CONVERGED PACKET CORE

AMF, MME, SGSN

Mavenir’s MAVcore Mobility includes the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) for 5G networks, the Mobility Management Entity (MME) for 4G networks, and the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) for 2G/3G networks. This cloud-native solution is containerized and microservices-based, aligning the architectural framework of its SGSN with that of 5G Network Functions (NFs). CSPs can now deploy their entire Converged Packet Core, spanning from 2G to 5G, on a unified Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure.

SMF + SAEGW-C + GGSN-C

The MAVcore Control Plane Gateway is an ‘All-G’ Gateway function that includes the Session Management Function (SMF) for 5G subscribers, SGW-C/PGW-C (or SAEGW-C) for 4G subscribers, and GGSN-C for 2G/3G subscribers, enabling session management and mobility anchoring for all generations of cellular technology.

UPF + SAEGW-U + GGSN-U

MAVcore User Plane Gateway is a solution that includes the User Plane Function (UPF) for 5G subscribers, SGW-U/PGW-U (or SAEGW-U) for 4G subscribers, and GGSN-U for 2G/3G subscribers.  MAVcore User Plane Gateway provides the best-in-class throughput per vcore, employing a low hardware footprint. CSPs can achieve lower cost/bit with software acceleration technologies such as DPDK, VPP, and hardware offloading using SmartNICs.

PCF + PCRF

MAVCore Policy is a unified policy control solution that enables network operators to manage all access types, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, with ease. The solution includes the Policy Control Function (PCF) and the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) functionality, that provides a robust policy framework. This framework allows operators to allocate bandwidth, enforce usage policies, and manage network resources and QoS, based on factors such as subscription plans, service-level agreements (SLAs), network conditions, and user preferences.

UDM, UDR, HSS, AUSF, UDSF

MAVcore Subscriber and Data Management includes Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Authentication Server Function (AUSF) and Unified Data Storage Function (UDSF).

Mavenir’s MAVcore Subscriber and Data Management ensures secure and reliable access to 5G networks and provides advanced features such as distributed storage, flexible indexing, easy scaling, and real-time querying, enabling efficient management and faster retrieval of user data and enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the network.

CGNAT, Gi-LAN Value-Add Services

Mavenir’s Media Engine supports a rich set of Gi LAN services, such as Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT), Gi-Firewall, TCP optimization, Video optimization, RAN Congestion Management, Content Categorization, DPI Analytics, Policy Control and Enforcement Functionality, Blacklisting/Filtering and DNS caching. It can be deployed as part of Converged Packet Core or as a standalone network element to provide services for existing Mobile or Fixed Networks of the operators.

CCS/CHF, CGF

Mavenir’s MAVcore charging solution consists of the Converged Charging System (CCS) and Charging Gateway Function (CGF). This solution is specifically designed to support next-generation technologies such as 5G, IoT, and MEC, facilitating the seamless convergence of online and offline charging models. Additionally, it offers multi-tenant capability, making it service and network agnostic.

Mavenir enables CSPs to offer diverse charging models, including flat, tiered, peak and off-peak charging, tariff time control, telescopic rates, location-based charging, special number charging, and source/destination-based charging. Additionally, Mavenir simplifies the transition to the new charging system by allowing CSPs to deploy CCS alongside their existing solution and gradually migrate to the new architecture with a minimal set of microservices.

NEF + SCEF

Mavenir’s MAVcore Network Exposure Function (NEF) provides secure, developer-friendly API access to exposed network services and capabilities for third-party applications. When combined with Service Capability Exposure Function (SCEF), it can enable network transparency for User Equipment (UE) capable of switching between EPC and 5GC, providing a seamless user experience. NEF, along with MEC, NWDAF, and network slicing technology, enables MNOs to fully leverage 5G capabilities.

MCO

Mavenir’s MAVcore Messaging is Mavenir’s MCO (Message Controller) that includes SMSF (Short Messaging Service Function), SMSC (Short Message Service Centre), and IPSM Gateway.  MAVcore messaging is an All-G component in networks that provides support for sending and receiving SMS messages between mobile devices and other network entities, such as application servers or message centers. It also facilitates SMS message routing and delivery confirmation.

It supports both 3GPP and non-3GPP interworking, enabling SMS messaging across multiple network types. Additionally, MCO (Message Controller) provides advanced features such as SMS over IMS, SMS over Wi-Fi, and MMS which enables multimedia messaging and other enhanced messaging capabilities.

NSSF, NRF

Mavenir’s MAVcore Network & Resource Management includes the Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) and the Network Repository Function (NRF).

Mavenir’s Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) enables the CSP’s network to dynamically select and assign network slices based on specific requirements.
It leverages intelligent algorithms and real-time analytics to optimize network resource allocation and ensure optimal performance for different use cases.

In addition, the Network Repository Function (NRF) serves as a centralized repository of network function information, facilitating efficient service discovery and management within the network, enhancing scalability, and enabling dynamic creation and management of network slices.

SCP, SEPP, BSF, EIR, SecurityGW

Mavenir’s MAVcore Signaling & Security solution encompasses several key components: Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP), Binding Support Function (BSF), Equipment Identity Register (EIR), and Security Gateway.

Mavenir’s SCP performs mediation by harmonizing messages between 5GC NFs of the same operator even if the NFs belong to different vendors and operate on different 3GPP releases.

Mavenir’s SEPP is the only available product that is 3GPP Rel-17 compliant and supports end-to-end TLS and PRINS (Protocol for N32 Interconnect Security). In addition to all standardized filtering criteria and protection, it performs dynamic signaling mediation for inter-PLMN connections where interoperability issues are more likely to occur.

BSF becomes mandatory when multiple Policy Control Function (PCF) systems are deployed in the network and PCF scaling is enabled.

Mavenir offers a Cloud Native Security Gateway that supports multi-access including 5G, LTE, O-RAN, Wi-Fi, and M2M and is responsible for providing secure access and communication between the core network and external networks, such as RAN and the internet.

EIR can be optionally deployed to provide additional authentication services in a network such as white-listing and black-listing of UEs using the same cloud-native infrastructure.

ePDG, N3IWF

Mavenir’s MAVcore Wi-Fi Gateway includes Mavenir’s ePDG (evolved Packet Data Gateway) and N3IWF (N3 Interworking Function) for providing non-3GPP access. These products enable CSPs to offer seamless voice (such as VoWiFi) and data service access to 4G/5G users over reliable Wi-Fi networks.

NWDAF

Mavenir’s MAVcore Analytics includes Mavenir’s Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to provide Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) powered analytics services. These analytics services enable closed-loop network automation by continuously analyzing network data, identifying patterns, and providing insights that help optimize network performance, enhance customer experience, and reduce operational costs.