Welcome to the Ericsson 2018 OSS BSS User Group in New York! In this blog post, we’ll delve into the insightful conversation between Des Blanchfield and Paul McCluskey from Ericsson. They discussed the exciting developments around Cenex and its acquisition by Ericsson, as well as the key takeaways from the event.
Key Takeaways from the Event
- Emerging Trends: The event showcased the emergence of 5G, software-defined everything, NFV, SDN, and cybersecurity as key trends in the telecom industry.
- Importance of Partnerships: Verizon emphasized the importance of partnering and the infrastructure and standards required to make it work seamlessly.
- Automation and Complexity: The recurring theme at the event was the focus on automation and addressing the complexity and scale of IT and operations environments, especially in preparation for 5G and NFV.
Understanding Cenex and Its Role in the Ecosystem
Paul McCluskey provided valuable insights into Cenex, a next-generation service assurance company that utilizes real-time topology to correlate data from both physical and virtualized network environments. The acquisition of Cenex by Ericsson fills the gap in their portfolio, enabling closed-loop automation and predictive analytics for self-healing networks.
The Shift to Predictive Analytics and Self-Healing Networks
The conversation also touched on the shift from historical analytics to real-time and predictive analytics, particularly in the context of Ericsson’s digital transformation and the need for self-healing networks. The acquisition of Cenex by Ericsson sets the stage for predictive analytics to play a significant role in their future roadmaps.
Use Cases and Future Applications
Looking ahead, the integration of Cenex’s capabilities into the Ericsson ecosystem opens up new use cases and applications, particularly in areas such as 5G network slicing and recovery of services at the service layer. The seamless alignment of Cenex with Ericsson’s expert analytics solution creates a powerful story for both network services and customer experience.
Edge Analytics and IoT
The discussion also touched on the importance of edge analytics, particularly in the context of IoT and the need for automation to manage communication between IoT devices and applications. This aligns with Cenex’s focus on cost-effective automation for IoT networks, making it a beneficial solution for service providers and end customers.
Conclusion
The Ericsson 2018 OSS BSS User Group event provided valuable insights into the evolving telecom landscape and the role of companies like Cenex in enabling automation, predictive analytics, and self-healing networks. The acquisition of Cenex by Ericsson sets the stage for a promising future in the telecom industry, with a focus on innovation and addressing the complexities of emerging technologies.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the telecom industry as we continue to explore the exciting developments in network infrastructure and service assurance.
Thank you for joining us at the Ericsson 2018 OSS BSS User Group event!
