NetAct

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5G unlocks a host of exciting new possibilities for telecommunications players. However, the increasing network density and complexity put pressure on Network Operations Centers (NOCs). Efficient network operations are becoming key differentiators on the global marketplace of mobile network operators.

Nokia NetAct is a field proven network management system that offers best-in-class applications for seamless daily network operations, including configuration management, monitoring and software management. NetAct supports network elements in mobile radio and core, Wi-Fi, IoT, public safety and telco cloud.

Thousands of communication service provider employees use NetAct applications daily, and thousands of systems are reading data from – or feeding data into – NetAct. It is a widely deployed network management system, with more than 500 customers worldwide.

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Seamless network management also in 5G

With NetAct, mobile network operators can easily handle the continuous growth of data. Its seamless management capability shows the biggest values when there are many technologies and layers in the networks. Nokia NetAct functionalities are developed to take care of 5G from day 1. This is also supported by the continuous introduction of premium features, for example zero-touch 5G rollout with Plug-and-Play functionality, mass base station rebuilding for smooth SRAN migration, or mass change verification on network elements.

Nokia is the first with fast pass DevOps

NetAct fast pass is an innovative solution from Nokia, which enables faster roll-out of new network element software releases by providing release independence between the network management system and network elements. From the start, NetAct fast pass has proven to be a powerful tool to ensure continuous software delivery and on-time operability alignment. It is an essential step towards DevOps in telco market.

Machine learning in network management

Nokia NetAct leverages big data and combines it with machine learning techniques for various functionalities. Being the central source of network-wide operations, NetAct also provides a great source of input for other machine learning applications in CSP networks. There are close collaborations ongoing between operators and Nokia on machine learning concepts and use cases, e.g. intelligent correlation of network alarms. These innovations help maximize the value of machine learning in network management.

Centralized view of multi-technology networks, including 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G

Nokia NetAct delivers best-in-class tools for troubleshooting, administration, software management and configuration management

Deployment flexibility allowing both software-only and bare metal deployment

The virtualized platform of NetAct runs on bare metal and multiple virtual environments, including OpenStack, VMWare and CloudBand Infrastructure Software

Release independence and continuous software delivery with NetAct fast pass

NetAct fast pass is an innovative solution from Nokia, proven to be the powerful rescue to create NMS-NE release independence

Comprehensive toolset with high levels of automation and machine learning techniques

Ready-made, tailorable workflows, REST based APIs and command-line interfaces coupled with machine learning techniques enabling automation for efficient roll-out and rapid troubleshooting

Easy integration in existing OSS environments, providing a set of open interfaces

A set of open interfaces based on industry standards and toolkits to ensure easy integration with 3rd party network elements, element management systems and other upper level management systems

Carrier-grade availability, security and robustness

Superior security mechanisms including complete self-monitoring, multi-VLAN support and network segregation with inbuilt firewall, robust handling of unexpected outage situations, advanced forensics and auditing of user actions

NetAct elements abstraction 2020

Configuration Management includes a wide set of functionalities with common processes and data storage in multi-technology radio and core networks. It enables flexible and automatic workflows for fast network roll-out and expansions as well as controlling the related processes.

Network Monitoring and Surveillance helps in detecting and troubleshooting faults that caused disruptions in network services. It enables the management of alarms from various network elements.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting tools process raw performance data and transform it into information on the overall network performance. This helps improve network service quality through real-time KPI monitoring.

Security Management consists of user security, data security, software security, and network security. It is based on Nokia security policy and guidelines that consist of customer requirements and international security standards.

Network Administration comprises tools for centralized network element software management, backup and restore actions across network domains and multi-vendor systems, and methods for software asset protection in both network elements and NetAct.

User Assistance includes Operating Documentation application containing system descriptions, reference documents and instructions, as well as Object Information Browser application for browsing and exporting adaptation data information and release changes from NetAct.

NetAct is designed to manage and maintain a complex telecommunications network; therefore, its availability is crucial to operators. NetAct Administration tools and procedures help operators manage system reliability and stability.

NetAct Disaster Recovery solution guarantees business continuity in case of man-made or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, sabotage, human error. It prevents data loss by continuous data replication from primary to recovery site.

More than 20,000 active NetAct users worldwide

Billions of performance counters handled per hour

Hundreds of network alarms handled per second

"Offering the best possible experience to our customers is a top priority at Telefónica UK. For many years, Nokia’s expertise and support have been instrumental in our end-to-end network operations. This includes the company’s network management system, Nokia NetAct, which gives us a consolidated view of our multi-domain, multi-technology network, and offers advanced tools for network element configuration and troubleshooting. In addition to the Nokia team’s excellent support and agile collaboration, NetAct fast pass ensures continuous software delivery and on-time operability alignment. This helps us reduce the time-to-market as well as maintain network quality and deliver the best network experience for our customers.”