WBBA launches AI-Net certification for global data transmission
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has introduced AI-Net certification, a global standard to guide countries and operators toward intelligent networks for the AI era. The new framework assesses network readiness for AI demands.
Bangkok – The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has officially launched AI-Net, a new global certification standard for data transmission. The announcement was made during the Asian-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS).
The AI-Net certification aims to guide nations and telecommunication operators in their transition from connectivity-based networks to intelligent networks designed to meet the demands of artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative seeks to ensure global network infrastructure can support AI's accelerated development and the shift from cloud-centric architectures to fully intelligent systems.
AI-Net evaluates networks across three key areas: their role in national policy, collaboration within industry ecosystems, and the penetration rate of Net5.5G technology. The system is designed to accelerate the adoption of Net5.5G by aligning top-level policies with industry practices and testing technological maturity.
The WBBA highlighted the dual benefits of the certification. Firstly, "Network for AI" positions networks as fundamental infrastructure for AI, not just conduits. Secondly, "AI for Network" integrates AI directly into network operations, enabling self-optimizing and self-healing capabilities. This shift is expected to reduce operational complexity and maintenance costs for global operators.
The AI-Net assessment considers both macroeconomic factors, such as national policy frameworks, and microeconomic factors, like IP network development indices used by operators. The certification scope extends to data center networks and security systems, ensuring comprehensive digital infrastructure readiness for an AI-driven future.