Telecom Sector Cloud Deals and Core Network Providers

The chapter explores recent developments in the telecommunications sector, focusing on cloud deals between major companies like Telefónica Germany and Ericsson. It discusses the shift from Huawei to Ericsson for core network provision, mentions Huawei's unconventional e-commerce venture, and highlights the complexities and challenges of operating parallel cores with legacy and modern infrastructures. The chapter also delves into the implementation of telco cloud solutions by major operators like Telefonica, touching on the economic and practical implications of hybrid cloud approaches and the move towards distributed cores for edge computing.