
Nokia has unveiled its Autonomous Networks Fabric, a groundbreaking suite of artificial intelligence (AI) models specifically designed for the telecommunications industry. This innovation aims to streamline network automation while empowering operators to effortlessly introduce new services.
The Autonomous Network Fabric acts as a cohesive intelligence layer, seamlessly integrating observability, analytics, security, and automation across all network domains. This enables networks to function as a single, adaptive entity, irrespective of the vendor, architecture, or deployment model involved.
In recent years, telecom operators have been aspiring to transition to fully autonomous networks. Yet, the burden of outdated systems, siloed processes, and scattered data has been a significant hurdle. Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric changes the game by offering an integrated suite featuring cohesive data management, comprehensive observability, and interpretable AI.
This revolutionary fabric allows for large-scale automation that minimizes complexity. It facilitates reliability improvements and operational cost savings by enabling operators to swiftly test new concepts and incorporate those that yield effective results. What does it mean for customers? Imagine an orchestra where every instrument plays in perfect harmony, and you’re just getting started!
With the Autonomous Network Fabric, clients will enjoy:
The Autonomous Network Fabric will be launched as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution on Google Cloud, seamlessly integrating with on-premises setups using Google Distributed Cloud and hybrid cloud environments. It will harness Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to offer intelligent workflows for network operations. This includes real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and effortless resolution of performance issues.
“As networks become increasingly complex and vulnerable, the demand for fully autonomous systems is on the rise. Good AI is built on quality data, and Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric serves as a robust foundation. Our collaboration with Google Cloud merges our extensive network expertise with AI-optimized processes to propel customer success,” remarked Kal De, SVP Product and Engineering, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia.
By facilitating telecom companies to deploy Nokia’s 5G core network on Google’s cloud infrastructure, the partnership aims to establish an innovative ecosystem where developers can swiftly implement and scale network automation.
“This marks another pivotal moment in our collaboration with Nokia, focused on enhancing network reliability and proactively addressing issues, turning data into valuable insights for consistent and high-performance networks,” said Muninder Singh Sambi, Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Security at Google Cloud.
What is Nokia’s Autonomous Networks Fabric?
Nokia’s Autonomous Networks Fabric is a suite of AI models and integrated security designed to streamline network automation in the telecommunications sector, helping operators roll out services more efficiently.
How does this solution help telecom operators?
It allows operators to overcome barriers posed by legacy systems, offering unified data management and comprehensive observability to enhance network reliability and reduce operational costs.
What role does Google Cloud play in this initiative?
Google Cloud supports the deployment of the Autonomous Network Fabric, leveraging its AI tools to enable intelligent workflows and facilitate rapid scaling of network automation.