Automated Assurance for Network Automation

This session is dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of cutting-edge technologies on service assurance strategies within the telecommunications sector. As we delve into this topic, we will uncover how advancements in 5G infrastructure, cloud computing at the network edge, and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the landscape of network operations and service delivery. The massive investments in 5G infrastructure, particularly on the RAN (Radio Access Network) side, have set the stage for an unprecedented increase in network capabilities. This expansion isn't just about speed and connectivity; it's about fundamentally changing how networks operate and how services are delivered. With carriers expanding mid-band spectrum rollouts and enhancing performance, the implications for service assurance are profound.

As new standalone cores roll out, 5G is fully embracing the cloud. Early movers have many lessons learned, but one critical takeaway is that the cloud breaks 5G testing as we know it. Traditional manual validation testing simply can't keep up with the constant stream of releases of cloud-native functions and compute and connectivity infrastructure across an expanded set of 5G vendors. Join our team of experts, Heavy Reading Principal Analyst, Ruth Brown, Spirent Head of Strategy, Steve Douglas, and Spirent VP of Global Business Solutions, Chris O'Loughlin, as they explain why 5G is disrupting traditional testing and share how 5G leaders are adopting automation and "as a service" models to reinvent testing for the 5G cloud.

In this video we address the significant challenges and innovative solutions in the evolving 5G landscape. As the industry shifts towards highly software-centric networks, the skills required to manage these networks have also transformed. Test and measurement providers are stepping up to bridge this gap by developing advanced tools and methodologies. Latency issues and the demand for seamless connectivity are critical areas being addressed. Network densification, beamforming, massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and network slicing are essential components in managing and optimizing 5G networks. Network densification involves increasing the number of small cells in a given area to boost capacity and coverage. Beamforming and massive MIMO enhance signal quality and efficiency, while network slicing allows for the creation of virtual networks tailored to specific applications or services.