Open Network and China Unicom's Practice
Explore the journey towards open networking and edge computing in this insightful conference talk by Dr. Xiongyan Tang from China Unicom. Gain valuable insights into operators' intentions for open networks and the steps towards building an end-to-end open network infrastructure. Discover China Unicom's active involvement in promoting Open Radio Access Network (RAN) through TIP and O-RAN Alliance initiatives. Learn about the importance of User Plane Function (UPF) and the N4 interface in 5G core networks. Understand China Unicom's efforts in advancing unified cloud-native Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architecture for edge computing and ecosystem building. Examine the development of open optical networks, white-box switches, and unified management controllers. Reflect on the complexities and inevitability of open networks, and consider the essential steps for enhancing internal capabilities, expanding ecological cooperation, and adapting business models in this evolving landscape.