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Saguna and Vimmi Partner to Create Video Delivery Network Solution Based on Multi-access Edge ComputingYOKNEAM, Israel, February 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Saguna, the Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) pioneer making mobile broadband faster, simpler and more economical, and Vimmi, the mobile video delivery innovator announced today a partnership to bring to market a Content Delivery solution for mobile operators based on the Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) standard. The joint solution features Vimmi Mobile Delivery Network (MDN) and Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform. Mobile networks are becoming video networks. With video playing the leading role in terms of traffic and subscriber volumes, Mobile Operators need a scalable solution to deliver high-quality, immersive video experiences. By deploying video services at the radio edge, in close proximity to mobile users, MEC enables the deployment of a powerful video delivery infrastructure for mobile networks. The joint solution from Vimmi and Saguna address this market opportunity. The Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform that creates an open ecosystem for 3rd party applications inside mobile Radio Access Network (RAN). The ETSI MEC standard-based solution enables mobile operators to quickly and effectively deploy new revenue-generating services for Internet-of-things (IoT), cyber security, virtual probes, content delivery and augmented reality applications. Integrated with the Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform, Vimmi's MDN solution uses grid computing and machine learning technologies that enables delivery of premium video quality at a dramatically lower operational cost. The solution reduces 70%-90% of mobile backhaul traffic while improving QoE. It reduces Round Trip Time for Video andIoT Applications achieving 5G performance targets in 4G networks. "Mobile Edge Computing is an emerging standard that helps Mobile operators to meet the growing consumer demand for economical, high-quality video experiences. By integrating Saguna's Multi-access Edge Computing solution with our video-aware Mobile Delivery Network, we are delivering a critical step-change in mobile video transport performance," said Eitan Koter, Co. CEO and Founder, Vimmi. "As video streaming continues to grow and becomes significantly more important to service providers' business, mobile operators will be looking for the best-in-class technologies that can give them an edge. I believe that the Saguna and Vimmi collaboration is going to be provide them with that edge; the combination of the highest possible video delivery efficiency and video performance." Commenting on the integration, Saguna CTO Danny Frydman said, "The accelerated growth of video over mobile networks makes Multi-access Edge Computing a crucial addition to mobile networks infrastructure in existing 4G networks and future 5G ones. We are very pleased to join forces with Vimmi on bringing to market highly-effective MEC-based video delivery solutions mobile networks. " See it in action in MWC17 The companies will showcase their MEC-based solution featuring Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform and Vimmi MDN at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. Mobile World Congress will take place in Barcelona, Spain, scheduled for February 27 - March 2, 2017. The demonstrations will be held at Saguna's booth #5E81 and Vimmi's booth #5D81. To schedule your personal demo click here. About Saguna Saguna Networks, a pioneer of Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), makes mobile broadband faster, simpler and more economical with smart NFV software solutions. Based on the ETSI MEC standard, the Saguna Open-RAN platform enables mobile operators to quickly and effectively deploy new revenue generating services. The Mobile Edge Computing platform has a fully virtualized software architecture providing cost effective scalability and flexibility. For more information contact us at [email protected], follow us @sagunanet or visit our website http://www.saguna.net. About Vimmi Vimmi was founded by visionaries who foresaw the multi-platform, anywhere, anytime video future and were committed to making that future easily accessible to any content owner, service provider, enterprise or public organization. Vimmi is realizing its mission with innovative, comprehensive built-for-video network architecture technologies that provide virtualized video services and broadcast-quality delivery services across managed and unmanaged networks. Vimmi enables its customers to reach any screen, at any time, with any content from any location in the world and to maximize return on their valuable video assets. For more information contact us at [email protected], or visit our website http://www.vimmi.net. Contact: SOURCE Saguna & Vimmi 
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