Compare private, public, and hybrid cloud deployment options at the level of Network Function (NF).
Identify current challenges to balanced cloud deployment and relate these challenges to underlying market trends in the telecoms industry.
Reassess cloud deployment strategy with awareness of recent advancements in cloud security and performance.
Critical Questions Answered
What are the key points of contrast between private and public cloud environments today, and what do they imply for cloud deployment strategies?
Which market forces pressure the most telcos into a hybrid deployment model, and how are telcos nevertheless differentiated in their deployment strategies?
How should telcos account for vendor partnerships and market competition in deciding cloud deployment?
Which cloud use practices lead to high costs, and what strategies are used to mitigate costs?
Research Highlights
Comparison of past and current challenges to deploying networks in the public cloud.
Analysis of key obstacles to balanced deployment of the 5G Core (5GC) network, specifically.
Comparison of public and private cloud economization practices, emphasizing industry best practices.
Interpretation of the market trend where telcos are migrating deployments away from the public cloud.
Who Should Read This?
Technologists and key decision makers for cloud strategies.
Innovation leaders and strategy executives who need to understand how recent market changes impact cloud deployment strategies.
C-level executives who need to understand fundamental differences in cloud environments and their implications for deployment strategies.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Recommendations
Cloud Options and Current Market Trends
Two Cloud Environments Differ by Control: Private and Public
Three Deployment Models Differ by Workload: Private, Public, Hybrid