NEC 5G Core Partner Validated

The first advantage is NEC’s 5G assets. These assets allow the establishment of flexible 5G networks to meet diverse requirements. They offer a wide range of core solutions for SA and NSA core networks in addition to 5G base stations (RU: radio unit, DU: distributed unit, CU: central unit). They also offer a lineup of diverse User Plane Functions (UPF) to meet a variety of needs based on conditions like traffic, location of installation, and power.

NEC is also developing solutions that can fully automate 5G networks by leveraging AI and machine learning technologies. The 5G network industry is becoming more complex and progressive in the face of increasing demand for better reliability and service quality. This scenario means that we need to address the need for full automation of everything from designing to operations. A sustainable increase in the level of automation is essential to convert these features of network slicing into a business that meets the needs of users.

A major characteristic of NEC’s cloud native 5GC is multicloud compatibility. In addition to the virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) technology developed since 4G, efforts are underway to deploy container technology in 5GC, allowing it to be built on a public cloud as if it were on premise. Standalone 5G Core solutions that can run on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud have already been available since 2020.

Building 5GC on the cloud enables rapid expansion of the 5G communication network with flexible scalability, while exploiting numerous advantages like lower costs of initial deployment and infrastructure operations. Another advantage unique to multicloud-compatible 5GC is that it enables the optimized combination of on premise and cloud resources based on usage and size.

Earlier, telecom users were unable to overcome the problem of vendor lock-in, but the market is more open now with mutual connectivity between multiple vendors. The opening up of this market has allowed carriers to choose the right product for the right job with better cost effectiveness. It has also accelerated the deployment of the latest technologies. Users should focus on the products and openness of vendors when switching to 5G.

The last advantage is NEC’s ability to provide 5G solutions to businesses and industries by leveraging extensive domain knowledge that reflects its vast experience as an IT vendor.

The new social infrastructure of 5G will create new services and value in a variety of fields. NEC can provide not only 5G networks, but also entire systems that deliver such services.

Gathering and analyzing data is the key to business growth, especially in the age of digital transformation. NEC offers NEC Smart Connectivity that delivers innovative value through maximum use of data generated by people and things, and gathered via the 5G network. NEC Smart Connectivity is a solution that works with customers to achieve an ideal future through consultation, data connectivity, and network connectivity services.