Intelligent automation strategies for next-generation RAN

Advances in 5G RAN have introduced new operational demands and have increased the complexity of managing and automating RAN operations. As such, communications service providers’ (CSPs’) existing RAN automation solutions are no longer fit for purpose. Vendors should therefore develop intelligent networking capabilities that can optimise RAN operations and enhance automation.

This report provides:

• an analysis of the opportunities for CSPs in the key areas of RAN intelligent automation (distributed apps (dApps), intent-based orchestration, digital twins and intelligent agents)
• information and insights that network automation and orchestration vendors can draw upon when formulating their own intelligent automation solutions for Open RAN deployments.