The COVID-19 pandemic undeniably redefined the landscape of mobile network operations across the globe. As millions transitioned to remote work and virtual learning environments, the demand for robust and reliable mobile connectivity skyrocketed. This unprecedented surge in data traffic put immense pressure on network infrastructure, compelling operators to expedite the deployment of 5G technology and innovative solutions such as edge computing and network slicing.
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on mobile network operations:
The above points emphasize that:
To this end, many what-if scenarios need to be carefully evaluated before changes in network parameters are commissioned. This calls for the development of 'perfect computer replicas of the real world' -- aka as a digital twin - reflecting the environment, the network components, and radio network simulation.
In this project, Ranplan will develop a digital twin of environment, network device, and radio network simulation based on a microservice architecture to enable automatic network planning and optimization in the cloud.
Mobile networks are a key enabler for economy, social connectivity, remote working/ teaching. As the use of network increase, so does energy consumption. Recent studies suggest that mobile networks will produce 320 million Tonnes of CO2 by the end of the current decade. Ranplan believes that the proposed project can enable 30% savings on mobile network CAPEX/OPEX, resulting in a substantial reduction of use of equipment and CO2 emissions.
