Abbreviation: Slicing

A method that lets mobile network operators provide dedicated virtual networks with functionality specific to the service or customer over a common network. This is an effective strategy to build and manage a network that meets and exceeds the emerging needs from a wide range of users. Achieving a sliced network involves transforming it into a set of logical networks on top of a shared infrastructure. Each logical network is designed to serve a defined business purpose and is comprised of all the required network resources configured and connected end-to-end.