IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation
IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation is an AI-powered, cloud-native platform designed to automate and orchestrate network operations for communications service providers (CSPs and managed service providers (MSPs. By leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and AIOps, it enables rapid deployment of new services, reduces operational expenses, and supports the transition to zero-touch operations. This solution facilitates the management of multi-vendor software-based network functions across diverse environments, including 5G and edge computing, allowing providers to deliver innovative services more efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Generalized Network Lifecycle Modeling: Creates and automates vendor-agnostic models of physical, virtual, and container network functions, streamlining network management. - Intent-Driven Orchestration: Defines the desired optimal operational state of a network, enabling automatic creation and management without the need for preprogrammed workflows. - Automated Service Design and Testing: Automates the design, testing, and deployment of services and underlying resources across test, pre-production, and production environments, accelerating service delivery. - Real-Time Network Performance Monitoring: Provides a comprehensive, real-time view of network and cloud infrastructures, facilitating uptime monitoring, performance optimization, and faster automated problem resolution. - Closed-Loop Operations: Integrates with IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps to establish a feedback loop between assurance and orchestration, supporting the evolution toward zero-touch or 'lights-out' operations. Primary Value and Problem Solved: IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation addresses the challenges CSPs and MSPs face in managing complex, multi-vendor networks by automating and orchestrating network operations. It reduces the time required to deploy new services from months to days, minimizes operational expenses through automation, and enhances service reliability with proactive monitoring and real-time performance insights. By supporting zero-touch operations, it enables providers to deliver innovative 5G and edge computing services more efficiently, meeting the growing demands of the digital era.
Average Rating: 4.4/5.0
Total Reviews: 10
How Do G2 Users Rate IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation?
- Has the product been a good partner in doing business?: 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- Workflows: 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- Communication: 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- Scheduling: 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
Who Is the Company Behind IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation?
- Seller: IBM
- Year Founded: 1911
- HQ Location: Armonk, New York, United States
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Twitter: @IBMSecurity
74,660 Twitter followers -
LinkedIn® Page: www.linkedin.com
344,328 employees on LinkedIn® - Ownership: SWX:IBM
Who Uses This Product?
- Company Size: 40% Medium, 40% Small
What Are Recent G2 Reviews of IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation?
Rating: 5.0/5.0 stars
— Jaivignesh M.
"IBM Cloud Pak: A great tool to automate the network operations"
Rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
— Manish B.

