Stoke systems has introduced software-only version of LTE security gateway solution to support Networks Functions Virtualization (NFV), a more cost effective and rapid way for operators to provision, deploy and meet the performance requirements of modern 4G networks and their subscribers.
According to Stoke, the software architecture running on Linux OS and based on Posix standard to support multiple platforms, enables Stoke’s evolved packet core (EPC) perimeter security solution to deliver virtualized offerings as market demand increases. In addition, Stoke’s context-based service model allows for multiple instances of the security gateway to run at the same time, a key requirement for virtualization, it said.
“While the current market opportunities in our space are without exception hardware-based, we believe it is essential that we provide our customers with continual innovations that align with their future virtualization strategies,” said Dilip Pillaipakam, vice president of product management at Stoke."
“Not all hardware platforms are created equal,” Pillaipakam added. “Operators’ decisions to move certain functionality from dedicated hardware into a virtualized context will be based on the ability and suitability of the equipment in which that function will be housed. Virtualization currently requires a trade-off in performance of certain applications and for this reason security is still handled as a discrete function. The ability of our hardware platform to deliver encrypted LTE traffic at line rate – including voice traffic – is a compelling value proposition for our customers. As the processing capabilities of the general-purpose hardware catch up, our customers are assured of a smooth transition to a virtualized environment using the Stoke software. ”
