Operator strategies for scaling 5G SA Core (Light Reading webinar)

Drawing on data from Heavy Reading's 2025 5G SA Core Operator Survey, this webinar investigates the services, infrastructure, and operating models, driving the deployment and scaling of 5G SA (standalone) core networks. Heavy Reading senior principal analyst Gabriel Brown leads an expert panel featuring senior technology leaders from AMD, Mavenir, and Red Hat in a deep-dive examination of the strategies shaping next-generation mobile core networks. Key focus areas: Advanced service architecture: Analysis of high-value 5G core service capabilities Network integration: Preferred 4G/5G “common core network” scenarios Cloud-native implementation: Technical frameworks for telco cloud infrastructure Operational evolution: Extending CloudOps from 5G core to vRAN Performance engineering: Trade-offs in compute density, energy efficiency, and system resiliency AI/ML integration: Leveraging 5G core data collection and analytics Future-ready architecture: Initial perspectives on 6G core evolution This webinar synthesizes proprietary research data with expert analysis to deliver unique and actionable insights for operators navigating the complexities of 5G SA core deployment at scale.