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Is managing your telecom network infrastructure effectively proving challenging? Are manual processes slowing down your operations and stalling innovation? If so, you’re not alone. Many Tier-1 telecom operators face the same struggle, relying on outdated methods to handle intricate, evolving networks. Such inefficiencies not only diminish network performance but also increase operational costs and delay time-to-market for new services.

The solution? Edge orchestration and automation. By transitioning from tactical automation to hyperautomation, telecom operators can achieve full control of their networks, streamline processes, and unlock unprecedented levels of performance, security, and scalability.

NearbyOne’s edge orchestration platform emerges as a transformative tool on this journey, enabling operators to automate everything from essential network functions to predictive maintenance and AI-driven optimisation.

The Rising Complexity of Telecom Networks Requires a New Approach

Telecom networks are growing more complex every day, with an increasing number of devices, services, and applications to manage. This complexity demands a dynamic network management approach that evolves in step with the network itself.

NearbyOne offers a structured path for this evolution, leading operators through three key automation stages:

1. Tactical Automation
   In this initial stage, operators automate basic, repeatable tasks, including network monitoring, device management, and service configurations. While tactical automation reduces manual efforts and boosts operational efficiency, it’s only the first step towards comprehensive network control.
2. Process Automation
   As operators progress, they enter process automation, automating larger network functions end-to-end. NearbyOne enables complex workflows such as provisioning 5G network slices or configuring IoT services. This includes configuration across layers: cloud layer (IoT backend), 5G core network, edge servers (IoT edge applications), communication layer to IoT devices, and the IoT devices themselves. This process minimises human error, accelerates service delivery, and enhances operational quality.
3. Hyperautomation
   The ultimate goal is hyperautomation, where the network autonomously manages itself using real-time data insights. NearbyOne allows operators to reach this level by enabling predictive maintenance, network optimisation, and AI-driven decision-making. Hyperautomation harnesses data from across the network – whether from the edge, cloud, or core – unlocking advanced capabilities like predictive analytics, security management, and traffic optimisation.

Enhancing Security with Hyperautomation in Telecom Networks

In the modern telecom context, hyperautomation significantly bolsters security by automating vulnerability and anomaly detection, enabling operators to respond to threats in real-time and safeguard both the network and customer data.

How can edge computing help to handle complex networks while managing outdated tools and processes? Edge computing plays a vital role in the transition from tactical automation to hyperautomation. With rising network traffic and data generation, relying solely on centralised data centres can cause latency issues, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies. By shifting key processes to the edge – closer to the data source – telecom operators drastically reduce latency and improve network performance.

NearbyOne’s orchestration platform integrates seamlessly with edge computing infrastructures, providing operators with full control over data processing. Whether workloads need to be handled at the edge or in the cloud, NearbyOne ensures that every network component is optimised for performance, security, and scalability.

Managing a Growing Network Infrastructure: Edge Devices, Services, and Applications

Are you struggling to manage an increasing number of edge devices, services, and applications in your network? By automating workload placement and ensuring services run where needed most, NearbyOne helps operators maximise their infrastructure while minimising costs. Its orchestration capabilities provide end-to-end visibility and control across all network components, from 5G cores to IoT devices, centralising network management in one platform.

Real Business Impact: Driving Efficiency, Reducing Costs, and Speeding Time-to-Market

Automation isn’t just about enhancing network efficiency; it drives genuine business results. By automating complex processes and leveraging real-time data, telecom operators can cut operational costs and speed up the launch of new services.

NearbyOne’s orchestration platform ensures that each automation stage, from tactical automation to hyperautomation, aligns with these goals. By minimising manual intervention and optimising network performance, operators can lower their total cost of ownership (TCO) and deliver superior service to customers.

Moreover, hyperautomation empowers operators to bring new services to market faster and more efficiently. With end-to-end process automation and predictive capabilities, operators can launch new products ahead of competitors, gaining a strategic edge.

Preparing Telecom Networks for the Future with Hyperautomation

Telecom operators can no longer afford to rely on manual processes and tactical automation alone. In a competitive landscape, scalability, innovation, and optimisation are essential. NearbyOne’s edge orchestration platform equips operators with the tools to ensure flexibility and enhance network monitoring, paving the way toward hyperautomation.

By integrating edge computing, process automation, and hyperautomation in a single, unified platform, NearbyOne enables telecom operators to drive efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate the time-to-market for new services. The journey towards hyperautomation begins with tactical automation but culminates in a fully autonomous, intelligent network—one ready to meet tomorrow’s demands.