OSS systems in the future of telecommunications networks

Operations Support Systems (OSS) are a set of tools, both software and hardware, specifically designed to assist operators in the construction, monitoring, analysis, and management of their networks and services. They focus on the systems that support operations, which comprise both the network infrastructure and the software used to control it.

The disruptive technological leap from 4G to 5G, which is expected to be even greater with 6G, is generating technological silos in networks and is negatively affecting their efficiency and increasing operating costs. Additionally, operators are becoming more reliant on partners and vendors and are establishing marketplaces as a basis for business growth. As a result, OSS systems are becoming increasingly complex.

The implementation of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and the virtualization of network functions require a profound transformation in systems, people, and processes. At the same time, the use of Open Source software has now become a viable alternative. Furthermore, operators are implementing Telco Cloud to host their infrastructure in the Cloud, making it important to have a partner to migrate existing OSS systems. Finally, to have better visibility and work with different suppliers, innovative solutions are required with “Out-of-the-Box” features and integrated management of co-living periods.

The aforementioned trends provide opportunities to reduce costs, improve operational flexibility and efficiency, and open up new business possibilities. Minsait is part of this evolution towards state-of-the-art OSS systems.