Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to improve RAN operations through the development of a network AI agent. Built using Gemini 2.0 in Vertex AI from Google Cloud, the agent can analyze network behavior, detect performance issues, and implement corrective actions to improve network reliability, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer experiences.
According to the operator, as telecom networks become increasingly complex, traditional rule-based automation falls short in addressing real-time challenges. Agentic AI leverages LLMs and advanced reasoning frameworks to create intelligent agents that can think, reason, act, and learn independently. The RAN Guardian agent, which has been tested and verified at Deutsche Telekom, collaborates in a human-like manner, detecting network anomalies and executing self-healing actions to optimize RAN performance.
Abdu Mudesir, Group CTO, Deutsche Telekom
Traditional network management approaches are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of 5G and beyond. We are pioneering AI agents for networks, working with key partners like Google Cloud to unlock a new level of intelligence and automation in RAN operations as a step towards autonomous, self-healing networks.
Angelo Libertucci, Global Industry Lead, Telecommunications, Google Cloud
By combining Deutsche Telekom's deep telecom expertise with Google Cloud's cutting-edge AI capabilities, we're building the next generation of intelligent networks. This means fewer disruptions, faster speeds, and an overall enhanced mobile experience for Deutsche Telekom's customers.