ZTE, Intel developing vEPC application
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ZTE and Intel have released a white paper covering an NFV reference design for a containerized vEPC application as part of the two companies’ joint research into virtualization of telecoms networks.
The two companies are jointly researching cloud native and NFV technologies. Intel is helping ZTE develop virtual evolved packet core applications based on cloud native architecture.
The white paper highlights that such vEPC applications are compatible with and open to cloud platforms based on open source container technology. The vEPC application uses s microservice design to achieve network function atomization to speed delivery of new services.
Each microservice is also run, upgraded and deployed separately to improve flexibility, the companies said.
A vEPC microservice adopts a stateless design to achieve 99.999% carrier-grade reliability in commercial off the shelf hardware.
The vEPC solution is expected to be fully compatible with 5G, with guaranteed upper layer service continuity for future wireless network evolution and upgrades.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary focus of the joint research between ZTE and Intel?
What is the primary focus of the joint research between ZTE and Intel?
Their joint research is focused on the virtualization of telecoms networks, specifically exploring cloud native and NFV technologies. Intel is supporting ZTE in developing virtual evolved packet core applications using cloud native architecture.
Q.How does the vEPC application improve flexibility and service delivery?
How does the vEPC application improve flexibility and service delivery?
The vEPC application uses a microservice design, which allows for network function atomization to speed up new service delivery. Each microservice can also be run, upgraded, and deployed independently, improving overall flexibility.
Q.What level of reliability does the vEPC microservice design achieve?
What level of reliability does the vEPC microservice design achieve?
The vEPC microservice adopts a stateless design, which enables it to achieve 99.999% carrier-grade reliability. This high reliability is maintained even when using commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
Q.Will this vEPC solution be compatible with future wireless network technologies?
Will this vEPC solution be compatible with future wireless network technologies?
Yes, the vEPC solution is expected to be fully compatible with 5G networks. It is designed to guarantee upper layer service continuity for future wireless network evolution and upgrades.
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