Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson Unveil Unique Solution for Customized Enterprise Network Slices

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson have announced a world’s first implementation of an integrated solution for managing network slices customised to enterprise cloud-based applications. In a successful proof-of-concept (PoC), the two companies achieved the instantiation of a secure network slice that seamlessly connects to private cloud services.

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Automated Configuration and Provisioning

According to a joint statement, the newly developed solution addresses the critical need of enterprises to ensure optimal network performance for their cloud-based workplace applications, offering a smooth and secure operational environment.

Designed with enterprise usability in mind, the solution provides automated configuration, provisioning, and end-to-end orchestration of the enterprise slicing service order. Importantly, it requires no additional configuration by the user on their enterprise devices.

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Flexibility and Customization for IT Administrators

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson say, at the core of this integrated solution is a slice design tool that empowers IT administrators to flexibly manage, monitor, and analyse slice performance. Through a unified management interface, administrators can customise, order, configure, and oversee an end-to-end network that encompasses enterprise smartphones, a 5G network slice, and private cloud services.

Secure Access to Cloud-Based Applications

Employees within the enterprise can securely access cloud-based applications on their smartphones via a dedicated network slice over the public network. Additionally, the enterprise administrator can leverage a range of analytics services within the integrated solution to monitor and analyse the usage of the customised network slice.