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Implications of 5G and Edge Computing on OpenStack

Telecom / NFV Operations

The advent of 5G and required densification have brought about opportunities for virtualization and broader distribution of RAN components - both in access and core networks. The challenges of the vRAN (virtualized RAN), however, are immense and will require a significant collaboration between the key stakeholders within the Cloud and Mobility industry. This presentation will address the following aspects of virtualizing RAN.

Options of centralized vs. distributed RAN including a description of how gNB (next generation NodeB) functions will be distributed
Potential candidates for virtualization and containerization of RAN components – both in access and core networks
Implications on the network and the SDN choices/selections
Integration with OpenStack based cloud management
Integration with other ecosystems such as OPNFV, ODL, xRAN, Kubernetes, CNCF, OCI etc.
Hybrid cloud options for 5G virtualized components
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What can I expect to learn?

Introduction to the ‘cloudification’ of 5G that would include both access and core network components
- Densification requirements
- gNB distributions – centralized vs. distributed
- Proposed changes in the core network
Introduction to distributed deployment and management of OpenStack in small footprints
Challenges of deploying virtualized RAN components into a hybrid cloud environment
Exploring multi-tenant use of such a deployment for diverse set of workloads (VNF, CDN, AR/VR, IoT etc.)

Tuesday, May 9, 3:40pm-4:20pm (7:40pm - 8:20pm UTC)

Hynes Convention Center - Level Three - Ballroom C

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Tags: Architect Containers Telecom Infra Operator Container Management Container Orchestration Public Cloud

Haseeb Akhtar

Principal Solutions Consultant, Ericsson

20+ years of experience spanned across various roles within the research and product development of telecommunication systems, with a special concentration on wireless and packet based networks. In depth knowledge of IETF (TCP/UDP, IP, LDAP, SIP, SNMP, RTP/RTCP, IPSec, Mobile IP, Radius/Diameter etc.), wireless (TDMA, CDPD, CDMA, 1XRTT, GPRS, UMTS, WiMAX, LTE, 802.11x based WLAN etc.) and... FULL PROFILE

Gnanavelkandan Kathirvel

AT&T, Lead System Architect

Kandan Kathirvel is Director at AT&T and responsible for AT&T's Cloud Strategy and Architecture. Kandan is the TSC-Chair at Akraino Edge Stack, Linux Foundation. Kandan served on the OpenStack board of directors from 2017 to 2018. Kandan leads AT&T’s technology efforts around Edge Computing, NFV, and SDN. Kandan has led several opensource initiatives, and a big Open Source... FULL PROFILE