COUNTRY FOCUS : SWITZERLAND development , as well as Amazon Redshift for data warehousing . By moving to an AWS-powered data mesh , Swisscom engineers can use the tools and interface that best suit each project , negate the cost and overhead of legacy solutions and accelerate the time to market for new digital products , such as TV and online services that leverage AWS Machine Learning to deliver greater personalisation .
Through the collaboration with AWS , Swisscom will also explore migrating from a 5G network built on current infrastructure to a new standalone 5G network powered by a cloud-native 5G core – the architecture that aggregates and directs traffic flow across the network .
As envisioned , Swisscom ’ s 5G core will run on a hybrid cloud infrastructure with Swisscom infrastructure , AWS Outposts , and in the AWS Europe ( Zurich ) Region launching in 2022 . ( AWS Outposts extend AWS infrastructure , services , APIs and tools to virtually any on-premises facility , such as the factory floor or a 5G base station ). Running the planned cloud-native 5G core will enable Swisscom to reduce operating costs , increase reliability and scalability by virtualising and automating network functions , and accelerate deployment of new features and applications to customers .
The pandemic has amplified the importance of digitisation and ubiquitous connectivity , and the world is counting on stable and reliable networks more than ever before .
“ AWS contributes to the technological foundation and agility we need to unlock new growth potential by transforming our IT services and delivering robust 5G communications that meet the needs of our enterprise and consumer customers ,” said Christoph Aeschlimann , CTIO of Swisscom . “ We expect 5G to open the door for a host of specialised services . Having AWS by our side , with its proven infrastructure and unparalleled suite of cloud technologies , will help us innovate and grow at a rapid pace . Leveraging AWS , we are able to quickly build and run the applications that underpin our organisation with low latency , reliability and scalability , while meeting security and compliance requirements .” p
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