5G Network Management System With Machine Learning Based Analytics

Abstract

Application of intelligent data analytics using machine learning in management of 5G networks can enable autonomous networking capabilities in 5G networks. This paper describes the design and implementation of CygNet MaSoN, a management system supporting advanced aggregation and analytics features combined with machine learning. The system supports detection of anomalous network behaviour, detection of degradation in network performance and service quality and also supports resource optimization. The main objective is to achieve self-organizing and closed loop automation functionalities expected as part of autonomous functioning of 5G networks. Details of the system architecture and components are presented. Three real-life use cases implemented on this system are then described. The features considered, machine learning models built and synthetic data generation methods adopted are presented. The results obtained using the MaSoN system are also presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the system in 5G network operations.