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Nokia and Spark New Zealand bring 5G to Auckland
Nokia and New Zealand operator Spark have launched 5G services in the Auckland Viaduct area to bring high-speed wireless connectivity to a major international sailing event .
The 5G network will leverage Nokia ’ s AirScale radio portfolio to deliver ultrafast data speeds with low-latency . The upgraded network allows Spark ’ s customers to experience new interactive applications while making existing ones more efficient , even under the significant traffic demands of a major sporting event .
To support network agility , Nokia has deployed NetAct , a cloud-agnostic solution , across Spark ’ s network . NetAct manages both radio and core networks , and provides applications that oversee fault , configuration , performance and security management . Nokia is providing network planning and new product introduction support to optimize 5G performance . In addition , located within the Auckland Viaduct precinct is Spark ’ s 5G Race Zone , also powered by Nokia 5G technology . The Race Zone is a consumer brand experience designed to put sailing fans at the heart of the action with a multicrew simulator , a 4D immersive experience and a wind tunnel that visualizes wind data like never before .
Spark New Zealand and Nokia have a long-established relationship , crossing multiple domains , including IP , optical and wireless . Nokia and Spark have collaborated extensively on 5G technology , with Nokia supporting Spark ’ s 5G networks across New Zealand .
NTT upgrades network infrastructure for Smartfren in Indonesia to deliver nextgeneration connectivity conducted a thorough assessment before integrating a softwaredefined network ( SDN ) optimized routing platform from Cisco ASR 9000 series and F5 Intelligent DNS .
With industry leading bandwidth capacity , Cisco ASR 9000 series is designed to help service providers to be 5G ready and distribute 5G services and applications at the Edge .
NTT , a leading global technology services company , has completed an end-to-end network consolidation project for Smartfren Telecom , headquartered in Jakarta , Indonesia . The telecommunication company ’ s legacy network infrastructure was straining to meet the demands for ultra-low latency connections and needed network solutions that scale with bandwidth demands and improve time-to-market . To address the challenges , NTT
F5 Intelligent DNS scale reference architecture complements by providing a strong DNS foundation to respond faster and provide hyperscale on demand . It considers a variety of network conditions and distributes requests for optimal application and network performance . From provision to deployment and integration , NTT managed the full lifecycle of the project and provided postimplementation support . Upon completion , the managed services team then facilitated a smooth transition to take over system operations and maintenance .
The successful implementation provided Smartfren with the capacity to scale and built a roadmap to futureproof its business to cater to future demands . The flexible consumption model also helps lower operational costs for Smartfren , while accelerating service agility . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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