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Service Agility for a Connected World
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
The Challenge
CenturyLink wanted to accelerate design and delivery of IP-based enterprise services, drive all processes from a central catalog for improved service agility and position CenturyLink for SDN/NFV with an open, standards-based solution.
The Customer
Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES)
About The Customer
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States, and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms.
The Solution
Ericsson provided a solution includes Ericsson Service Innovation Framework, including unified, catalog-driven OSS/BSS, automation of network design, provisioning, activation and problem resolution and implementation and consulting services, using industry standards for solution openness and best practices for business process efficiency.
Software Components
- Ericsson Service Innovation Framework
Software Components
- Ericsson Service Innovation Framework
Operational Impact
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