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Challenge: Efficiently managing and orchestrating the telco cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
Solution: Comprehensive management and orchestration platforms
Comprehensive management and orchestration platforms are crucial for efficient telco cloud infrastructure management. They automate resource provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and service orchestration. These platforms enable rapid deployment of telco cloud components through automated resource provisioning, leveraging features like template-based provisioning and infrastructure-as-code (IaC). Real-time monitoring capabilities provide visibility into the performance and health of the telco cloud infrastructure, allowing operators to detect anomalies and potential issues proactively. Maintenance tasks such as updating and configuration management are simplified through centralized management and policy-based automation, minimizing downtime and disruptions. Also, these platforms facilitate service orchestration and life cycle management, allowing operators to:
Integration with existing systems such as OSS and BSS is another critical aspect of comprehensive management and orchestration platforms. They provide interfaces and APIs that enable seamless integration, allowing for end-to-end automation and streamlined workflows across the telco ecosystem. This integration ensures a cohesive and efficient operation of the telco cloud infrastructure with other systems, enhancing overall productivity and effectiveness. By implementing these platforms, telco operators can address the challenges of managing and orchestrating their cloud infrastructure. They can then optimize resource utilization, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver reliable and scalable telco services.
A remarkable transformation occurs in the traditional OSS/BSS (Operations Support Systems/Business Support Systems) space, where new integrated architectures are being adopted to eliminate the traditional silos. This shift recognizes the need for more seamless and efficient operations and management of telecom services. By embracing integrated OSS/BSS architectures, telecom operators can break down the barriers between different functional areas and enable end-to-end visibility and control over the entire service life cycle. This integration promotes collaboration, streamlines processes, and enhances the overall agility and responsiveness of the telecom ecosystem. The move towards integrated OSS/BSS architectures marks a significant step in improving operational efficiency and delivering a superior customer experience in the telecom industry.
Reference: https://www.snmpcenter.com/re-imagining-oss-architecture/