Evolving the future with network architecture

Architecture is the foundation for communication networks

Future network architecture

Good architecture forms the foundation of communication networks to meet the increasing needs from enterprises and others. This will require a horizontal architecture with a high level of programmability and configurability.

The ability to support other industries is a major challenge for communication service providers going forward. Different needs apply to different industries as they go digital. The future network will need to evolve into a network platform that is characterized by its capability to instantaneously meet any application needs and offers a wide range of capabilities to all its users.

Network capabilities

The network platform is characterized by its capability to instantaneously meet any application needs by a range of capabilities.

Network architecture domains

The network architecture needs to provide for various types of functionality and at the same time be able to deploy that functionality in different physical locations.

Network deployment

5G will need to coexist and interwork with 4G for many years to come. Initially, these deployments are non-stand-alone, to reduce time to market and ensure good coverage and mobility.

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