Challenges, or as we call them – opportunities.
Ecosystem – more open market
A more open market is one key to driving innovation and shortening the “time to market”. The open playing field is an alluring opportunity for new players to attack traditional operators at any time. ISP incumbents should for this reason alone keep up with the trend if they do not wish to disappear from the map. Nevertheless, traditional operators and vendors will continue to hold a strong position in standardizations, etc.
Operations – let the robots do the work
Operational processes within ISPs have enormous potential for greater automation from network disaggregation, offering “Plug & Play” in real time. Mining this potential can also reduce OPEX and support the development of personalized solutions within the ecosystem.
Cooperation – you are not alone
Collaborations are an important feature of the disggregated world. With the backing of standardization bodies and support from many different operators and vendors, open platforms that all ISPs can access and implement become a real possibility. Simplified standardized processes can be mapped in the system, and interoperability among ISPs is facilitated. Cooperation activities offer a platform for the “Lead & Innovation” role as they are open-source organizations that tackle any issues that arise and can benefit from the implementation of fast feature developments and agile deployment.
Sustainability – think before you plug
The issue of sustainability, which can also be advanced through the development of disaggregated networks, should not be ignored. Utilization of disaggregated networks, interconnected hardware, and energy-efficient software is a possible approach for the reduction of power consumption and costs. In addition, the system as a whole is more modular and can be reused much more frequently than in the past. Finally, zero-touch provisioning can mean that the deployment of networks requires far less movement of far fewer vehicles.
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