Self-organizing networks
Leap forward in self-organizing network intelligence
Intelligent automation makes 5G network optimization simple
Any communications service provider (CSP) that wants to seize the 5G opportunity needs to be ready for more network complexity. With 5G rolling out alongside 4G and other legacy infrastructures, there will be an exponential increase in how many moving parts need to be managed and optimized — too many to be handled manually. Good thing “manually” isn’t the only option.
The closed-loop automation and machine learning built into Nokia’s self-organizing networks (SON) allow you to automatically optimize every cell in your radio access network for the best possible performance.
Boost your network quality, efficiency and customer experience
Nokia SON lets you automate operations and realize the full potential of your existing 2G, 3G, 4G networks while also supporting your transformation to 5G. Providing a centralized SON platform, it automates operations across multiple technologies, eliminating complexities from multi-vendor and multi-layered networks.
The wide range of our ready-made SON modules take self-configuring, self-healing and self-optimizing actions that boost network performance and efficiency. And if there isn’t a module that meets your specific requirements, you can use the software development kit to create your own to get exactly the solution you need.
Self-configuring
- Automated configurations tasks, like site creations
- Controlled efficiency despite of increasing network complexity
- Reduced site visits
Self-optimizing
- Optimized parameters and coverage usage
- Increased network quality and performance
- Every user gets the best network experience
Self-healing
- Automated fault resolution
- Faster maintenance and reduced outage times
- Reduced time and cost of system failures
Why choose Nokia for automated radio network optimization?
Nokia is the right partner to accompany you on your journey to automation. We can help you build extremely efficient and reliable radio access networks using best-in-class management and optimization practices.
Nokia SON - video testimonial from Vodafone, Italy
Alessandro Goia, System Engineering Manager at Vodafone Italy, talks about their journey with Nokia SON and the importance of closed-loop automation in this field
Nokia SON - video testimonial from KPN, Netherlands
Sytze Hiemstra from KPN talks about the benefits of closed-loop automation and the influence Nokia SON had on the company's daily network operations
Nokia SON - video testimonial from Airtel, India
Ajay Jain, Head of NOC and Digitization at Airtel, explains how Nokia SON boosts network performance and efficiency in Airtel's everyday RAN operations
Network slicing in RAN made easy with SON
Network slicing will be a hallmark of 5G — configuring services to the exact needs of diverse customers. The more slices you create, the more complexity there is to manage. Nokia SON helps you manage these slices with ease by providing automated configuration, optimization, and healing of network slices in the RAN.
Machine-led autonomous operations with Cognitive SON
With Cognitive SON, you can take your SON to the next level. It helps you get a handle on 5G complexity with zero-touch radio network optimization and real-time problem solving driven by machine learning.
Introducing Cognitive SON from Nokia
Reduce manual work
With too many base stations and cells to manage and optimize with human teams alone, you can get a handle on 5G complexity with fully autonomous 24/7 SON operations powered by machine learning
Improve 5G network quality
Cognitive SON eliminates the risk of human errors by shifting the burden of real-time problem analysis and solutioning to machine learning systems
Increase speed and agility
A cloud-native architecture built on the Nokia Common Software Foundation provides substantial scalability and near-zero downtime for software upgrades; plus, open APIs and powerful programmability for fast implementation of new features
“Nokia SON helps us automate our network configuration and operations to improve cycle time, repeatability, reliability and cost. The open framework and APIs of Nokia SON hide the complexity of the underlying network, allowing Telstra to focus on automating the configuration of our network to help provide greater reliability, faster speeds and peace of mind for our customers.”
“Nokia continues to lead the SON market for the 5th consecutive year, embracing new market initiatives such as Open RAN.”
“SON solutions must become more intelligent and autonomous to reduce the burden on operations and engineering teams. A prime example is Nokia’s Cognitive SON solution which employs machine learning to enable zero-touch network optimization.”
Join our developer community!
EdenNet Developer Community is an open platform for SON users to connect, share ideas and collaborate in projects. The community also enables sharing, selling and buying of SON modules. Hosted on Open Ecosystem Network.
Join the community via invitation from your key Nokia contact person or by applying for membership.
Learn more
Cognitive SON - Nokia expert interview
Introducing cognitive SON
Expert interview with Marko Salmimaa on network optimization in 5G era
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Want to dive deeper?
If you are interested to learn about the latest in cognitive and autonomous network management, check out this book written by colleagues at Nokia Bell Labs. Towards Cognitive Autonomous Networks: Network Management Automation for 5G and Beyond delivers a comprehensive understanding of the current state-of-the-art in cognitive and autonomous network operation.
