Affirmed Networks' virtual evolved packet core (vEPC) solution empowers mobile network operators with the agility and flexibility required to manage increasing traffic demands, scale their networks, and deliver specialized services for diverse use cases. These include consumer services, IoT, private LTE, Wi-Fi integration, GiLAN, VoLTE, CUPs, fixed wireless, edge computing, and 5G services. The vEPC architecture supports advanced capabilities such as CUPS, 5G NSA, network slicing, integrated virtual probes, virtualized DPI, GiLAN, analytics, security services, virtualized Wi-Fi, and automation and orchestration. By consolidating major network functions, operators can achieve significant reductions in operational and capital expenditures, leading to a lower total cost of ownership.

The solution is 3GPP compliant, offering an open architecture with SGSN, MME, GGSN, SGW, and PGW functions to support 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, and VoLTE services, thereby mitigating risk and avoiding vendor lock-in. It can be hosted in public clouds, allowing for cost-effective testing of new markets and scalable mobile network deployment across any cloud infrastructure. Affirmed's vEPC delivers high throughput, achieving up to 168 Gbps on a single Intel Xeon server across various NFVI architectures, optimizing the cost per bit delivered. The Virtualized Wi-Fi Gateway enhances network coverage and performance, integrating ePDG and TWAG functions with cellular services for an improved consumer experience, including Wi-Fi calling. The virtualized GiLAN and DPI solution accelerates new service creation with capabilities like application-based charging, proxy services, and optimization for video and TCP. Network slicing allows for customized services based on specific requirements for latency, throughput, and security. Its distributed architecture, featuring Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS), supports high bandwidth, low latency applications and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC). The integrated virtual probe provides real-time network intelligence for enhanced quality and reduced probing costs. Automated service provisioning and creation reduce OpEx and accelerate service activation times.

Features & Benefits

• Agility and Flexibility: Enables mobile operators to adapt to traffic demands and scale networks efficiently.
• Differentiated Service Delivery: Supports tailored services for use cases like IoT, private LTE, edge compute, and 5G.
• Cost Reduction: Achieves up to 90% OpEx and 60% CapEx savings with a low TCO.
• 3GPP Compliant Open Architecture: Provides standards-based support for 2G-5G services, reducing risk and vendor lock-in.
• Cloud-Native Deployment: Allows hosting in public clouds for scalable, flexible mobile networks with reduced capital investment.
• High Performance Throughput: Delivers up to 168 Gbps throughput on a single server for optimized cost per bit.
• Virtualized Wi-Fi Gateway: Combines cellular and Wi-Fi functions for expanded coverage and new services like VoWiFi.
• Virtualized GiLAN and DPI: Accelerates service creation with capabilities for application charging, proxy, and optimization.
• Network Slicing: Enables customized services with fine-grained control over latency, throughput, and security.
• Distributed Architecture (CUPS): Supports high bandwidth, low latency applications and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC).
• Integrated Virtual Probe: Provides real-time network intelligence and reduces probing costs by up to 50%.
• Automated Service Provisioning: Reduces OpEx by up to 77% through faster service activation and self-service capabilities.