Upcoming and Completed Research
A3 Strategy
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Review of the use of multiple models to solve a problem. Also, options for creating a single model that will solve multiple types of problem
The AI-native telco in 6GNov 24
Review of what it might mean for 6G to be "AI-native" - what will this look like and what will telcos have to do in order to realize the vision?
Financial opportunity from automation and Gen AI outside of the network (part 2)Sep 24
Part 2 of an update on the financial value of A3. Where will automation, Gen AI and related technologies create bottom-line value for the telcos in the channels, marketing and sales?
Financial opportunity from automation and Gen AI in the network (part 1)Jan 24
A bi-yearly update of work on the financial value of A3 to an "average" telco - this is part 1 of a 2 part report and is focussed on refining the model to show the value of automation and Gen AI in the network
New A3 capabilities in telcos: a view of the long term impacts of intelligenceMay 23
This report highlights a number of current hot topics such as Generative AI and discusses their importance and uses within telcos
How to make A3 workApr 23
A multi-case study report on the progress of telcos towards becoming "data driven organizations" - looking at strategic, organization, cultural and technology requirements
A3 for networks, OSS and BSS
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The progress of new A3 topics for the telco networkJun 25
An update of telco progress in areas such as the deployment of digital twin and multi-agent systems
Progress in deploying assuranceJan 24
A progress update on the deployment of assurance in 5G, providing a single pane of glass and uses at the edge and in enterprises
How to achieve a self-healing networkMar 24
Current trends and developments in the assurance market; including deep dive into AIOps
Review of the use of A3 in network/OSS/BSS automation and update on progress. Including discussion on overcoming some of the bigger barriers.
The use of A3 in Open RANJul 23
Review of where A3 will be required and the most important early days use cases
Network Exposure FunctionDec 22
The opportunities, activity and interest in NEF
Data and A3 Monetization
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Update: the monetization opportunity from A3 and APIsJan 25
Update on long-running calculation of value for an average telco in monetizing their data, A3 capabilites via APIs etc.
Database of innovative vendors in AI and automationOct 24
Tool segmenting the A3 market and describing smaller vendors which telcos can use to provide new AI and automation capabilities
A3 in the telco private networkMay 24
A look at A3 capabilities being developed by telcos for private networks - which capabilities look set to be most important in the mid term?
How Can Telcos support their "Data Driven" Customers?Aug 22
Telcos are seeing new opportunities in the market to provide data and A3 services to their enterprise customers. This report looks at the uses for BSS, OSS and network data; alongside A3 and data management.
Case Study: Telefonica Tech AIJul 21
Case study on development, current strategy and future plans for Telefonica Tech AI
A3 Products for Enterprise CustomersMar 21
A3 products that telcos are/can sell to their enterprise customers. With particular focus on the edge.
Data management
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Supporting telco AI and automation with future-proof platformsFeb 25
Supporting telco AI and automation with future-proof platforms
Building an AI cultureJul 24
A review of how to build trust and organizational support for AI - including topics such as AI governance, training and the development of guardrails around Generative AI
Developing the Data-Driven TelcoApr 23
A multi-case study report on the progress of telcos towards becoming "data driven organizations" - looking at strategic, organization, cultural and technology requirements
Telco Progress towards Being a "Data Driven Organization"Apr 22
An update on telco activity around storing data, data management, data and AI governance, data science/analytics and other topics
Review of the current role of data governance in telcos
Other A3 Topics
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Role of A3 in the future of telco securityMay 25
A review of the use of AI/ML in cybersecurity (and other security telco requirements) and future requirements from these models
Generative multi-agent systemsDec 24
Progress to date in deployment of Gen MAS (looking at examples in the market) and view of next steps
Cloud economics: Future strategies for use of cloud in telcoMar 24
How will cloud deployments in telcos develop? Uses for private vs public - looking at strategic and economic issues
Digital Twin for TelcoNov 22
Review of the opportunities for digital twins to be deployed within a telco - the potential value and use cases
A3 in Customer ExperienceAug 21
View of customer experience improvements that make use of A3 - including a view of their financial value
Use of A3 in the Contact CentreDec 20
Financial value of A3 in assisted channels; review of capabilities and CV19 impact
