Empowering Future Networks: Why High-Performance Cloud Infrastructure is Essential for CSPs

High-Capacity Networks Demand High-Performance Cloud Solutions

As the demand for ultra-fast connectivity and seamless data transmission surges, communication service providers (CSPs) are facing growing pressure to optimize their networks. Transitioning to a cloud-native infrastructure has become a critical step in ensuring long-term scalability, efficiency, and network reliability.

Ericsson’s Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS) is specifically designed to support small, medium, and large telecom execution environments, offering unparalleled flexibility in deploying cloud-native applications and virtual workloads. With over 400 data center deployments worldwide, CNIS is proving to be a robust solution tailored to the evolving needs of CSPs.

The Advantages of Ericsson’s CNIS for CSPs

Ericsson’s deep expertise in core network solutions and strategic partnerships within the telecom ecosystem have positioned CNIS as a leading infrastructure platform. The solution is built on a highly efficient bare-metal architecture, which reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by 15-20% compared to traditional virtualized infrastructure. By eliminating virtualization overhead, CNIS ensures superior speed, resource efficiency, and seamless network performance.

Here’s how CNIS empowers CSPs:

1. Simplified Network Management

Managing telecom networks can be complex, but CNIS addresses this challenge with dual-mode 5G core integration, providing a full-stack application and cloud infrastructure that drastically simplifies operations.

• Currently, 45 live dual-mode 5G core deployments are running on CNIS.
• Automation and orchestration streamline network operations, reducing service downtime and improving fault resolution.
• In case of an issue, Ericsson takes end-to-end responsibility for the entire stack, allowing CSPs to resolve faults faster compared to third-party cloud solutions.
• CSPs experience 10% savings in cloud platform and infrastructure management costs compared to virtual machine-based deployments.

2. Accelerated Deployment Timelines

Time-to-market is a crucial factor in the competitive telecom landscape. CNIS enables CSPs to deploy new services at an accelerated pace thanks to its pre-integrated solutions and streamlined deployment processes.

• Deployments are completed up to three times faster compared to building from scratch.
• New applications can go live within 4 to 8 months after order placement, significantly reducing operational delays.

3. Unmatched Reliability and Stability

Building on previous network function virtualization infrastructure (NFVI) generations, CNIS offers a radically simplified and fully verified full-stack architecture. The results are evident:

• 80% reduction in high-priority and emergency tickets for cloud-native network functions (CNF) running on CNIS versus third-party cloud platforms.
• Proven efficiency and reliability, as validated by leading CSPs globally.

The Role of Extreme Networks’ Data Center Fabric Automation

CNIS is a collaborative solution that integrates technologies from multiple industry partners. One standout component is Extreme Networks’ data center fabric automation, which enhances cloud infrastructure by:

• Boosting network resilience: Automated workflows optimize data traffic and ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Enabling dynamic resource allocation: Real-time adjustments optimize performance, even during peak usage periods.

By incorporating Extreme’s automation technology, CNIS minimizes manual configurations, ensuring CSPs can focus on delivering high-quality services efficiently. This integration is a direct result of rigorous testing, iterative development, and a shared commitment to open standards between Ericsson and its ecosystem partners.

Looking Ahead: The Future of 5G and Beyond

The telecom industry is rapidly evolving, and cloud-native solutions will be at the forefront of this transformation. As CSPs scale their networks to meet increasing data demands and explore new revenue-generating business models, the role of cloud-native infrastructure will become even more vital.

• CNIS will be instrumental in supporting 5G expansion, ensuring high-speed, ultra-reliable connectivity.
• Future developments will introduce more intelligent, adaptive networks, capable of self-optimizing performance based on real-time analytics.

Conclusion: A Strategic Advantage for CSPs

Ericsson’s Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS) is more than just a technological breakthrough—it’s a strategic enabler for CSPs navigating an increasingly competitive and digital-first landscape.

By leveraging CNIS and its partner-driven integrations, CSPs gain access to:

 Lower operational costs

 Faster deployment cycles

 Enhanced security and resilience

 A future-proof foundation for 5G and beyond

As CSPs move toward a cloud-first, software-driven model, adopting a high-performance infrastructure like CNIS will be essential for staying ahead of the curve.

 

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