Lab-to-Live Acceleration
Lab Efficiency and Testing Proficiency in the 5G Era
Facing dual challenges, the telecom industry must accelerate service delivery within complex lab and testing environments. Lab unreliability and resource underestimation impact quality and delay new services introduction, especially as 5G demands advanced automation for testing and quality assurance in evolving markets.
Lab Build and Configuration
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Lab build automation: IaC / NetDevOps enabled Lab as a Service (LaaS)
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Build Management Portal : Request, Calendar, Progress status
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Integration Support: Assessment, plan, interconnect, install / Config NFs, test and validate
Lab Management
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24/7 support and Defect Management (Tier 1, Tier 2 , Tier 3)
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Change Control Governance
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Change Management Portal
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Health and Sanity checks (Repo, execution automation, reporting)
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Continuous lab health monitoring/visibility
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Vendor quality Management (SLA, Contracts, Entrance criteria)
Testing Automation
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Test Case Creation and Orchestration – Repo, Schedule, feature, integration, system, regression, performance, security, chaos
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Intent Based Testing Framework (IBTF)
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Fully Automated Test Execution
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Automated test result validation (AGILITY), RCA, remediation & workflow triggering
Key Benefits
Enhanced efficiency and speed
Improves the efficiency and speed of introducing new technologies into the network.
Lab Quality and Availability
Elevates the quality and availability of the lab or pre-production environment for reliable testing.
Increased Testing Capacity
Boosts testing ability, reducing validation and troubleshooting time.
Test Environment Management
Ensures efficient testing and high-quality deployments with improved resource utilization and faster time-to-market.
Modernized Lab with Validation Framework
People, processes, and technologies for comprehensive validation framework
Case Study:
Revolutionizing Operator Labs with Business Outcome-Based Managed Labs
First Tier Operator
In the fast-paced and complex environment of operator labs, a leading US telecommunications company faced significant challenges due to resource constraints and the increasing demands of multiple testing teams. These challenges included unpredictable lab environments, unplanned maintenance activities, a lack of a Configuration as Code platform, escalating lab complexity, and the rise of multi-vendor environments.
Additionally, continuous network upgrades, OPEX cost pressures, service reliability and quality issues, and insufficient root cause analysis (RCA) and documentation further complicated the landscape.
These issues not only hindered lab availability and reliability but also extended the time to production and market, leading to increased troubleshooting costs and delays in market entry.
Objectives
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Enhanced Lab Efficiency and Reliability: Improve lab availability and reliability to meet the commitments of testing teams.
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Reduced Operational Costs and Troubleshooting Time: Minimize the time and costs associated with troubleshooting and maintenance.
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Accelerated Time to Market: Decrease the time required to move from lab testing to production and market entry.
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Improved Service Quality and Reliability: Ensure high standards of service quality and reliability through effective lab management.
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Innovative and Streamlined Lab Operations: Foster an environment of innovation and efficiency in lab operations.
Strategies and Actions
Reailize adopted a Managed Labs strategy with a focus on business outcomes, involving:
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People: Employing skilled and dedicated professionals to manage lab operations.
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Processes: Streamlining workflows to enhance lab efficiency.
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Automation: Utilizing cutting-edge technologies for lab management.
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Continuous Monitoring: Implementing proactive measures for lab health.
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Defect Management: Maintaining high-quality standards through production-like defect management.
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Change Management: Coordinating changes across labs and teams for seamless collaboration.
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Centralized Information: Creating a single source of truth for lab information.
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Automated Testing Frameworks: Enhancing test management and efficiency.
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Proactive Issue Resolution: Implementing automated test result validation and RCA.
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Innovative Solutions: Embracing NetDevOps and Lab as a Service (LaaS).
Outcomes and Benefits
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Lab availability increased by 60%, reducing downtime.
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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) improved by 300%.
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Number of reported issues reduced by 50%.
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Disruption time during business hours reduced by 66%.
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90% of testing flows supported by agility.
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50% of issues proactively identified before impacting end-users.
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40% increase in the scope of automated test scenarios.
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Lab integration time reduced from months to days.
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Enhanced testing team productivity.
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Accelerated time to production/market.
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Streamlined revenue generation.
Multilingual Functionality
In today’s globalized world, chances are you are interacting with people from more than just one country. This is where our multilingual functionality comes into play. Take advantage of this unique capability to expand your reach.
Advanced Tech
We are constantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our technological capabilities. Our expert team of professionals is passionate about developing the most advanced tech on the market. Ready to experience the future? Get in touch.
"The Managed Labs approach has been a game-changer for our operations. The improvements in lab availability and efficiency have significantly accelerated our time to market and enhanced our overall productivity."
Lab Monetization Director – Tier 1 Operator NA
"Implementing these strategies has not only improved our lab operations but also fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within our team."
Director of Core 5G Labs – Tier 1 Operator US
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