Cloudification CSP Consulting
We help organizations manage technology changes by providing expert planning, oversight, and execution of IT projects. Our strategic guidance and risk mitigation ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
Telco Cloud Strategy & Transformation Roadmap
This engagement aims to assist CSP clients in establishing a vision and organizational framework for adopting cloud-native principles across the telco, which includes network, IT, and processes. Key activities involve assessing existing infrastructure and operations, defining the strategic reasons for cloudification such as cost reduction and service agility, designing a future-state Telco Cloud Target Operating Model (TOM), and developing a high-level business case and transformation roadmap. Deliverables consist of a Telco Cloud Strategy Document, TOM Design, a Business Case with CAPEX/OPEX Impact Analysis, and a High-Level Transformation Roadmap.
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Readiness & Roadmap
This engagement will assess readiness and create a roadmap for virtualizing network functions like 5G Core, IMS, and BNG on cloud-native infrastructure. Key activities include evaluating current physical functions and VNFs, identifying target CNFs, defining cloud-native NFV infrastructure architecture, developing a migration roadmap, and recommending aligned vendors. Deliverables will consist of an NFV readiness assessment report, an architecture blueprint, a VNF to CNF migration roadmap, and a vendor evaluation matrix.
Cloud-Native 5G Core Design & Implementation Planning
This engagement focuses on designing a cloud-native 5G core architecture utilizing containerization and service-based architecture (SBA). Key activities include defining the 5G core functional and deployment architecture, designing microservices with container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift), specifying CI/CD and automation pipelines, developing edge and multi-cloud integration models, and planning integration with OSS/BSS and legacy EPC. Deliverables comprise high-level and low-level design documents for the 5G core, a deployment and orchestration blueprint, CI/CD and automation architecture, and an implementation and testing plan.
Telco Cloud Reference Architecture Design
This engagement involves developing a unified reference architecture for telecom cloud infrastructure, catering to CNFs and VNFs across various domains. Key activities include defining target architecture components (compute, storage, fabric, security), establishing standards for virtualization platforms (OpenStack, VMware, K8s), and defining frameworks for automation, telemetry, and lifecycle management. Integration of Management and Orchestration (MANO) is essential, along with validation against selected use cases. The deliverables consist of a telco cloud reference architecture (HLD/LLD), infrastructure and orchestration design, a vendor interoperability framework, and a validation test plan with results.
Edge Cloud Strategy & Architecture
The engagement focuses on designing a strategy and architecture to deploy cloud capabilities at the network edge, facilitating ultra-low-latency services for both enterprises and consumers. Key activities include identifying target use cases such as gaming, AR/VR, MEC, private 5G, CDN, and analytics, designing the MEC platform architecture with edge data center placement, defining integration between the MEC platform, 5G core (UPF), and central cloud, as well as developing an operational and partnership model for the edge platform. Expected outcomes include an MEC Business Strategy and Use Case Portfolio, MEC Platform Architecture and Technical Design, Edge Site Selection and Deployment Plan, and a Partner Onboarding Framework.
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation Support
The engagement aims to create a strategy and architecture for deploying cloud capabilities at the network edge, enhancing ultra-low-latency services for enterprises and consumers. Key activities include identifying use cases like gaming and AR/VR, designing the MEC platform architecture and its integration with the 5G core and central cloud, and developing an operational partnership model. Deliverables include an MEC Business Strategy and Use Case Portfolio, MEC Platform Architecture and Technical Design, Edge Site Selection and Deployment Plan, and a Partner Onboarding Framework.
OSS/BSS Cloudification & Integration
This engagement aims to modernize legacy OSS/BSS systems into cloud-native, API-driven architectures to enhance digital operations such as dynamic pricing, billing, and assurance for new services. Key activities include assessing the current architecture, designing a microservices-based model, defining data flow and integration patterns, developing a migration strategy, integrating with orchestration layers, and implementing modern OSS for AI-driven operations. Expected outcomes comprise a transformation strategy, target cloud architecture, API and data integration framework, migration plan, and implementation roadmap.
Automation & Orchestration Framework Design
This engagement focuses on designing an end-to-end network and cloud automation architecture aimed at enhancing agility and reducing operational expenditure (OPEX). Key activities include assessing current workflows, defining the orchestration framework (MANO, ONAP, ETSI NFV), developing service models (TOSCA/YANG) and policies, implementing closed-loop automation and self-healing models, and integrating with OSS/BSS and CI/CD pipelines. Deliverables consist of automation and orchestration architecture, service modeling and policy design, an implementation and integration guide, and an automation use-case validation report.
Cloud Security & Compliance Framework
This service involves designing and implementing a security framework for telecom networks to meet regulatory compliance and protect critical infrastructure. Key activities include conducting security posture assessments, defining security policies for containerized network functions, developing zero-trust and compliance models, and implementing monitoring frameworks. Deliverables consist of a telco cloud security architecture, a compliance and risk assessment report, defined security policies and controls, and a monitoring and incident response plan for cloud-native networks.
Private Cloud / Private 5G Design
This service specializes in designing private cloud or 5G network solutions for enterprises, focusing on key activities such as defining use cases (manufacturing, healthcare, logistics), designing architecture (edge compute, RAN, core, connectivity), and establishing orchestration, slicing, and API models. Deliverables include architecture design, business and service model definitions, a deployment and testing blueprint, and a customer onboarding guide.
Cloud Operations Model & Governance Design
The engagement focuses on establishing a target operating model (TOM) for managing cloud-native networks. Key activities include defining cloud operating processes, creating a DevOps/SRE-based operations model, outlining cloud roles and organizational structure, and developing governance along with KPIs and performance dashboards. Deliverables comprise a cloud operations model document, governance and RACI framework, KPIs and performance dashboards, as well as a skills and enablement roadmap.
Cloudification Program Governance & Quality Assurance
This service offers independent oversight of multi-vendor cloudification programs to ensure compliance and quality. Key activities include reviewing design and architecture, validating NFVI and CNF configurations, monitoring execution and KPIs, identifying deviations, and conducting post-implementation audits. Deliverables consist of QA and compliance audit reports, a configuration validation checklist, KPI dashboards, and a corrective action plan.
Cloud Cost Modeling & Infrastructure Economics
The engagement focuses on creating a new financial model for a cloud-based network, transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX while analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of virtualized/cloud-native infrastructure. Key activities include modeling TCO for legacy versus cloud-native infrastructure, analyzing cost drivers of NFVI and container platforms, developing a showback/chargeback model for internal units using cloud resources, and optimizing infrastructure for cost and performance. Deliverables include the Telco Cloud TCO Model and Business Case, an Infrastructure Cost Optimization Plan, and a Financial Governance and Chargeback Model.