Hi, it’s Des here, we’re at Mobile World Congress 2018 in beautiful Barcelona we’re here at the Ericsson Pavilion and I have Ruben Boerts, the 5G architect for Swisscom with me. Hi Ruben, how are you?
In this segment of our discussion with Ruben Boerts, the 5G architect for Swisscom, we delve deeper into the collaboration between Swisscom and Ericsson, and the potential use cases for 5G technology.
Introducing Ruben Boerts and 5G Core
Ruben Boerts introduces himself as the 5G architect at Swisscom, with a background in engineering. His primary goal is to ensure the early deployment of 5G at Swisscom.
He explains that 5G Core is an essential part of the 5G network, responsible for managing the traffic and ensuring the virtualized infrastructure and automation framework.
Collaboration with Ericsson and Network Slicing
Ruben highlights the close collaboration between Swisscom and Ericsson, particularly in the area of network slicing. This collaboration has been ongoing for over a year and focuses on identifying the right use cases for network slicing.
The use cases that Swisscom is targeting include mission-critical applications and Industry 4.0, with a focus on sectors such as public safety, public transport, manufacturing, and utilities.
Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation
Des and Ruben discuss the challenges faced by traditional telcos in digitally disrupting themselves and leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences. Ruben emphasizes Swisscom’s strategy of digitalizing their infrastructure, transforming the 4G core to support 5G, and implementing automation and orchestration capabilities to support multiple use cases.
Wrapping Up the Discussion
Des concludes the discussion by summarizing the key points, including the digitization of core infrastructure, leveraging existing capabilities, and exploring new use cases and monetization opportunities.
This segment provides valuable insight into the collaboration between Swisscom and Ericsson, shedding light on the potential of 5G technology and its impact on various industries.
Stay tuned for more updates on the future of 5G technology and its implications for businesses and consumers.
Thank you for joining us in this discussion. This is Des, signing off from Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. Cheers!
