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High quality in mobile voice services is table stakes and MNOs must proactively and adequately equip themselves for the transition from 4G to 5G.

No matter how sophisticated smartphone devices get, they still need to initiate, connect and complete telephone calls flawlessly.

Actionable device intelligence is essential for MNOs to both understand subscriber behavior when connected to the network and to maximize the effectiveness of device promotion campaigns.

The operators of 5G networks will wield an unprecedented amount of power, which will have major implications for enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

A limited understanding of device intelligence is a handicap for executing on customer-centric business and operations strategies.

Zero-touch networks are the vision for 5G, but the adoption of standard enabling technologies will be key for mobile operators to realize the power of self-driving 5G networks.

While autonomous networks are the ultimate goal in 5G, until we get there, the intelligence generated by NWDAF is critical for human decision making in semi-automated network operations. Let’s take a look at the NWDAF use cases considered by the 3GPP.

A standard approach to 5G network automation will allow Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deploy multi-vendor networks with confidence, leveraging the unique capabilities of best-of-breed products.

Disaggregated cloud native 5G infrastructure will enable Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deploy best-of-breed products, but this requires an open NWDAF to ensure multi-vendor network automation.

While 5G networks are inherently complex and difficult to manage at scale, AI/ML will power 5G networks that are self-monitoring and self-driving, enabling zero-touch network automation.