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Infrastructure Modernization

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Network Infrastructure Modernization and Automation

Transforming network operations from **reactive management** to **proactive, automated infrastructure planning and deployment.**

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Current IP Infrastructure

Cisco

Core routing with MPLS, EVPN, SR-TE capabilities for CellSite applications

Juniper

Edge routing featuring MPLS, BNG, EVPN for network edge operations

Nokia

Aggregation layer with MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN support

Huawei, Others.....

Core/Edge routing with MPLS and Segment Routing capabilities

Optical Transport Network

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Ciena

DWDM/OTN solutions for NLD and Metro segments with high-capacity Tbps capabilities

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Nokia

DWDM/ROADM technology spanning NLD, Collector, and Metro applications

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Huawei, Tejas, Infinera

OTN/DWDM solutions for Metro and Access layer connectivity

Operational Challenges

IP Domain Issues

  • Reactive capacity planning
  • Multi-vendor integration challenges
  • Limited fault correlation

Optical Transport

  • Manual design processes
  • Slow rollout cycles
  • Reactive fault handling

Fiber Infrastructure

  • Partial GIS visibility
  • Manual contractor rollouts
  • Manual fault localization
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Plan-to-Build Transformation

IP Capacity Planning

From reactive additions to **centralized, automated capacity planning** with predictive scaling.

Optical Automation

**Automated DWDM/OTN planning** with fast wavelength provisioning and modular expansion.

Fiber Network Build

**GIS-integrated visibility** with standardized build processes and automated acceptance.

Current vs Target State

Current Challenges

  • Fragmented inventory systems
  • Manual design workflows
  • Siloed vendor tools
  • Reactive fault management
  • Spreadsheet-based records

Target Capabilities

  • Unified P2B platform
  • Auto-provisioning L2/L3/MPLS
  • API integration across domains
  • Performance-based planning
  • Digital WFM with auto-assignment
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OSS Tool Landscape

01

Planning Tools

Network capacity and resource planning systems.

02

Inventory Management

Asset and configuration tracking platforms.

03

Fault Management

Network monitoring and incident response tools.

04

Provisioning/Config

Service activation and configuration management.

05

Performance Monitoring

Network performance analytics and optimization.

Enhanced Automation for Scale

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Auto-Config

L2/L3/MPLS service automation with plug-and-play expansion capabilities.

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Predictive Scaling

Performance-based planning for proactive capacity upgrades and optimization.

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API Integration

Unified platform connecting IP, Optical, and Fiber domains seamlessly.

Workforce Modernization

1

Current State

Manual assignment causing delays in upgrade and expansion rollouts.

2

Digital Assignment (WFM)

Automated assignment system for efficient resource allocation.

3

Field Applications

Mobile tools with quality-linked closure codes for field deployment, integrations and operations.

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Automation - Scale n Speed

1

Implement Unified P2B Platform

Deploy integrated plan-to-build system covering site finalization to acceptance.

2

Enable Cross-Domain Automation

Establish API integration across IP, Optical, and Fiber infrastructure.

3

Deploy Digital Workforce Management

Roll out automated assignment and field applications for operational efficiency.

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