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Reimagining DNS for Telecom: Meet Titan.ium iDNS

                                                                                                                                                                        By Deboshree Sarkar, Head of Marketing

As telecom networks evolve toward cloud-native, automated, and converged environments, the need for a next-generation DNS solution has become more critical than ever. Enter Titan.ium’s Infrastructure Domain Name System (iDNS) — a fully cloud-native, telecom-grade DNS that transforms how operators manage, scale, and secure their networks.

From enabling 5G use cases like SEPP discovery to delivering ultra-low latency, high reliability, and deep automation, iDNS is purpose-built to meet and exceed the performance and security expectations of today’s mobile network operators (MNOs), fixed-line carriers, and converged service providers.

Why Telecom Operators Need iDNS Now

Traditional DNS servers were built for the static internet era. Telecom operators today are grappling with:

  • Higher throughput demands during peak hours
  • DNS resolution across dynamic cloud-based endpoints
  • Split traffic across private and public networks
  • Need for automated updates, fault tolerance, and rapid rollout

Titan.ium iDNS addresses all these challenges — and goes further.

Cloud-Native DNS Designed for Scale and Resilience

Built on Microservices

Unlike monolithic DNS platforms, iDNS is container-based and microservices-driven. This enables:

  • Independent upgrades of components
  • Fault isolation and faster recovery
  • Seamless feature rollouts without service disruption

Rapid Deployment in Cloud Infrastructure

Deploy iDNS exclusively in a cloud or alongside other Titan.ium network functions like 5G SEPP for secure roaming. Supports:

  • Public and private clouds
  • Hybrid infrastructure
  • Edge deployments

DevOps-Ready and Scalable

Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning, deployment validation, and service rollout — ideal for agile network operations.

Advanced Telecom DNS Features That Matter

Authoritative and Recursive DNS Modes

Supports authoritative zones, recursion with referral following, and full caching — all RFC-compliant and optimized for telecom-grade DNS query volumes.

Split-Horizon DNS – and Beyond

iDNS delivers traditional split-horizon functionality (based on source IP/subnet) and extends it with split-view based on destination IP and port — empowering differentiated routing in complex topologies.

Zone Chaining for TLDs

A unique feature that allows resolution against multiple zones under the same top-level domain. Useful for operators managing different sub-networks under a shared namespace.

Endpoint Monitoring & Glue Records

Dynamically checks availability of glue records (A/AAAA) before inclusion, improving query reliability and DNS hygiene.

Security-First DNS

Includes built-in protections:

  • DNS overload mitigation
  • Recursion access control
  • NSID support for name server identification
  • Automated certificate and trust management

Smart Provisioning with Titan.ium Datastores

Zones and resource records can be managed via REST APIs, allowing bulk provisioning and fine-grained delegation through isolated admin tables.

Standards Compliant and 5G-Ready

Titan.ium iDNS is fully compliant with:

  • IETF RFCs for DNS standards
  • GSMA recommendations, including support for 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) discovery — a cornerstone for secure 5G roaming

This makes it the ideal DNS solution for MNOs building cloud-native, secure, high-performance 5G environments.

 

A Foundation for Network Transformation

More than a feature-rich DNS, iDNS represents a strategic leap in how operators approach DNS infrastructure. Key transformational benefits include:

  • Automated delivery, scaling, and upgrades
  • Operational simplification across mobile, fixed, and converged networks
  • Future-ready architecture aligned with network slicing, edge compute, and secure interconnects
  • Improved agility for launching services and responding to network conditions

“The iDNS is not just addressing today’s network demands; it’s establishing a future-proof foundation for digital transformation.”
Titan.ium Platform

 

Proven in the Field

Early Tier 1 operator deployments of Titan.ium iDNS have demonstrated:

  • Lower latency
  • Better reliability under load
  • Faster service rollout cycles
  • Seamless integration with Titan.ium’s high-speed data-sync and AAA functions

 

Learn More – Join Our Webinar on July 9

Explore iDNS capabilities, hear real-world results, and see why telecom leaders are moving to next-generation DNS infrastructure.

Webinar Date: July 9, 2025
Hosted by: Titan.ium and industry experts

Register now

Final Word

Titan.ium iDNS is more than an evolution of DNS — it’s a strategic platform for secure, agile, and intelligent network transformation. Whether you’re upgrading legacy infrastructure, enabling 5G services, or simplifying DNS across multi-cloud environments, iDNS offers the performance, security, and automation telecom networks need.

 

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