Three partners test 5G enterprise network slicing solution in OPPO’s 5G Communication Lab
Ericsson, OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies have successfully tested a 5G enterprise network slicing solution on a commercial Android 12 handset.
Pre-commercial trials have used Ericsson’s dynamic network slicing selection, recent additions to the company’s dual-mode 5G core portfolio, and Ericsson 5G RAN slicing, which together provide the new network capabilities needed for this new solution. The trial used an OPPO Find X5 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform with Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF system.
OPPO Find X5 Pro runs on a customized version of Android 12, ColorOS 12, the solution enables enterprise applications and services with specific requirements to use defined network slices without switching devices.
The three partners tested the 5G Enterprise Network Slicing solution at OPPO’s 5G Communications Lab and successfully demonstrated application and network traffic partitioning. Ericsson says the solution could create multiple virtual end-to-end network slices and is intended for commercialization for global communications service providers.
“5G network slicing enables enterprises to meet their network security, reliability and flexibility requirements,” said Monica Jethjan, Head of Solutions Area Packet Core at Ericsson, Business Area Cloud Software and Services. “This solution, developed in partnership with OPPO and Qualcomm and underpinned by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core and 5G RAN slicing technology, provides a basis for CSPs to provide more useful 5G services for enterprises.”
Ericsson further highlights that network slicing enables differentiation of services and guaranteed functionality for industries, enterprises and consumers as this technology allows for dedicated levels of speed, delay and reliability tailored to the specific needs of the service or application.
Ericsson also claims that it has previously claimed to be the world’s first end-to-end multiple network slicing on a number of Android devices with Taiwanese operator Far Easton (FET).
In an individual Release, Xia Yang, senior director of the career product line at OPPO, says that 5G enterprise network slicing is the key to realizing 5G-differentiated applications. “OPPO 5G will leverage our strengths to innovate and collaborate across technology ecosystems to advance the commercialization of enterprise slicing technology. Together with our partners, we will enable OPPO product users to experience the first customized 5G connection in a wide range. ”
OPPO stated that it is conducting R&D on 5G network slicing with network operators and other partners. OPPO previously partnered with Vodafone and Ericsson to claim it as the first 5G SA network at Coventry University in the UK, where it also showcased 5G SA network slicing technology. OPPO has worked with China Mobile to complete testing and verification of 5G terminal slicing.
