CSPs will consider five key factors when assessing network slicing orchestration solutions

The network slicing orchestration technology market is nascent and solutions of various levels of maturity are being offered by a range of vendors. Early proof of concepts (PoCs) and commercial trials are currently ongoing. Differentiation and commercial success will primarily come from five key areas: strength in network heritage, strength in software automation and standards compliance, go-to-market strategy, vertical industry collaboration and early successes and use cases.