Network slicing as a service is the key to realizing the promise and potential of 5G, but only if communications service providers (CSPs) can overcome the complexity that will come with creating and managing large number of concurrent slices. Through the 5G Verticals Innovation Infrastructure (5G-VINNI) consortium, Nokia and Norwegian CSP Telenor are proving it’s possible to simplify slicing with zero-touch digital orchestration — and are building the foundation for reliable, profitable 5G services for enterprise customers.