Nokia recognized as leader in AI-powered RAN automation by TÉRAL Research for tenth year in a row
For the tenth consecutive year, Nokia has been recognized as the leader in RAN automation by TÉRAL Research. This acknowledgment highlights Nokia’s consistent innovation and leadership in Self-Organizing Networks (SON) and its ability to drive the telecom industry’s transition from traditional SON to advanced O-RAN-aligned architectures. With its comprehensive MantaRay portfolio, Nokia continues to empower operators to achieve zero-touch, intent-based autonomous network operations while seamlessly evolving to Non-RT RIC and Service Management & Orchestration (SMO).
Moving toward autonomous networks
The telecom industry is experiencing a paradigm shift, moving from legacy systems to next-gen automation and advanced architectures. Operators face challenges integrating legacy systems and solutions with emerging architecture. These transitions require solutions that optimize network operations while ensuring compatibility with existing deployments. Operators encounter several constraints in this transition, including technological complexity in integrating new architectures with legacy systems without disrupting services, operational challenges in achieving autonomous network operations in increasingly complex environments, and scalability needs to ensure solutions can scale across diverse RAN architectures, including purpose-built RAN, Cloud RAN, and Enterprise networks.
Field-proven MantaRay portfolio for AI-driven RAN operations
To address these challenges, Nokia leveraged its field-proven MantaRay portfolio. By integrating mature MantaRay SON assets with O-RAN Non-RT RIC capabilities, Nokia developed solutions that support the coexistence of rApps with pre-standard applications. This approach ensures operators can evolve seamlessly towards Non-RT capabilities while maintaining operational efficiency. Nokia’s MantaRay portfolio offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for RAN automation, including MantaRay SON, which has been proven in over 120 large-scale customer networks globally and evolves into Non-RT RIC capabilities to support autonomous operations; MantaRay AutoPilot, an intent-based orchestration solution that enables Level 4 autonomous RAN operations; MantaRay Energy, which uses AI-driven optimization of RAN energy consumption to reduce operational costs without compromising network KPIs; Nokia RAN slice controller that provides dynamic orchestration and resource management capabilities to ensure each network slice is provisioned to meet specific service level agreements; and last but not least, it includes the MantaRay Network Management, a unified system for managing RAN, Cloud RAN, Core, and Enterprise networks.
Nokia confirmed as a leader in AI-powered RAN automation
Before implementing Nokia’s solutions, operators relied on manual processes and legacy SON systems, leading to inefficiencies and limited scalability. After adopting Nokia’s MantaRay portfolio, operators achieved zero-touch, intent-based autonomous network operations, enhanced energy efficiency through AI-driven optimization, seamless journey towards integration of rApps with existing systems, and accelerated operational and business outcomes. Nokia’s solutions enable operators to transition smoothly towards advanced RAN architectures, achieving significant improvements in network automation and efficiency. The recognition by TÉRAL Research underscores Nokia’s leadership in driving innovation and delivering tangible results for its customers.
Looking ahead, Nokia continues to drive advancements in RAN automation by expanding the capabilities of its MantaRay portfolio to support future O-RAN standards, continuously enhancing AI-driven solutions for energy optimization and network management, and collaborating with operators and industry partners to accelerate the adoption of autonomous networks globally.
Nokia’s recognition as a leader in TÉRAL Research’s RAN Automation report is a testament to its commitment to innovation and excellence. By addressing industry challenges and delivering transformative solutions, Nokia continues to shape the future of autonomous networks and empower operators worldwide.
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