Domain orchestration in the core, RAN and transport networks is foundational for 5G automation

Technological advances in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data analytics and IoT are accelerating, thereby driving the need for communications service providers (CSPs) to enhance their network capabilities so as to expedite service deployment and monetise new services. Solutions for network automation and orchestration at the domain level are crucial for enabling the efficient deployment and management of services that traverse multiple network segments and ensuring robust network performance and superior user experience. This article discusses the key trends surrounding domain orchestration in the core network and radio access network (RAN).