Nokia: Automation can reduce optical network costs by up to 81%
Nokia released a new study indicating that automation can provide significant savings in operational and capital expenses for optical networks. These reductions can reach up to 81 percent.
Finnish technology company Nokia has released research findings emphasizing the potential of automation in optical networks.
According to the company, a study conducted by Analysys Mason shows that automation solutions can reduce operational expenditures (OPEX) by up to 56 percent by simplifying network operation and management. Automation of service virtualization, in turn, can decrease OPEX by up to 81 percent by reducing the labor required for service order fulfillment and assurance processes.
The study estimates that automating network planning can avoid up to 30 percent of capital expenditures (CAPEX) by optimizing resource utilization and enabling the retirement of older equipment. Furthermore, network operators expect automation to improve revenue by up to 10 percent through faster time-to-market for services and the ability to offer differentiated services.
Nokia believes automation is key to supporting the rapidly growing volume of data and increasingly demanding network services. The company's WaveSuite automation platform aims to simplify the management of complex networks, which is critical for the success of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).