IEEE R8 Action for Industry (AFI) | Section Industry Ambassador (SIA) Webinar

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Speakers:
Anas Dakkak, AFI Ambassador and Chairman of CS Chapter, IEEE Sweden
Sofiane Imadali, Chief R&D Officer, Lablabee, France
Houcine Chougrani, Research Scientist, KAUST University, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Galal Khafagy, IEEE R8 AFI Committee Member, IEEE Egypt

Webinar Abstract
Over the last decades, the complexity of telecommunications networks has been growing at an unprecedented pace. Mobile Network Operators need to manage a growing blend of technologies and network services, including 4G, 5G, IoT, and mission-critical communications. In addition, mobile network operators need to keep the network secure by ensuring that new software releases are validated and deployed promptly. The need for faster deployment helps operators stay competitive by introducing new functionality to their users more quickly.

However, as networks are composed of many software elements developed and delivered by many vendors and open-source projects, testing and validating these deliverables can be challenging from both technical and competence perspectives.

In this webinar, we discuss the emerging operational challenges network operators face today and how they are expected to change in the near future. We also focus on the role of new AI technologies in helping network operators manage the increasing complexity and ensuring that testing and validation, as well as competence upskilling, are addressed intelligently.

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