This ETSI White Paper, titled “Unlocking Digital Transformation with Autonomous Networks,” outlines the current status of autonomous network standardization coordinated by the Operational Co-ordination Group on Autonomous Networks. It details the work of nine ETSI groups covering key areas such as AI-driven analytics, intent-driven management, closed-loop automation, and robust security frameworks. The document emphasizes that transitioning to cognitive autonomous networks is essential to unlock the business potential of 5G and beyond, enabling agile service delivery and economic sustainability for digital providers. By synthesizing architectural components, quality metrics, and proof-of-concept results, the paper highlights how these technologies will facilitate the next generation of network operations.
Keywords: autonomous networks, intent-driven management, closed-loop control, AI and analytics, self-X properties