TPG Telecom said it implemented an automated in-service software upgrade (ISSU) capability for functions in Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core.

TPG Telecom claimed the upgrade provides the flexibility to roll out updates of new network features and improve responsiveness and execution times of end-to-end flows in its core network.

Customers benefit from service enhancements including security and reliability features, leading to fewer interruptions.

TPG Telecom said the capabilities of the ISSU provide 70% faster software upgrade execution and eliminate the need to tap external suppliers to assist when performing upgrades.

“Automation enhances the efficiency of our network, while also empowering our people to redirect their time towards innovation and investment in other critical areas of our network,” said TPG Telecom general manager core network applications Clinton Fick.

"This milestone is not only a significant shift in software automation but also heralds a new era of agility and efficiency in network management,” claimed Ericsson head ANZ Emilio Romeo.