Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC)
Bringing Compute Power Closer to the Edge with Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC)
Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) moves compute, storage, and networking resources closer to the end-user, optimizing network efficiency, reducing workloads on core data centers, and enabling real-time data processing for modern applications.
As demand for ultra-low latency grows, operators are adopting edge-centric network architectures. Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) places computing closer to users, reducing core data center workloads and enabling real-time data processing. Despite limitations like patchy 5G coverage and power constraints, telco-controlled MEC is valuable in applications such as smart cities, industrial IoT, and real-time AI.
6WIND’s MEC solution tackles challenges with high-performance, low-latency virtualized network functions. By shifting traffic and services to the edge, it offers a flexible, scalable, cost-effective approach for modern applications with improved performance, lower latency, and robust edge connectivity.
Key Challenges
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Optimizing Performance, Reducing Costs, and Unlocking New Opportunities
Reduced Network Congestion
MEC processes data at the edge, minimizing network traffic and congestion while improving overall performance. This efficient resource management enhances service quality for operators.
Disaggregated Hardware & Software
6WIND’s MEC solution employs disaggregated hardware and software architectures, distributing network functions across multiple edge locations. This approach boosts flexibility, scalability, and resilience while reducing costs by utilizing off-the-shelf hardware.
New Services & Revenue Streams
MEC enables service providers to introduce innovative edge-based services like real-time analytics, machine learning, and IoT solutions. These offerings create new revenue opportunities and enhance customer satisfaction.
Improved Application Availability
Processing data closer to users mitigates risks of downtime due to network issues, ensuring high application availability even during peak demand periods.
Cost Savings & Efficiency
6WIND’s software-based solution minimizes reliance on costly proprietary hardware and reduces network connectivity expenses by handling traffic at the edge. It also lightens the load on centralized data centers, resulting in substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Software-Defined, Cloud-Native, and Telco Cloud Compatible
6WIND’s MEC solution utilizes a software-based architecture to deploy virtualized network functions (VNFs) on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, including bare metal, VNF, and CNF configurations. It seamlessly integrates with Telco Cloud infrastructure and cloud-native environments like Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and Wind River, offering operators the flexibility to optimize traffic processing closer to the customer for improved real-time performance.
UPF
The 5G User Plane Function (UPF) is a critical and pivotal component within the 5G core network architecture, specifically engineered to optimize data transmission in both upstream and downstream directions.
Virtual Security Gateway
The SecGW ensures secure, encrypted access to the 5G core network, offering high-performance encryption and decryption to protect against threats while maintaining low latency and high throughput.
vFW
6WIND vFW Router is part of the VSR Product Suite. As a L3/L4 firewall solution, it brings the performance, scalability and capabilities needed to offer a comprehensive and efficient defense for virtualized and cloud environments.
6WIND offers tailored Professional Services, including consultation, design, deployment, and support, to ensure seamless implementation and ROI.
Experts guide your team, providing training for confident network management. 6WIND’s robust ecosystem of hardware and software vendors ensures compatibility with top-quality COTS servers and components for flexible, optimized performance. Additionally, a global network of partners provides localized support, helping you meet your goals with resources and assistance tailored to your needs, ensuring effective and efficient outcomes.
Some Use Cases
Enabling Next-Generation Applications with Multi-Access Edge Computing
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