Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier and Orange International Carriers have announced the successful conclusion of a proof of concept (POC) project to enhance IPX services using blockchain technology.
The two carriers have been able to demonstrate that blockchain technology can facilitate the exchange of end-to-end key performance indicators (KPIs) between providers. By sharing KPI data, end-to-end Quality of Service will be possible, while improving forecast and incident management. The use of blockchain would ensure transparency because every transaction would be directly visible. Privacy issues would also be eliminated due to encryption of stored and exchanged data.
IPX is a critical roaming enabler, and the ability to provide end-to-end SLA’s across multiple IPX networks is a prerequisite for guaranteeing that mobile operators have the best quality network performance. Orange and Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier are expanding the collective reach of directly-connected mobile service providers via their IPX networks as well as through peering agreements and IPX PoP expansion.
In addition to the IPX blockchain POC, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier and Orange International Carriers are developing new IPX products. DT has launched Premium IPX, which is a new innovation that, the company says, will deliver badly needed end-to-end SLAs and QoS, as well as improve KPIs. Orange is also seizing the opportunity to create additional customer value and differentiate IPX offers with its fully adapted services.
Rolf Nafziger, Senior Vice President Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier
It validates the benefits of blockchain technology for optimizing IPX services. We have long been a proponent of collaborative work and invite any like-minded industry organization to contact us for cooperative projects.
Emmanuel Rochas, CEO of Orange International Carriers
We now have proof that IPX service management can benefit from improved levels of efficiency and reliability using Blockchain. This is both timely and relevant because the forthcoming integration of 5G into mainstream telecoms services requires efficient, reliable data transfer, so these advances will bring confidence to operators and end-users alike.
