Unpacking Edge in Verizon 5G Edge - Network Infrastructure and Applications

Explore Verizon's approach to 5G edge computing in this 21-minute conference talk by Anil Guntupalli. Delve into the company's adoption of cloud-native technology for a distributed and scalable network infrastructure. Learn about the building blocks and software stacks for edge applications, and understand the tenets of deploying a distributed edge network to support VRAN. Discover opportunities for industry collaboration in this field. Gain insights into Verizon's Network Cloud Topology, use cases supported by edge infrastructure, and the distributed edge platform architecture. Examine key concepts such as maximizing compute, minimizing platform overhead, and ensuring resiliency and recovery in edge computing deployments.

Intro
The Promise of 5G
Achieving Openness Through Virtualization
Verizon Network Cloud Topology
Use Cases Supported By Edge Infrastructure
Edge Technology Tenets
Maximize Compute and Minimize Platform Overhead
Common Platform For Applications
Deployment @ Scale
Distributed Edge Platform Architecture
Resiliency and Recovery
Key Takeaways