Highlight:

  • Canadian operator TELUS selected DZS to offer end-to-end network service orchestration with slice management functions.

TELUS selects DZS

Packet-based mobile transport, cloud-native automation solutions, network orchestration, and broadband access specialist DZS publicized that TELUS has chosen it. The Canadian operator TELUS selected DZS to offer end-to-end network service orchestration with slice management functions and software automation designed to boost and manage digital transformation across 5G mobile and broadband services. TELUS is a frontrunner in communications technology.

DZS Cloud E2EO

DZS Cloud End-to-End Orchestration and Automation (E2EO) is based on the award-winning RIFT.ware solution. The RIFT.ware solution lately acquired by DZS simplifies the deployment of any service, slice, or application on any cloud comprising brownfield discovery of present virtual application.

The advanced DZS Cloud platform will allow the marquee Canadian communication provider to deliver:

  • Automated and agile life cycle management of virtual applications and services
  • Unlock operational cost savings
  • Reduce churn and time by reducing manual application management across TELUS data clouds

Fulfilling the promise of 5G and next-generation 10gig

Charlie Vogt, President and CEO at DZS, commented: “To effectively compete and fulfill the promise of 5G and next-generation 10gig and connected premises solutions, service providers need to rapidly design and instantly deliver and manage new services for customers.”

He further added, “TELUS is one of the most advanced, forward-thinking and innovative communications companies. Ibrahim and his team are visionary, rigorous in their technical evaluation and embody an unwavering commitment to accelerating digital transformation. We are thrilled to have been selected by TELUS and I look forward to working with Ibrahim and his team to implement a state-of-the-art orchestration and automated network designed to reduce the cost and time to market for products and services through network virtualization – exceeding customer expectations, lowering churn and increasing ARPU.”

DZS Cloud E2EO is a modularized, best-in-class, open, cloud-native software orchestration platform. The platform is specifically designed for service providers to simplify the deployment and development of networking, end-to-end services, and use-cases on any cloud and integrate them into a new automated orchestration workflow.

DZS Cloud E2EO supports web-centric open-source technology and standards. It offers a new API (Application Programming Interface) and plug-in powered flexibility to scale and develop to meet the leading global network requirements.

TELUS remains laser-focused

Ibrahim Gedeon, Chief Technology Officer at TELUS, commented: “As part of our Customers First priority, TELUS remains laser-focused on redefining how services are delivered for our customers and driving greater operational efficiencies in our network.”

He further added, “We are excited to move from trial of the DZS Cloud End-to-End Orchestration and Automation platform to commercial deployment, driving virtualization, simplifying management across our network and equipping our users with better self-serve options. TELUS continues to be at the forefront of technology advancements, including our recent recognition as the premier Netflix streaming experience provider in Canada. DZS Cloud will enable us to disrupt traditional business models and we look forward to working with the DZS team to innovate and deliver on the promise of open networks, virtual services and a software-centric future.”

DZS introduced DZS Cloud in March 2021

In March 2021, DZS introduced DZS Cloud in collaboration with RIFT. This is the latest investment done by the company to enhance its cloud portfolio. It is specifically beneficial for service providers to take advantage of next-generation wireless and wireline network infrastructure supporting 10gig, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 enabled services.