5G network data analytics function (NWDAF)
5G network data analytics function (NWDAF) is designed to streamline the way core network data is produced and consumed, as well as to generate insights and take actions to enhance end-user experience. Learn how Ericsson’s unique value proposition allows you to benefit from the standard.
What is 5G network data analytics function?
Watch this video to understand the value of Ericsson's NWDAF | 2 min.
NWDAF is designed to overcome market fragmentation and proprietary solutions in the area of network analytics, streamlining the way core network data is produced and consumed, as well as generating insights and taking actions based on these insights.
NWDAF addresses three primary standardization points:
- Data collection interface from network nodes
- Predefined analytics insights
- Data exposure interface for consumers
Ericsson has been active in 3GPP since its inception and has helped shape NWDAF as standard, ensuring it promotes a multi-vendor approach to avoid vendor lock-in.
With Ericsson’s NWDAF solution, service providers will be able to evolve to the standard smoothly, benefit from decreased TCO while using the standard and use analytics models on top of the standard.
Benefits with 5G network data analytics function
“At BT we connect for good and our customers increasing reliance on the network requires us to think differently - with Ericsson we are working on cloud native solutions for 5G Core architecture to support multiple generations of technologies, and we see the need for greater automation and analytics to manage complex networks and ensure the best quality experience for our customers. I’m pleased to see that Ericsson is launching NWDAF building upon Ericsson’s built-in software probes and Expert Analytics (EEA), a natural next step development to enhance closed loop automation and service assurance that could benefit BT’s Customer Network Experience (CNE) platform.” - Neil McRae, Former MD Architecture & Strategy, BT Group Chief Architect
Learn more about Ericsson’s NWDAF
In focus
How is Ericsson’s NWDAF making networks even smarter? | Video | 10 min.
Glen Gilmore and Ericsson's Monica Zethzon discuss our NWDAF launch, and how our new network function makes networks smarter and more flexible.
