The Qualcomm Edgewise Suite is a cloud-native radio access network (RAN) automation and management platform designed to accelerate 5G network deployments and support telecommunications carriers in their cloud expansion efforts. It offers a range of benefits and features to enhance network performance and operational efficiency.
Here are some key points about how the Qualcomm Edgewise Suite helps telecommunications carriers:
Cloud Expansion:
The suite supports operators’ cloud expansion into central and regional data centers, allowing them to scale network application execution nationwide. It is compatible with major cloud vendors such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as private cloud solutions like VMware TCA and OpenStack-based private clouds.
Architecture:
The suite follows a layered approach, separating user interfaces, core platform services, the compute layer, and the storage layer. This enables independent deployment and scaling of components, allowing for adaptability to changing workloads. It also promotes well-defined and open interfaces between service components, fostering a service-oriented architecture.
Elasticity and Scalability:
The Qualcomm Edgewise Suite leverages cloud infrastructure services like managed databases and a managed message bus to ensure elasticity and seamless operation in multi-vendor environments. It preserves the ability to move between various cloud vendors while reducing operational overhead.
Cloud-Native Approach:
Qualcomm Technologies employs a cloud-native approach throughout the suite’s design, development, deployment, and operation. Advanced packaging, automation processes, and agile DevOps technology enable frequent feature releases. The suite also utilizes containerized development and test environments for engineering teams and employs continuous delivery (CD) processes.
Real-World Deployments:
The Qualcomm Edgewise Suite has been deployed globally in leading public cloud environments. For example, Telefónica Deutschland selected the suite for its cloudification journey, migrating to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a fully managed Kubernetes environment. Globe Telecom also migrated its network configuration and automation to the public cloud using the Qualcomm Edgewise Suite.
Benefits for Carriers:
By leveraging the Qualcomm Edgewise Suite, carriers gain flexibility, scalability, and performance enhancements for their RAN architecture. It supports Open RAN, vRAN, and traditional RAN, facilitating efficient network resource allocation and management. The suite enables accelerated innovation, faster time to market, and enhanced readiness and operations for Open RAN and vRAN. It also helps increase operational efficiencies and reduce operating costs.
The Qualcomm Edgewise Suite offers telecommunications carriers a cloud-native RAN automation and management platform that supports their cloud expansion goals, enhances network performance, and enables accelerated innovation in the 5G era.
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