EPC
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What is EPC?
EPC typically refers to Electronic Product Code. It's a system for identifying items in the supply chain using RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) tags. Each EPC is a unique number that identifies a specific item, allowing for tracking and tracing of products from manufacturing to point of sale. It's commonly used for inventory management, anti-counterfeiting, and improved supply chain visibility.
What other technologies are related to EPC?
EPC Competitor Technologies
MME
MME (Mobility Management Entity) is a key control-plane element in 4G LTE EPC. AMF replaces MME in 5G Core, so it is a competitor.
PCRF
PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) is used in 4G EPC. In 5G, similar functions are handled by the PCF (Policy Control Function), so PCRF is a competitor.
MGW
MGW (Media Gateway) handles media streams in 3G and early 4G networks. While functionalities might exist in 5G, dedicated MGWs are becoming less relevant with the evolution to cloud-native and more integrated functions, so it is a competitor.
Diameter
Diameter is a signaling protocol used in 4G EPC for authentication, authorization, and accounting. 5G Core uses different protocols and architectures for these functions, making Diameter a competitor.
GGSN
GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) was used in 3G networks. PGW replaces it in 4G and UPF replaces it in 5G, so it is a competitor.
PGW
PGW (PDN Gateway) is a key data-plane element in 4G LTE EPC. UPF replaces PGW in 5G Core, so it is a competitor.
SGSN
SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) was used in 2G/3G networks. AMF and SMF replace SGSN in 5G, so it is a competitor.
SGW
SGW (Serving Gateway) is a key data-plane element in 4G LTE EPC. UPF replaces SGW in 5G Core, so it is a competitor.
EPC Complementary Technologies
5GC
5GC (5G Core) is the evolution of the EPC and a necessary component for 5G networks, making it strongly complementary.
5G Core
5G Core is the next-generation core network and is essential for enabling 5G services, making it strongly complementary.
VoLTE
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) provides voice services over LTE networks. It is a service that can be offered alongside EPC, making it complementary.
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Which job functions commonly mention EPC?
Salesforce Administrator
0.1% of all Salesforce Administrator jobs mention EPC
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Solutions Architect
0.1% of all Solutions Architect jobs mention EPC
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Network Engineer
0.1% of all Network Engineer jobs mention EPC
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Engineer
746 Engineer jobs mention EPC
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Engineering & R&D
752 Engineering & R&D jobs mention EPC
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