Cloud Native Application in Telecom Networks - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the challenges and solutions of applying cloud native technologies in telecom networks through this informative conference talk. Gain insights into China Mobile's experience with cloud native evolution in telecom network clouds, including key technical areas for upgrade, gap analysis, and potential open-source solutions. Learn about critical issues such as container security on bare metal, MANO and Kubernetes collaboration for cluster management, stateless microservices design, and specialized load balancers for Cloud Native Network Functions (CNF). Understand the unique concerns of telecom operators, balancing absolute stability with agility, and discover methods for smooth evolution towards cloud native implementations tailored for telecom characteristics.

Cloud Native Is Good, but How to Apply It in Telecom Networks? - Hanyu Ding & Qihui Zhao