A Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) that provides automated, AI/ML-based analytics for closed-loop, zero-touch network automation and an improved customer experience. Offers standard-based (3GPP) and proprietary use cases and interfaces.
A standard-based 3GPP solution
The NWDAF is deployed as an NF within the 5G Packet Core, fully containerized and fully integrated with the NRF, enabling communications with other NFs in the Core with analytics provided through open APIs. Provides all the use cases defined in Rel. 15, 16, and 17.
Features
Standard interfaces based on HTTP2
Authenticated and encrypted interfaces
High reliability and redundancy
High-performance and real-time analytics
Statistical and aggregated KPI-based analysis
Offers extended use cases
Collects and correlates proprietary vendor event feeds and exports data analytics through non-3GPP APIs that enable use cases like:
Enrich RIC data to improve optimization decisions
Enable IoT anomaly detection
Mitigate signaling storms
Improve VIP customer experiences
Unique value:
Offers standards-based and extended use cases
Supports use cases defined in Rel. 15, 16 and 17 and proprietary use cases
Provides automated telco-based AI/ML analytics
Collects data from the RAN to the core and applies advanced AI capabilities
Flexible NWDAF deployment model
Offers operators multiple deployment options from a centralized solution to a lightweight front end