Music Streaming, Rich Media Communication and personal Cloud services, etc.) that they run. Analysts predict that Wireless Data Traffic will increase by 300% in 2017, compared with what it was in 2012.
Technologies continue to evolve to manage the diversified market needs. With the advent of 5G, the Telco industry digitalization has already entered into a new transformation. Now Telcos focus is on customer experience rather than merely providing connectivity. Data processing near the edge becomes the core behind this implementation. Edge computing is not a new approach. However, the inclusion of network functions virtualization (NFV) and related distributed cloud radio access network(RAN) architecture becomes new. These technology features can enable low latency services on a level not even considered five years ago. Edge enables 5G ultra-reliable low-latency connectivity (URLLC), helping to transform Telcos from “Digital Service Provider” (DSPs) to “Experience Service Providers” (ESPs).
MEC is designed to enable flexible and rapid deployment of new applications and services for customers as it is introduced to run the applications and performance-related processing tasks closer to the cellular customer. MEC allows Telco’s to open their network to authorized third parties, such as application developers and content providers, to develop use cases and vertical-specific applications.
5G is about delivering business outcomes for CSPs. With the 5G Network Rollout, though the new kinds of spectrum bands grab all the headlines, the truth is that when it comes to 5G, radio access is just the tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath is actually what helps realize those lucrative business outcomes of 5G. Unlocking the full potential of 5G cannot happen without a move to the cloud. Cloud and 5G are not possible without automation and security. Moreover, none of this transformation is possible without a common IP service fabric that can deliver massive capacity, elastic scalability, network slicing, and stringent timing. Finally, without edge and cross-industry and IOT solutions, CSPs can’t monetize the 5G beyond the otherwise connectivity solutions. CSPs have to succeed further on improving customer experiences and their own internal cost for effectively putting more skin in the game on these otherwise 5G imperatives
The Communication Service provider landscape is preparing itself for digital transformation. As more and more devices, people, and things connect, the demands for fast, reliable connections continue to increase. To unleash value creation, new revenue stream opportunities, there is a need for a future-proof foundation that can offer modern, reliable, and robust digital networks. The impact of digital technologies will be so high that it will change the way how people live, work, and connect with each other.
The promise of enhanced connectivity is the backbone of business innovation as it empowers business leaders to broaden their ambitions towards new products and solutions. This is the only way to ensure a future-ready posture that remains competitive and dynamic in the face of new opportunities. It allows enterprises access to fluidic connectivity with flexible transport options that leverage smart WAN solutions across edge and global networks to deliver enhanced digital experiences while benefiting from greater business agility.
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The state of IT infrastructure has drastically changed with networks becoming a critical enabler of modern, digital enterprises. However, the rapid transformation from data center-based design to distributed architecture has not been easy, with numerous challenges in ensuring true optimization. Thankfully, we are at the forefront of the age of automation, where cutting edge innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are beginning to enable true automation and unleash the full potential of IT for business.
Communication Service Providers(CSPs) are on their digital transformation journey where they are evolving themselves from dumb pipes to smart pipes connecting all the enterprises in digital way by bringing innovative use cases. The digital services will bring new revenue streams to Communication Service Providers(CSPs) and will help them in getting returns on their spend on 5G infrastructure and spectrum. 5G makes landscape of Communication Service Provider complex as it requires multivendor integration, validation expertise, set up of hybrid infrastructure network comprising of VNFs, CNFs, multi vertical experience in use case development and many others. Despite challenges in its landscape Communication Service Providers(CSPs) are taking part in race to 5G. They need to stay competitive in today’s market, they need to evolve at much higher pace and launch services with reduced time-to-market (TTM) and at the same time keeping cost down.
Communication Service Providers(CSPs) expect their prime suppliers Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs to own not only the 5G integration but also to address aspects of end-to-end performance and to bring new value creation approach. Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs are finding this change far more complex than any other technology and are facing many challenges. They are looking for the right global system integrator partner in place who can alleviate the pressure. HCL can be one such right partner who can co-innovate, co-create with shared risks and responsibilities with its OEM partner. HCL investments in joint partner solutions, multi-vendor partner ecosystem, new 5G use cases, IPs and accelerators can complement OEMs portfolio.
