Intent-based networking for 5G services
21 April 2023 | Research
Strategy report | PPTX and PDF (20 slides) | Automated Assurance| Service Design and Orchestration| Network Automation and Orchestration
"Intent-based networking (IBN) promises to eliminate the complexity of 5G network operations by simplifying the management and configuration of network services."
5G networks will be based on cloud, software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV) technologies. This necessitates a shift towards intent-based networking to enable intelligent OSS systems to address the complexities of next-generation networks.
Information included in this report
- The challenges and opportunities in the area of intent-based networking
- Recommendations for vendors
- Eight company profiles of vendors that offer intent-based networking solutions
Companies included in this report
- Amdocs
- Anuta Networks
- Cisco
- Huawei
- Juniper Networks
- Netcracker
- Nokia
- VMware
Author
Michelle Lam
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