Intent-based networks: automation and orchestration

The need for greater efficiency, flexibility and adaptability calls for a new approach to network and service lifecycle management. Intent-based automation will enable operators to enhance their provisioning of differentiated services in software-defined and service-based network architecture.

This report provides:

• an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for operators that are deploying intent-driven network automation to enhance their network and service operations
• information and insights that vendors can draw upon when developing their intent-driven network automation and orchestration solutions
• profiles of key vendors that are offering intent-driven automation and orchestration solutions.

Vendors profiled in this report