As the technology around us changes, having access to a high-speed network is no longer enough. Your network functions must also be scalable, agile, and resilient. That way, your business can easily adapt to ever-changing market conditions and different use cases.
By relying on Titan.ium, companies are able to tap into the full potential of modern 5G core networks. Instead of having to build pricey infrastructure, B2C and B2B brands can utilize various network functions with minimal initial investment. Furthermore, cloud native applications give you unparalleled flexibility in daily operations.
In this article, we'll explain the benefits and use cases for cloud native 5G architecture. Specifically, we will explain how the Titan.ium platform addresses various business challenges, and what to expect from our service-based architecture, SBA.
In the past, companies would develop their in-house systems over a long period, sometimes spanning 10 years or more. They would invest enormous sums of money into a monolithic network architecture and technical documentation, both of which required constant updates.
While this concept worked for 2G, 3G, and even 4G, businesses are now looking to modernize their core network architecture at a minimal cost. By building or buying a cloud native 5G network, companies no longer have to rely on massive hardware-focused systems. They can virtualize all their operational processes, thus reducing maintenance costs and the need for extra staff.
For example, Titan.ium's relies on interGENerational transformation, where an operator has the choice of running both legacy and 5G services on a cloud-based infrastructure. Users can tap into a wide variety of applications, such as Security Edge Protection Proxy, Network Slice Selection Function, and Service Communication Proxy.
The biggest advantage of cloud-native infrastructure is the fact that it utilizes container orchestration. With these containers, operators are able to leverage numerous functions such as compute and memory resource control, traditional and web-scale networking, and self-healing.
We use the term 5G cloud-native architecture when talking about the design of modern 5G networks. Unlike the past mobile networks, 5G relies on the cloud to simplify data storage and deployment. These systems are highly flexible and scalable, making them ideal for different industries and use cases.
5G SA core is easier to deploy while also significantly reducing the costs otherwise associated with 4G solutions. The key aspects of 5G networks include:
As one of the most sophisticated service providers on the market, Titan.ium offers a cloud-based deployment across various private and public clouds. The platform automatically scales according to your business needs, ensuring that you never have to overpay for the service.
Our company rolls out constant updates, which enhance resilience while also offering a combination of different 5G-related services. Through continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), we make sure our solutions are on the same or higher level as our competitors.
Our solution comes with numerous core components that ensure the network's high performance and flexibility:
The main purpose of Security Edge Protection Proxy is to safeguard signaling traffic between MNOs (Mobile Network Operators). Besides providing top-tier safety, it ensures that the network roaming is done according to the latest standards. Among other things, SEPP provides message screening, mTLS, and policy-based routing.
SCP, or Service Communication Proxy, is a vital part of 5G service-based architecture. It allows communication between different network functions, providing benefits such as fault management, load balancing, and simpler inter-vendor integration. Another major perk of SCP is that it allows operators to monitor and analyze users' behavior within a network.
The main advantage of NRF is the fact that it stores data about all network functions. Basically, the Network Repository Function works as a service discovery engine that allows roaming-aware and hierarchical deployment. Similar to SCP, NRF allows communication between different network functions.
The main role of the Binding Support Function is to help network functions find and access PCF (Policy Control Functions) for particular PDU (Packet Data Units). It basically allows NFs to determine whether a PCF has charging and policy information for a specific user session. As such, BSF provides support for converged networks while ensuring high scaling and flexibility.
Titan.ium platform comes with the NSSF, or Network Slice Selection Function. As the name implies, NSSF's main role is to handle different slices for user equipment. It assigns services and devices to specific slices while taking into account GUI and REST provisioning. Through network slicing, our platform allows operators to customize their services according to their unique requirements.
Aside from being much faster and reliable, 5G offers numerous enticing advantages to businesses:
Titan.ium platform can be used by various businesses and in different situations, including:
When integrating a 5G network with your legacy architecture, there are a lot of challenges you must worry about. Luckily, Titan.ium is able to address most of your concerns with ease:
Relying on 5G cloud-native architecture can significantly reduce your network costs. It allows you to place your entire network online and rely on software instead of hardware. Not having to maintain expensive servers will free up your company resources for other, more meaningful investments.
With our platform, you get an agile and scalable product tailor-made for modern telecommunications. Aside from being highly reliable, our platform offers high speed and security. The great news is that we're constantly updating our solutions, allowing your business to benefit from the latest technological innovations.
If you wish to modernize your 5G infrastructure, contact Titan.ium today. Our team of IT experts will provide all the technical specifications and other details regarding the product.