CLOUD AND CYBER
“ The ability to customise network capabilities also greatly improves operational efficiency , cutting down on the time-to-market for products and services ”
ALEX SINCLAIR CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , GSMA
reliability to their enterprise consumers , guaranteeing different on-demand service levels ,” he adds .
To remain competitive , communication service providers ( CSPs ) are now looking for ways to unlock opportunities in 5G , following its successful launch to identify new revenue streams and find new ways to monetise network investments further .
“ Network slicing allows CSPs to create major new value for their customers . It also opens new partnering opportunities with Cloud Service and Infrastructure Providers . Through automation , operators can provide new services with cost efficiency and scalability . The role of management automation becomes especially important when the number of customers and slices increases ,” comments Mika Uusitalo , Head of New Technologies and Innovation at Nokia .
“ Network slicing provides CSPs with an efficient way to package valuable network capabilities into differentiated , SLA-based services in a cost-effective way that can drive profitable growth ,” he adds .
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