Juniper Networks Drives 5G Evolution with Korea’s First NFV-Based Routing Solution for Major Service Provider LG U+

Juniper Networks Drives 5G Evolution with
Korea’s First NFV-Based Routing Solution for Major Service Provider LG U+

Carrier-grade solution enhances network
performance and delivers industry-leading flexibility, reliability and savings

Singapore – January 12, 2017 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:
JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, today
announced that leading mobile and internet data services operator LG
U+ has successfully rolled out Korea’s first-ever carrier-grade
virtual routing deployment as part of a broad infrastructure solution,
supporting its evolution towards a cutting-edge 5G network.

With the exponential rise in today’s data traffic levels,
increasingly high demands are placed on service providers to implement
networking solutions that provide significant improvements in flexibility,
adaptability and reliability, all while maximizing cost-effectiveness. This is
particularly crucial for leading operators like LG U+ that are rapidly
transitioning their infrastructure for next-generation 5G networking.

Two specific technology requirements were defined by LG U+ for
evaluation – virtual routing and OpenStack-based NFV orchestration. From a
business perspective, given that there were previously no public virtual
routing reference deployments in Korea, LG U+ wanted a partner with a proven
track record to provide guidance and support on the project. After an extensive
qualification process, LG U+ selected Juniper’s virtual route reflector
capability within the vMX and EX4300/EX2200 Ethernet Switches as
the best solution for the 5G project.

Having worked closely with LG U+ throughout the entire selection
process, Juniper had intimate familiarity with the customer’s requirements,
including consistent service continuity and investment protection.
Additionally, LG U+’s prior experience with the Juniper Networks® MX960 3D Universal Edge Router in their existing network, and Juniper’s leadership and expertise with NFV solutions were crucial factors in
helping LG U+ select Juniper and to map a path for success.

News Highlights:

Major
Korean service provider LG U+ (a member of the LG Group) has selected
Juniper Networks technology for its next-generation 5G network upgrade,
which includes the Juniper Networks virtual route reflector capability
within the vMX, and the EX4300/EX2200
Ethernet Switches.
With
a lack of prior public NFV-based routing references in Korea, Juniper
Networks worked closely alongside LG U+ from the initial stages of the 5G
project to assess potential issues, as well as ensure integration with the
existing infrastructure and third-party devices.
Through
close collaboration with a partner, Juniper’s virtual routing solution
offers two key features that addressed major resiliency objectives for LG
U+, including:

Auto
Recovery – the ability to
automatically recognize network errors and then dynamically create a new
Virtual Router immediately in order to ensure seamless service
continuity.
Auto
Healing – the ability to prevent
system overload if operator-defined maximum CPU and memory utilization
values are exceeded.

Juniper’s
solution also has the openness and flexibility to support third-party
hosted operating systems, hypervisors and orchestration tools, while also
providing modular customization.
Similarly,
the EX4300/EX2200
Ethernet Switches provides
maximum flexibility and performance, featuring Virtual Chassis technology
that simplifies management while reducing operational costs.
Juniper Networks has also enabled IPv6 routing,
anti-hacking and anti-DDoS attack services in LG U+’s NFV infrastructure,
with additional features that could be added in the future.

Supporting Quotes:

“We are very excited about Korea’s first commercial launch of a
carrier-grade NFV-based router. I believe this will enable us to not only
drastically improve our routing performance, but provide greater stability and
a more diverse range of services for our customers. As a leader of the 5G era,
LG U+ plans to expand the adoption of NFV equipment in close, continued
cooperation alongside Juniper Networks.”

– Jae-ho Choi, General Manager, Transport Platform Development
Team, LG U+

“I am delighted that Juniper Networks has been able to drive a
new chapter of networking innovation here in Korea. It has always been
Juniper’s focus to develop, deliver and implement cutting-edge innovation with
the ability to drive maximum value for our clients, and we are proud to deliver
Korea’s first carrier-grade NFV-based solution alongside LG U+.”

– Ki-byung Chai, country manager of Korea, Juniper Networks

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