As the backbone of mobile networks, core networks provide users with essential functions, such as mobility and session management, authentication, policy control, and data forwarding. As these networks evolve from 2G to 3G, 4G, and 5G, operators adopt various business models and architectures, increasing the complexity of network O&M. To address this challenge, Huawei has proposed the Single Packet Core solution, which can help operators build a fully cloudified, convergent core network with high reliability. Adopting the cloud-native architecture, the solution enables agile service launch and elastic scaling. It simplifies the network architecture by reducing physical NEs. In addition, the solution provides rock-solid reliability. It also leverages intelligence to provide differentiated network experiences, helping operators to reshape their business models.
In 2024, GlobalData, a renowned consulting firm, released a thought-provoking white paper titled Intelligent Core Network: Starting a New Chapter in Experience Monetization, in collaboration with Huawei and a global coalition of leading operators including AIS in Thailand, Cell C in South Africa, China Mobile, du in the UAE, the e& group, and Turkcell in Türkiye. This insightful report makes a compelling case for harnessing intelligence technologies to deliver tailored experiences that cater to users' diverse needs. It can be used as a roadmap for transforming operators' business models from traffic-based to experience-driven, so as to unlock new avenues for growth.
During the 2023 5G Core Network Summit, GlobalData, a world-renowned consulting firm, released the High-Stability Core Network White Paper together with AIS, Entel, Sunrise, Türk Telekom, and Huawei. The white paper is the industry's first to propose a core network reliability standard. It provides a frame and methodology for a high-stability network.
In the report, GlobalData highlights the unique competitive advantages of Huawei 5G Core products. By leveraging the cloud native architecture, Huawei 5G Core converges full-range services across the 2G to 5G spectrum, marking an industry first. The solution also stands out with an innovative disaster recovery (DR) architecture for high reliability. On top of this, Huawei provides professional integration and O&M services with extensive experience. All of the above capabilities have made Huawei 5G Core a market leader in terms of the in-depth and broad commercial use.
Award 1
China Unicom, Xuanwu Hospital, China Information Technology Designing & Consulting Institute (CITC), Bechoice, and Huawei scooped the "Best Mobile Innovation for the Connected Health and Wellbeing" award from GSMA during World Mobile Congress in Barcelona.
Award 2
At the 5G World Summit 2023 hosted by Informa Tech, China Mobile and Huawei received the Outstanding CORE Network Product or Solution award for their joint achievements in standards development, technology innovation, business practices, and industry promotion for 5G core networks.
2024 marked the first year of both commercial 5.5G deployment and on-device AI applications. The telecom industry can already provide differentiated, scenario-based services and experiences for different user groups. More monetization factors beyond just network traffic have also emerged, like rates, computing power, and VIP assurance. These are pushing traffic-based monetization to become more experience-based. Operators can also leverage their huge user bases and continued AI innovation to create more services and value for users, and achieve a new round of business growth.
Intelligence will be a prominent feature of mobile networks in the 5G-A era. Service intelligence enables operators to create key gateways to services; network intelligence can help reshape business models; and operational intelligence helps re-create the framework of cloud-based infrastructure O&M.
