Network Automation and Orchestration

Overview

This programme examines how telecoms operators evolve domain-specific automation across core, RAN, transport and IT environments. It provides critical insights into the technologies, architectures and operator and vendor strategies that enable more autonomous, intelligent and software-driven networks.

Topics for 2026

AI and hyper-automation
Network modernisation
Unification of network automation platforms

Highlights from this programme

Typical client enquiries

How are operators architecting autonomous domains and how are they co-ordinating them to achieve autonomous networking? What are the critical enablers and barriers to achieving L4/L5 autonomous networks?
How can AI be effectively integrated into network automation solutions to streamline network operations, enhance intent-based networking and self-optimise network performance?
How are operators using SDN-driven domain control and orchestration in the evolution towards highly programmable networks, and what challenges are they facing?
Where are operators starting with their OSS modernisation initiatives to maximise automation benefits? What are the integration requirements between OSS and IT cloud-native orchestration platforms?