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Virgin Media O2 Partners with VMware to Complete 5G Roll-out Across UK and EU
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Virgin Media O2 UK has partnered with VMware to modernize its network and enhance its 5G rollout. Utilizing VMware's Telco Cloud Infrastructure, Virgin Media O2 aims to streamline the design and implementation of virtualized network functions. This partnership has significantly supported the deployment of its 5G network over the past 16 months. VMware's platform will allow for easier upgrades and the integration of multi-vendor solutions, ensuring a robust and agile network infrastructure essential for competitive market performance.
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Partnership with VMware enhances Virgin Media O2's 5G network capabilities.
Utilization of VMware's Telco Cloud Infrastructure allows for faster and more efficient network upgrades.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Virgin Media O2 UK has selected VMware to help modernise its network and enable the continued success of its 5G rollout. The company will leverage VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure to rapidly design, build, test and implement virtualised network functions, boosting innovation across its network and the delivery of new services. The collaboration has underpinned the deployment of Virgin Media O2’s 5G network over the past 16 months.
VMware’s Telco Cloud Infrastructure delivers a single horizontal platform enabling Virgin Media O2 to simplify, scale, and better protect its core cloud networks. Operating a reliable, agile network that can be efficiently upgraded to maintain quality of coverage is fundamental to the success of Virgin Media O2’s 5G network – particularly in highly regulated and competitive markets.
Virgin Media O2 will also leverage VMware Tanzu for Telco's Kubernetes cluster capabilities to build Containers as a Service (CaaS) proficiency. This will support the next generation of containerised network functions and enable Virgin Media O2 to maintain and expand the network’s ability to support multi-vendor solutions. Being able to onboard functions and interoperate between different vendors is essential in rapid deployment. VMware’s common platform enables Virgin Media O2 to add these incrementally.
“As the rollout of 5G networks comes close to completion, service providers need to be able to modernise their network infrastructure quickly, simply, and economically. The best way to do this is through a single platform that can automate and streamline delivery of multi-vendor network functions,” said Sanjay Uppal, senior vice president and general manager, Service Provider & Edge, VMware. “Through its work with VMware, Virgin Media O2 is able to deploy a network infrastructure that enables the successful roll out of its 5G services without limitations, by harnessing the agility, flexibility, and consistency of a common platform.”
Chris Buggie, Director of Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering & Delivery, Virgin Media O2, said, “Virtualising and modernising our network is essential if we are to cement our position as the leading telco provider across UK and EU and we are delighted to partner with VMware to achieve this. By utilising a consistent, NFV- and cloud-native platform for onboarding and managing our workloads and network functions, we are able reinvest into the network and our customers with a service we can be proud of.”
Learn more about how VMware is helping service providers modernise their networks at telco.vmware.com.
VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit www.vmware.com/company.
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Angela Leaf, VMware Global Communications, +1 860 480 3367, aleaf@vmware.com
Source: VMware, Inc.
FAQ
How is VMware supporting Virgin Media O2's 5G rollout?
VMware is providing its Telco Cloud Infrastructure to help modernize Virgin Media O2's network and streamline the implementation of virtualized network functions.
What technologies is Virgin Media O2 using from VMware?
Virgin Media O2 is leveraging VMware's Telco Cloud Infrastructure and VMware Tanzu for Telco's Kubernetes cluster capabilities.
What are the expected benefits of the VMware and Virgin Media O2 partnership?
The partnership is expected to simplify network management, enhance service delivery, and support efficient upgrades within Virgin Media O2's 5G network.
What is the significance of the partnership for VMware's stock performance?
The partnership enhances VMware's credibility in the telecom sector and could positively influence its stock performance by driving new business opportunities.
