IG1339 Focus on Value: Operators’ Key Requirements for Autonomous Networks v1.0.0

The shift towards network automation and intelligence is a complex transformation involving many organizations, diverse networks, and cooperation among different operators’ platforms, systems, and devices from various vendors. In the past, network improvements often focused on isolated innovations rather than a holistic view, mainly due to factors like siloed (separate) departments and bottom-up approaches. This approach hindered the potential streamlining of end-to-end network processes and thus hinders AN achieving the stated objectives.

The Autonomous Network Map is a tool designed to help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) set clear AN objectives and break them down comprehensively. It guides the direction and priority of capability development, identifies the scope and order of AN planning and deployment, and as the “map” matures it will act as a reference point for promoting AN efforts and successes.