The telecom industry is rapidly evolving with the rollout of 5G networks, creating the need for more dynamic network management options. In response, Red Hat and Tech Mahindra have forged a strategic alliance to overhaul 5G telecom operations. Their focus is on hybrid cloud technologies, which meld on-site data centers with the expansive service offerings of the cloud, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS). The collaboration’s keystone project is the creation of a Multi-mode Companion Cloud. This innovative platform uses Red Hat OpenShift to deliver seamless integration between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services. The goal of this pioneering endeavor is to improve scalability, expedite data transfer, and simplify the management of network operations for telecom providers embracing next-generation 5G capabilities. Such advancements are poised to greatly benefit telecom operators by offering a more adaptable and robust infrastructure for the quickly changing demands of the digital age.
Streamlining 5G Deployment
The partnership’s initiative is poised to address multiple network use cases, including Radio Access Network (RAN), edge computing, core transport, and the 5G core network. By embracing hybrid cloud environments, telecom operators stand to benefit from the comprehensive orchestration and automation capabilities which ensure efficient workloads migration and management. This strategy plays a crucial role in assisting telecom providers to tackle the challenges of operating at scale while responding to the dynamic demands of 5G service delivery. Central to this approach is the objective of offloading on-premises workloads to the hybrid cloud, which is expected to result in a more robust and adaptable telecommunications network infrastructure.
Enhanced Collaboration with Industry Players
The collaboration’s strengths are further amplified through strategic engagements with i2i systems and Rebaca. i2i systems contributes a resilient 5G Core Network solution that complements Tech Mahindra’s Multi-mode Companion Cloud and Red Hat’s OpenShift deployed on AWS. This integration assures telecom operators of a durable and compliant 5G core network. Meanwhile, Rebaca’s expertise comes to the fore with its cloud-native ABot test assurance and analysis tool. ABot is specially designed to support the validation of network standards and performances across 4G, 5G, and ORAN, ensuring utmost quality and reliability in network services. This combined expertise sets new benchmarks for 5G deployment and management, offering telecom service providers an innovative and groundbreaking solution to effectively handle network workloads amidst the digital evolution.
