Etisalat today announced that it is building the region\u2019s first open and autonomous and secured network. Cisco AI\/ML automation is used to simplify Etisalat Emirates Internet Exchange (EMIX) operations with a set of innovative use cases aimed at providing an intent-based and closed-loop automation solutions to EMIX network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Etisalat advances in the automation journey, the network intelligence and refined analytics will improve operational decision making and reduce time-to-outcomes, which is critical in preparing the network for future 5G capacity demands and service agility to deliver always-on connectivity to EMIX customers and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new automation framework is built on the proven foundation of open APIs in Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), Cisco\u2019s WAN Automation Engine (WAE), and Cisco AI\/ML Platform to incorporate big data consolidation, machine learning, event correlation, and closed-loop change automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the support of intelligent \u2018capacity planning\u2019 application, Etisalat will manage to quickly scale the infrastructure which will translate into being able to maintain service levels when traffic levels are in flux. While predicting network capacity demands based on the recent usage patterns and trends, which can be very unpredictable during peak utilisation times, and maintaining a high level of the service quality by automatically routing the critical applications using AI to predict the best network paths for high applications quality and customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAdvanced automation is at the heart of Etisalat\u2019s strategy in every corner in the network. It is critical to 5G success for improving operational efficiency and driving new services,\u201d said HaithamAbdulrazzak, Chief Technology Officer, Etisalat. \u201cWe are focusing on service performance metrics and the real time experience of our customers with immediate and long-term benefits to transform our infrastructure and deliver the best in class customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe opted for Cisco solution due to the outcome driven approach in automation that will have a major impact on network capacity management,\u201d said Saeed Al Zarouni, Senior Vice President – Mobile Network, Etisalat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe next-generation networks that we’re driving supports our customers stay ahead of the curve and create new, ground-breaking experiences for their customers and end users for decades to come,\u201d said Adam MacHale, VP of Service Providers in EMEAR region, Cisco. \u201cWe worked closely with Etisalat to realise their vision for open, autonomous and secure EMIX network that can proactively handle upcoming demands, improve operational decision making and reduce time-to-outcomes, to deliver the best in class customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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