Building the Networks of the Future with Sustainability: An Interview with SibelBuilding the Networks of the Future with Sustainability: An Interview with Sibel

Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst – Mobile Networks, Heavy Reading

January 13, 2025

The interview with Sibel Tombaz, Head of PL Cloud & Purpose-built 5G RAN at Ericsson, navigates the future network’s evolution with a focus on sustainability.

Sustainability and energy efficiency are key for designing mobile networks today and in the future. Networks programmability will enable the evolution into an intent-driven, AI-powered system, capable of supporting diverse service needs.

New software and automation solutions are focused on building networks that intelligently manage resources, ensuring that energy consumption is minimized without compromising user experience.

We need to build and operate networks differently supported by new technology innovations to address both energy performance and sustainability.

About the Author

Ruth Brown

Principal Analyst – Mobile Networks, Heavy Reading

Ruth covers mobile network research for Heavy Reading. Key coverage areas include system architecture, core infrastructure and services, and supporting cloud technologies. Prior to joining Heavy Reading, Ruth worked in mobile and fixed network research and design for BT for over 20 years. Her research interests have included convergence, mobile QoS, network slicing, private networks, cloud native mobile core technology and automation. She has filed more than 40 patents on both real world applications and enhancements to mobile core networks. Ruth is an advocate for women in engineering.

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