Network complexity is increasing, timelines are shortening and the need for efficiency gains is an annual cost-cutting exercise. To succeed, network operators must introduce ever-increasing levels of automation, simplification and industrialization into their network operations, from planning and construction through to operation.

In this session, learn how Rakuten Symphony, Intel, and Supermicro worked together to address these issues, reduce the number of supply-side SKUs, eliminate the need for manual intervention, and introduce the digitalization of all workflows. Find out how they are applying these approaches, first implemented in greenfield networks, to existing operators around the world.

Of:
Geoff Hollingworth, CMO, Rakuten Symphony
Mory Lin, vice president of IoT/Embedded & Edge Computing, Supermicro
Caroline Chan, vice president of Network and Edge Group, Intel

Broadcast live October 2023

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0:00 – 1:39 – Introduction by Guy Daniels, TelecomTV
1:39 – 5:17 – How did the collaboration between Rakuten Symphony, Intel and Supermicro come about?
5:17 – 10:09 – What do you see from an operator's perspective on automation?
10:09 – 12:30 – What are the challenges for operators to optimize their operations?
12:30 – 19:05 – How are these challenges solved by Rakuten Symphony, Intel and Supermicro?
19:05 – 21:07 – How do we ensure that operators can actually benefit from advances in AI and the cloud?
21:07 – 25:03 – How can safety and reliability be guaranteed as business operations change?
25:03 – 30:23 – How does Supermicro's technology and expertise directly impact supply-side SKU reduction?
30:23 – 31:12 – Survey question: Approximately what percentage of your telecom activities is automated?
31:12 – 35:15 – How have Supermicro's hardware solutions been used in greenfield networks and is there anything different for existing mobile network operators?
35:15 – 40:14 – Can using automation in hardware reduce energy costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions?
40:14 – 43:29 – How can your solutions scale and apply to networks?
43:29 – 47:28 – What are the organizational challenges of deploying automation in terms of operator operations team mindset?
47:28 – 51:41 – How can the use of network telemetry grow and improve the automation of network services?
51:41 – 54:45 – Intent-based end-to-end automatic provisioning is indispensable for true network slicing service by 5G SA for applications such as autonomous driving, etc. Can the panelists share their experiences on this or possible solutions?
54:45 – 57:42 – How do you coordinate software upgrades across multiple vendors in an automated way?
57:42 – 1:03:56 – Where do you see the greatest potential for automation adoption?
1:03:56 – 1:04:51 – Outro and goodbye

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