The evolution of IPLOOK mobile core network with 3GPP Release
3GPP Background 3GPP, or the 3rd Generation Partnership Project, was initially formed in December 1998 when the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) partnered with other standard development organizations (SDOs) from around the world to develop new technologies (or more specifically, technology specifications) for the third generation (3G) of cellular networks.
3GPP Release Although we sometimes focus on the generations of cellular technology that happen every 10 years or so, cellular technology is constantly evolving with new features and new services that add significant value to the ecosystem. New features are introduced into the cellular system by 3GPP via Releases — very similar to Releases of major of Operating Systems for smartphones or personal computers.
Releases are staggered and work is done on multiple Releases in parallel at different stages. When a Release is finalized, it means that all new features are functionally frozen and ready for implementation. Furthermore, each 3GPP Release is self-contained, meaning that one can build a cellular system based on the set of frozen specifications in that Release. As such, Releases do not just contain the newly implemented features, but instead are introduced in a highly iterative manner that builds upon previous Releases.
Until now, 3GPP is working on Release -16 and Release -17.
IPLOOK Product Release Fully comply to 3GPP Release, IPLOOK continuously upgrades the mobile core network products.
The above figure shows IPLOOK’s latest product release plan.
In 2021, we have already completed the full convergence of 4G core network(EPC)and 5G core network(5GC):
·MME/AMF
·PCRF/PCF
·HLR/HSS//UDM (AUSF)
·GW-U/UPF
·GW-C/SMF
Also, we have launched the other new network elements of 5GC：
·NSSF
·NEF
·NRF
·LMF
·N3IWF
·UDR
After receiving feedback from global customers and partners, IPLOOK has been constantly working on technological innovations. In the 9 years since its establishment, IPLOOK has continued to increase the investment in research and development to optimize its products and solutions to better meet the requirements of our customers. Meanwhile, IPLOOK continuously improves our quality of services.
In the next 2 years, comply to 3GPP Release -16/17, IPLOOK plans to complete the product convergences as follows:
·IMS/SMSF
·NRF/NSSF/NEF/LMF/SEPP
·PCRF/PCF/BSF
·HSS/HLR/UDM(AUSF)/UDR
·MME/AMF/N3IWF
As a leading core network provider, IPLOOK is committed to delivering the highly customizable mobile core network products and best customer experience. We will never stop innovating. Join us to witness the growth of IPLOOK!
