At the Software and Standards for Smart Networks and Services conference, the ETSI open-source community TeraFlowSDN, led by CTTC, showcased an ETSI SDG-based solution designed to enable zero-touch, multi-slice 5G deployments across the cloud-edge continuum. This approach addresses the surging demand for network services, driving telcos to modernize their legacy infrastructure into software-defined systems running on common off-the-shelf servers. By embracing telco cloud, operators can swiftly deploy services, adapt to fluctuating demands, and manage resources across a unified cloud-edge environment. Building upon NFV principles, the solution now relies on cloud-native microservices to unlock 5G’s full potential. It combines three ETSI Software Development Groups (SDGs), i.e., OSM, TFS, and OSL, to orchestrate a distributed 5G network, seamlessly interconnecting public and private resources across multiple cloud providers. Within this architecture, disaggregated cloud-native 5G resources support multi-slice use cases and precise domain access control. Meanwhile, programmable, stratum-based P4 switches handle routing and in-band network monitoring, ensuring deep visibility into network performance. Standard interfaces and data models guarantee interoperability, establishing a scalable, open, and resilient platform. Ultimately, TeraFlowSDN and its partners pave the way for next-generation connectivity, including future 6G deployments.
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