Sheet1Vendor NameEquipment NameFeaturesTargeted industriesPolaris NetworksNetEPC1)The Polaris NetEPCTM is a compact EPC-in-a-box solution (EPC Lite) which combines all the key elements of the 3GPP defined Evolved Packet Core the MME, the SGW and the PGW along with the HSS, PCRF, OCS and OFCS into a single platform.2)NetEPCTM solutions flexible and scalable architecture makes it a good fit for wide variety of networks, both commercial and private.3)NetEPCTM is available on various COTS hardware platforms, ranging from single-board computers (SBC) to high availability MicroTCA/ATCA platforms, and can thereby meets diverse requirements with respect to portability, scalability, redundancy for different kind of networks.Public Safety, Rural Operators and Defence,Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) , System Integrators, and Vertical Markets (Government, Utilities, Transportation, Mining, Public Safety and Defence).NECNEC vEPC1)NEC vEPC provides two core network functions:vMME(Mobility Management Entity) and vS/P-GW(Serving and PDN gateway).vS/P-GW can be deployed as totally separated or co-located.These virtual network functions(VNFs are decomposed into elementart virtual machines.2)The core part of vEPC fully integrated platformaligned with ETSI NFV which is the NFV management and operation(NFV M&O) system which contains VNF and VI(Virtual Infrastructure) manager.The VNF manager orchestrates and manages the VNF provisioning,operation automation,and life cycle management.The VI manager manages the underlying virtual infrastructure composed of servers,storage and network.At the top,the E2E service orchestrator provodes a service-friven interface to operators for on-demand service deployement and configuration.3)Elastic Scalability4)Auto-scaling5)Auto-healing6)Auto-provisioning7)Auto-resourse allocation8)Uses Intels DPDK and open vSwitch for ata planePublic IT cloud operators,M2M ,MVNO,MNO,CommunicationsService Providers (CSPs).WiproWipro Lightweight LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC)1)Complete LTE Packet Core Control and Bearer Plane protocols for MME, SGW, PGW and ePDG2) Support of Interfaces towards Non-3GPP Trusted, 3G Core3)Interface towards with HSS, AAA, Billing and Lawful intercept server4) Call Processing and simple OAM agent5) Wipro Patented Policy Enforcement Algorithm6)Supported interfaces S1AP,S5/S8,SWm,GX/S7.7)The distributed architecture (Control plane/Applications and Bearer Plane) also enables building standalone products like MME, SGW and PGW for equipment8)Capable of interfacing with multiple wireless access technologies.9)Provides seamless migration to LTE and LTE-A technologies from existing 3G technologies.10)Minimize tthe initial CAPEX and long term OPEX requirement.11)Platform engineering for 4G policy management (PCRF, PCEF, SBC, DPI, HSS, SPR, charging gateway)12)Product development for IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) and VoLTE technologiesvendors who have whitespace in their LTE Evolved Packet Core product portfolio.Public safety,Defense,rural markets,Large EnterpriseWiproWipro Virtualized EPC (WIP-vEPC)1)It comprises of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) corresponding to the MME, SGW-CP and PGW-CP. It supports instantiation/de-instantiation of VNFs based on load and relocation/replication of VNFs to handle failure.2)It also has functionalities of MANO,SDN integrated framework,next generation integrated management.telecom operators and telecom vendorsZTECloud UniCore solution1)The ZTE Cloud UniCore Solution makes use of the latest network function virtualization (NFV) and software defined network (SDN) technologies. By decoupling software and hardware, it achieves the flexible scaling of network capacity and deployment of network services. These virtualising technologies help operators to easily deal with complicated and changeable network operations, and are the inevitable choice for future network developments.2)It successfully achieved the deployment of dynamic network elements, flexible capacity scaling, and the cloud-based management of virtual core network deployments. Through integration with other mainstream hardware platforms and cloud management systems, ZTE Cloud UniCore Solution also demonstrated its openness, a feature of great significance for future commercial networking.3)Has its virtual EPC and virtual IMStelecom operators,M2MEricssonVirtual EPC1)Ericsson's complete virtual Evolved Packet Core includes virtual Evolved Packet Gateway, virtual SGSN-MME, virtual Service-Aware Policy Controller and virtual Service Aware Support Node.2)Virtualization is done of all Evolved Packet Core components with full feature compatibility with native Evolved Packet Core, as well as complementary functions such as content caching and optimization offered by Ericsson's Media Delivery Network. Together with common operations and support system and smooth migration paths Ericsson provides unique features across native and virtualized network nodes.M2M, enterprise and distributed cloud for rural mobile broadbandHuaweiCloud EDGESingleEPC solution for convergent Evolved Packet Core (EPC) operations, and encompasses capabilities for virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC), virtualized Multi-Service Engine (vMSE), and Cloud Management and Orchestration (MANO).M2M,mobile enterprise,Expanded MBB business opportunities Faster time-to-market (TTM) and scaling for innovative services.NSNLiquid Core1)NSN was the only vendor to successfully demonstrate a complete EPC solution in a cloud environment, including both virtualized Mobility Management Entity (MME) and virtualized S/P-Gateway elements.2) Nokia Networks has the complete lifecycle of virtualized network elements can be managed remotely, including the deployment of virtualized VoLTE, Packet Core and Home Subscriber Server applications, while monitoring their virtual network element resources as well as their elasticity management.Mobile operators,M2MRadisysLte in a box solutionRadisys provides a fully-integrated net-centric LTE hardware and software solution that enables C2. This scalable solution is portable and combines Trillium award-winning software with industry leading COTS-based hardware. Our customers benefit by:- A faster time to market advantage- Lower prices due to COTS advantages- Offering scalable solutions: base (land, sea, sky) to- field to- soldier- Offering video capabilities such as streaming video - Our deep understanding of platform hardware, and software capabilities and the integration of bothPublic safety and disaster recoveryTietoCloud EPC CloudEPC runs an all-IP telecom core network. It hosts the needed network nodes (MME, SGW, PGW, HSS) and dynamically spawns new instances of gateways or MMEs if needed. It also shuts down instances if the traffic amount decreasestelecom operators,M2M,small scale enterpriseAffirmed NetworksMobile content cloud1) Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud is an advanced, integrated Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) software solution that enables data and control lane processing using an automated processing and distribution platform. This flexible, highly scalable, carrier-class virtualized software architecture provides multiple industry leading innovations, including the Affirmed Open Workflow. 2) Its fully virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC), including 4G gateways, policy control and enforcement functions, Gi services, dynamic scaling, MPLS-based VPN, and other capabilities.telecomoperators,M2M,samall and medius size buisnessCiscoQuantum Virtualized Packet Core The Cisco Quantum vPC combines all packet core services for 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, and small cell networks into a single solution. It provides those network functions as virtualized services, so you can scale capacity and introduce new services much faster and more cost-effectively. Cisco Quantum vPC is based on the same proven Cisco StarOS software used in Cisco ASR 5000 Series platforms. It is designed to distribute and orchestrate packet core functions across physical and virtual resources, so you can easily transition from physical to virtualized packet core services or use both simultaneously.M2M,data centres,telecom operatotsAlcatel LucentvEPCvEMS,vMME,vSGSN,vPCRF,vSGW,vGGSN,vRAN,vIMS,uses Intels DPDKM2M,small and medium scale enterprise,telecom operators,data center,sporting event,concert,Mobile VPNs for EnterprisesQuortusQuortus Software for EPC1)LTE RAN and EPC on single chip2)quortus software EPC technology distills the functionality of a coe network into an application which can be installed on SoCscommodity hardware or in the cloud.3)By embedding Quortus EPC on the OCTEON Fusion,the entire functionality of a mobile network can be held pn the same chip,this means that a single small cell can become a highly pertable mobile network.4)Placing the radio and core laye on the same chip reduces the complexity of interaction between both layer's,enabling the implementation of advanced functionality such as meshing,macro mobility and satellite backhaul optimization features in a more efficient way.Enterprises and remote location on both public and private networks,public safety,emergency services and millitart applicationHitachi Communication Technologies America, Inc.virtual MME/SGSN/Small Cell Gateway software productvirtual MME/SGSN /small cell gateway as a virtualized network function into Juniper Networks Contrail software-defined networking/network function virtualization controllerMobile operators,small and medium scale enterprise Tecore Networksnetwork in an box,Military Secured Network-in-a-Box, robust all-in-one integrated solution (Core Network and RAN) enabling comprehensive management and operations of network and has been successfully deployed in commercial, government, and private networks on a global basis.Commercial,Government,private network,public safety,millitary services.ADAXadaxEPCAdax Solutions for the individual EPC Nodes:

MMEPGWSGWHSSPCRFLTE mobility platform with support for 1- 50,000 simultaneous subscribers and high data throughput with further expansion available to 200,000 subscribers. A user-friendly Element Management System (EMS) can configure the components in any combination.Compact Core Network in a box reduces the complexity of the network layout and presents an easy to manage device with CLI/SNMP/GUI/Web interfacesLow-footprint LTE Mobility Platform with ability to scale from 10-200,000 simultaneous attached subscribers (active + idle)Data throughput from 3-32 Gbps per blade, configuration dependantIndustry leading Price-Performance ratiosSupport for fixed, mobile and nomadic subscribersVirtualEPC (vEPC) for flexible cloud based SDN/NFV solution and increased performanceCan be integrated with 3rd party eNodeB, Small Cell base-stations and OCS/OfCS charging systems for a complete LTE eco-systemRural networks,in-building solutions,Wimax migration,public safety,campus networks,defense communicationsAirspan Networks IncAirCore 4G LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) SolutionAirCore is a comprehensive Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solution consisting of all core elements including, Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW), PDN Gateway (PGW), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), and Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF). All these elements work together in a single platform to provide carriers network-in-a-box functionality for an easy to manage network.Highly scalable architecture and carrier-class platformFlexible Licensing model based on number of SubscribersNetwork-in-a-box functionalityLow-footprint LTE mobility platform with support up to 200K simultaneous subscribersSuperior performance-to-price ratioSupport for fixed, mobile and nomadic subscribersBroad LTE and LTE- Advanced interface supportInterworks with legacy (2G, 3G and non-3GPP) systems and maintains seamless mobilityEasy to manage with CLI/SNMP/GUI/Web interfacesLarge an small LTE networks,Public Safety,M2MAirbus Defence and SpaceLTE Tactical SolutionSystem operational within minutes and accomplishes Tetrapol radio communications with additional broadband data capacitiesThis new solution provides rescue and security forces fully independent, secure broadband radio communications for the exchange of large volumes of data in extreme situations (severe accidents, earthquakes, floods, etc.) and in areas where there is no radio coverage. It can be used as a supplement to Tetrapol voice communication and allows a similar coverage like the Tetrapol Tactical Cell of Airbus Defence and Spacehe LTE tactical solution comprises two boxes, which can be easily deployed by two persons thanks to their small size (63 x 52 x 83 cm) and comparatively little weight of 50 kg. The radio relay function is performed by one of the two boxes. In the second box, which contains the radio management system, users can integrate their own data application servers and/or a link to a long-range communication network (satellite link, microwave). To make it totally independent, this LTE tactical solution can be optionally supplemented by a third box containing a clean energy source, such as solar panels.Millitary applications,Public safety,defense servicesAricentLTE 'EPCLiteEPCLite comprises of eSAE gateway (SGW and PGW), MME, HSS, and PCRF components, with the flexibility to run these components in any combination on a single or a distributed hardware platformrural networks, public safety, and other small scale deployment.LemkovEPCBackhaul free lte EPC functionality.Lemko's pitch, summed up by its acronym DiMoWiNe, or Distributed Mobile Wireless Network: virtualize the network's Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and IMS functionality and push it to the edge. Essentially, remove the backhaul and do all the authentication, switching, routing and rating at the eNodeB, which is connected to the cloud as a Layer 7 app.public safety,rural network,small and mediusm scale networks,millitary applicationsThalesNEXIUM Wireless Lte broadband solutionLocal Control, resiliency, backhaul/longhaul efficiency, low latencyLTE core solution integrated at individual or small grouping of cell siteScalable architecture: from one RAN site to large regional sub networksPartnered with world leaders in technology to develop LTE EPC software in one box along with Thales HSS, NMS & PTT applicationsMultiple vendors for RAN and user devicesMission critical communications including Push-to-talk servicesInteroperability with legacy TETRA PMR systems for Voice and SDS servicesPublic safety,millitary application,rural networksHarris networks corporationHarris lte networksHarris network has its LTE core and radio-access networkforward-thinking solution encompassing LTE broadband, secure satellite backhaul, rugged LTE end user devices and intelligent applications. The Harris LTE solution provides first responders with fast, mission-critical information at their fingertips that can improve local coordination and response.Public safety and disaster recovery,millitary applicationsOceus NetworksXiphosnearly unlimited coverage when used in a network of systems support for up to no practical limit of subscribers up to a thousand concurrent user sessions per system advanced Self Organizing Networks (SON) features multi-frequency support with up to four different frequency bands per system indoor and outdoor ruggedized configurations additional frequency bands: 700 (12, 14), 800 (20), 1900 (25) and TD-2300 (40) enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) features which enable prioritization of real-time sensitive data transmission for mission critical applications, for example, situational awareness, video streaming and VoIPFull 4G LTE network including user authentication and mobilityFull 4G LTEmacro eNode B with 60w per carrierMPEG-to-Any Real-time Transcoding to all IPTV and TT formats and containersApple HTTP Live Streaming, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, Adobe Flash, 3GPP, H.264Public safety,millitary applications,mobile solutions for Service Providers, Enterprise and MilitaryElectrobitMIL grade LTEDirect device to device Local network; 1-3 nodes with broadband access to the backbone or commercial network Large network Virtual network based leasing capacity from a commercial network just like some small operators do Dedicated public safety network that covers the entire countryA dedicated wireless backbone network Local access to network through LTE access points Rugged vehicle mounted and portable terminals for the end users Public safety and defense applicationsGeberal DynamicsGeneral Dynamics C4 Systems communications technology(EPC3000 /2000)Public safety one box lte broadband networkComplete LTE solutions designed for public sector requirements Support for 700 MHz public safety band and many other commercial bands Full compliance with current FCC waiver requirements for 700 MHz public safety and current National interoperable public safety network requirements Full roaming and interoperability with other public safety networks in accordance with 3GPP standards Proven network resiliency and stability Flexibility to prioritize traffic by user and application, full QoS, preemptionIEPC211 a compact 2 rack unit integrated EPC platform supporting PDN-GW, MME and S-GW functions. HSS/PCRF a compact 2 rack unit platform supporting user authentications in the HSS and QoS rules in the PCRF. V6 LTE eNodeB the base configuration of the LTE NIAB comes with one V6 eNodeB. Additional eNodeB sectors (up to a total of 30) can be added for network expansion. Element Manager Server a management server for the network elements in the NIAB. Public safety,Ad Hoc Mobile Communication Event Management Solution for first responders