ZTE i5GC Enables Private Networks for Digital Transformation of Vertical Industries

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ZTE Corporation unveiled its i5GC network solution at MWC Shanghai, aimed at private 5G networks for various industries. This solution enhances 5G capabilities including large bandwidth and low latency, facilitating the digital transformation of sectors such as mining and healthcare. Unlike public 5GC, the i5GC addresses industry-specific needs for security and reliability through the integration of technologies like AI and IoT. With a flexible deployment model, it allows for rapid network access tailored to user requirements, promoting a robust 5G application ecosystem.

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• Launch of i5GC network solution enhances ZTE's position in the private 5G market.
• Integration of AI, IoT, and cloud computing in the i5GC offers a comprehensive solution for industry digitalization.
• Flexibility in deployment allows customization for diverse industry needs.

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SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today announced at MWC Shanghai, the release of i5GC (industry 5GC) network solution oriented to private 5G networks for industry.

The solution introduces 5G capabilities such as large bandwidth, low latency, high reliability and multiple connections into various industries, and integrates technologies such as AI, IoT, cloud computing, big data and MEC to enable the digitalisation of whole industries and build fully-connected intelligent private 5G networks for vertical industries.

At present, public 5GC is oriented to consumer applications, so it cannot meet industry users' ultra-high requirements for security, latency, reliability, network control rights, energy consumption and usage environment. ZTE i5GC addresses this by deeply integrating and optimising 5GC functions. It uses 2U general servers to achieve the integration of multiple network functions (NF) and a plug-and-play one-stop deployment mode to achieve minimal space, minimal energy consumption and minimal operation and maintenance (O&M).

This solution provides non-professional industry users with rapid and accurate 5G network access deployment and excellent service experience. In addition, ZTE i5GC can be flexibly customised according to a user's diversified requirements for security, traffic processing and autonomy, and provide different function combinations and deployment forms for different scenarios. For instance, the user plane function (UPF) is deployed to the edge, traffic is forwarded nearby, and user data is locally managed. In addition, ZTE i5GC employs a 3GPP service-based architecture (SBA) to seamlessly interconnect with a 5G public network. It can integrate third-party multi-access edge-computing (MEC) applications through open interfaces to achieve flexible expansion and rapid iteration of edge applications, so as to explore and breed 5G killer applications in the vertical field.

Towards the construction of business-grade 5G networks, ZTE has implemented in-depth 5G applications for use in vertical fields such as mines, medical treatments and ports. For example, for a 5G smart mine project, ZTE uses i5GC to deploy a complete set of 5G networks underground, meeting the mine's compact space and explosion-proofing requirements, and achieving full coverage from key 5G networks. ZTE i5GC will continue to focus on industry projects, promote the understanding of industry requirements, work with enterprises and operators to build a 5G application ecosystem, help expand the 'blue ocean market' opportunity for 5G for business, and drive 5G large-scale commercial use and value monetisation.

Media Contacts:

Margaret Ma
ZTE Corporation
Tel: +86 755 26775189
Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn

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FAQ

What is ZTE's i5GC network solution?

ZTE's i5GC is a private 5G network solution designed to meet industry-specific requirements for security, latency, and reliability.

How does the i5GC solution differ from public 5GC?

The i5GC addresses ultra-high requirements for industries that public 5GC cannot meet, particularly in terms of security and network control.

What industries can benefit from ZTE's i5GC?

Industries such as mining, healthcare, and ports can benefit from the i5GC solution for enhanced digital transformation.

When was the i5GC solution announced?

The i5GC solution was announced on February 24, 2021, at MWC Shanghai.

What are the key features of the i5GC network solution?

Key features include large bandwidth, low latency, high reliability, and the integration of AI, IoT, and MEC technologies.