Cloud-Network Convergence: Vision and Operating System - 2030 Roadmap

Explore China Telecom's vision for Cloud-network Convergence 2030 in this 20-minute conference talk by Dr. Dong Wang. Delve into the purpose, architecture, and application scenarios of the Cloud-network Operating System proposed to support cloud and network evolution. Learn about the strategic objective of Cloud Innovation and Digital Transformation at China Telecom, the world's largest telecom operator cloud. Discover the research on cloud-network convergence and the application of intent-driven autonomous operating framework based on LFN ONAP. Gain insights into the roadmap for intent-based networking supporting customer-defined business services in cloud-network convergence scenarios. Examine the architecture of Intent-driven Closed-loop Autonomous Networks, collaborations among academics and SDOs, and the integration of AI/ML for autonomous networks. Understand real-world applications, including automation of intent-based cloud leased line services, network services without user perception, and smart energy scenarios.

Syllabus

Intro
Outline
Cloud network convergence driven by the demands of cloud and network custom
Gaps due to the independence of cloud and network
Connotation and characteristics of cloud-network operating system
Target architecture of cloud network operating system
Architecture of Intent-driven Closed-loop Autonomous Networks based on ONAPT
Collaborations among Academics, SDOs and ONA
Enable Al/ML for Intent-driven Autonomous Networks in C
Intent-driving E2E Slicing usecase
Automation of Intent-based cloud leased line service
Network Services without Perception for Users
Application Scene: Smart Energy
Influences