Distributed Core Network for 5G demoed by SK Telecom and Nokia

01/21/2016 | By NETMANIAS

On January 11th, SK Telecom released the news that it succeeded in demonstration of Korea's first wired infra 5G technology, 'Distributed Core Network', in conjunction with Nokia.

Samsung demoed SDN-enabled EPC co-developed with SK Telecom

12/07/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung announced that it has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of Telco Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in a proof of concept (PoC) test deployment with SK Telecom.

SK Telecom and Intel teamed up for faster 5G virtualization

12/05/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom and Intel are teaming up to secure Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), two key underlying technologies in 5G communication, with the aim of addressing deceleration issues encountered in virtualized networks.

KT presents 'Transport-SDN solution' in Germany, ready for Commercialization in 1H 2016

10/29/2015 | By NETMANIAS

KT announced on the 14th that it presented its new solution 'transport SDN' at the ‘SDN & OpenFlow World Congress’ held in Dusseldorf, Germany, catching visitors' eyes and receiving favorable evaluation.

KT's 5G Innovations @'5G Vision Forum'

09/25/2015 | By Netmanias

"Innovations and Changes towards 5G" by Hauung Kim at KT (9/10/2015)

Samsung deploys Korea's First Virtualized IMS System - SK Telecom advances its Next Generation Network Development with Samsung's Network Virtualization Expertise

09/21/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading provider of mobile broadband networking solutions, announced today that it successfully deployed the first virtualized IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) components of its AdaptiV Core platform for Korean telecommunications service provider SK Telecom, delivering resource usage flexibility and significant potential cost savings to the operator's LTE-Advanced network.

LG U+ and Nokia: CA and pooling demonstration using vRAN and commercial smartphone

09/16/2015 | By Netmanias

LG U+ announced on the 16th that it, jointly with Nokia, a global network equipment vendor, conducted a demonstration of deploying 'commercial' base station software over universal IT servers by means of vRAN. The companies also modified the architecture of C-RAN so that key features previously performed in DU can be performed in RRH instead, proving themselves ready for 5G era where ultra-high speed transmission services are required.

LG U+ co-developed an open SDN with Ericsson-LG

09/01/2015 | By NETMANIAS

LG U+ announced on the 1st that it, jointly with Ericsson-LG, has developed an application-based Software Defined Networking (SDN) technology that would allow operators to launch new services faster and have them work effortlessly.

Samsung successfully delivers Virtualized Evolved Packet Core to Korea's Largest Mobile Network

08/06/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of mobile broadband networking solutions, has successfully deployed its virtualized AdaptiV Core solution for South Korean operator SK Telecom, delivering Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) capabilities which were announced in February this year.

SK Telecom and Ericsson to collaborate on 5G Network Slicing

07/27/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ericsson to collaborate on the development of a 5G core network that deploys network slicing technology.

Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom to jointly develop SDN PoC for LTE Core Network

06/25/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung Electronics announced on the 25th that it will partner with SK Telecom, to develop a Software Defined Networking (SDN) proof of concept (PoC) for an LTE Core Network. Both companies have recently announced their plans to develop virtualized, software-based networking solutions.

Samsung Electronics realizes the Possibilities of Mobile with New Products and Technologies at MWC 2015

02/26/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung’s themes at this year’s Mobile World Congress focus on end-to-end performance and usability improvements for network operators and end-users alike, as well as the exploration of new opportunities for mobile networks such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and 5G technologies.

Ericsson-LG's 'SDN·NFV·Cloud' Integration Strategy begins in Earnest, helping Operators Face Challenges

02/16/2015 | By Y.J. Lee

Ericsson-LG has started to work in earnest on finalizing its SDN·NFV·Cloud integration strategy that would bring evolution and innovation in service providers' networks. Ms. Insook Cho, head of Ericsson-LG Could/IPBB/I&S Solution Team, said, “Service operators today are burdened with the challenge of providing less-complicated networks, making network operation and management simpler and more efficient, and creating more sales and profits, all at the same time.

SK Telecom to develop 5G SDN Technology with Global Companies, will join ONOS

02/12/2015 | By Kim Won-bae

SK Telecom (SKT) will develop key 5G mobile communication software definition network (SDN) technology with global companies.

Samsung's Virtualised Core Solution Chosen to Support SK Telecom's Nationwide IoT Network

02/05/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has been selected as the sole vendor for SK Telecom’s nationwide Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) deployment. As part of the agreement, Samsung will provide its AdaptiV Core solution for the operator’s dedicated mobile IoT (Internet of Things) network.

Communications Industry challenges Network Virtualization, SK Telecom to promote NFV Business following LG U+

11/06/2014 | By AN HO-CHEON

Korea’s communications industry has challenged network functions virtualization (NFV) technology development as the first in the world. Following LG U+, SK Telecom also started a network function virtualization project implementer selection process, and thus drew attention of the solution industry as well as domestic and international communication equipment makers.