Trends and Challenges in the Telecommunications Sector
Explosive growth of remote-location data — difficulties in scaling infrastructure capable of receiving and processing massive volumes of telemetry data in real time.- Need for high availability (24/7) — zero tolerance for service downtime in telecommunications environments, where every outage directly impacts user experience and SLA obligations.
- Data security and integrity — securing remote communication channels and protecting the platform against unauthorized access in the context of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Strict regulatory frameworks — compliance with new directives (NIS2) requiring a high level of resilience for critical infrastructure and clearly defined incident management processes.
- Faster delivery of new functionalities (Time-to-Market) — pressure to rapidly deploy new microservices without compromising the stability of the existing data collection system.
Comping solution
A data collection and processing system built on the Red Hat OpenShift platform, integrated within a VMware vSphere virtualization environment and protected by Veeam Kasten, enables:
Managing Large-Scale Data Growth (Infrastructure Agility)
The synergy between VMware vSphere and OpenShift provides a high level of control over the resources required to process enormous amounts of telemetry data. Instead of relying solely on automation, the system leverages the stability of the virtualization layer, enabling administrators to quickly and predictably add compute power and memory (scale-up/scale-out). This ensures that critical remote data ingestion systems always have sufficient operational headroom, even during extreme peak loads in the telecommunications network.
Continuous Availability and Resilience (Business Continuity)
Zero tolerance for downtime is achieved through multiple layers: VMware vSphere HA ensures physical server health, while OpenShift orchestration guarantees that data-processing microservices remain continuously available. In the event of any disruption, the system automatically relocates workloads, ensuring compliance with strict telecommunications SLA requirements.
Comprehensive Security and Data Integrity (Security & Compliance)
Security of remote communication channels is addressed through native OpenShift security mechanisms (SCC, mTLS) and network isolation. Integration with VMware security standards protects the platform against unauthorized access, while Kasten K10 provides immutable backup copies, safeguarding data integrity against ransomware and sophisticated cyber threats.
Compliance with Regulatory Frameworks (NIS2 Compliance)
The implementation of Kasten K10 directly addresses NIS2 directive requirements through automated incident management processes and verified recovery plans. The system provides detailed data visibility and audit logs, ensuring a high level of critical infrastructure resilience and compliance with regulatory obligations.
Accelerated Innovation Cycle (Rapid Time-to-Market)
Using a containerized architecture on OpenShift enables development teams to deliver new telemetry analysis modules and functionalities through automated CI/CD pipelines. Kasten further accelerates the process by enabling secure cloning of production environments for testing purposes, drastically reducing the time from idea development to service deployment without risking system stability.
Why Comping solution?
VMware, as a global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, enables the modernization of IT environments while ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of critical systems.
Its solutions are widely adopted in the public sector and provide a reliable foundation for business continuity and digital services.
Red Hat, as a global leader in open-source solutions, enables organizations to securely transition to cloud-native architectures.
Its flagship platform, Red Hat OpenShift, is the industry standard for container orchestration (Kubernetes), delivering unmatched agility, security, and scalability. In the telecommunications sector, Red Hat solutions form the backbone of modern 5G networks and real-time data-processing systems.
Through years of experience and specialized teams, Comping provides end-to-end support in planning, implementing, and optimizing Red Hat solutions.
As a partner with proven references, Comping ensures secure and efficient project execution and long-term value for public sector clients.
Veeam Kasten (K10) is a market leader in backup, recovery, and data mobility solutions for Kubernetes environments. As part of the Veeam family, Kasten enables organizations to protect cloud-native applications in the same way they have protected virtual infrastructure for years.
In the telecommunications sector, where the integrity and availability of remotely collected data are mission-critical, Kasten provides the essential safety net for complex microservices architectures.
Quantified Benefits for the Telecommunications Sector
Delivery speed
Faster Delivery of New Application Modules
Thanks to OpenShift CI/CD automation, the process from development to production for new data collection functionalities has been reduced from several weeks to just a few hours, enabling immediate response to market demands.
Data integrity
Loss of Telemetry Data
Using VMware vSphere integrated storage systems (CSI drivers) and native OpenShift recovery mechanisms ensures uninterrupted data logging. The system automatically redistributes workloads in the event of node failures, guaranteeing the integrity of collected information.
Resource optimization
Better Hardware Resource Utilization
Advanced resource management within the container platform running on VMware virtual machines maximizes CPU and memory utilization. This results in significant savings in required data center hardware and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO).
Security and compliance
Compliance with Regulatory Security Standards
Built-in security mechanisms (SELinux, Network Policies, Identity Management) ensure that the data collection platform continuously meets the strict requirements of the NIS2 directive and telecommunications security protocols.
System recovery
Minutes for Full Application Recovery (RTO)
Veeam Kasten enables automated recovery of complex microservices applications together with all associated data and configurations — a process that previously required hours of manual work.
