The changes that will come with a 5G network will cause a shift in the role connectivity plays in our day-to-day lives, elevating it to be of critical importance. Operators will be challenged not only as they implement the necessary updates and changes to the core network architecture, but in ensuring a seamless transition, as well as managing the network so that it can support the next generation of use cases.
To smartly monitor 5G, operators will need to adopt a new approach to assurance that is automated and seamlessly integrates into the BSS/OSS/NFO to provide a closed-loop solution for managing the customer experience.