Huawei Launches ICNMaster: The First AI-Powered Core Network Solution
In a groundbreaking move for the telecommunications industry, Huawei has officially launched ICNMaster, the first-ever AI-enhanced core network operation and maintenance (O&M) solution. This innovative tool addresses the increasing complexity of core network structures due to the emergence of new Radio Access Technologies (RAT). The complexity of these networks has led to significant operational hurdles, prompting Huawei to focus on creating a transformative digital solution.
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, and its integration into core network management marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape. The ICNMaster is designed specifically to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and reduce manual workload for telecom companies.
Huawei's ICNMaster has already been successfully implemented across multiple sites of China Mobile, with installations across provinces such as Zhejiang, Qinghai, and Guangdong. As a result, China Mobile’s O&M teams are experiencing a significant upsurge in operational capabilities.
China Mobile's Zhejiang province has been at the forefront of this AI-based transformation, reaping substantial benefits from ICNMaster’s smart capabilities. The solution utilizes intelligent agents for managing alarms and customer complaints, known as CompSpirit and AssurSpirit, which automate formerly manual tasks that required expert oversight. This automation is equivalent to adding over 30 skilled digital staff members to the team, tremendously increasing operational efficiency.
One noteworthy feature of ICNMaster is its alarm management agent, which facilitates seamless integration with ticket management systems. This allows O&M personnel to instantly access accurate alarm-related information through a user-friendly chatbot interface. Additionally, the system suggests intelligent diagnostics and case recommendations, dramatically shortening the average response time for alarm ticket management from 90 minutes to a mere 12 minutes—an impressive efficiency boost of 87%.
Furthermore, the complaint management agent automates various processes such as complaint classification, diagnosis, signaling analysis, and ticket completion. The utilization of a chatbot for signaling analysis enables a much faster procedure, completed in just 5 minutes, thus reducing the average time for processing complaint tickets from 14.6 hours to 5.2 hours, which is more than a 64% increase in efficiency.
Given the intricate and highly specialized nature of the telecommunications field, the application of AI requires stringent standards. ICNMaster meets these demands by leveraging extensive field experience, deep industry insights, and robust tool integration capabilities. This solution signifies a transformation from traditional manual operations supported by disparate tools to intelligent agents that allow for automated orchestration and flexible scheduling of tools and models. It effectively addresses inter-departmental and expert collaboration challenges while simplifying procedures and enhancing overall O&M experiences.
Looking ahead, Huawei intends to collaborate with additional operators to further drive continuous innovation in telecom management. Their goal is to accelerate the development of intelligent applications and improve comprehensive O&M capabilities. Through these advancements, Huawei aims to help operators attain a highly autonomous core network management system, unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency and excellence in the telecommunications domain. The push for digital transformation in the telecom sector illustrates Huawei's commitment to leading the wave of change into a smarter future.