Ericsson has announced the launch of its innovative Agentic rApp as a Service (rApp aaS). This solution, built on AWS, is designed to revamp the network optimization process using Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) for reasoning and coordination of the optimisation workflow.
The solution also introduces a natural language interface, using generative AI (GenAI), enabling teams at communication service providers (CSPs) to effectively talk with the network, translating natural language into instructions for the Agentic-AI-powered system.
rApp aaS field testing is underway with leading global CSPs. Vivo Brazil, working with Ericsson and AWS, is the first to experience the real-world impact and value of these new capabilities.
Commenting on the announcement, director of mobile network core and deployment, Vivo, said, “Collaborating with Ericsson on this initiative allows us to test different applications of AI aimed at enhancing network experience. With AWS support, we will explore the rApp aaS model and expand AI-driven functionalities, focusing on improving network capacity and automation on a national scale.”
Meanwhile, managing director, EMEA Telco business unit, AWS, said, “Ericsson’s launch of Agentic rApp as a service represents a major milestone in the telecom industry, combining Ericsson’s proven telecom leadership with AWS leading cloud and AI capabilities. This as-a-service model transforms how communications service providers can consume network automation expertise on-demand through AWS. CSPs can now accelerate their journey to autonomous networks while focusing resources on delivering exceptional customer experiences. This collaboration demonstrates how AWS and industry leaders like Ericsson are transforming telecommunications through intelligent and scalable solutions.”
Further, head of cognitive network solutions, Ericsson, said, “Our Agentic rApp as a service represents a significant milestone in our vision for autonomous networks. By harnessing Agentic AI and AWS capabilities, we reduce operational complexity and empower CSPs to focus on delivering enhanced network experiences. This launch is a testament to our commitment to innovation and partnership.”
The new rApp aaS, hosted on AWS, connects to the Non- RAN Intelligent Controller, within the service management and orchestration (SMO) framework via the R1 interface – the open, standardised interface defined by the Open RAN Alliance that connects the global innovation ecosystem to a CSP’s network.
