The application of cloud technologies, and especially edge computing, to telecom networks is producing interesting partnerships, including a new one between South Korean MNO SK Telecom and IT giant Dell Technologies. This could be a fruitful marriage, bringing together an operator that is advanced in 5G architectures, and wants to expand its influence and revenues abroad; with a vendor that has set out a strong strategy to leverage its edge compute platforms and services to gain a dominant role in the 5G ecosystem. Just weeks after Dell made a splash at Mobile World Congress with its strategy to build a powerful Open RAN ecosystem, it has announced a 5G multi-access edge compute (MEC) solution co-developed with SK Telecom. This will…