TIM announced that it has successfully tested the 5G cloud native core network with Ericsson at its laboratories in Turin.
This record enables to adopt solutions for a network advanced operational management and to implement the most innovative principles of software architecture (Service Based Architecture) within the new generation mobile networks.
Tests proved procedures for monitoring and transmitting data traffic, defined by the international 3GPP standards, and the solutions for the automatic creation and configuration of network functions, for the automatic repair of faults and for updating core network on live network.
The adoption of native cloud technologies represents a fundamental step for the new 5G services development, allowing to optimize network resources in a dynamic, immediate and automatic way, in order to guarantee high quality of requested service, bringing the network intelligence and applications close to the customer (Edge Computing).
Paolo Snidero, Head of Technology Architectures & Innovation, TIM
This important result joins many other records achieved by TIM and confirms the company's technological leadership and commitment to developing innovative solutions to guarantee our customers the best experience of communication through the 5G Digital Business Platform development, that can also enable Edge Computing solutions.
Andrea Missori, Key Account Manager Digital Services, Ericsson
The result achieved in TIM's laboratories in Turin shows that we are ready to face the 5G challenge in terms of network speed and flexibility, fundamental for the launch of innovative services for consumers and companies.
