As a next step in building the networks, Ericsson is adding Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform and a suite of rApps to its existing products, which include cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core and the Cloud RAN portfolio.

Automating certain basic and complex operations to enable zero-touch autonomous networking, which necessitates the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and reasoning, is a continual undertaking for 5G.

Ericsson ranks highest in the 5G network infrastructure market on the latest Frost Radar™, leveraging its current leadership in 4G network infrastructure market. According to Frost & Sullivan, the 5G network infrastructure market includes radio access networks (RAN), transport networks and core networks, which may include one or more edge networks.

End-to-end 5G network infrastructure vendors were evaluated on how they enable IT provider performance to be competitive, efficient and effective and to positively impact revenue, retention and reputation within Gartner’s view of the market.