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Sonus to Showcase NFV-based Real-Time Communications Services Running on HP OpenNFV Platform at MWC

Sonus to Showcase NFV-based Real-Time Communications Services Running on HP OpenNFV Platform at MWC Image Credit: HP

Sonus Networks, a global leader in enabling and securing real-time communications, joins hand with HP to demonstrate its Sonus Session Border Controller Software edition (SBC SWe) running on a fully featured Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) application on the HP OpenNFV Platform, at the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

Sonus and HP will demonstrate the Virtual Network Function as a Service (VNFaaS) use case, by enabling service providers to virtualize enterprise customer premise equipment (CPE) on service providers’ virtual networks so that enterprises can consume the resources they require as virtual services. As network functions are virtualized, this demonstration will show that the typical base of dedicated hardware appliances normally used by network operators is no longer required, said Sonus. The company added that consequently, scalability and customization of real-time communications features and services such as UC or RCS become easier to implement across the network.

According to Sonus, the portability and flexibility of the SBC SWe makes it an ideal choice for service providers that have invested in virtualization technology and who prefer pre-packaged “solutions in a box,” as well as for those who require remote network deployments or want to expand opportunities into new geographic markets where deploying a hardware solution would be impractical or cost prohibitive.

Kevin Riley, Chief Technology Officer, Sonus 
By collaborating with HP, Sonus is accelerating the mainstream offering of NFV-enabled SBC technology that delivers the session intelligence, interworking and security to realize Cloud-based real-time communications. Sonus is enabling service providers to open new revenue opportunities through efficient, scalable Cloud-based service delivery of advanced click-to-connect type services for voice, video and collaboration.

Werner Schaefer, Vice President, Network Functions Virtualization, HP
Communications service providers, facing increasing competition from over-the-top providers, are turning to virtualization of core networks and network functions to accelerate innovation and launch new services faster and with less expense. Our work with Sonus demonstrates how the delivery of Cloud-based real-time communications features and services become easier to implement across provider networks.

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