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Europe’ s pragmatic pace: a strategy of incremental value While the vision of fully autonomous networks( AN) is a global one, the path to realising it varies significantly by region. A recent TM Forum benchmark study, sponsored by Nokia, illuminates Europe’ s distinct methodology. The report, which surveyed 141 CSP professionals, reveals a continent that favours evolution over revolution.
“ European communications service providers are taking a deliberate and wise approach to building fully ANs,” Erez notes.“ While the spotlight often falls on early adopters advancing rapidly, European CSPs are making strategic, incremental progress, focussing on efficiency, reliability and real-world business value.”
The data supports the observation unequivocally.“ When asked about their AN strategy, 72 % of European CSPs said
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