DGS Partners with Global Telecom Leaders to Advance Autonomous Network Operations
Event summary
- DGS joins TM Forum’s Catalyst project 'Living Networks – Phase III' to advance autonomous, resilient, and energy-efficient network operations.
- Project showcased at DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen, June 23–25, featuring a cloud-native, Kubernetes-based architecture.
- DGS collaborates with global CSPs and technology innovators, including NTT Group, Orange, and Telecom Italia.
- Phase III focuses on governed, adaptive intelligence to predict failures, optimize resources, and support programmable business models.
- DGS aims to align the project with its mission of AI-powered intelligence for complex communications environments.
The big picture
The telecom industry is increasingly focused on autonomous network operations to address rising service demands, sustainability pressures, and operational complexity. DGS's participation in 'Living Networks – Phase III' underscores the strategic shift towards governed, adaptive intelligence and programmable business models. This collaboration highlights the industry's move from automation experiments to scalable transformation, with potential implications for network resilience and energy efficiency.
What we're watching
- Technological Integration
- How the integration of AI, digital twins, and multi-domain orchestration will affect network automation and operational outcomes.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the collaboration among CSPs, research institutions, and technology providers can sustain long-term innovation and scalability.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which autonomous, resilient, and energy-efficient network operations will be adopted by global telecommunications providers.
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