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The portion of European CSPs following a gradual, continuous improvement model for autonomous networks

simplifies network management by translating high-level business goals into automated network configurations,” Erez explains.

Instead of an engineer manually programming hundreds of individual network parameters to launch a new service, they can simply state the desired business outcome, the‘ intent’ and the orchestration platform automates the rest.

It eliminates the need for complex manual processes that are prone to errors, significantly reducing operational overheads. The result is a dramatic acceleration in service deployment, a critical advantage in a fiercely competitive market.

Crucially, the approach provides the agility CSPs need to innovate and adapt.“ CSPs can rapidly adapt to changing market demands and introduce new services quickly,” Erez notes. It empowers them to move at the speed of software, leaving behind the slow, cumbersome processes of the past.

A vision for the next three to five years Looking ahead, Erez sees AI and automation as the catalysts for a fundamental reshaping of European telecoms.“ In the next three to five years, AI and automation will fundamentally change European telecoms,” he predicts.“ Networks will become highly autonomous, proactively managing performance, preventing outages and optimising resources in real-time.”

It will pave the way for a new era of personalised services, where AI tailors the network experience to individual usage patterns and preferences. We will see the rise of advanced network slicing, creating dedicated virtual networks for specific, demanding applications like autonomous vehicles or immersive entertainment.

“ The integration of AI and automation will accelerate 5G and 6G rollouts, enabling new applications across various sectors,” Erez concludes.“ This will provide faster, more reliable and secure connectivity for European citizens and businesses, driving innovation and economic growth.”

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