XL Axiata picks Ericsson 5G tech to power east Indonesia

[Nilgiri]

XL Axiata picks Ericsson 5G tech to power east Indonesia

By Joe Devanesan on August 6, 2020

• Indonesian telco XL Axiata has chosen Swedish telecoms provider Ericsson to deploy a 5G-ready cloud core solution in the east of the country
• The technology will boost network performance and provide for next-generation 5G connectivity, along with a host of network improvements

XL Axiata, one of the biggest mobile carriers in Indonesia, has selected Ericsson to deploy its Cloud Packet Core and Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) technologies in the east Indonesian region, in a move that will pave the way for rolling out advanced 5G services.

The collaboration will also allow the Swedish telecommunications provider to capitalize on its wireless core services expertise, and showcase its 5G-ready ecosystem in one of the biggest economies in Asia, and the largest in Southeast Asia.

The average data usage per smartphone is forecast to increase tenfold on a 5G-capable device over the next five years in Indonesia, according to Ericsson’s own Mobility Report 2019, and the planned deployments will prepare XL Axiata’s systems for the upcoming influx of data traffic, as well as simplify operations for when 5G rollouts is ready.

Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core is supposed to streamline network capacity growth, and features next-generation distributed core network architecture that will boost network performance and provide for seamless 5G connectivity.

XL Axiata will have a more open and flexible 5G solution when coupled with NFVI, and be able to easily deploy built-in customizations and iterative new developments in the future. Ericsson says the system will deliver a fuller customer experience on XL Axiata’s eventual 5G network.

The Cloud Packet Core capabilities also allows for sizable Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and is able to support and automate enterprise-scale deployments quickly. In addition, the solution is capable of optimizing workflows with leading cloud providers like Red Hat and VMware, allowing for stronger cloud infrastructure deployments and provides network scalability as it will already be 5G-ready.

“Ericsson has been leading the virtual evolved packet core and NFVI market for several years now. The maturity of our software applications, stability of our operational performance, as well as our exceptional local delivery capabilities, were critical for winning XL Axiata’s confidence in our solutions,” said Jerry Soper, the Head of Ericsson Indonesia. “This deal is proof of our continued leadership in packet core as well as our commitment to working with XL Axiata in preparation for 5G services.”

The partnership sees Ericsson gaining another 5G foothold in Asia, which was thought would have been dominated by market leader Huawei’s 5G infrastructure rollouts, but the Chinese telecommunications heavyweight has been losing ground slightly to competitors– but it still holds the most number of 5G contracts globally.

XL Axiata is a subsidiary of the wider Axiata Group and is believed to be the second-largest telco service provider in Indonesia’s fragmented mobile network market. Alongside home and enterprise broadband solutions, XL Axiata is preparing for advanced 5G introduction with the Ericsson deal, which will likely be made available in its coverage territories including Bali, Java and Lombok, as well as cities in and around the island of Sumatra.

“Data consumption in Indonesia is growing rapidly and users are constantly looking out for cutting-edge technologies every day,” said Yessie D. Yosetya, XL Axiata Chief Technology Officer, in a statement. “By investing in advanced Cloud Packet Core solutions, we will be able to remain at the technology forefront and address the increasingly high demands of our tech-savvy customers.”

 

[Nike]

XL axiata is from Malaysia though

 

[mejikuhibiu]

Its XL will use ericsson.. dont know what Tsel,or Isat will choose

 

[Indos]

XL Axiata picks Ericsson 5G tech to power east Indonesia

By Joe Devanesan on August 6, 2020

• Indonesian telco XL Axiata has chosen Swedish telecoms provider Ericsson to deploy a 5G-ready cloud core solution in the east of the country
• The technology will boost network performance and provide for next-generation 5G connectivity, along with a host of network improvements

XL Axiata, one of the biggest mobile carriers in Indonesia, has selected Ericsson to deploy its Cloud Packet Core and Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) technologies in the east Indonesian region, in a move that will pave the way for rolling out advanced 5G services.

The collaboration will also allow the Swedish telecommunications provider to capitalize on its wireless core services expertise, and showcase its 5G-ready ecosystem in one of the biggest economies in Asia, and the largest in Southeast Asia.

The average data usage per smartphone is forecast to increase tenfold on a 5G-capable device over the next five years in Indonesia, according to Ericsson’s own Mobility Report 2019, and the planned deployments will prepare XL Axiata’s systems for the upcoming influx of data traffic, as well as simplify operations for when 5G rollouts is ready.

Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core is supposed to streamline network capacity growth, and features next-generation distributed core network architecture that will boost network performance and provide for seamless 5G connectivity.

XL Axiata will have a more open and flexible 5G solution when coupled with NFVI, and be able to easily deploy built-in customizations and iterative new developments in the future. Ericsson says the system will deliver a fuller customer experience on XL Axiata’s eventual 5G network.

The Cloud Packet Core capabilities also allows for sizable Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and is able to support and automate enterprise-scale deployments quickly. In addition, the solution is capable of optimizing workflows with leading cloud providers like Red Hat and VMware, allowing for stronger cloud infrastructure deployments and provides network scalability as it will already be 5G-ready.

“Ericsson has been leading the virtual evolved packet core and NFVI market for several years now. The maturity of our software applications, stability of our operational performance, as well as our exceptional local delivery capabilities, were critical for winning XL Axiata’s confidence in our solutions,” said Jerry Soper, the Head of Ericsson Indonesia. “This deal is proof of our continued leadership in packet core as well as our commitment to working with XL Axiata in preparation for 5G services.”

The partnership sees Ericsson gaining another 5G foothold in Asia, which was thought would have been dominated by market leader Huawei’s 5G infrastructure rollouts, but the Chinese telecommunications heavyweight has been losing ground slightly to competitors– but it still holds the most number of 5G contracts globally.

XL Axiata is a subsidiary of the wider Axiata Group and is believed to be the second-largest telco service provider in Indonesia’s fragmented mobile network market. Alongside home and enterprise broadband solutions, XL Axiata is preparing for advanced 5G introduction with the Ericsson deal, which will likely be made available in its coverage territories including Bali, Java and Lombok, as well as cities in and around the island of Sumatra.

“Data consumption in Indonesia is growing rapidly and users are constantly looking out for cutting-edge technologies every day,” said Yessie D. Yosetya, XL Axiata Chief Technology Officer, in a statement. “By investing in advanced Cloud Packet Core solutions, we will be able to remain at the technology forefront and address the increasingly high demands of our tech-savvy customers.”

Thanks for the info, it will be good for my older brother whether he want to work again in Erricson for this project. Erricson Indonesia get pressured by Huawei Indonesia that make them lay off many Indonesian engineers.

The different between Erricson Indonesia and Huawei Indonesia is that Erricson Indonesia employ many Indonesian engineers while Huawei Indonesia use many Chinese engineers for their operation in Indonesia.

 

[Skull and Bones]

Ericsson and Nokia is good investment bet.

 

[Nilgiri]

Thanks for the info, it will be good for my older brother whether he want to work again in Erricson for this project. Erricson Indonesia get pressured by Huawei Indonesia that make them lay off many Indonesian engineers.

The different between Erricson Indonesia and Huawei Indonesia is that Erricson Indonesia employ many Indonesian engineers while Huawei Indonesia use many Chinese engineers for their operation in Indonesia.

Good, then its really best for INA to go with ericsson as far as possible since Indonesian talent gets employed more....and funding and investment is recirculated withing INA economy more.

 

[Whizzack]

XL Axiata is a subsidiary of the wider Axiata Group and is believed to be the second-largest telco service provider in Indonesia’s fragmented mobile network market.

XL the second-largest telco provider here..? That's a surprise... I always thought that Tsel and Isat is first and second respectively...

 

[Nike]

XL the second-largest telco provider here..? That's a surprise... I always thought that Tsel and Isat is first and second respectively...

I suppose since 2018, Indosat has many problem at the time. Though Telkomsel had lion share of the market with more than 170 million subscriber of their services and XL with only around 56 million subscriber

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

Thanks for the info, it will be good for my older brother whether he want to work again in Erricson for this project. Erricson Indonesia get pressured by Huawei Indonesia that make them lay off many Indonesian engineers.

The different between Erricson Indonesia and Huawei Indonesia is that Erricson Indonesia employ many Indonesian engineers while Huawei Indonesia use many Chinese engineers for their operation in Indonesia.

Is Indonesia a free market democracy?

 

[Indos]

Is Indonesia a free market democracy?

I hope the new tender will put Indonesian engineers participation as the important parameter to decide who should win. Not just about which party can give cheaper price. Particularly when the largest telecommunication company, like Telkom/Telkomsel, do the tender, since they are state owned companies.

About foreign workers issue, it is a big topic in Indonesia. I believe there will be more tough regulation on it since it is very sensitive politically and current government have already got the pressure.

 

[Nilgiri]

I hope the new tender will put Indonesian engineers participation as the important parameter to decide who should win. Not just about which party can give cheaper price. Particularly when the largest telecommunication company, like Telkom/Telkomsel, do the tender, since they are state owned companies.

Yes free but fair market.

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

I hope the new tender will put Indonesian engineers participation as the important parameter to decide who should win. Not just about which party can give cheaper price. Particularly when the largest telecommunication company, like Telkom/Telkomsel, do the tender, since they are state owned companies.

About foreign workers issue, it is a big topic in Indonesia. I believe there will be more tough regulation on it since it is very sensitive politically and current government have already got the pressure.

so basically Indonesia wants forced tech transfer and forced employment of Indonesians, even if Indonesia does not have enough talents for the job. Indonesia wants to learn from Saudi Arabia where Saudis are paid to do nothing in "management" while Indonesians and Indians are the ones who actually do the backbreaking work in Saudi Arabia. Indonesians want to be paid for a "job" regardless of whether they have the talent or not.

Is my understanding correct?

 

[Nike]

so basically Indonesia wants forced tech transfer and forced employment of Indonesians, even if Indonesia does not have enough talents for the job. Indonesia wants to learn from Saudi Arabia where Saudis are paid to do nothing in "management" while Indonesians and Indians are the ones who actually do the backbreaking work in Saudi Arabia. Indonesians want to be paid for a "job" regardless of whether they have the talent or not.

Is my understanding correct?

Workforce can be trained and educated, most of our State or big company large project tender emphasize those terms. I think China know better such term, and it is up to the market to grab or ditch such proposal, but looking at how China can win our High Speed train project with clause to train and educated local worker and other project like Suramadu bridge i thought China companies itself found our proposal quite understandable

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

Workforce can be trained and educated, most of our State or big company large project tender emphasize those terms. I think China know better such term, and it is up to the market to grab or ditch such proposal, but looking at how China can win our High Speed train project with clause to train and educated local worker and other project like Suramadu bridge i thought China companies itself found our proposal quite understandable

maybe Indonesia has strong skills in civil engineering and construction, but not in telecom. I have nothing against Indonesians straight up saying that this is what they want: forced tech transfer and forced employment, Saudi Arabia style. I can respect that. Just don't try to sound noble if that's the case.

 

[Nike]

maybe Indonesia has strong skills in civil engineering and construction, but not in telecom. I have nothing against Indonesians straight up saying that this is what they want: forced tech transfer and forced employment, Saudi Arabia style. I can respect that. Just don't try to sound noble if that's the case.

Well that's his style of writing

Nowadays transfer of knowledge and technology is a good chance to increase productivity and margin profit from one company or countries. This more like share burden of Research development cost, with the original companies get the more funding through this scheme and the recipient party will become more attached and dependent for the technology, knowledge skill and components sourced from the original party in which to get them one must paid premium usually, this kind of cooperation in turn create a new model of trade and development. One will forced the original company to invest more on Research development to stay at the front and not left behind from their competitor