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Does managing your telecom network feel overwhelming with scattered visibility across your cores, SIM management, and connectivity infrastructure? If your operation struggles to maintain cohesive control over these key areas, it could be time to embrace Observability-as-a-Service (OaaS).

The Growing Complexity of Telecom Networks

The telecom industry is evolving rapidly, and with this growth comes increased complexity. Operators need advanced tools to observe, manage, and optimise their networks efficiently, and this is where edge computing and observability platforms like NearbyOne play a vital role.

In a typical Tier-1 telco environment, you deal with an extensive array of moving parts—4G and 5G cores, IoT infrastructures, multiple vendor systems, and complex SIM management, not to mention customer demands for seamless connectivity. As your network expands, so does its complexity, leading to significant operational bottlenecks.

Challenges of Network Management in a Complex Telecom Environment:

R  Poor visibility into network performance and issues.

R  Increased downtime and reduced performance due to fragmented monitoring.

R  Difficulty in anticipating problems before they affect service quality.

R  Manual oversight of network components leading to inefficiency.

This results in poor visibility into what’s really happening across your infrastructure, increasing downtime, and reducing performance. This lack of transparency makes it harder to anticipate issues before they impact your network and customers.

The Power of Observability-as-a-Service (OaaS)

Is there a unified way to gain real-time insights across your network without juggling multiple platforms? Observability-as-a-Service (OaaS) offers a solution. By leveraging advanced edge orchestration platforms, OaaS provides real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and simplified control over every aspect of your telecom infrastructure. With an observability platform like NearbyOne, you gain a single view that unifies visibility across your entire network—from core systems to the edge.

Key Benefits of Obserbability as a Service:

R  Unified Visibility: Real-time insights into all network components from core to edge.

R  Predictive Analytics: Identifying potential issues before they cause outages.

R  Proactive Network Management: Reducing downtime and enhancing service reliability.

R  Optimised Resource Usage: Maximising efficiency and reducing operational costs.

NearbyOne enables operators to oversee and manage complex infrastructures by integrating edge computing technologies. By deploying OaaS, telcos can detect issues early, enhance operational performance, and ensure continuous service delivery. This level of observability not only drives operational efficiency but also accelerates time-to-market for new services by simplifying infrastructure management. 

Simplifying Telecom Management with NearbyOne:

R  Single Platform Control: Manage your entire telecom ecosystem from one unified interface.

R  Real-time Monitoring: Complete oversight of your network’s health, performance, and connectivity.

R  Edge Orchestration: Seamlessly integrate on-premises, cloud, and edge environments for better management.

Edge orchestration through NearbyOne simplifies this by providing operators with a single platform to manage their entire telecom ecosystem, whether it’s on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. The platform’s observability features allow operators to have complete oversight of critical network components, offering real-time insights and predictive maintenance capabilities. 

Overcoming Fragmented Network Management

Does your company feel that managing your telecom components requires too much manual oversight? One of the biggest challenges facing telcos today is the fragmented nature of network management. Traditional methods often involve working with multiple dashboards, tools, and vendors, which slows decision-making and leaves room for errors. This is further complicated by the dynamic nature of modern telecom networks, where SIM management and connectivity infrastructure can vary widely across regions and vendor platforms. 

Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Network Management

Are you reacting to network problems instead of anticipating and preventing them? OaaS transforms network management from reactive to proactive. By leveraging observability tools, telco operators can monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time, such as latency, bandwidth utilisation, and device health. Predictive analytics help detect early warning signs of network degradation, allowing your team to intervene before problems escalate into service outages.

How Proactive Network Management Benefits Telecom Operators:

R  Improved Response Times: Faster identification and resolution of issues.

R  Enhanced Network Stability: Fewer outages and reduced downtime.

R  Optimised Resource Allocation: Better use of resources such as SIM cards and bandwidth.

R  Predictive Maintenance: Identify problems before they impact customers.

This real-time visibility allows operators to respond faster, improve network uptime, and optimise resource usage, whether managing SIM cards, monitoring connectivity, or troubleshooting core network functions. The result is a network that is not only more stable but also more agile—capable of adapting to changing market demands without requiring costly downtime. 

Accelerating Time-to-Market with OaaS

Is managing your telecom network hindering your ability to launch new services quickly? Time-to-market is crucial for telcos seeking a competitive edge, but many operators struggle to launch services efficiently due to the operational complexities associated with managing multiple layers of infrastructure. With a platform like NearbyOne, telecom operators can centralise management of both core network functions and edge applications, enabling faster rollouts of new services.

For example, when launching a new 5G service or IoT connectivity solution, OaaS allows you to deploy and manage the necessary infrastructure rapidly, ensuring that your service is operational and scalable from day one. The ability to monitor all connected devices and services through a unified platform further enhances agility, allowing your network to grow with minimal disruption.

Key Advantages of Accelerating Time-to-Market:

R  Rapid Service Deployment: Faster launch of 5G, IoT, and other telecom services.

R  Simplified Infrastructure Management: Centralise and streamline telecom operations.

R  Scalable Solutions: Ensure your services grow with minimal disruption. 

Simplifying SIM Management with Observability

SIM management is another area where observability makes a significant impact. Do you struggle with managing SIM cards and tracking their connectivity across different regions or devices? With the adoption of edge orchestration, NearbyOne allows telcos to automate the entire process of managing SIM cards—from activation to deactivation—and monitor the associated connectivity in real-time. This streamlined approach minimises the need for manual intervention, ensuring your customers enjoy seamless, uninterrupted service.

How OaaS Improves SIM Management:

R  Automated SIM Management: Handle SIM activation, deactivation, and monitoring automatically.

R  Real-time Connectivity Insights: Track SIM usage and performance across devices and regions.

R  Predictive Analytics: Identify SIM usage patterns and optimise resource allocation.

Moreover, you can use predictive analytics to track SIM usage patterns, identify anomalies, and manage connectivity more efficiently. Whether managing hundreds or thousands of SIMs, the platform allows you to stay in control of your infrastructure, ensuring every connection is optimised for performance and reliability. 

Maximising ROI and Reducing Costs with OaaS

One of the key benefits of deploying OaaS is its potential to deliver enhanced ROI by reducing operational costs and maximising the use of existing infrastructure. By simplifying network management and unifying observability across the entire ecosystem, telecom operators can reduce the need for additional hardware, lower maintenance costs, and improve network efficiency.

NearbyOne’s edge orchestration platform enables telecom operators to reduce their TCO by minimising network disruptions, optimising resource allocation, and streamlining operations. With fewer outages, faster response times, and a more proactive approach to network management, telcos can focus on driving business growth while keeping operational expenses under control.

Conclusion: Unlocking Growth with Observability-as-a-Service (OaaS)

In an era where telecom networks are growing more complex by the day, the need for a unified, simplified observability solution has never been greater. Observability-as-a-Service (OaaS) through platforms like NearbyOne provides the tools that Tier-1 telecom operators need to gain full visibility into their infrastructure, simplify network management, and accelerate their go-to-market strategies.

Are you ready to take control of your network and unlock new opportunities for growth? Embrace the power of edge computing and observability to ensure your  telecom infrastructure is always operating at peak performance.