NEC Corporation has launched a virtualized Mobile Virtual Network Operator solution (vMVNO-SL) that achieves Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). NEC's vMVNO-SL can be installed with an MVNO in order to establish connectivity between an MVNO's own communication network and a carrier's mobile network. According to NEC, the system which is first in the world enables enhancement of security and certification, as well as control management of communication band and usage amount. These functions are achieved using software that runs on a virtualized all-purpose Intel Architecture (IA) server, which helps to reduce the cost of equipment as well as operation cost. Moreover, these functions shorten the lead time for equipment acquisition when compared to the construction of conventional dedicated systems.
“MVNO operators are often required to introduce gateway systems in order to establish connections with carriers through the layer 2 data link," said Tsutomu Ookurano, senior manager, NEC. "This requires a large amount of time and money, which is further aggravated by facility investment and rapid increases in operational costs. Furthermore, MVNOs face demands from customers for more flexible and scalable services, such as session management, IP address management, charging data collection and security control. This new solution meets these needs and enables MVNOs to provide their original services more easily."
Source - NEC
