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Ericsson and Orange Belgium demonstrate automated lifecycle management of 5G network slices in a live 5G environment .

Funded by the Belgian State Federal Public Service Economy ( FOD / SPF Economie ) as part of its ‘ Telecom to the next level – towards sustainable and innovative solutions ’ programme , the initiative represents a major leap forward in 5G network orchestration , delivering end-to-end automation of network slices – a key enabler for future enterprise applications .

The collaboration leverages the industry leading Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance . It is the first demonstration in a live 5G network of its capability to seamlessly create and manage end-to-end 5G network slices spanning both core and radio network domains in a multi-vendor and RAN sharing scenario .

Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance interfaces with a multi-operator radio access network ( MORAN ) and showcases the potential for 5G slicing to operate efficiently , particularly in multidomain and multi-vendor environments . In this environment , MWingz provided essential support , enabling robust integration between Ericsson ’ s orchestration platform and the shared radio network infrastructure .

One of the project ’ s standout achievements is the automated lifecycle management of network slices , tailored to meet the specific needs of enterprise customers . In a live enterprise environment , these slices illustrated their practical application and scalability for industries that demand secure , highperformance and low-latency connectivity .

Philippe Toussaint , Chief Technology Officer of Orange Belgium said : “ Strengthened by our membership of the Orange Group , we successfully demonstrated 5G network slicing automation , underscoring our commitment to delivering advanced technological solutions . This capability provides virtualised , dedicated network ‘ slices ’ over shared physical infrastructure .

“ Our collaboration with Ericsson highlights how such innovations enhance telecom sector capabilities , offering faster , more reliable and customisable network services that benefit both enterprise clients and individual subscribers .”

Fabrice Sancho , Head of Ericsson Belgium , said : “ This project marks a pivotal step in the value creation and monetisation of 5G networks . In collaboration with Orange Belgium , we have demonstrated the potential of 5G slicing automation to revolutionise enterprise connectivity , and showcase the route to further progress and further digitisation for Belgian businesses and citizens .”

The outcome of this project lays the groundwork for future advancements in 5G technology , enabling dynamic , flexible and scalable connectivity solutions for industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare . The ability to automatically configure and manage 5G network slices will be instrumental in supporting mission-critical applications , smart cities and IoT ecosystems . It will also enable the mass deployment of advanced consumer use cases . p

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