RAN

Telcos Get Technical: Podcast Episode on Network Data Analytics Function, NWDAF

Episode Guests:

  • Co-Host – Anupama Mahabhashyam – Sr. Product Marketing Manager, VMware Service Provider and Edge
  • Co-Host – Steve Hoenisch, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager, VMware Service Provider and Edge
  • Satheesh Kumar Marappan – Sr. Product Marketing Manager, VMware Service Provider and Edge

Topics Addressed:

  • What is NWDAF and why it matters to telecom operators?
  • Is NWDAF standards driven and if so, could you please tell us about the standards behind NWDAF?
  • How can we make use of NWDAF with open RAN? Can we use NWDAF along with RIC?
  • Can you provide a review of the benefits of NWDAF?
  • How would NWDAF interface in the context of Service Management and Orchestration “SMO”?
  • What would be the benefits of applying AI/ML techniques to analyze the rich datasets within SMO obtained from NWDAF services?