The two are carrying out the PoCs on KPIs and IPX HUB breakouts. The KPI PoC aims to establish and validate end-to-end performance indicators using blockchain technology.
IPX providers can share the data their network monitoring data in a joint database. Using blockchain would eliminate manipulation because every transaction would be visible. Additionally, privacy issues would also be non-existent as the data could be viewed only by exceptions.
“We are pleased to work together with Orange on these important POCs to substantiate the value of our IPX proposals,” said Rolf Nafziger, senior vice president of Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier.
“We have long been a proponent of collaborative work and invite any like-minded industry organisation to contact us for projects. Orange has already proved its value as a partner during the launch of a joint high-definition voice product across France and Germany.”
The second PoC relates to optimising system architecture for regional peering. If IPX share and enable direct interconnection instead of home routing, IoT data traffic could be accelerated. This would provide benefits for all involved as it would also reduce costs as well as significantly improve latency and round-trip delay.
“IPX is already a key technology and it is set to take on even more significance as the 5G roll-out gathers momentum in the near future,” said Emmanuel Rochas, CEO of Orange International Carriers.
“Therefore, it’s crucial that the industry has solid, reliable standards by which to measure and manage these services. Orange International Carriers and DT have previously cooperated on voice service improvements and I’m very satisfied that we are working together again on the launch of such an important step forward for mobile services.”
