Chunghwa Telecom And Ericsson Jointly Advance 5G Slicing Automation For Industrial Digitalization

Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom announced that they have successfully advanced 5G slicing automation, marking a significant step toward accelerating industrial digitalization. By deploying Ericsson’s Dynamic Network Slicing solution, integrated with Chunghwa Telecom's implementation of Singtel's Paragon platform, enterprises will be able access on-demand slicing capabilities that optimize network performance requirements per use case, thereby supporting their digital transformation initiatives.

In late 2024 Ericsson announced a collaboration with Singtel to connect its Paragon platform to Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance via API to offer a self-service, API-enabled, zero-touch and real-time solution for ordering, provisioning and assuring communications services to enterprises. This agreement with Chunghwa Telecom represents the first instance of a CSP using the combined capabilities to catalyze the provisioning of new services to enterprises.

The integration of Ericsson’s Dynamic Network Slicing, which is powered by Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance , with Chunghwa Telecom’s Paragon platform provides enterprises with greater control over their connectivity needs. This solution enables differentiated connectivity at scale with real-time, flexible network resource allocation tailored to specific use cases, ensuring optimized performance for business-critical applications. By automating slicing allocation, enterprises can easily scale their network capabilities, reducing complexity and encouraging wider adoption of slicing technology. Following extensive validation in Chunghwa Telecom’s live 5G Standalone (SA) network through multiple use cases in 2024, the on-demand slicing service for enterprise customers, based on the joint solution, is on track for commercialization in 2025.

"We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Singtel and our long-term partner Ericsson. As enterprises continue to embrace digital transformation, the ability to dynamically allocate network resources will be essential for unlocking the full potential of 5G," said Chung-Yung Chia, President of Network Technology Group at Chunghwa Telecom. "By activating slicing automation on our live 5G Standalone network, we are not only enhancing network performance but also enabling new business opportunities and operational efficiencies for our customers."

With this service, enterprises can instantly activate 5G slicing through on-demand APIs, dynamically optimizing network connectivity for events, applications, and business-critical operations. This innovation allows businesses to schedule or reserve network slices, ensuring consistent and assured performance during peak demand periods. Additionally, an automated order processing system enhances service efficiency, streamlining the fulfillment of varied performance requirements each use case demands. By providing seamless activation, customization, and automation, the service improves user adoption and customer satisfaction while demonstrating the real-world benefits of network slicing.

A key demonstration of this solution’s capabilities took place at the Tainan City 400 Anniversary Metaverse Marathon in 2024, where network slices, ordered, created and provisioned through this service ensured stable, high-quality live streaming despite large crowds. By leveraging on-demand slicing, the event provided a seamless digital experience for participants at the event and remote audiences. This milestone deployment will be showcased at Ericsson booth during Mobile World Congress 2025, highlighting the potential of slicing-enabled applications for large-scale digital events.

"This collaboration with Chunghwa Telecom demonstrates how Ericsson’s advanced 5G features can bring real-world, on-demand network slicing to enterprises," said David Chou, President of Ericsson Taiwan. "5G Standalone network with advanced 5G technology is essential to unlocking the full potential of differentiated connectivity. With automation and on-demand slicing, we can help enterprises achieve optimized performance, higher energy efficiency, and seamless service delivery." 

Source: Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom media announcement