Netcracker and Swisscom Win 2026 FutureNet Award for Autonomous Network Operations
Event summary
- Netcracker and Swisscom received the 2026 FutureNet Award for Autonomous Network Operations.
- The award recognizes a strategic initiative to scale autonomous operations across multiple network domains.
- The collaboration reduced deployment times by over 60% and development costs by 40%.
- Swisscom achieved faster service deployment, fewer failures, and substantial cost savings.
The big picture
The award highlights the growing trend of autonomous network operations in the telecommunications industry. Netcracker and Swisscom's collaboration demonstrates the strategic shift towards AI-driven, scalable solutions that reduce operational costs and improve service quality. This transformation is part of a broader industry movement towards digital transformation and the evolution from traditional telcos to tech-driven service providers.
What we're watching
- Scalability
- The pace at which Netcracker and Swisscom can replicate this blueprint across additional network domains.
- AI Integration
- How the integration of agentic AI will further enhance operational autonomy and efficiency.
- Market Adoption
- Whether other telecom providers will adopt similar IT-as-a-Service models for network automation.
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