Platform Evolution

Driving Network Flexibility and Operational Efficiency

The Platform Evolution Vector prioritizes building adaptable platforms that support dynamic connectivity needs through cloud-based virtualization, edge computing and converged provisioning to expand service offerings for operators.

Overview

Priorities

Use Cases

Driving Platform Evolution for growth and agility

Continuing platform evolution will empower operators to offer value-added services and explore new business models that align with open standards. A programmable, API-driven platform is the foundation for intent-based networking and streamlined service delivery in broadband. This results in:

Operational Efficiency

Simplifying network management through automation and real-time telemetry for operational insight.

Seamless Experiences

Unifying subscriber management and implementing zero-touch provisioning and onboarding for consistent, personalized user interactions.

Faster Innovation

Developing open APIs to accelerate the path to new services.

Priorities Include

Scalable Telemetry Architecture

Providing real-time insights, predictive analytics and automated operational support, optimizing service quality and network resource allocation to support diverse access needs.

AI native and advanced network research

Designing AI-native networks where functionality, deployment, operation and maintenance leverage AI regardless of access technology.

Cloud and edge computing APIs

Offering flexible compute services to support multiple workloads — enabling delivery of resources at the right time and place, powered by AI/ML network optimization and management.

Automation and Orchestration

Enabling self-healing, self-optimizing networks with closed-loop automation for service restoration.

Converged provisioning subscriber, policy & session management

Streamlining provisioning for user devices and access network components across various technologies, including HFC, fiber, Wi-Fi and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). This system decouples subscriber identity from fixed equipment, managing subscriber information, policies and sessions seamlessly across different access technologies for a more personalized and flexible user experience.

Platform Evolution in Action

Transforming user experiences through low-latency, high-bandwidth edge computing

Edge computing enables on-demand bandwidth in scenarios requiring real-time data processing — which will become increasingly critical for emerging applications such as autonomous vehicles, patient monitoring in health care, smart grids and remote monitoring. The technology delivers highly reliable connectivity for latency-sensitive applications like online gaming and virtual reality by bringing applications and content closer to the user’s environment and facilitating faster transitions between them.