5G network slicing: end-to-end slice lifecycle automation

The increased complexity brought by 5G standalone (SA) means that legacy OSS will be too slow and resource-intensive to support end-to-end slice lifecycle automation. New systems must have access to all physical and virtual infrastructure elements and resources, as well as AI and ML capabilities, in order to anticipate network conditions, resource utilisation and performance as measured by service KPIs.

Information provided in this report

• Guidance on how communications service providers (CSPs) can overcome challenges related to end-to-end slice lifecycle automaton in 5G networks
• Insights that telecoms vendors can draw upon when formulating their own strategies