HCLSoftware and SolarWinds Expand Partnership with Cloud-to-RAN 5G Network Observability Platform

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HCLSoftware and SolarWinds are enhancing their partnership to develop an AI-based 5G network observability platform, integrating HCL’s Augmented Network Automation and SolarWinds' monitoring tools. Announced previously in October 2022, this collaboration aims to streamline mobile network management from Cloud to RAN, significantly reducing operating costs for telecom operators. Key benefits include real-time monitoring and AI-driven optimization to alleviate network congestion and reduce energy expenses, potentially saving millions annually. Both companies will showcase their solutions at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.

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• Joint AI-based 5G observability platform aimed at reducing operating costs for telecom operators.
• Real-time monitoring and optimization capabilities using AI technology.
• Potential savings of millions in operating expenses for mobile network operators.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HCLSoftware and SolarWinds are expanding their partnership announced in October 2022 to build an end-to-end 5G network observability platform from Cloud to RAN (Radio Access Network). This joint AI-based solution combines HCLSoftware’s Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA) platform, HCL DRYiCE iObserve powered by SolarWinds, and other HCLSoftware telecom products with the SolarWinds observability, monitoring, and service management platform to provide a Cloud to RAN5G telecommunications observability platform for mobile network operators.

In October, SolarWinds announced its intended expansion with HCLSoftware’s DRYiCE product aimed at revolutionizing IT operations for enterprises, focused on bringing together the best-in-class advanced AIOps, end-to-end observability, and service management platform from both companies.

The HCL ANA Platform is HCLSoftware’s next-generation network optimization solution that enables mobile operators to manage their 5G services globally by automating multi-vendor and multi-technology (e.g., 4G and 5G) deployments in cloud or on-premises environments.

The HCL ANA ORAN-compliant platform automatically monitors real-time, cross-domain data to predict, configure, and optimize hybrid networks with AI-based self-healing techniques. One of the key use cases addressed by the HCLSoftware and SolarWinds 5G telecom network observability platform with a unified dashboard is the reduction of energy consumption and costs across not only the RAN but also core telecom network and IT infrastructure in the cloud or on-premises. This joint solution is designed to save mobile network operators millions of dollars a year, significantly reducing operating expenses.

The jointly created AI-based Cloud-to-RAN 5G telecom network observability platform also supports varied AI-based applications, including network congestion relief which improves network performance in areas with high traffic congestion, such as city centers, to provide fast and reliable 5G services to optimize subscribers’ quality of experience.

“We are excited to build this AI-based telecom observability platform with SolarWinds that will provide unparalleled savings for our telecom customers,” said Kalyan Kumar, Chief Product Officer, HCLSoftware.

“This joint solution provides deep integration between HCL iObserve (powered by SolarWinds Observability) and HCL ANA, and allows telecommunications customers to meet their observability needs across multi-cloud and 4G and 5G environments—all through a common platform,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, President and CEO, SolarWinds.

HCLSoftware will be at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2, 2023, in Hall 2 Booth No. 2E19. Visit us to learn more about how HCLSoftware works for telecom companies around the world.

About HCLSoftware

HCLSoftware fuels the Digital+ economy by developing, marketing, selling, and supporting solutions in four key areas: digital transformation; data, analytics, and insights; AI and intelligent automation, and enterprise security. HCLSoftware drives customer success through relentless product innovation for more than 20,000 organizations, including a majority of the Fortune 100 and almost half of the Fortune 500.

About SolarWinds

SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI) is a leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure IT management software built to enable customers to accelerate their digital transformation. Our solutions provide organizations worldwide—regardless of type, size, or complexity—with a comprehensive and unified view of today’s modern, distributed, and hybrid network environments. We continuously engage with IT service and operations professionals, DevOps and SecOps professionals, and database administrators (DBAs) to understand the challenges they face in maintaining high-performing and highly available IT infrastructures, applications, and environments. The insights we gain from them, in places like our THWACK community, allow us to address customers’ needs now and in the future. Our focus on the user and our commitment to excellence in end-to-end hybrid IT management have established SolarWinds as a worldwide leader in solutions for observability, IT service management, application performance, and database management. Learn more today at www.solarwinds.com.

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Jeremy McNeive – Jeremy.mcneive@hcl.com

Source: HCLSoftware

FAQ

What is the partnership between HCLSoftware and SolarWinds about?

The partnership focuses on developing an AI-based 5G network observability platform to enhance mobile network management.

When was the partnership between HCLSoftware and SolarWinds announced?

The partnership was initially announced in October 2022.

What are the expected benefits of the new platform developed by HCL and SolarWinds?

The platform aims to reduce operating costs, improve network performance, and provide real-time monitoring.

How much can telecom operators potentially save using this new observability platform?

Telecom operators could save millions in operating expenses annually.

Where will HCLSoftware showcase their new solution?

HCLSoftware will showcase their solution at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.