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Nokia SDM software selected by Telefónica UK to support existing networks , 5G services
Nokia has announced that its cloudnative Subscriber Data Management
( SDM ) software has been chosen by Telefónica UK to enhance the security and reliability of the operator ’ s networks , and to drive 5G services innovation .
As the heart of Telefónica UK ’ s converged mobile core , Nokia ’ s SDM will securely oversee pivotal functionality for all Telefónica UK networks and services , including 5G . By controlling network data in a centralised hub and utilising containerised microservices that have only what is required by an application to efficiently and autonomously manage all subscriber data and services , SDM increases both reliability and operational efficiencies .
Nokia ’ s SDM solution serves approximately 4.8 billion subscribers and devices around the world .
Telefónica ’ s SDM is delivered using Nokia ’ s core engineered systems program for fast deployment and rapid upgrades . The deal is supporting subscriber data management for all Telefónica UK ’ s 3G , 4G , 5G networks , as well as IP Multimedia Subsystem ( IMS ), Voice over LTE ( VoLTE ), Voice over Wi-Fi ( VoWiFi ) and Voice over 5G ( Vo5G ) services ; along with the operator ’ s IoT devices and nationwide Smart Metering . Deployment is expected in the fourth quarter and Nokia will oversee all professional services to complete the migration .
Supporting the modernisation of Telefónica UK ’ s unified database deployment , Nokia will also deploy Shared Data Layer , a cloudnative database accessible via industry standard protocols to enable an open ecosystem and the integration of thirdparty applications .
Brendan O ’ Reilly , CTO , Telefónica UK , said : “ Nokia ’ s Subscriber Data Management software offers secure , robust connectivity capabilities , while simultaneously streamlining our network services . This allows us to better support our growing 5G networks and capture operational efficiencies . We look forward to developing a new generation of 5G services with Nokia .”
Bhaskar Gorti , President of Nokia Software and Nokia Chief Digital Officer , said : “ As we drive cloud-native 5G innovation together , Nokia is pleased to be building on our existing relationship with Telefónica UK by further optimising and securing the company ’ s networks with Nokia ’ s software portfolio , and enriching the customer experience .” •
WE LOOK FORWARD TO DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF 5G SERVICES WITH NOKIA .
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