Navigation Search Products and solutions Discover Transforming enterprises Future technologies About us BEL Sign in Edge computing – introduction in phases how telecom can architect the next cloud era Read the blogpost HOME EDGE COMPUTING Edge computing - a must for 5G success 5G and edge computing are opening a world of new revenue opportunities across manufacturing, transport, gaming and more. How can communications service providers gain an edge ahead of competitors? Find out everything you need to know below. Edge computing What is edge computing? Edge computing in telecom, often referred to as Mobile Edge Computing, MEC, or Multi-Access Edge Computing, provides execution resources (compute and storage) for applications with networking close to the end users, typically within or at the boundary of operator networks. Edge computing can also be placed at enterprise premises, for example inside factory buildings, in homes and vehicles, including trains, planes and private cars. The edge infrastructure can be managed or hosted by communication service providers or other types of service providers. Several use cases require various applications to deployed at different sites. In such scenarios a distributed cloud is useful which can be seen as an execution environment for applications over multiple sites, including connectivity managed as one solution. The main benefits edge solutions provide include low latency, high bandwidth, device processing and data offload as well as trusted computing and storage. Service providers are in a great position to capture the edge opportunity Today’s service providers are ideally positioned to deliver intelligent traffic routing from the mobile network to the optimal location of the enterprise application, in addition to having people on the ground and expert knowledge of network topology, network efficiency, device management and more. The evolution to cloud native network functions and distributed cloud computing enables service providers to move beyond traditional connectivity-service models and opens new doors to adjacent industries. Capturing the edge opportunity in three phases 01 Today Focus on dedicated deployments on-premise Explore on-network deployments at Packet Core sites Integrate service orchestration with 5G Core Establish partnerships with cloud providers Dedicated networks | 5G Core 02 Tomorrow Provide end-to-end service with defined service level agreements, in a self-service, automated way Enable applications to interact with the network in advanced ways via orchestration and network exposure and easy to consume APIs Service orchestration | Network slicing 03 Future Deep integration of compute in the network, blurring the line between the device, the edge of the network and the cloud A single unified, integrated execution environment for distributed applications, including both network functions and third-party applications. Edge computing research Discover a world of new possibilities Ready to create the future? Imagine a world where limitless connectivity means limitless possibility. By creating connections that make the unimaginable possible, we are helping to shape an exciting and positive future. A world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future. We invite you to explore the potential and power of limitless connectivity and what it means for our future world. Explore the possibilities 5G Things CTO Focus Sessions The CTO Focus Sessions are fireside chats on the potential of Edge and 5G. The sessions are hosted by Ericsson’s CTO Erik Ekudden and include key players of the 5G ecosystem. Watch the sessions Hear from experts about edge computing Edge and 5G — a platform for innovation Listen to Erik Ekudden CTO, Ericsson and Tomas Kurian CEO, Google Cloud discussing the new 5G ecosystem consisting of service providers, cloud players and Ericsson catering for an open programing model for application developers to create value. Edge computing as a vehicle for growth Listen to Carlos Bravo, Director Cloud Strategy Execution, Ericsson how the edge opportunity should be seen in the larger context of the enterprise opportunity, where edge computing will be an enabler for a broad range of use cases. CSP network edge meets enterprise edge Listen to Lars Mårtensson, Vice President and Head of Solution Area Cloud & NFVi, Head of Ericsson Silicon Valley, Ericsson and Amir Amir Rao, Head of solution portfolio & technology alliances for the telecommunications vertical globally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) discussing enterprise values that can be created when 5G network edge and enterprise edge are seamlessly integrated. Who contributes with what to make it happen? What is required to make it scale? Find out in this video. On demand: Ericsson UnBoxed Series By 2023, 5G will make up around one-fifth of all mobile data traffic, where 25% of the use-cases will depend on edge computing capabilities. The majority of the new 5G revenue potential is expected to come from enterprise & IoT services, of which many will rely on edge computing. For consumers, new virtual reality (VR) and gaming applications will leverage the improved user experience that edge computing can enable. Therefore edge capabilities will be a fundamental technology as part of a 5G infrastructure for any service provider. Watch our on demand session where we examine how edge computing could be an enabler for both enterprises and consumers in the 5G era. What is your edge computing and deployment strategy? Communication Service Providers (CSP) are looking for new revenue sources to grow their businesses, especially in the enterprise area which will be increasingly important in the future. With the introduction of 5G and edge computing, they are now in a better position to provide new offerings. The edge computing opportunity should be seen in a larger context of the enterprise opportunity, where edge computing will be an enabler for many broader use cases, for example within the Internet of Things (IoT) and potentially bundled with other enterprise offerings such as 5G private networks. Read our new white paper that describes edge computing from a CSP perspective, - how a solution is built up, the key industry challenges and how CSPs can choose different roles and deployment strategies when addressing opportunities. Depending on the market position you have and type of use case provided, this WP gives guidance on how to choose an optimal model or a combination of models that suit your needs. Read the whitepaper The next era of 5G and cloud In this episode of the Ericsson News Podcast, Ericsson’s Chief Technology Officer, Erik Ekudden, talks about how 5G and cloud platforms are creating a new innovation ecosystem. Listen to the podcast Take a deep dive into edge computing The network compute fabric – advancing digital transformation with ever-present service continuity This Ericsson Technology Review article explains our vision of the network compute fabric – the operating system for 6G – including an overview of its core components and features. Read the article White paper: Edge computing and 5G With increasing interest in new use cases like smart manufacturing and AR/VR, as well as upcoming 5G radio networks, there is a clear need for distributed networks. Download our paper on Edge Computing and 5G to learn more. Read the white paper How 5G and edge computing enhance virtual reality We have seen that this new technology, which provides “perfect” connectivity, creates new value for both us as individuals and to industries and enterprises. Read the blog post How telecom can architect the next cloud era Our CTO Erik Ekudden takes an in-depth look on how 5G and the arrival of compute power in the network will transform the telecom industry. Why service providers are best positioned to gain most from lucrative new pathways into 5G cloud revenue streams and how securing tomorrow’s market today is key to success. Read the blog post Mobile cloud gaming – an evolving business opportunity Today mobile gaming is dominated by casual gamers, but 5G and edge compute technologies bring the potential for new segments to be addressed with high-quality experiences that are accessible without the need for expensive hardware. Read the article Edge computing architecture The edge computing architecture is not one fixed point in the network topology. In order to build an edge computing solution, communication service providers (CSP) have to address several layers in the cloud stack – distributed cloud infrastructure, networking and connectivity, application and runtime execution environment and orchestration. This architecture enables CSPs to host telco and non-telco workloads and open up the network as a distributed cloud resource. View infographic Stay updated Blog posts News White papers & reports The network compute fabric – advancing digital transformation with ever-present service continuity Enabling time-critical applications over 5G with rate adaptation Edge computing and 5G PDF The future of cloud computing Mobile cloud gaming – an evolving business opportunity Edge computing and deployment strategies for communication service providers Creating the next-generation edge-cloud ecosystem Explore related offerings Cloud Infrastructure Ultimately, everyone needs cloud infrastructure, and with 5G the need accelerates. To support service providers’ cloud infrastructure transformation, we have built in experience and competence into our solution. Service orchestration Open for enterprise service innovation: unleash the power of application ecosystems through orchestration and exposure. 5G Core Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core combines EPC and 5GC network functions into a common cloud native platform for efficient TCO and smooth migration to 5G. Cloud RAN by Ericsson Cloud RAN will enable CSPs to add greater flexibility and versatility to their networks. It is a cloud-native software solution, that will handle compute functionality in radio access networks. Network compute fabric The network compute fabric will provide a much needed flexible and programmable execution environment for data-intensive and latency-sensitive industrial use cases. Learn more about what we do in Ericsson Research. 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