High-performing programmable networks

High-performing networks give communication service providers (CSPs) the ability to offer superior experiences, driving subscriber growth and retention. With improved coverage, capacity, speed, low latency, precise positioning, security and resilience, high-performing networks provide the foundation for network programmability and establish the performance needed for differentiated connectivity.

Network programmability allows CSPs to steer networks based on desired outcomes, known as intents. These intents can include optimizing traffic, prioritizing key services or user groups in the network, and balancing performance with energy efficiencies.

With high-performing programmable networks, CSPs move beyond a one-size-fits-all proposition to deliver more demanding use cases and provide differentiated connectivity experiences to customers.

High-performing networks

High-performing networks have three main characteristics: superior performance, energy efficiency, and security and resilience. The right balance of these elements ensures optimal performance while minimizing costs. Our high-performing 5G networks are developed to deliver benchmark-winning performance, optimized total cost of ownership and enhanced resilience.

Programmable networks

Network programmability is enabled by advanced software capabilities on an open, horizontal, architecture utilizing intents, automation and AI. This enables the steering of network performance according to pre-defined intents. Programmable networks enable simplified and adaptive configuration, allowing for differentiated connectivity that can be scaled and offered with guaranteed SLAs to both consumers and enterprises. The operations of these networks become increasingly autonomous by leveraging advanced automation and AI across business, service and network layers.

Unlike traditional service-led deployments with slow feedback loops, programmable networks introduce a new operational logic driven by clearly defined goals, known as intent. These pre-defined intents can range from optimizing or prioritizing certain traffic types to balancing performance with energy consumption.

AI helps the network understand these intents, process large data sets, make real-time decisions and optimize network performance accordingly. As a service-aware entity, the network identifies different service types and adapts its performance in real-time to meet specific requirements and demands. As a result, programmable networks deliver precise service outcomes, such as consistent uplink and downlink performance for prioritized services.