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How IPLOOK Enables 5G-Advanced Core Networks: From UPF Optimization to Edge Innovation

From UPF Optimization to Edge Innovation

As mobile networks evolve toward 5G-Advanced, operators must support lower latency, higher throughput, and more flexible service delivery. The core network plays a decisive role in this transition. IPLOOK delivers a future-ready 5G-Advanced core network portfolio designed to meet these demands through UPF optimization, converged architecture, and edge-native innovation.

UPF Optimization for High-Performance Data Planes

At the foundation of IPLOOK’s 5G-Advanced core is an optimized User Plane Function (UPF) built on the 3GPP CUPS architecture. By separating control and user planes, IPLOOK enables independent scaling of traffic capacity, efficient resource utilization, and reduced end-to-end latency.

This flexible UPF deployment allows operators to place user plane functions closer to users or enterprise sites, making it ideal for latency-sensitive services such as industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and real-time data applications. UPF also serves as the key interconnection point between the RAN and data networks, supporting efficient GTP-U processing, intelligent traffic steering, and QoS-aware forwarding.

Converged Core for Smooth Network Evolution

IPLOOK’s 3G/4G/5G converged core enables operators to evolve smoothly from legacy networks to 5G SA without service disruption. A unified architecture supports voice, data, messaging, and IoT services—including VoLTE, VoNR, SMS, and MQTT—within a single cloud-native platform.

For enterprises and vertical industries, IPLOOK also offers 4G&5G converged private core solutions, delivering secure, customizable, and dedicated networks while simplifying deployment and operations.

Edge-Native Design for 5G-Advanced Innovation

Built on a fully virtualized, cloud-native architecture, IPLOOK’s core network supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments. This flexibility makes it well suited for edge computing scenarios, enabling localized service delivery with enhanced reliability, security, and deterministic performance.

By extending core capabilities to the network edge, IPLOOK empowers operators and enterprises to unlock new 5G-Advanced use cases across industrial, enterprise, and mission-critical environments.

 

From optimized UPF design to edge-ready converged cores, IPLOOK helps operators move beyond connectivity—transforming 5G-Advanced capabilities into real business value.