Network operations enhanced with AI by NetScout, as per TM Forum's NeuroNoce initiative.
The NeuroNOC Catalyst project, a collaborative initiative involving industry leaders and global carriers, has demonstrated the transformative impact of high-quality curated data in AI-driven network operations. The project, championed by carriers such as BT Group, Telecom Argentina, Omantel, Turknet, Axian Telecom, and Safaricom, aimed to investigate AI agents, closed-loop automation, and high-quality network data for self-healing operations within telecom environments.
One of the key participants in the project was NETSCOUT Systems, Inc., which deployed its Omnis AI Insights Solution to deliver high-fidelity telemetry essential for effective AI-driven operations. The solution, consisting of Omnis AI Sensor and Omnis AI Streamer, facilitated autonomous and self-healing networks by enabling networks to perform self-healing operations that accelerate fault detection, diagnosis, and automated remediation with minimal human intervention.
The Omnis AI Sensor uses deep packet inspection (DPI)-based, end-to-end network visibility, providing detailed, accurate data that supports sophisticated AI/ML models in identifying anomalies and root causes effectively. On the other hand, Omnis AI Streamer offers powerful analytics and filtering at source via an open API driven dataset.
The NeuroNOC Catalyst project delivered promising results, including an expected 80% reduction in manual troubleshooting for communications service providers, a substantial decrease in troubleshooting time, and a dramatic reduction in operational costs by up to 50%. In simulated service-impact scenarios, the solution enabled network operations center (NOC) engineers to identify subscriber registration issues, pinpoint the root cause, and execute remediation steps with minimal manual effort.
Richard Fulwiler, a Catalyst participant and Senior Director, Product Management at NETSCOUT, emphasized the importance of accurate, real-time curated data in intelligent network operations. He stated that while fully autonomous networks are still in their early stages, the project showed the powerful potential of AI agents with the right data in real-time to support faster and more accurate resolution of network issues.
In conclusion, the NeuroNOC Catalyst project evidences that high-quality curated data fuels AI-driven network operations by enabling more efficient, automated, and fault-resilient network environments. This collaboration between industry leaders and global carriers not only showcases a scalable blueprint for future autonomous networks but also delivers significant business and technical improvements in modern telecom infrastructure. For more information on the NeuroNOC Catalyst project, visit TM Forum's NeuroNOC Catalyst page.
[1] TM Forum's NeuroNOC Catalyst page: https://www.tmforum.org/resource/neurnoc-catalyst-page/ [2] NETSCOUT's press release on NeuroNOC Catalyst: https://www.netscout.com/us/en/about/press-releases/2022/netscout-joins-tm-forum-neuronoc-catalyst-project-to-develop-ai-driven-network-operations.html [3] TM Forum's NeuroNOC Catalyst summary: https://www.tmforum.org/resources/neurnoc-catalyst-summary/
- The Omnis AI Insights Solution, deployed by NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. during the NeuroNOC Catalyst project, leverages artificial-intelligence and high-quality network data to support self-healing telecom operations, resulting in less manual troubleshooting by up to 80%.
- The Omnis AI Sensor, a key component of NETSCOUT's Omnis AI Insights Solution, employs deep packet inspection (DPI) for end-to-end network visibility, providing accurate data essential for sophisticated AI/ML models to identify anomalies and root causes effectively.
- The NeuroNOC Catalyst project, a collaboration among industry leaders and global carriers, demonstrated that AI agents, closed-loop automation, and high-quality network data can contribute to more efficient, automated, and fault-resilient network environments.
- The Omnis AI Streamer, another integral part of NETSCOUT's Omnis AI Insights Solution, offers powerful analytics and filtering at the source via an open API-driven dataset, ultimately benefiting network operations with significant insights.
- The NeuroNOC Catalyst project, documented on TM Forum's NeuroNOC Catalyst page, showcases a scalable blueprint for future autonomous networks while delivering noteworthy business and technical improvements in modern telecom infrastructure, including a dramatic reduction in operational costs by up to 50%.
