Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has deployed the world’s first commercial virtual Base Station Controller (vBSC) with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC). This breakthrough deployment is set to enhance network performance and reliability, improving user experience and operational efficiency while significantly reducing operating costs.
The vBSC, a virtualized version of the traditional Base Station Controller, operates as software on virtualized hardware, providing greater flexibility and scalability for managing telecommunications networks. This advancement supports network modernization for any generation of technology and facilitates a seamless transition to virtualized network functions. Dialog’s adoption of this technology underscores its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering future-ready solutions, aligning with its promise of ‘The Future. Today.’
Dialog Axiata Implements World’s First Commercial Virtual Base Station Controller with Ericsson – BusinessNews.LK
Ranga Kariyawasam, Group Chief Technology Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, stated, “As the world’s first commercial implementation of vBSC, this milestone cements Dialog’s position as a trailblazer in the global telecom landscape and highlights its dedication to delivering next-generation, cost-effective, and future-ready network solutions. This pioneering success reflects Dialog’s unwavering commitment to technological innovation and providing exceptional value to its customers through forward-thinking network modernization.”
David Hägerbro, Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, added: “Ericsson’s virtual Base Station Controller deployment is set to transform the telecommunications industry by providing a cost-effective, efficient solution for network modernization and significant operating expense reduction.”
Dialog’s pioneering deployment of vBSC sets a new benchmark for the global telecommunications industry, showcasing the company’s leadership in embracing advanced technologies that support network modernization and sustainable innovation.
Last modified: November 12, 2024
