CGI and Nokia Corporation have signed an agreement that deepens their partnership, combining 5G private wireless networking technology with CGI business services and solutions. This will enable the accelerated delivery and efficient operation of digital solutions for connected, real-time, data-driven business operations. “CGI and Nokia partner for 5G private wireless networking”
SNS Telecom & IT‘s latest research report indicates that the real-world impact of private 5G networks – which are estimated to account for $3.5 Billion in annual spending by 2027 – is becoming ever more visible, with diverse practical and tangible benefits such as productivity gains through reduced dependency on unlicenced wireless and hard-wired connections in industrial facilities, allowing workers to remotely operate cranes and mining equipment from a safer distance and significant, quantifiable cost savings enabled by 5G-connected patrol robots and image analytics in Wagyu beef production.
“Benefits of $3.5 billion private 5G network market becoming evident”
Ooredoo Group aims to drive innovation in 5G with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nokia to upgrade business connectivity with cutting-edge 5G solutions. “Ooredoo Group partners with Nokia to enhance 5G enterprise solutions”
Dell Technologies and Nokia have announced the extension of a partnership to use each company’s expertise and offerings, including infrastructure from Dell and private wireless connectivity from Nokia, to advance open network architectures in the telecoms ecosystem and private 5G use cases among businesses. “Dell and Nokia extend partnership for telecom and 5G innovations”
WISeKey announced that it is enhancing telecommunications security in the 5G space through its GSMA Root Certificate Issuer (GSMA Root CI) accreditation. The milestone marks a transformative advancement in telecom networks, accommodating billions of new devices and addressing the evolving threat landscape with improved security measures.
The move marks a transformative advancement in telecom networks, accommodating billions of new devices and addressing the evolving threat landscape with improved security measures.
In an era where telecommunications networks form the critical infrastructure for digital transformation, the importance of robust security measures able to provide essential services across numerous sectors cannot be overstated. These networks, fundamental to trusted and secure communication, significantly influence societal operations.
With the advent of quantum computing on the horizon, the telecommunication industry faces the dual challenge of leveraging the benefits of quantum technology for its immense potential while at the same time safeguarding against its potential misuse. Threats from malicious entities could compromise network integrity, putting customer data and devices at risk.
In-depth analysis has been conducted to navigate both business risks and technological decisions, encompassing a wide range of scenarios such as physical and virtual SIM cards, device and firmware updates, authentication, transport security, cloud infrastructure, virtualised network functions, VPN services, IoT applications, lawful intercept, and privacy considerations.
Adopting post-quantum cybersecurity standards is a complex and multi-year journey, necessitating industry-wide collaboration. Initiatives like the GSMA Post Quantum Telco Network task force are pivotal in this transition, underscoring the need for collective efforts to embrace future-ready security protocols.
The emergence of 5G technology brings a transformative leap in telecom networks, introducing billions of new devices and significantly evolving the threat landscape. These networks are crucial for supporting critical applications across business, missions, and society. Consequently, they have become prime targets for threat actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities.
To counteract these emerging threats, the importance of safeguarding 5G networks has never been more pronounced. The increase in sensitive personal, business, and public service information stored in and shared between these networks due to ongoing digitization has led to expanded security and privacy regulations and a declining risk tolerance amidst a worsening cybersecurity environment. Regulators, recognizing the critical nature of 5G, are emphasizing the importance of data protection.
On the other hand, the complexity of 5G’s threat landscape is heightened by its integration with traditional IT systems, enabling IT threat actors to launch attacks on telecom networks similarly to their attacks on IT infrastructures. Moreover, the introduction of new functionalities like network slicing and the increased use of AI/ML for automation present both opportunities and challenges.
While AI/ML promises enhanced security capabilities, it’s essential to ensure their security and transparency. Additionally, edge computing introduces new security challenges by decentralizing cloud resources.
In the context of WISeKey’s Root of Trust for 5G, adapting these insights provides a greater focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures through trusted technologies. WISeKey’s approach, leveraging secure digital identity ecosystems and advanced cryptographic solutions, aligns with the need to protect 5G networks against the evolving threat landscape.
By ensuring the integrity and security of devices and communications within 5G networks, WISeKey’s Root of Trust serves as a foundational component in the broader strategy to mitigate risks and safeguard critical telecommunications infrastructure in the era of 5G.
In an enhancement of its packet broker offerings, Aviz Networks has announced the introduction of service nodes designed specifically for applications and 5G GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) use cases, marking an advancement to drive the utilisation of AI-driven insights within the telecom industry. This initiative not only reaffirms Aviz’s commitment to delivering versatile, open data and networking solutions, it also enriches the recently launched Aviz Network Copilot with deeper, more precise data analytics capabilities. “Aviz Networks unveils advanced service nodes for 5G and AI integration”
Ericsson has announced a three-year Neutral Host Provider (NHP) agreement with Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems (ACES), an international neutral host provider. “Ericsson and ACES sign a 5G indoor connectivity deal in Saudi Arabia”
Optus is one of the first operators in the world to test the high-capacity wideband multi-operator Ericsson Radio Dot System, ahead of further deployment across the network. When deployed, this system will provide high-capacity 5G connectivity indoors enabling Australian enterprises to drive operational efficiencies by providing high-speed, ultra-low latency and improved 5G reliability to end users, supporting data demanding applications and devices. This will enable customers from various communications service providers, including Optus, to receive the indoor mobile phone coverage with the same quality, when the service providers connect their base station equipment to the multi operator radio dot system as well. “Optus to boost indoor connectivity with Ericsson’s 5G Radio Dot”
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) have showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona). Under the theme “Connecting the Future with Fibre”, YOFC showcased its advancements across five key areas: Move Toward 5G Advanced, New Hub of Green Computing, New Value of Digital Energy, New Experience of Digital Life and Bridge the Digital Gap. “YOFC showcases future of 5G and green computing at MWC Barcelona 2024”
NEC Corporation is set to launch this April a new user plane function (UPF) product for telecom operators that can be used to process user data traffic in 5G core networks. Offering an enhanced built-in Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) function enabling visualisation of communications quality and the collection of traffic data, an interface for external exposure that provides data to external systems (external analysers) for deep analysis and multi-platform compatibility, the new UPF will contribute to building the flexible, high-value-added networks for the Beyond 5G/6G era. “NEC to launch advanced UPF product for 5G core networks“
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