How is network testing evolving? Diving into AI, automation, 5G centralization and more!

How is network testing evolving? Diving into AI, automation, 5G centralization and more!

Welcome to a new edition of Infovista LinkedIn Newsletter! ???

With 5G monetization being at the core of most business goals, there are many questions in the air around Network Testing these days: what is the new paradigm? How can AI and automation help achieve more efficient testing processes? Why is centralizing network testing the best approach for 5G? How are others already applying it to better test their advanced networks? Let′s dive in!


Next-Gen testing technologies and how they are revolutionizing the industry

The emergence of 5G, digital services, IoT, and cloud computing are bringing us more powerful and sophisticated networks, but they are also making the network testing paradigm evolve. Why???

  • Networks are more complex.
  • The set of testing targets is broader, now including, for example, user experience for Apps.
  • New tools are available for testing, including AI, ML, automation and remote-control features among others.

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Reasons for a new network testing approach

To stay on top of these new developments and meet customer expectations, as a telecom operator, you need to expand your testing practices and take a fresh approach by combining traditional testing tools with new ones.??

But, what are the implications of meeting these new testing requirements, and how can you do so without increasing costs??

Download the new analyst report from Senza Fili and watch the latest webinar we had with them to find out:?


?? DOWNLOAD REPORT: The evolution from drive testing to multi-level automated testing in 5G

?? WATCH WEBINAR: The evolution of 5G network testing


AI & Automation: Will engineers say goodbye to drive testing?

As Senza Fili’s report stated, tools that leverage AI, ML or automation are one of the 3 reasons why the network testing paradigm is changing. Aside from the latest news on ChatGPT, the fact is that the usage of AI can massively help you as a CSP to better test your networks. Let′s have a look at 2 of the main drive testing use cases.

1. AI can help data gathering and predictive analytics, better optimizing 5G:

With the rising complexity of 5G, network testing needs a new data-driven approach, and AI can play a decisive role to ensure higher efficiency, optimization of processes, and data gathering.?

Precision Drive Testing? is a great example. Projects and testing instructions are automatically generated by AI/ML algorithms that decide what and where to test, calculate the most efficient routes and tests for multiple teams, guide drive testers, share results in real-time and more, leading to:?

  • 26% reduction in drive distance?
  • 49% reduction of time invested in drive testing?

Precision Drive Testing? explained

2. AI can help automate testing processes meaning fewer people in the field:

AI-powered testing tools can also automate the testing process, allowing CSPs to test their 5G networks faster and more efficiently. This can help you reduce testing times and improve the accuracy of your test results.

This is the case for our TEMS SSV App When in the field, it automatically conducts the tests, meaning even people with no RF expertise can test, freeing up skilled engineers from driving! Isn′t it amazing? ??

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TEMS SSV App

Centralization of 5G Network Testing

After everything we've discussed today, it's worth considering where a highly skilled RF engineer could have the most impact on a business. Should they be out on the road, driving and manually testing 5G networks? Or should they be at headquarters, overseeing and analyzing nationwide testing projects? ???

5G demands a next-generation approach to network testing that is centralized, automated and cloud-native.?

Learn in our blog how this approach can benefit you and how Infovista’s TEMS? Cloud enables you to orchestrate, monitor and report on your network testing projects, giving you:?

  • Remote oversight of field devices?
  • Real-time data analytics your team needs to efficiently coordinate testing projects?

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?? READ BLOG: How and why to centralize your management of 5G network testing


The resource of the month

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Evolving network testing - an eBook of 12 use cases

How does everything shared so far translate into reality? Discover in our latest eBook how others are already taking advantage of the latest advancements and techniques in network testing to meet their business goals.??

Learn from 12 different use cases, including:?

  • 5G site verification?
  • User experience testing?
  • Drone-based testing?
  • Private 5G network assurance and more!?

And take reference to efficiently test your network and confidently roll out your 5G network!?

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??? DOWNLOAD: Evolving network testing – an eBbook of 12 use cases


Upcoming events you don’t want to miss!

Test & Measurement Forum (Online)

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Test & Measurement Forum

Join this free event on May 9th to dig into how to test and measure in the new paradigm, and learn from our VP of Product, Network Testing and RAN Engineering, Regis Lérbour, on how to Manage a new RF environment in his presentation at 12:30 PM EDT.?

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Big 5G Event (In–Person; Austin, Texas)

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Book a meeting with us at the Big 5G Event

Big 5G is the leading, annual gathering for North American executives setting their 5G and Cloud strategies for 2024 and beyond. Our experts will be there from May 15 - 17 sharing real-world use cases from local carriers across network planning, testing and assurance. Join us and see how your 5G can work smarter! ?? Book your meeting slot


Let′s celebrate Girls in ICT Day! ?? ???

On this Thursday, 27th of April, the world celebrates #GirlsInICT Day. We wouldn't miss the chance to share the stories from female role models at Infovista who can inspire girls and women to join the vibrant ICT world.?

Let′s begin with Vanessa Zuluaga, our customer support manager for the network testing and radio engineering team at Infovista. Her experience exemplifies the significance of gender diversity in the telecoms sector and highlights how it can be advantageous not only for individuals but also for companies and society.?

Gender diversity in STEM fields | Women in tech voices | Infovista

Listen to more inspiring stories on our “Women in Tech” YouTube playlist and share them with the hashtag #WomenInTechVoices to join forces to keep motivating and empowering girls to pursue careers in ICT, contributing to narrowing the digital gender gap!


That’s all for today. We hope that you enjoyed the content shared and found it valuable. Now, it’s your turn. What are your impressions about the new network testing paradigm? Are you already using AI and automation in your testing processes? What would you like to see in upcoming editions? We are looking forward to your comments below ????

If you haven′t yet, don′t forget to subscribe to stay updated on the telecom insights that we′ll be sharing next month!?

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See you in the next edition! ??


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