NSN, Intel to develop mobile edge computing ecosystem

BANGALORE, INDIA: Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and Intel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a set of common objectives around the development of Liquid Applications.

With the help of the application Nokia Siemens Networks will be able to accelerate the delivery of services and content directly from base station, as per a release.

Both NSN and Intel will create a mobile edge computing ecosystem, focusing on over-the-top (OTT) content providers, independent software vendors (ISV) and application service providers (ASP). The parties will also explore new business models between mobile operators and other ecosystem players.

"Mobile operators have an extensive network of base stations in numerous locations. Placing applications and services in the base station will turn the base station into an intelligent part of a mobile operator's network, to serve and deliver local content. Other content providers in the ecosystem can also benefit from the proximity of applications to mobile users", said Dirk Lindemeier, head, Liquid Net at Nokia Siemens Networks.

At the heart of Liquid Applications is Radio Applications Cloud Server (RACS), which provides capabilities such as localized processing, content storage, and access to real-time radio and network information inside the base station. RACS utilizes Intel's Crystal Forest Platform, which is powered by Intel Xeon processors.

"The RACS includes Intel architecture that is widely used by application service providers and enterprise cloud implementations globally," said Steve Price, general manager of Intel's Communications Infrastructure Division. "Operators can now extend the applications and services cloud all the way out to the base station and thus offer an enhanced and unmatched mobile broadband experience."