5G cloud-native technology and disaggregation introduce agility, scale, and flexibility to the network to support new services but present complex challenges for mobile operators. Advanced analytics and automation systems are fundamental to operators to provide real-time service management, operational insights, and to support lifecycle changes.

This 25-page report analyses the key findings from the Heavy Reading 5G Network Analytics and Automation Operator Survey conducted in May 2023.

Subject matter covered in this report includes:

• Services driving 5G analytics and automation solutions
• Operator priorities and strategies for automation
• The use of AI/ML technology within analytic and automation solutions, e.g., RAN optimization, end-to-end service delivery, closed-loop control, etc.
• Priorities for selecting and assembling 5G monitoring and assurance
• The role of analytics and assurance to support security detection and vulnerability mitigation