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A cloud-native network function (CNF), also known as container(ized) network function, is a network function designed to run inside containers, which are standardized units of software that bundle code so applications can run seamlessly across different computing environments. CNFs are the latest…
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A microservices architecture is a modular approach to application development that allows developers to deliver large, complex applications reliably and swiftly. Applications—such as those for customer management, charging, or billing—consist of many interconnected sub-tasks that work in tandem to deliver the desired…
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To get ahead, telcos need to explore new business models and technologies that foster a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and drive engagement. One service model that aligns with this initiative is customer management (otherwise known as customer value management or customer…
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5G architecture recommends a service-based approach to enable end-to-end software defined network functions. Initially virtualization-based – and now heading toward containerization — a service-based approach inherently leads to a need for separation of state and business logic. What is missing in this…