Paving the Way for Differentiated 5G Services Through Network Slicing
Network slicing and NFV enable dynamic provisioning of virtual networks tailored to diverse user needs. Distributed clouds, NFV, SDN and E2E orchestration are crucial for deploying and operating a common network infrastructure, supporting 5G's dynamic and differentiated services. Our expertise in NFV and SDN, coupled with Cloudify's orchestration platform, enables us to address 5G and network slicing challenges prevalent today. These technologies also enhance 4G networks, enabling service differentiation and a smooth 5G transition.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5G Network Slicing
We use the Cloudify orchestration platform to power our network slicing deployments. Cloudify enables zero-touch VNF onboarding, automated slice creation and end-to-end service activation across distributed NFV telco cloud environments—reducing manual provisioning effort and accelerating time to service for telecom operators managing complex 5G network slicing at scale.
Our cloud-enabled vEPC components are built on OpenAirInterface, a proven open-source software platform. This gives telecom operators a flexible, community-backed foundation for NFV network slicing deployments—reducing vendor lock-in while maintaining the performance and reliability standards that modern 5G network transformation demands.
Yes, and this is often underappreciated. Our NFV and SDN expertise strengthens 4G networks by enabling service differentiation and laying the groundwork for 5G transformation. Operators don't need to wait for the full 5G rollout to start benefiting from slicing principles—our solution effectively bridges both generations.
SDN and NFV work best together, and our solution is designed with both in mind. SDN provides centralized traffic control and programmability needed to dynamically manage slices, while NFV decouples software from hardware. Combined, they form the foundation for scalable, efficient 5G network slicing across distributed telco cloud environments.
Yes, that's precisely the value of network slicing. Each slice can be configured with its own quality of service, security policies and resource allocation—supporting vastly different use cases simultaneously, from IoT sensors and autonomous vehicles to enterprise applications and consumer broadband, all running on a single shared infrastructure.
Yes. Our solution includes 4G slice selection capabilities based on standard 4G UE terminals, enabling a smooth transition from 4G to 5G core networks. This means operators can begin differentiating services on existing infrastructure today while building toward full 5G network slicing capabilities without disrupting current operations.
Absolutely. Our containerized OpenStack environment is specifically designed to support diverse distributed NFV deployment scenarios—ranging from small edge PODs to centralized data centers. This flexibility ensures operators can deploy network slicing infrastructure where it's needed most, without compromising performance or manageability.
Zero-touch VNF onboarding covers the full provisioning lifecycle—from initial network slice creation through service activation on a distributed NFV telco cloud. It eliminates manual configuration steps, reducing human error and deployment time. This allows network operations teams to focus on service quality rather than repetitive infrastructure tasks.
Our solution targets distributed NFV telco cloud infrastructure—spanning edge PODs, regional nodes and centralized data centers. This model supports the dynamic, low-latency requirements of 5G network slicing while giving operators the flexibility to deploy multi-slice core network services across heterogeneous environments without overhauling existing physical infrastructure.
Our core 5G transformation capabilities include E2E network slicing orchestration with Cloudify, cloud-enabled vEPC components built on OpenAirInterface, containerized OpenStack deployments and 4G-to-5G slice transition support. Together, these give telecom operators a comprehensive, proven foundation for deploying and managing differentiated 5G services across distributed network environments.