Telecom network major Ericsson announced its collaboration with China Unicom for building next-generation networks including 5G, Cloud and Internet of Things (IoT).
In a joint statement, the companies have announced that they will join forces to build:
• Next-generation network architecture for fixed mobile convergence
• Cooperation on 5G standardization, research into key technologies and joint testing
• Studies of network visualization and 5G network slicing
• Joint promotion of software-defined networking (SDN) projects in standardization groups and SDN solution verification
• Mobile cellular IoT network end-to-end solutions and services
“With Ericsson’s technology, portfolio and global experience, China Unicom will be more competitive in networks and get ready to embrace the opportunities of network transformation,” said Chris Houghton, head of Region North East Asia, Ericsson.
Ericsson will also support China Unicom’s ‘Focus Strategy’, commercial network evolution solution and low-cost coverage solution deployment and practice.
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