Table of Contents |
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Page Number |
1 |
Chapter 1: Introduction |
21 |
1.1 |
Executive Summary |
21 |
1.2 |
Topics Covered |
24 |
1.3 |
Forecast Segmentation |
25 |
1.4 |
Key Questions Answered |
26 |
1.5 |
Key Findings |
27 |
1.6 |
Methodology |
29 |
1.7 |
Target Audience |
30 |
1.8 |
Companies & Organizations Mentioned |
31 |
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2 |
Chapter 2: SON & Mobile Network Optimization Ecosystem |
33 |
2.1 |
Conventional Mobile Network Optimization |
33 |
2.1.1 |
Network Planning |
33 |
2.1.2 |
Measurement Collection: Drive Tests, Probes & End User Data |
34 |
2.1.3 |
Post-Processing, Optimization & Policy Enforcement |
34 |
2.2 |
The SON (Self-Organizing Network) Concept |
35 |
2.2.1 |
What is SON? |
35 |
2.2.2 |
The Need for SON |
35 |
2.3 |
Functional Areas of SON |
36 |
2.3.1 |
Self-Configuration |
37 |
2.3.2 |
Self-Optimization |
37 |
2.3.3 |
Self-Healing |
37 |
2.3.4 |
Self-Protection |
38 |
2.3.5 |
Self-Learning |
38 |
2.4 |
SON Value Chain |
39 |
2.4.1 |
SON, xApp/rApp & Automation Specialists |
39 |
2.4.2 |
OSS & RIC Platform Providers |
40 |
2.4.3 |
RAN, Core & Transport Network Equipment Suppliers |
40 |
2.4.4 |
Wireless Service Providers |
40 |
2.4.4.1 |
National Mobile Operators |
40 |
2.4.4.2 |
Fixed-Line Service Providers |
41 |
2.4.4.3 |
Private 4G/5G Network Operators |
41 |
2.4.4.4 |
Neutral Hosts |
41 |
2.4.5 |
End Users |
42 |
2.4.5.1 |
Consumers |
42 |
2.4.5.2 |
Enterprises & Vertical Industries |
42 |
2.4.6 |
Other Ecosystem Players |
42 |
2.5 |
Market Drivers |
43 |
2.5.1 |
The 5G & Open RAN Era: Continued Infrastructure Investments |
43 |
2.5.2 |
Optimization in Complex Multi-RAN Environments |
43 |
2.5.3 |
OpEx & CapEx Reduction: The Cost Savings Potential |
44 |
2.5.4 |
Improving Subscriber Experience & Churn Reduction |
44 |
2.5.5 |
Power Savings: Towards Greener Mobile Networks |
45 |
2.5.6 |
Alleviating Congestion With Traffic Management |
45 |
2.5.7 |
Enabling Plug & Play Deployment of Small Cells |
45 |
2.5.8 |
Growing Adoption of Private 4G/5G Networks |
46 |
2.6 |
Market Barriers |
46 |
2.6.1 |
Complexity of Implementation |
46 |
2.6.2 |
Reorganization & Changes to Standard Engineering Procedures |
46 |
2.6.3 |
Lack of Trust in Automation |
46 |
2.6.4 |
Proprietary SON Algorithms |
47 |
2.6.5 |
Coordination Between Distributed & Centralized SON |
47 |
2.6.6 |
Network Security Concerns: New Interfaces & Lack of Monitoring |
47 |
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3 |
Chapter 3: SON Technology, Implementation Architectures & Use Cases |
48 |
3.1 |
Where Does SON Sit Within a Mobile Network? |
48 |
3.1.1 |
RAN |
49 |
3.1.2 |
Mobile Core |
49 |
3.1.3 |
Transport (Fronthaul, Midhaul & Backhaul) |
50 |
3.1.4 |
Device-Assisted SON |
51 |
3.2 |
Traditional SON Architecture |
52 |
3.2.1 |
D-SON (Distributed SON) |
52 |
3.2.2 |
C-SON (Centralized SON) |
53 |
3.2.3 |
H-SON (Hybrid SON) |
54 |
3.3 |
Open Standards-Compliant RIC, xApps & rApps |
55 |
3.3.1 |
RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) |
55 |
3.3.1.1 |
Near-RT (Real-Time) RIC |
56 |
3.3.1.2 |
Non-RT (Real-Time) RIC |
56 |
3.3.2 |
xApps: Open D-SON Applications |
56 |
3.3.3 |
rApps: Open C-SON Applications |
57 |
3.4 |
SON Use Cases |
57 |
3.4.1 |
RAN-Centric Use Cases |
57 |
3.4.1.1 |
ANR (Automatic Neighbor Relations) |
57 |
3.4.1.2 |
CNR (Centralized Neighbor Relations) |
57 |
3.4.1.3 |
PCI (Physical Cell ID) Allocation & Conflict Resolution |
57 |
3.4.1.4 |
CCO (Coverage & Capacity Optimization) |
58 |
3.4.1.5 |
MRO (Mobility Robustness Optimization) |
58 |
3.4.1.6 |
MLB (Mobility Load Balancing) |
58 |
3.4.1.7 |
RACH (Random Access Channel) Optimization |
59 |
3.4.1.8 |
ICIC (Inter-Cell Interference Coordination) & eICIC (Enhanced ICIC) |
59 |
3.4.1.9 |
COD/COC (Cell Outage Detection & Compensation) |
60 |
3.4.1.10 |
MDT (Minimization of Drive Tests) |
60 |
3.4.1.11 |
Advanced Traffic Steering |
60 |
3.4.1.12 |
Automated Anomaly Detection |
61 |
3.4.1.13 |
Massive MIMO & Beamforming Optimization |
61 |
3.4.1.14 |
4G-5G Dual Connectivity Management |
61 |
3.4.1.15 |
RAN Slice Management |
61 |
3.4.1.16 |
DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) |
62 |
3.4.1.17 |
Frequency Layer Management |
62 |
3.4.1.18 |
BBU (Baseband Unit) Resource Pooling |
62 |
3.4.1.19 |
Radio Resource Allocation for Complex Vertical Applications |
62 |
3.4.1.20 |
Handover Management in V2X Communications Scenarios |
62 |
3.4.1.21 |
Rapid Plug & Play Configuration of Small Cells |
63 |
3.4.1.22 |
DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Optimization |
63 |
3.4.2 |
Multi-Domain, Core & Transport-Related Use Cases |
63 |
3.4.2.1 |
Self-Configuration & Testing of Network Elements |
63 |
3.4.2.2 |
Domain Connectivity Management |
64 |
3.4.2.3 |
Automated Inventory Checks |
64 |
3.4.2.4 |
AIC (Automated Inconsistency Correction) |
64 |
3.4.2.5 |
Self-Healing of Network Faults |
64 |
3.4.2.6 |
Signaling Storm Protection |
65 |
3.4.2.7 |
Energy Efficiency & Savings |
65 |
3.4.2.8 |
QoS & QoE-Based Optimization |
65 |
3.4.2.9 |
Congestion Prediction & Management |
66 |
3.4.2.10 |
AI-Enabled Performance Diagnostics |
66 |
3.4.2.11 |
Industrial IoT Optimization |
66 |
3.4.2.12 |
Core Network Automation |
66 |
3.4.2.13 |
Network Slicing Resource Allocation |
67 |
3.4.2.14 |
Optimization of VNFs & CNFs |
67 |
3.4.2.15 |
Auto-Provisioning of Transport Links |
67 |
3.4.2.16 |
Transport Network Bandwidth Optimization |
67 |
3.4.2.17 |
Wireless Transport Interference Management |
68 |
3.4.2.18 |
Seamless Vendor Infrastructure Swap |
68 |
3.4.2.19 |
SON Coordination Management |
68 |
3.4.2.20 |
Cognitive & Self-Learning Networks |
68 |
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4 |
Chapter 4: Key Trends in Next-Generation SON Implementations |
69 |
4.1 |
Open RAN & vRAN (Virtualized RAN) Architectures |
69 |
4.1.1 |
Enabling RAN Automation & Intelligence With RIC, xApps & rApps |
70 |
4.2 |
Small Cells, HetNets & RAN Densification |
70 |
4.2.1 |
Plug & Play Small Cells |
70 |
4.2.2 |
SON-Enabled Coordination of UDNs (Ultra-Dense Networks) |
71 |
4.3 |
Shared & Unlicensed Spectrum |
72 |
4.3.1 |
Dynamic Management of Spectrum Using SON |
74 |
4.4 |
MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing) |
75 |
4.4.1 |
Potential Synergies With SON |
75 |
4.5 |
Network Slicing |
76 |
4.5.1 |
SON Mechanisms for Network Slicing in 5G Networks |
77 |
4.6 |
Big Data & Advanced Analytics |
77 |
4.6.1 |
Maximizing the Benefits of SON With Big Data |
78 |
4.6.2 |
The Importance of Predictive & Behavioral Analytics |
78 |
4.7 |
AI (Artificial Intelligence) & ML (Machine Learning) |
79 |
4.7.1 |
Towards Self-Learning SON Engines |
79 |
4.7.2 |
Deep Learning: Enabling Zero-Touch Mobile Networks |
80 |
4.8 |
NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) |
80 |
4.8.1 |
Enabling SON-Driven Deployment of VNFs & CNFs |
81 |
4.9 |
SDN (Software-Defined Networking) & Programmability |
82 |
4.9.1 |
Using the SDN Controller as a Platform for SON in Transport Networks |
82 |
4.10 |
Cloud Computing |
83 |
4.10.1 |
Facilitating C-SON Scalability & Elasticity |
83 |
4.11 |
Other Trends & Complementary Technologies |
83 |
4.11.1 |
Private 4G/5G Networks |
83 |
4.11.2 |
FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) |
84 |
4.11.3 |
DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) |
85 |
4.11.4 |
Digital Security for Self-Protection |
86 |
4.11.5 |
SON Capabilities for IoT Applications |
86 |
4.11.6 |
User-Based Profiling & Optimization for Vertical 5G Applications |
87 |
4.11.7 |
Addressing D2D (Device-to-Device) Communications & New Use Cases |
87 |
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5 |
Chapter 5: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives |
88 |
5.1 |
3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) |
88 |
5.1.1 |
3GPP Standardization of SON Capabilities |
88 |
5.1.2 |
LTE SON Features |
89 |
5.1.2.1 |
Release 8 |
89 |
5.1.2.2 |
Release 9 |
89 |
5.1.2.3 |
Release 10 |
89 |
5.1.2.4 |
Release 11 |
90 |
5.1.2.5 |
Release 12 |
91 |
5.1.2.6 |
Releases 13 & 14 |
91 |
5.1.3 |
5G NR SON Features |
91 |
5.1.3.1 |
Release 15 |
91 |
5.1.3.2 |
Release 16 |
92 |
5.1.3.3 |
Release 17 |
92 |
5.1.3.4 |
Release 18 & Beyond |
92 |
5.1.4 |
Implementation Approach for 3GPP-Specified SON Features |
92 |
5.2 |
O-RAN Alliance |
93 |
5.2.1 |
Open RAN RIC Architecture Specifications |
93 |
5.2.2 |
xApp & rApp Use Cases |
94 |
5.3 |
OSA (OpenAirInterface Software Alliance) |
94 |
5.3.1 |
M5G (MOSAIC5G) Project: Flexible RAN & Core Controllers |
94 |
5.4 |
TIP (Telecom Infra Project) |
95 |
5.4.1 |
RIA (RAN Intelligence & Automation) Project |
95 |
5.5 |
ONF (Open Networking Foundation) |
96 |
5.5.1 |
SD-RAN Project: Near Real-Time RIC & Exemplar xApps |
96 |
5.6 |
Linux Foundation’s ONAP (Open Network Automation Platform) |
97 |
5.6.1 |
OOF (ONAP Optimization Framework)-SON for 5G Networks |
97 |
5.6.2 |
Interface Support for Open RAN RIC Integration |
97 |
5.7 |
SCF (Small Cell Forum) |
98 |
5.7.1 |
4G/5G Small Cell SON & Orchestration |
98 |
5.8 |
OSSii (Operations Support Systems Interoperability Initiative) |
98 |
5.8.1 |
Enabling Multi-Vendor SON Interoperability |
99 |
5.9 |
NGMN Alliance |
99 |
5.9.1 |
Conception of the SON Initiative |
99 |
5.9.2 |
Recommendations for Multi-Vendor SON Deployment |
101 |
5.9.3 |
SON Capabilities for 5G Network Deployment, Operation & Management |
101 |
5.10 |
Others |
102 |
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6 |
Chapter 6: SON Deployment Case Studies |
104 |
6.1 |
AT&T |
104 |
6.1.1 |
Vendor Selection |
104 |
6.1.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
105 |
6.1.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
106 |
6.2 |
Bell Canada |
108 |
6.2.1 |
Vendor Selection |
108 |
6.2.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
108 |
6.2.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
109 |
6.3 |
Bharti Airtel |
110 |
6.3.1 |
Vendor Selection |
110 |
6.3.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
110 |
6.3.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
111 |
6.4 |
BT Group |
112 |
6.4.1 |
Vendor Selection |
112 |
6.4.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
112 |
6.4.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
113 |
6.5 |
China Mobile |
114 |
6.5.1 |
Vendor Selection |
114 |
6.5.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
114 |
6.5.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
115 |
6.6 |
Elisa |
116 |
6.6.1 |
Vendor Selection |
116 |
6.6.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
116 |
6.6.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
118 |
6.7 |
Globe Telecom |
119 |
6.7.1 |
Vendor Selection |
119 |
6.7.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
119 |
6.7.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
120 |
6.8 |
KDDI Corporation |
121 |
6.8.1 |
Vendor Selection |
121 |
6.8.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
121 |
6.8.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
122 |
6.9 |
MegaFon |
124 |
6.9.1 |
Vendor Selection |
124 |
6.9.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
124 |
6.9.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
125 |
6.10 |
NTT DoCoMo |
127 |
6.10.1 |
Vendor Selection |
127 |
6.10.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
127 |
6.10.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
128 |
6.11 |
Ooredoo |
129 |
6.11.1 |
Vendor Selection |
129 |
6.11.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
129 |
6.11.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
130 |
6.12 |
Orange |
131 |
6.12.1 |
Vendor Selection |
131 |
6.12.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
132 |
6.12.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
132 |
6.13 |
Singtel |
134 |
6.13.1 |
Vendor Selection |
134 |
6.13.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
134 |
6.13.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
135 |
6.14 |
SK Telecom |
136 |
6.14.1 |
Vendor Selection |
136 |
6.14.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
137 |
6.14.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
139 |
6.15 |
Telecom Argentina |
140 |
6.15.1 |
Vendor Selection |
140 |
6.15.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
140 |
6.15.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
141 |
6.16 |
Telefónica Group |
142 |
6.16.1 |
Vendor Selection |
142 |
6.16.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
142 |
6.16.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
144 |
6.17 |
TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile) |
146 |
6.17.1 |
Vendor Selection |
146 |
6.17.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
146 |
6.17.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
148 |
6.18 |
Turkcell |
149 |
6.18.1 |
Vendor Selection |
149 |
6.18.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
149 |
6.18.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
150 |
6.19 |
Verizon Communications |
151 |
6.19.1 |
Vendor Selection |
151 |
6.19.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
151 |
6.19.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
152 |
6.20 |
Vodafone Group |
154 |
6.20.1 |
Vendor Selection |
154 |
6.20.2 |
SON Deployment Review |
154 |
6.20.3 |
Results & Future Plans |
156 |
6.21 |
Other Recent Deployments & Ongoing Projects |
158 |
6.21.1 |
beCloud (Belarusian Cloud Technologies): AI-Enabled Network Automation & Performance Management |
158 |
6.21.2 |
Beeline Russia: Transforming the Mobile Experience Using C-SON Technology |
158 |
6.21.3 |
Betacom: Accelerating Enterprise Private 5G Adoption With RAN Automation |
159 |
6.21.4 |
BTC (Botswana Telecommunications Corporation): SON for Nationwide Network Optimization |
159 |
6.21.5 |
Celona: Self-Organizing 5G LAN Solution for Enterprises |
159 |
6.21.6 |
América Móvil: Accelerating 5G Rollouts Through SON-Based Automation |
158 |
6.21.7 |
DISH Network Corporation: RIC-Based Custom RAN Programmability & Intelligence |
159 |
6.21.8 |
DT (Deutsche Telekom): Berlin SD-RAN 4G/5G Outdoor Field Trial |
160 |
6.21.9 |
KPN: SON-Driven Automation for Network Optimization |
160 |
6.21.10 |
Kyivstar: Leveraging C-SON to Enhance Network Performance |
160 |
6.21.11 |
Liberty Global: Building a Customer-First Network |
161 |
6.21.12 |
LTT (Libya Telecom & Technology): Nationwide RAN Automation |
161 |
6.21.13 |
NEC Corporation: Self-Learning Local 5G Networks |
161 |
6.21.14 |
Opticoms: Optimizing Open RAN-Compliant Private 5G Networks |
161 |
6.21.15 |
Rakuten Mobile: Embedded RIC for RAN Automation Applications |
161 |
6.21.16 |
Smart Communications (PLDT): Enabling Multi-Vendor 4G/5G Network Automation |
162 |
6.21.17 |
Smartfren: Facilitating Network Densification & HetNet Management With C-SON Technology |
162 |
6.21.18 |
STC (Saudi Telecom Company): Automating Network Operations & Driving 5G Transformation |
162 |
6.21.19 |
Telkomsel: SON-Enabled Automated Network Optimization |
163 |
6.21.20 |
Telstra: Boosting Mobile Network Automation |
163 |
6.21.21 |
Zain Group: SON for Performance Enhancement |
163 |
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7 |
Chapter 7: Key Ecosystem Players |
164 |
7.1 |
Aarna Networks |
164 |
7.2 |
Abside Networks |
165 |
7.3 |
Accedian |
166 |
7.4 |
Accelleran |
167 |
7.5 |
Accuver (InnoWireless) |
168 |
7.6 |
Actiontec Electronics |
169 |
7.7 |
AI-LINK |
170 |
7.8 |
AirHop Communications |
171 |
7.9 |
Airspan Networks |
172 |
7.10 |
AiVader |
173 |
7.11 |
Aliniant |
174 |
7.12 |
Allot |
175 |
7.13 |
Alpha Networks |
176 |
7.14 |
Altiostar (Rakuten Symphony) |
177 |
7.15 |
Amazon/AWS (Amazon Web Services) |
178 |
7.16 |
Amdocs |
179 |
7.17 |
Anktion (Fujian) Technology |
180 |
7.18 |
Anritsu |
181 |
7.19 |
Arcadyan Technology Corporation (Compal Electronics) |
182 |
7.20 |
Argela |
183 |
7.21 |
Aria Networks |
184 |
7.22 |
ArrayComm (Chengdu ArrayComm Wireless Technologies) |
185 |
7.23 |
Artemis Networks |
186 |
7.24 |
Artiza Networks |
187 |
7.25 |
Arukona |
188 |
7.26 |
Askey Computer Corporation (ASUS – ASUSTeK Computer) |
189 |
7.27 |
ASOCS |
190 |
7.28 |
Aspire Technology (NEC Corporation) |
191 |
7.29 |
ASTRI (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute) |
192 |
7.30 |
ATDI |
193 |
7.31 |
Atesio |
194 |
7.32 |
Atrinet |
195 |
7.33 |
Aurora Insight |
196 |
7.34 |
Aviat Networks |
197 |
7.35 |
Azcom Technology |
199 |
7.36 |
Baicells |
200 |
7.37 |
BandwidthX |
201 |
7.38 |
BLiNQ Networks (CCI – Communication Components Inc.) |
202 |
7.39 |
Blu Wireless |
203 |
7.40 |
Blue Danube Systems (NEC Corporation) |
204 |
7.41 |
BTI Wireless |
205 |
7.42 |
B-Yond |
206 |
7.43 |
CableFree (Wireless Excellence) |
207 |
7.44 |
Cambium Networks |
208 |
7.45 |
Capgemini Engineering |
209 |
7.46 |
Casa Systems |
210 |
7.47 |
CBNG (Cambridge Broadband Networks Group) |
211 |
7.48 |
CCS – Cambridge Communication Systems (ADTRAN) |
212 |
7.49 |
Celfinet (Cyient) |
213 |
7.50 |
CellOnyx |
214 |
7.51 |
Cellwize (Qualcomm) |
215 |
7.52 |
CelPlan Technologies |
216 |
7.53 |
CGI |
217 |
7.54 |
Chengdu NTS |
218 |
7.55 |
CICT – China Information and Communication Technology Group (China Xinke Group) |
219 |
7.56 |
Ciena Corporation |
220 |
7.57 |
CIG (Cambridge Industries Group) |
221 |
7.58 |
Cisco Systems |
222 |
7.59 |
Cohere Technologies |
223 |
7.60 |
Comarch |
224 |
7.61 |
Comba Telecom |
225 |
7.62 |
CommAgility (Wireless Telecom Group) |
226 |
7.63 |
CommScope |
227 |
7.64 |
COMSovereign |
228 |
7.65 |
Contela |
230 |
7.66 |
Continual |
231 |
7.67 |
Corning |
232 |
7.68 |
Creanord |
233 |
7.69 |
DeepSig |
234 |
7.70 |
Dell Technologies |
235 |
7.71 |
DGS (Digital Global Systems) |
236 |
7.72 |
Digitata |
237 |
7.73 |
D-Link Corporation |
238 |
7.74 |
DZS |
239 |
7.75 |
ECE (European Communications Engineering) |
240 |
7.76 |
EDX Wireless |
241 |
7.77 |
eino |
242 |
7.78 |
Elisa Polystar |
243 |
7.79 |
Equiendo |
244 |
7.80 |
Ericsson |
245 |
7.81 |
Errigal |
247 |
7.82 |
ETRI (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea) |
248 |
7.83 |
EXFO |
249 |
7.84 |
Fairspectrum |
250 |
7.85 |
Federated Wireless |
251 |
7.86 |
Flash Networks |
252 |
7.87 |
Forsk |
253 |
7.88 |
Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) |
254 |
7.89 |
Fraunhofer HHI (Heinrich Hertz Institute) |
255 |
7.90 |
Fujitsu |
256 |
7.91 |
Gemtek Technology |
257 |
7.92 |
GENEViSiO (QNAP Systems) |
258 |
7.93 |
GenXComm |
259 |
7.94 |
Gigamon |
260 |
7.95 |
GigaTera Communications (KMW) |
261 |
7.96 |
Google (Alphabet) |
262 |
7.97 |
Groundhog Technologies |
263 |
7.98 |
Guavus (Thales) |
264 |
7.99 |
HCL Technologies |
265 |
7.100 |
Helios (Fujian Helios Technologies) |
266 |
7.101 |
HFR Networks |
267 |
7.102 |
Highstreet Technologies |
268 |
7.103 |
Hitachi |
269 |
7.104 |
HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
270 |
7.105 |
HSC (Hughes Systique Corporation) |
271 |
7.106 |
Huawei |
272 |
7.107 |
iBwave Solutions |
274 |
7.108 |
iConNext |
275 |
7.109 |
Infinera |
276 |
7.110 |
Infosys |
277 |
7.111 |
InfoVista |
278 |
7.112 |
Inmanta |
279 |
7.113 |
Innovile |
280 |
7.114 |
InnoWireless |
281 |
7.115 |
Intel Corporation |
282 |
7.116 |
InterDigital |
283 |
7.117 |
Intracom Telecom |
284 |
7.118 |
Inventec Corporation |
285 |
7.119 |
ISCO International |
286 |
7.120 |
IS-Wireless |
287 |
7.121 |
ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan) |
288 |
7.122 |
JMA Wireless |
289 |
7.123 |
JRC (Japan Radio Company) |
290 |
7.124 |
Juniper Networks |
291 |
7.125 |
Key Bridge Wireless |
292 |
7.126 |
Keysight Technologies |
293 |
7.127 |
Kleos |
294 |
7.128 |
KMW |
295 |
7.129 |
Kumu Networks |
296 |
7.130 |
Lemko Corporation |
297 |
7.131 |
Lenovo |
298 |
7.132 |
Lextrum (COMSovereign) |
299 |
7.133 |
Lime Microsystems |
300 |
7.134 |
LIONS Technology |
301 |
7.135 |
LITE-ON Technology Corporation |
302 |
7.136 |
LS telcom |
303 |
7.137 |
LuxCarta |
304 |
7.138 |
MantisNet |
305 |
7.139 |
Marvell Technology |
306 |
7.140 |
Mavenir |
307 |
7.141 |
Meta Connectivity |
309 |
7.142 |
MicroNova |
310 |
7.143 |
Microsoft Corporation |
311 |
7.144 |
MikroTik |
312 |
7.145 |
MitraStar Technology (Unizyx Holding Corporation) |
313 |
7.146 |
MYCOM OSI (Amdocs) |
314 |
7.147 |
Nash Technologies |
315 |
7.148 |
NEC Corporation |
316 |
7.149 |
Net AI |
318 |
7.150 |
Netcracker Technology (NEC Corporation) |
319 |
7.151 |
NETSCOUT Systems |
320 |
7.152 |
Netsia (Argela) |
321 |
7.153 |
New H3C Technologies (Tsinghua Unigroup) |
322 |
7.154 |
New Postcom Equipment |
323 |
7.155 |
Nextivity |
324 |
7.156 |
Node-H |
325 |
7.157 |
Nokia |
326 |
7.158 |
NuRAN Wireless |
328 |
7.159 |
NXP Semiconductors |
329 |
7.160 |
Oceus Networks |
330 |
7.161 |
Omnitele |
331 |
7.162 |
Opanga Networks |
332 |
7.163 |
Openet (Amdocs) |
333 |
7.164 |
P.I. Works |
334 |
7.165 |
Parallel Wireless |
335 |
7.166 |
Phluido |
336 |
7.167 |
Picocom |
337 |
7.168 |
Pivotal Commware |
338 |
7.169 |
Polte |
339 |
7.170 |
Potevio (CETC – China Electronics Technology Group Corporation) |
340 |
7.171 |
Qualcomm |
341 |
7.172 |
Quanta Computer |
342 |
7.173 |
Qucell Networks (InnoWireless) |
343 |
7.174 |
RADCOM |
344 |
7.175 |
Radisys (Reliance Industries) |
345 |
7.176 |
Rakuten Symphony |
346 |
7.177 |
Ranplan Wireless |
347 |
7.178 |
Red Hat (IBM) |
348 |
7.179 |
RED Technologies |
349 |
7.180 |
RIMEDO Labs |
350 |
7.181 |
Rivada Networks |
351 |
7.182 |
Rohde & Schwarz |
352 |
7.183 |
Ruijie Networks |
353 |
7.184 |
RunEL |
354 |
7.185 |
SageRAN (Guangzhou SageRAN Technology) |
355 |
7.186 |
Saguna Networks (COMSovereign) |
356 |
7.187 |
Samji Electronics |
357 |
7.188 |
Samsung |
358 |
7.189 |
Sandvine |
360 |
7.190 |
Sercomm Corporation |
361 |
7.191 |
Signalwing |
362 |
7.192 |
Siklu |
363 |
7.193 |
SIRADEL |
364 |
7.194 |
Skyvera (TelcoDR) |
365 |
7.195 |
SOLiD |
366 |
7.196 |
Sooktha |
367 |
7.197 |
Spectrum Effect |
368 |
7.198 |
SSC (Shared Spectrum Company) |
369 |
7.199 |
Star Solutions |
370 |
7.200 |
STL (Sterlite Technologies Ltd.) |
371 |
7.201 |
Subex |
372 |
7.202 |
Sunwave Communications |
373 |
7.203 |
Systemics-PAB |
374 |
7.204 |
T&W (Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics) |
375 |
7.205 |
Tarana Wireless |
376 |
7.206 |
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) |
377 |
7.207 |
Tech Mahindra |
378 |
7.208 |
Tecore Networks |
379 |
7.209 |
Telrad Networks |
380 |
7.210 |
TEOCO |
381 |
7.211 |
ThinkRF |
382 |
7.212 |
TI (Texas Instruments) |
383 |
7.213 |
TietoEVRY |
384 |
7.214 |
Trópico (CPQD – Center for Research and Development in Telecommunications, Brazil) |
385 |
7.215 |
TTG International |
386 |
7.216 |
Tupl |
387 |
7.217 |
ULAK Communication |
388 |
7.218 |
Vavitel (Shenzhen Vavitel Technology) |
389 |
7.219 |
VHT (Viettel High Tech) |
390 |
7.220 |
VIAVI Solutions |
391 |
7.221 |
VMware |
392 |
7.222 |
VNC – Virtual NetCom (COMSovereign) |
393 |
7.223 |
VNL – Vihaan Networks Limited (Shyam Group) |
394 |
7.224 |
WDNA (Wireless DNA) |
395 |
7.225 |
WebRadar |
396 |
7.226 |
Wind River Systems |
397 |
7.227 |
Wipro |
398 |
7.228 |
Wiwynn (Wistron Corporation) |
399 |
7.229 |
WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation) |
400 |
7.230 |
XCOM Labs |
401 |
7.231 |
Xingtera |
402 |
7.232 |
ZaiNar |
403 |
7.233 |
Z-Com |
404 |
7.234 |
Zeetta Networks |
405 |
7.235 |
ZTE |
406 |
7.236 |
Zyxel (Unizyx Holding Corporation) |
408 |
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8 |
Chapter 8: Market Sizing & Forecasts |
409 |
8.1 |
SON & Mobile Network Optimization Revenue |
409 |
8.2 |
SON Revenue |
410 |
8.3 |
SON Revenue by Network Segment |
410 |
8.3.1 |
RAN |
411 |
8.3.2 |
Mobile Core |
411 |
8.3.3 |
Transport (Fronthaul, Midhaul & Backhaul) |
412 |
8.4 |
RAN Segment SON Revenue by Architecture: Traditional SON vs. Open RAN RIC, xApps & rApps |
412 |
8.4.1 |
Traditional D-SON & C-SON |
413 |
8.4.1.1 |
Embedded D-SON Features |
413 |
8.4.1.2 |
Third Party C-SON & OSS Platforms |
414 |
8.4.2 |
Open RAN RIC, xApps & rApps |
414 |
8.4.2.1 |
RIC Platforms |
415 |
8.4.2.2 |
Near Real-Time xApps |
415 |
8.4.2.3 |
Non Real-Time rApps |
416 |
8.4.3 |
Mobile Operators’ In-House SON Tools & Systems |
416 |
8.5 |
SON Revenue by Access Network Technology |
417 |
8.5.1 |
2G & 3G |
417 |
8.5.2 |
LTE |
418 |
8.5.3 |
5G NR |
418 |
8.5.4 |
Wi-Fi & Others |
419 |
8.6 |
SON Revenue by Region |
419 |
8.7 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue |
420 |
8.8 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue by Region |
420 |
8.9 |
North America |
421 |
8.9.1 |
SON |
421 |
8.9.2 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization |
421 |
8.10 |
Asia Pacific |
422 |
8.10.1 |
SON |
422 |
8.10.2 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization |
422 |
8.11 |
Europe |
423 |
8.11.1 |
SON |
423 |
8.11.2 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization |
423 |
8.12 |
Middle East & Africa |
424 |
8.12.1 |
SON |
424 |
8.12.2 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization |
424 |
8.13 |
Latin & Central America |
425 |
8.13.1 |
SON |
425 |
8.13.2 |
Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization |
425 |
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9 |
Chapter 9: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations |
426 |
9.1 |
Why is the Market Poised to Grow? |
426 |
9.2 |
Future Roadmap: 2022 – 2030 |
427 |
9.2.1 |
2022 – 2025: Transition From Traditional SON to RIC Platforms, xApps & rApps |
427 |
9.2.2 |
2026 – 2029: Commercial Maturity of Advanced AI/ML-Based SON Implementations |
428 |
9.2.3 |
2030 & Beyond: Towards Zero-Touch 5G & 6G Network Automation |
429 |
9.3 |
Competitive Industry Landscape: Acquisitions, Alliances & Consolidation |
429 |
9.4 |
The C-SON Versus D-SON Debate |
430 |
9.5 |
Evaluating the Practical Benefits of SON |
431 |
9.6 |
Prospects of Open RAN Standards-Compliant RIC Platforms, xApps & rApps |
432 |
9.7 |
End-to-End SON: From the RAN to the Core & Transport Domains |
433 |
9.8 |
Growing Adoption of SON Capabilities for Wi-Fi & Non-3GPP Access Technologies |
433 |
9.9 |
The Importance of AI & ML-Driven SON Algorithms |
434 |
9.10 |
Improving End User Experience With QoE-Based Optimization |
436 |
9.11 |
Enabling Network Slicing & Advanced 5G Capabilities |
436 |
9.12 |
Greater Focus on Self-Protection |
438 |
9.13 |
Addressing IoT Optimization |
438 |
9.14 |
Managing Shared & Unlicensed Spectrum |
439 |
9.15 |
Easing the Deployment of Private 4G/5G Networks |
440 |
9.16 |
Assessing the Impact of SON on Optimization & Field Engineers |
440 |
9.17 |
Strategic Recommendations |
441 |
9.17.1 |
SON Solution Providers |
441 |
9.17.2 |
Mobile Operators |
442 |
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List of Figures |
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Figure 1: Functional Areas of SON Within the Mobile Network Lifecycle |
36 |
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Figure 2: SON Value Chain |
39 |
|
Figure 3: SON Associated OpEx & CapEx Savings by Network Segment (%) |
44 |
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Figure 4: Potential Areas of SON Implementation |
48 |
|
Figure 5: Mobile Fronthaul, Midhaul & Backhaul Technologies |
50 |
|
Figure 6: D-SON (Distributed SON) in a Mobile Network |
52 |
|
Figure 7: C-SON (Centralized SON) in a Mobile Network |
53 |
|
Figure 8: H-SON (Hybrid SON) in a Mobile Network |
54 |
|
Figure 9: RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) Functional Architecture |
55 |
|
Figure 10: Transition to UDNs (Ultra-Dense Networks) |
71 |
|
Figure 11: Conceptual Architecture for End-to-End Network Slicing in Mobile Networks |
76 |
|
Figure 12: NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) Concept |
81 |
|
Figure 13: Comparison Between DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) & Shallow Packet Inspection |
85 |
|
Figure 14: O-RAN Architecture |
93 |
|
Figure 15: OSA’s M5G (MOSAIC5G) Stack |
95 |
|
Figure 16: ONF’s SD-RAN Project |
96 |
|
Figure 17: NGNM SON Use Cases |
100 |
|
Figure 18: AT&T’s SON Implementation |
105 |
|
Figure 19: Elisa’s In-House SON Solution |
117 |
|
Figure 20: KDDI’s AI-Assisted Automated Network Operation System |
123 |
|
Figure 21: NTT DoCoMo’s Intelligent RAN Roadmap |
128 |
|
Figure 22: Orange’s Vision for Cognitive PBSM (Policy-Based SON Management) |
133 |
|
Figure 23: SK Telecom’s Fast Data Platform for QoE-Based Automatic Network Optimization |
137 |
|
Figure 24: Telefónica’s SON Deployment Roadmap From 4G To 5G Rollouts |
143 |
|
Figure 25: TIM’s Open SON Architecture |
147 |
|
Figure 26: Global SON & Mobile Network Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
409 |
|
Figure 27: Global SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
410 |
|
Figure 28: Global SON Revenue by Network Segment: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
410 |
|
Figure 29: Global SON Revenue in the RAN Segment: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
411 |
|
Figure 30: Global SON Revenue in the Mobile Core Segment: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
411 |
|
Figure 31: Global SON Revenue in the Transport (Fronthaul, Midhaul & Backhaul) Segment: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
412 |
|
Figure 32: Global RAN Segment SON Revenue by Architecture: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
412 |
|
Figure 33: Global RAN Segment Traditional D-SON & C-SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
413 |
|
Figure 34: Global RAN Segment Embedded D-SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
413 |
|
Figure 35: Global RAN Segment Third Party C-SON & OSS Platforms Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
414 |
|
Figure 36: Global Open RAN RIC, xApps & rApps Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
414 |
|
Figure 37: Global RIC Platforms Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
415 |
|
Figure 38: Global Near Real-Time xApps Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
415 |
|
Figure 39: Global Non Real-Time rApps Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
416 |
|
Figure 40: Global Mobile Operators’ In-House SON Tools & Systems Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
416 |
|
Figure 41: Global SON Revenue by Access Network Technology: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
417 |
|
Figure 42: Global 2G & 3G SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
417 |
|
Figure 43: Global LTE SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
418 |
|
Figure 44: Global 5G NR SON Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
418 |
|
Figure 45: Global Wi-Fi & Other Access Technology SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
419 |
|
Figure 46: SON Revenue by Region: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
419 |
|
Figure 47: Global Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
420 |
|
Figure 48: Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue by Region: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
420 |
|
Figure 49: North America SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
421 |
|
Figure 50: North America Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
421 |
|
Figure 51: Asia Pacific SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
422 |
|
Figure 52: Asia Pacific Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
422 |
|
Figure 53: Europe SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
423 |
|
Figure 54: Europe Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
423 |
|
Figure 55: Middle East & Africa SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
424 |
|
Figure 56: Middle East & Africa Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
424 |
|
Figure 57: Latin & Central America SON Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
425 |
|
Figure 58: Latin & Central America Conventional Mobile Network Planning & Optimization Revenue: 2022 – 2030 ($ Million) |
425 |
|
Figure 59: SON Future Roadmap: 2022 – 2030 |
427 |
|
Figure 60: Global Spending on RIC Platforms, xApps & rApps: 2023 – 2025 ($ Million) |
432 |