NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & MODERNISATION
technologies as an afterthought, we’ re starting our roadmap by architecting the network around their requirements from the outset.”
The architecture-first strategy targets three essential outcomes that define network excellence: high resilience and reliability, robust security and the flexibility to meet evolving connectivity needs. Achieving these outcomes, however, requires more than smart algorithms. Rather, it calls for a fundamental simplification of network design.
Over the decades, telecom networks have grown increasingly complex, with multiple technology variants, vendorspecific systems and legacy integrations. Wayne compares the challenge to car manufacturing:“ Think of an electric vehicle( EV) manufacturer – they typically build different models on a shared platform, using common components and electronics. The same logic applies, making standardisation key.”
Simplifying the network makes it more adaptable to AI-driven management, says Wayne, noting:“ The simpler you
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