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Why network autonomy is critical for the future of core networks
In this panel session at DTW Ignite 2026, industry leaders highlight why network autonomy is the key to managing core network complexity, resilience, efficiency and service continuity.
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Why network autonomy is critical for the future of core networks
Huawei's Shen Chengying and Boonchoung Tansuthepverawongse from AIS join TM Forum's Mark Newman and Olta Vangjeli to discuss how network autonomy can help operators manage the growing complexity of modern core networks driven by 5G, network slicing and new digital services. Speakers described autonomous networks as essential for improving resilience, accelerating fault resolution and reducing reliance on manual operations. AI, automation and autonomous decision-making are seen as key enablers of higher autonomy levels, particularly in fault and change management. AIS outlined its ambition to reach Level 4 autonomy, while TM Forum highlighted a phased industry roadmap toward increasingly autonomous network operations.
discuss the role of AI in advancing autonomous core networks. Speakers highlighted growing operational complexity driven by 5G, network slicing and expanding service demands, making automation increasingly essential. AI is helping operators improve incident handling, fault management and root-cause analysis while reducing resolution times and operational effort. AIS is targeting level four autonomy to deliver resilient, interruption-free services, while TM Forum outlined a phased industry roadmap that moves from automation to higher levels of autonomy through the end of the decade.
