Network slicing, edge UPF and local breakout.

Technologies

• Slice selection and identifiers S-NSSAI and slice selection that place each device and service on the right logical network.
• Slice management and orchestration Creating, scaling and retiring slices across RAN, transport and core.
• Slice templates A common description of slice attributes used between buyers and network operators.
• Transport network slicing Carrying slice isolation and SLAs through the IP and optical transport.
• Edge UPF, uplink classifier and branching point Placing user-plane functions at the edge and steering selected traffic locally.
• Local breakout and local area data networks Keeping site traffic on site and offering services only within a defined area.
• Edge application enablement Discovery and relocation of edge applications as devices move.
• Slice and service assurance Measuring delivered SLA per slice and closing the loop when targets slip.