Huawei and Heavy Reading released the 5G Core white paper. The white paper focuses on the evolution of the core network to 5G. It defines the objectives and value of the 5G core for networks, and the key technologies and network architecture to move forward the 5G network technologies and architecture development.
5G core will be crucial in terms of supporting 5G capabilities and a wider range of new services. The white paper describes the demands which commercial 5G services will place on networks, and how the key technical features of the 5G core will enable new services. The 5G core will have four key technical features.
5G will bring about a better connected and intelligent world. In addition to connecting people, telecoms networks will also provide information and connection services for a wide range of industrial uses including autonomous vehicles, industrial controls, AR/VR, smart grids and smart homes. As a crucial part of the 5G network, 5G core will help operators build a platform that enables all access technologies and all service types.