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ICNMaster Empowers Transition to Level 4 Autonomous Networks

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital communication, the adoption of Autonomous Networks (AN) has become a benchmark of industry success. ICNMaster, Huawei's advanced operational and maintenance solution, is positioned as a key player in accelerating the transition to Level 4 Autonomous Networks. This migration aims to enhance both the efficiency and stability of network management.

As we progress into 2025, the digital transformation is gaining unprecedented momentum, as evidenced by the significant involvement of the telecommunications sector. Last year alone, 73 global partners contributed to the sixth edition of the Autonomous Networks technical report released by the TM Forum. Moreover, 61 companies signed the AN Manifesto, demonstrating a collective commitment towards embracing autonomous solutions.

The Role of ICNMaster

ICNMaster is designed to deliver operational autonomy specifically in high-value scenarios. It focuses on comprehensive, automated management of network changes and fault handling, which ultimately enhances the operational efficiency and reliability of core network services. This is increasingly vital as cloud-native technologies become more integrated and conventional manual operations struggle to meet escalating service demands.

Operators face mounting pressures due to frequent network incidents and rising operational costs. The traditional manual processes not only slow down response times but also can jeopardize customer loyalty due to service interruptions. Therefore, improving the operational efficiency of core networks and maintaining high service reliability has become a priority for telecommunication providers.

Streamlining Operations and Maintenance

ICNMaster revolutionizes traditional problem-solving approaches, which typically rely on expert personnel and complex tools, rendering them slow and outdated. By utilizing artificial intelligence, foundational telecommunications models, and digital twins, ICNMaster can swiftly detect and analyze network issues, enabling quick resolutions to service-critical problems. The automation in diagnostics provides solutions within minutes, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.

In addition to automation, ICNMaster employs extensive use of agents for tasks such as complaint analysis, alarm management, fault rectification, service provisioning, and configuration changes. This collaborative approach continuously optimizes operational processes, relieving network engineers from monotonous manual tasks and allowing them to focus on more specialized functions. As a result, the overall operational and maintenance capabilities of the entire team are significantly enhanced.

Ensuring High Network Stability

Achieving a high stability standard is paramount for establishing resilient and robust networks. In November 2024, new high-level stability assessment standards were launched, involving over 20 leading operators. The TM Forum also released a technical report for these stability assessments. Operators are now prioritizing fundamental mechanisms for fault detection and recovery.

Level 4 Autonomous Networks offer advanced reliability and self-healing capabilities. This means that the systems can automatically recommend alternate paths to recover services seamlessly, even in extreme failure scenarios, consistently ensuring service availability. Huawei is committed to continuous innovation, helping operators transition from Level 3 to Level 4 Autonomous Networks, thereby driving industry-wide transformations in efficiency and stability.

As the telecommunications sector embraces these innovative solutions, ICNMaster stands out as a pivotal element in the journey towards fully autonomous and efficient networks. With the integration of AI and advanced management techniques, the future of telecommunication networks appears bright and promising.