Ericsson On-Demand is a solution that delivers core network services to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs) through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model leveraging Google Cloud infrastructure. Ericsson has developed this solution to fundamentally change how mobile core networks are deployed. By bridging telecom expertise with cloud-native architectures in public cloud, Ericsson On-Demand represents a transformative advancement in telecommunications, empowering operators to meet the industry's ever-growing demands for agility and operational excellence.
Value statement
On-Demand allows operators to move away from the traditional, complex, and capital-intensive model of building and maintaining their own physical network infrastructure. Instead, they can consume carrier-grade core network functions as a cloud-native service, managed entirely by Ericsson and running on Google Cloud infrastructure.
Key benefits for network operators:
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Increased agility and speed to market
The platform enables the deployment of a full core network in a matter of minutes, a process that typically takes weeks or months. This agility allows Service Providers to react quickly to market changes and customer demands. -
Reduced costs and financial risk
Ericsson On-Demand operates on a pay-as-you-go commercial model. This eliminates the need for large upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) and the cost of over-dimensioning. Costs are transparent and scale directly with usage, providing financial clarity and flexibility. -
Simplified operations
Ericsson's Site Reliability Engineering teams manage the platform 24/7. By offloading the management of the core network infrastructure to Ericsson, CSPs can free up resources to focus on service innovation, customer experience, and business growth.
Furthermore, as a native application on Google Cloud Platform, On-Demand harnesses the Google Cloud software-defined networking (SDN) platform, fully using the capabilities of Google Cloud managed services and sophisticated SDN features.
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