Future Connections, today announced the deployment of its NIx RAN Energy Saver rApp in MasOrange’s mobile network as part of the wider Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) implementation. … Read More
Author Archives: Oriana Da Silva
Scaling the autonomous network: introducing the Data Steward & Core Network agents
At DTW Copenhagen 2025, Google Cloud unveiled the Autonomous Network Operations framework, an opinionated blueprint designed to help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) transition from manual management to zero-touch operations. As part of that launch, we introduced a RAN AI agent as a Proof-of-Value (PoV) asset, demonstrating how generative AI could autonomously optimize radio access networks. … Read More
Future Connections collaborates with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony as rApp partner
Future Connections has been featured in The Fast Mode’s ‘Open RAN in the AI-verse’ e-Book. Welcome to our exclusive segment on Open RAN, where we explore Open RAN deployment complexities, and the importance of real-time traffic visibility in helping operators leverage virtualization, cloud-native and open systems to deliver superior RAN performance. … Read More
Agentic network operations – Key predictions 2026
The telecommunications industry stands at a critical juncture. After years of discussing AI-powered network automation, 2026 will mark the year when agentic operations transition from pilot programs to production-scale deployments delivering quantifiable ROI. The convergence of mature AI technologies, cloud-native architectures, and mounting operational cost pressures is creating the perfect conditions for autonomous network operations to finally deliver on their long-promised potential. … Read More
Future Connections unveils its program for MWC Barcelona 2026
At this year’s edition, Future Connections will showcase its agentic-first approach to network and customer operations automation through a program that includes: … Read More
From intelligent automation to AI assisted operations
A few months ago, I shared an article regarding the importance of automated processes within the RAN domain, emphasising that it is not enough to automate for the sake of automating: it must be done intelligently. With the adoption of solutions such as the RIC and its rApps and xApps in 5G environments, it is now possible to exert greater control over energy savings and overall TCO. All this is in a context where the Latin American market still faces significant challenges in terms of monetisation, coverage, and backbone, in addition to other complexities unique to the region. … Read More
Future Connections deploys NIx RAN Energy Saver rApp at MasOrange
Future Connections, today announced the deployment of its NIx RAN Energy Saver rApp in MasOrange’s mobile network as part of the wider Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) implementation. … Read More
Future Connections wins the AI Gamechanger Award for Impact
Future Connections, today announced the win of The Fast Mode award in the AI Gamechanger Impact category. … Read More
Understanding the rise of AI-native telco
The telecommunications industry is entering a transformative era, driven by the deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its core operations. This isn’t just an upgrade – it’s the birth of an entirely new paradigm: the AI-native telco. … Read More
Platform giants vs. infrastructure providers: the great digital divergence
Between 2004 and 2025, the technology and telecom sectors followed dramatically different trajectories, despite starting from similar foundations. Telecom operators built the networks powering the digital economy, but platform creators like Netflix, Google and Amazon captured most of the value creation. This strategic divergence wasn’t accidental; it stemmed from deep differences in mindset, investment priorities and cultural DNA. … Read More