OneNZ

Telecom Automation Transformation

Transcript

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The meeting discussed the transformation of 2degrees New Zealand's telecom network using automation and AI. Sam Space introduced himself as the host and highlighted the company's 20-year history in telcos. Keola, a 28-year telco veteran, detailed 2degrees' innovations, including being the first to launch 3G, 4G, and 5G networks and partnering with SpaceX for satellite connectivity. The company has developed a 146-page joint blueprint with Red Hat, automating 90% of their infrastructure using OpenShift and GitOps. This has reduced deployment times from 810 days to 4 hours and increased efficiency by 10 times. The goal is to achieve zero-touch provisioning and continuous deployment for faster, more reliable network operations.

Action Items

[ ] Demonstrate the automated deployment of an OpenShift cluster using GitOps.
[ ] Validate the installed OpenShift cluster and its configuration.
Outline

Introduction and Participant Roles

Speaker 1 introduces himself as the host, Sam Space, and provides his QR code for connecting.
Speaker 1 mentions his background as an Account Solution Architect in New Zealand and his experience in telcos.
Speaker 3, Keola, introduces himself, mentioning his Thai origin and 28 years of experience in telcos.
Keola shares his LinkedIn QR code and invites participants to connect for further discussions.
Overview of 2degrees New Zealand

Speaker 1 explains the purpose of the meeting, focusing on understanding 2degrees New Zealand.
Speaker 1 outlines the challenges faced by 2degrees, including 5G transformation and automation.
Speaker 1 highlights the importance of reference architecture and the joint blueprint built with Red Hat.
The blueprint includes comprehensive details on compute, storage, networking, security, and management.
Innovations and Partnerships

Speaker 3 discusses 2degrees' pioneering role in New Zealand, including being the first to launch 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Speaker 3 mentions the partnership with SpaceX to provide satellite connectivity, making New Zealand the first to offer SMS, MMS, and RTS over satellite.
Speaker 3 emphasizes the importance of innovation and the goal of becoming the leading telco in AI enablement.
The CEO's vision includes equipping all employees with AI and providing AI-enabled laptops and connectivity.
Challenges and Automation Requirements

Speaker 3 outlines the challenges faced by telcos, including network complexity, security risks, and the need for fast deployment.
Speaker 3 explains the importance of automation in managing network functions and reducing human error.
Speaker 3 highlights the need for scalability and the ability to handle increasing traffic and security threats.
The focus is on reducing repetitive tasks and freeing up staff to focus on innovation.
Transformation and AI Operations

Speaker 3 discusses the transformation from manual to AI-driven operations, including continuous development, deployment, and upgrades.
Speaker 3 emphasizes the importance of zero-touch provisioning and faster deployment times.
Speaker 3 highlights the benefits of GitHub-based automation and in-service upgrades.
The goal is to achieve faster deployment and life cycle management, improving reliability and efficiency.
Framework and Observability

Speaker 3 introduces the one incident automation framework, focusing on reliability, efficiency, security, and monetization.
The framework includes the use of AI hubs for enhanced reliability and event-driven automation.
Speaker 3 emphasizes the importance of observability for building cross-loop automation.
The framework aims to deliver key outcomes for operators, including reliability, efficiency, security, and monetization.
Open Hybrid Cloud and Cloud Native Applications

Speaker 3 discusses the need for an open hybrid cloud to support workloads across various environments.
The importance of standardizing network applications to be cloud-native is highlighted.
Speaker 3 mentions the partnership with Red Hat and the use of GitOps for infrastructure as code.
The goal is to achieve faster deployment and management of network functions using automation.
Blueprinting and Automation

Speaker 3 explains the blueprinting process, including the creation of a 146-page document detailing the blueprint.
The blueprint includes specific requirements for single trust, security, and automation.
Speaker 3 discusses the importance of having a detailed blueprint to communicate with vendors.
The blueprinting process helps in achieving faster and more efficient deployment and management of network functions.
Deployment and Life Cycle Management

Speaker 3 outlines the deployment process, including the use of single-touch provisioning for faster deployment.
The importance of automating the deployment and configuration of network functions is emphasized.
Speaker 3 highlights the benefits of using GitOps for continuous deployment and management.
The goal is to achieve faster deployment and management of network functions, improving reliability and efficiency.
Demonstration of Automation

Speaker 1 provides a demonstration of the automation process, including the use of ACM, ACD, and Azure DevOps.
The demonstration shows the steps involved in deploying a cluster using automation.
Speaker 1 highlights the benefits of using GitOps for continuous deployment and management.
The demonstration aims to provide a practical example of how automation can be used to achieve faster and more efficient deployment and management of network functions.