Ericsson On Demand Lets Carriers Ditch Gear for Cloud

Ericsson launched a new cloud service called Ericsson On-Demand for telecom companies Thursday. The Swedish company worked with Google Cloud to build the software platform. The service uses Google Kubernetes Engine and artificial intelligence tools to improve network operations. Communication service providers can launch network services faster with the new system. The platform eliminates long setup times that telecom companies face with traditional equipment.

The service allows instant capacity expansion during busy traffic periods without large upfront costs. Companies pay based on actual usage rather than fixed licensing fees. Support teams monitor the system around the clock with AI assistance for troubleshooting problems. Network operators can upgrade their systems without causing service interruptions. The flexible design helps telecom companies test new business models across different markets.

Ericsson designed the platform to remove hardware limitations that slow network improvements. Service providers can scale their operations up or down based on customer demand. The cloud-based approach speeds up innovation compared to traditional telecom infrastructure. Companies avoid complex upgrade processes that require extensive planning and downtime. Google's advanced infrastructure powers the automated lifecycle management features.