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Ericsson Maintains Top Ranking for Evolved Packet Core in 3Q17, Market Poised for Growth in 2018, According to Dell'Oro GroupREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries, Ericsson maintained the top ranking in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) in 3Q17, and the market is poised for growth in 2018. Huawei held the second spot while Nokia jumped to third as Cisco fell to the fourth rank. “Ericsson maintains a lead over the closet rival, Huawei,” said Dave Bolan, Senior Analyst at Dell’Oro Group. “Even though the EPC market declined year-over-year in the quarter, both Nokia and Cisco experienced positive revenue growth, as compared to their low results in the year-ago quarter. As we turn towards 2018, we expect EPC revenue to grow in double digits. The standards for Control/User Plane Split has been issued, which enables, for example, the distribution of the User Plane of the PGW for data intensive functions to the network edge. As a result, leading-edge Service Providers have begun moving forward in building out their core towards 4.9G in preparation for 5G. This will enable many new functionalities such as low latency required for connected car or telemedicine,” Bolan added. Additional highlights from the 3Q17 Wireless Packet Core Quarterly Report:
The Dell’Oro Group Wireless Packet Core Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, average selling prices and sessions shipped for Traditional Packet Core equipment (GGSN, SGSN, PDSN) and Evolved Packet Core equipment (MME and PGW/SGW). To purchase this report, contact Matt Dear at +1.650.622.9400 x223 or email [email protected]. About Dell’Oro Group Media Contact: Matt Dear |