Day 2 readiness is the business end of the software lifecycle that powers 5G networks. It’s when Day 0 and Day 1 preparation pays off, or not. Given the complex and hyper-connected nature of 5G networks, having the foundational abilities to automate, orchestrate and manage—before you go-live—has never been more important.

This white paper examines what service providers can do during the planning stages to build in the necessary capabilities for a profitable, future-ready network, and the roles that automation, orchestration and assurance play in that preparation, including:

• When and how automation can be used
• The role that orchestration plays in monetizing the network
• Why automated assurance is more than monitoring and reporting