Nokia announced it has digitalized its 5G network deployments — through machine learning and automation — simplifying the deployment of the network infrastructure, accelerating both time-to-market and return on the 5G investment (ROI) for operators.
Nokia said its digital deployment services have helped over 100 customers by bringing transparency to every phase of a project. Some of the customers of Nokia include Setar (Aruba); Taiwan Star (Taiwan); Orange (France) and Chungwa Telecom (Taiwan).
The digital deployment offering enables SPs to manage their assets by providing a digital database of network assets that can be used to remotely and virtually access sites, making it much easier to upgrade and expand their estate.
Digital deployment services include:
# Automated workflow orchestration to deploy the right crews, with the right equipment, at the right time and place
# Site digital database for faster technology evolution and upgrades as sites can be accessed remotely and CSPs can get a 360 virtual view
# Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered tools to identify defects in real-time through automated analysis
# Real-time project dashboards for greater transparency and project management effectiveness
# Drone-led site visits to ensure site builds are completed ‘first time right’ with material inventory down to a one-inch accuracy
Nokia’s digital deployments are evolving to take advantage of the power of AI-based innovations, to improve efficiencies at scale.
Intelligent defect recognition will use machine learning-based algorithms to identify defects in real-time through automated analyses of pre/post implementation pictures or video content. The system will intelligently provide feedback on space availability to place specific equipment, without the need of a site visit.
Sanjay Goel, president of Global Services, Nokia, said: “Today, many operators suffer from a fragmented way in how their next-gen 5G networks are designed, built and managed. The adoption of automation, AI and the digitalization of assets are vital steps in a CSP’s digital transformation journey to capture the full potential of 5G.”
Chris Antlitz, principal analyst at TBR said: “Nokia’s customers will greatly benefit from digital-related innovations in infrastructure deployment services as these will help improve quality and speed KPIs and lower TCO pertaining to rolling out 5G networks.”