--- title: Telecommunications | Blog description: Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries. url: https://canonical.com/blog/tag/telecommunications?format=md --- # Blog posts tagged *"Telecommunications"* --- [Benjamin Ryzman](https://canonical.com/blog/author/benjaminryzman) 18 September 2024 ### [What is the 5G Edge and Multi-Access Edge Computing?](https://canonical.com/blog/what-is-the-5g-edge-and-multi-access-edge-computing) 5G Ubuntu tech blog Introduction The 5G Edge is revolutionising the telecommunications industry by significantly enhancing network performance, bringing computing power closer to users, and dramatically reducing latency, enabling faster and more efficient services. This advancement is crucial for a variety of applications across different sectors, including ... --- [Benjamin Ryzman](https://canonical.com/blog/author/benjaminryzman) 9 August 2024 ### [What is the telco core network?](https://canonical.com/blog/what-is-the-telco-core-network) 5G Ubuntu tech blog Introduction The telecommunications industry relies heavily on their core network, which is essential for enabling communication and data transfer. As technology advances and data demand increases, these core networks pose significant challenges. Telcos may face immense difficulties in ensuring fast data transfer, maintaining network reli ... --- [Benjamin Ryzman](https://canonical.com/blog/author/benjaminryzman) 27 March 2024 ### [What is a telco cloud?](https://canonical.com/blog/what-is-a-telco-cloud) Telecommunications Ubuntu tech blog Explore the benefits & requirements of a telco cloud. Learn how it enhances telco agility, efficiency and customer experience. Implement a successful telco cloud with Canonical’s open-source software. ... --- [Wajeeha Hamid](https://canonical.com/blog/author/wajeeha-hamid) 14 February 2024 ### [Auto-scaling of Intel FlexRAN components based on MicroK8s and Ubuntu real-time kernel support](https://canonical.com/blog/auto-scaling-of-intel-flexran-components-based-on-microk8s-and-ubuntu-real-time-kernel-support) Telecommunications Ubuntu tech blog RAN has incrementally evolved with every generation of mobile telecommunications, thus enabling faster data transfers between user devices and core networks. The amount of data has increased more than ever with an increase in the number of interlinked devices. With existing network architectures, challenges lie in handling increasing work ... --- [Serdar Vural](https://canonical.com/blog/author/serdarvural80) 22 September 2023 ### [Meet Canonical at India Mobile Congress 2023](https://canonical.com/blog/meet-canonical-at-india-mobile-congress-2023) Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog India Mobile Congress (IMC) is the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia, jointly organised by India’s Department of Telecommunications and the country’s Cellular Operators Association. It is also the biggest networking event in India, establishing itself as a showcase of innovation, technology and digital transformation. C ... --- [Tytus Kurek](https://canonical.com/blog/author/tkurek) 8 September 2023 ### [How telcos are building carrier-grade infrastructure using open source](https://canonical.com/blog/how-telcos-are-building-carrier-grade-infrastructure-using-open-source) Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog Telco cloud implementation with Canonical and HPE Service providers need cloud infrastructure everywhere, from modern 5G and 6G network functions running in the network core to sophisticated AI/ML jobs running on the edge. Given the sensitivity of those workloads to any interruptions, outages or performance degradations, the cloud infrast ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 27 February 2023 ### [Canonical announces support for the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-announces-support-for-the-4th-gen-intel-xeon-scalable-processors-with-intel-vran-boost) Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog Reliable, high-speed connectivity unlocked for 5G radio networks [Barcelona, Spain, 27 February 2023] – Canonical is proud to announce full support for Intel’s innovative new 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost hardware platform family on Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS, delivering immediate compatibility with the advanced e ... --- [Wajeeha Hamid](https://canonical.com/blog/author/wajeeha-hamid) 23 February 2023 ### [Closed loop architecture and persistent volumes for network functions – Highlights in OSM release THIRTEEN](https://canonical.com/blog/closed-loop-architecture-and-persistent-volumes-for-network-functions-highlights-in-osm-release-thirteen) OSM Ubuntu tech blog Open Source MANO (OSM) has announced its thirteenth version which is supported for six months (short-term support). This release targets feature enhancements for VNF vendors residing in the OSM ecosystem. It features new scalable architecture for service assurance and closed-loop operations, using Apache Airflow and Prometheus. It is capa ... --- [Wajeeha Hamid](https://canonical.com/blog/author/wajeeha-hamid) 1 November 2022 ### [Public cloud for telco – Part 3: Microsoft Azure](https://canonical.com/blog/public-cloud-for-telco-part-3-microsoft-azure) Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog This is the third blog from a series focusing on how public clouds meet telecommunication operators’ business demands. In the previous two blogs, we talked about how Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform have enabled telcos to run critical workloads on public clouds. In this last part of our series, you’ll hear about ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 27 September 2022 ### [Canonical Announces Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Support for FlexRAN Reference Software](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-announces-ubuntu-22-04-lts-support-for-flexran-reference-software) Telecommunications Ubuntu tech blog Real-time kernel support delivers performance for 5G network architectures Canonical is thrilled to announce today the availability of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with real-time kernel support and optimizations for Intel’s latest FlexRAN Reference Software. Designed to meet telecom network transformation needs for 5G, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS real-time kern ... --- [Maciej Mazur](https://canonical.com/blog/author/mamazur) 24 August 2022 ### [Meet Canonical at MWC Las Vegas 2022](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-on-mwc-las-vegas-2022) Telecommunications Ubuntu tech blog Join Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, at MWC Las Vegas to discuss open source innovation in telecommunications. What to expect You can meet with the Canonical telecom team on-site at the US event and pick our technical experts’ brains about your particular telco use case.  Telecommunications is a key area of Canonical’s focus, and we ... --- 1. *Previous page* 2. [1](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/telecommunications?format=md&page=1) 3. [2](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/telecommunications?format=md&page=2) 4. [3](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/telecommunications?format=md&page=3) 5. [4](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/telecommunications?format=md&page=4) 6. 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