NEC solution modernizes network infrastructure construction work
NEC Corporation has developed a
solution that enables the modernization of tasks, including planning, design
and construction work, when telecommunications carriers install network
infrastructure such as base stations. The introduction of this solution makes
it possible to reduce the time required to build mobile infrastructure, from
RAN to core, by approximately 60% compared to conventional methods.
In order to accommodate the spread of 5G network virtualization
technology (v-RAN, O-RAN, NFV), network infrastructure construction requires
modernization to new processes based on cloud-native technology. It is expected
that synergies between virtualization and modernization will further improve
the level of automation in network infrastructure construction work. This
solution responds to such needs, and improves the efficiency, quality and
productivity of the virtualized mobile infrastructure construction process.
Solution features:
1. Provision of professional services
Based on the
wealth of knowledge NEC has gained from building virtualization platforms, the
solution analyzes the business processes required when building network
infrastructure, from site design to construction, testing, maintenance,
operation, and quality management. This helps to support the identification of
issues, the formulation of a vision, and the creation of a modernization
implementation plan. The solution provides consultation on identifying issues
in business processes, making improvements, providing implementation support,
measuring the effects, and streamlining the business processes of
telecommunications carriers to improve quality and productivity.
2. A package of technologies supporting
mobile network modernization
The solution
provides a package of technologies that are necessary for automating operations
for each process of construction work. This allows telecommunications carriers
to focus on implementing modernization measures. The solution is compatible
with cloud-native technologies, and is composed of a microservice architecture
that develops and links applications as small, independent groups of services.
This makes it possible to support open, multi-vendor equipment.
3. Real-time confirmation of operational data and
acceleration of the feedback cycle
Network
operations staff are able to confirm operational data for all base stations in
real time. This contributes to improving communication quality by speeding up
the feedback cycle for base station status, as well as increasing operational
efficiency.
NEC provides
the "Network and Cloud-Native Orchestrator" for telecommunications
carriers. This supports digital transformation (DX) (modernization,
hyper-automation, and automation/autonomy) in network operations, and enables
total operational efficiency and optimal operation management (orchestration)
from network virtualization/containerization, cloud design/construction to
maintenance. Through this solution, NEC optimizes the entire lifecycle of
network infrastructure, from construction to operation. This enables
telecommunications carriers to quickly expand their service areas and
contributes to their profitability.
NEC offers
end-to-end DX services, from strategy and concept consulting to
implementation-focused offerings, based on the three pillars of business
models, technology, and organization/talent. Additionally, in its shift from a
traditional systems integrator to a "Value Driver," NEC restructured
its value creation model under the name "NEC BluStellar" (*), which
leverages NEC's cutting-edge technologies, developed and refined through years
of experience and proven cross-industry expertise, aiming to transform business
models, address social challenges, resolve management issues faced by
customers, and lead them into a brighter future.
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