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@Moshe Shadmon focus on the technology. and call to action.

Call to Action-

  • create Landing Page/Getting started page. Update existing 5G SBP Use Case Page, use for landing page.

  • Next steps:

    • Interested in more info

    • Interested in training

  • Repo link

  • feedback

  • Slack

  • Mailing List (5G SBP)

  • Try it

Unlocking the Future of 5G with EdgeLake and the Linux Foundation’s 5G Blueprint

The promise of 5G has always extended beyond faster smartphones. Its real power lies in transforming industries through ultra-reliable low-latency communication, massive machine-type communication, and enhanced mobile broadband. But to realize this potential, 5G infrastructure must move closer to the data, applications, and devices it serves. This is where the Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) 5G Blueprint and EdgeLake intersect to enable the next generation of intelligent, distributed networks.

What Is the LFN 5G Blueprint?

The LFN 5G Super Blueprint is an open, collaborative initiative led by the Linux Foundation Networking community. It provides a comprehensive architecture for end-to-end 5G deployment—from RAN (Radio Access Network) to Core to Edge—using open-source components. The blueprint helps telcos, vendors, and developers accelerate deployment and innovation through interoperability, modularity, and open APIs.

EdgeLake: The Missing Layer in 5G Data Management

EdgeLake, developed by AnyLog, introduces a virtual data layer that sits at the edge of the network, allowing real-time access to distributed data without relying on centralized cloud architectures. With EdgeLake, data generated at cell towers, base stations, or edge devices can be stored, managed, queried, and acted upon at the edge—not after it's sent to the cloud.

A New Opportunity for Telcos: From Pipelines to Providers

Traditionally, telcos have focused on building the connectivity pipelines that move data from the edge to centralized cloud platforms. But this model is increasingly inefficient and costly—especially in latency-sensitive, high-volume environments like smart infrastructure or industrial IoT.

The integration of EdgeLake into the LFN 5G Blueprint introduces a new opportunity:
Rather than serving as data movers, telcos can become data service providers.

With data stored and managed directly at the edge, telcos can offer:

  • Real-time data access as a service

  • Federated AI and analytics pipelines

  • Secure, location-bound data governance

  • Monetizable APIs for third-party developers and enterprise clients

This positions telcos to capture value not just from connectivity—but from the data itself.

Use Case: Smart City Connectivity with 5G + EdgeLake

Imagine a smart city where traffic lights, water meters, emergency response units, and utility grids are all connected over a private 5G network. Each device generates critical, time-sensitive data.

  • Using the LFN 5G blueprint, city operators can deploy a fully open-source 5G stack.

  • EdgeLake plugs into the architecture, allowing all city data to be stored and accessed locally at the 5G edge nodes.

  • Real-time dashboards, alerts, and predictive models are powered directly at the edge, reducing response time from minutes to milliseconds.

  • Telcos provide the infrastructure and the data services—becoming integral to the city's digital operations.

This is no longer a vision—it’s a working model already being piloted by forward-thinking municipalities and infrastructure providers.

Final Thoughts

The combination of the LFN 5G Blueprint and EdgeLake creates a powerful foundation for the decentralized, data-driven networks of the future. Together, they support a flexible, secure, and scalable architecture that serves the needs of telcos, industries, and communities alike.

As 5G continues to evolve, the edge is no longer just an option—it’s the operating model. And with EdgeLake, that edge becomes smart, autonomous, and cloud-free.

Telcos now have the chance to lead not only the network—but the data economy itself.