The World Broadband Association (WBBA) officially launched AI-Net at\nthe Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS) in Bangkok. AI-Net\nis a global data communication certification for various countries and\ntelecommunications operators worldwide. This certification marks a\nsignificant milestone in the development of global digital\ninfrastructure. AI-Net offers a strategic framework that supports the\ntransformation of telecommunications networks from being merely\nconnectivity-oriented to networks that underpin the era of intelligence.\nThrough this approach, the WBBA aims to accelerate the transition from\nthe \u2018All-Cloud\u2019 era to the \u2018All-Intelligence\u2019 era, as well as drive\nsmarter industrial evolution and digital transformation.<\/p>\n
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping\nthe global economic landscape. This trend also demands that digital\ninfrastructure possess higher capacity, scalability, and intelligence.\nAmid the increasing adoption of Net5.5G, conventional indicators such as\nbandwidth and network coverage are no longer sufficient to describe a\ncountry\u2019s competitiveness in the AI era. Therefore, the WBBA introduced\nthe AI-Net Certification, which is based on three main pillars: national\npolicy direction, industry ecosystem collaboration, and the Net5.5G\npenetration rate. This measurable assessment system aims to accelerate\nthe global implementation of Net5.5G by aligning strategic policies and\ndeveloping the industry ecosystem as indicators of technological\nmaturity.<\/p>\n
During the launch event, the WBBA explained that the AI-Net\nCertification delivers two main complementary values. First, the\n\u2018Network for AI\u2019 concept positions the network as the primary foundation\nfor intelligent computing, rather than just a data transmission path.\nWith high throughput, near-zero packet loss, and ultra-low latency,\nmodern telecommunications networks can maximise the potential of AI\ncomprehensively. These capabilities enable closer coordination between\ncomputing resources and network management, ensuring service quality for\never-changing needs. This technology also improves data processing\nefficiency in large-scale AI model training and inference. Second, the\n\u2018AI for Network\u2019 concept introduces intelligent technology directly into\nnetwork devices and management platforms. AI integration supports\nnetworks in evolving from systems that merely direct data traffic into\nsystems capable of autonomously understanding conditions, performing\nautomatic repairs, and continuously optimising their performance. This\ntransformation drives the emergence of \u2018Agentic\u2019 network operations and\nmaintenance (O&M) with a higher level of AN L4 automation.\nConsequently, operators can reduce operational complexity while lowering\nthe network maintenance burden.<\/p>\n
The AI-Net assessment also covers macroeconomic and microeconomic\naspects. From a macroeconomic perspective, this certification evaluates\nthe alignment of national policies and industrial development.\nIndicators assessed include strategic policies related to Net5.5G, IPv6,\nand intelligent networks, as well as contributions to the development of\nglobal standards and international ecosystem collaboration. Meanwhile,\nfrom a microeconomic perspective, the assessment is conducted on\ntelecommunications operators through the IP Network Development Index\n(IPDI), which the WBBA introduced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).\nThis index measures the intelligence level of operational networks, as\nwell as the density of Advanced IP and Net5.5G implementation, to\nidentify pioneers of next-generation network transformation.<\/p>\n
The scope of AI-Net also extends beyond Wide Area Networks (WAN).\nThis certification assesses the entire digital foundation, including the\nintegration of interconnected data centre networks and comprehensive\nendogenous security systems. This multidimensional approach not only\nreflects a country\u2019s strategic readiness and vision but also validates\nan operator\u2019s capability to deliver secure and reliable networks for\nvarious needs, from automated logistics and smart retail to the\ndevelopment of smart cities.<\/p>\n
The WBBA views AI-Net as \u2018a trusted and industry-recognised benchmark\nfor transforming various digital transformation drivers into measurable\nprogress towards the Network 2030 vision.\u2019 Going forward, the WBBA will\nleverage this certification to build a global consensus among\npolicymakers, industry standards bodies, and leading telecommunications\noperators. By accelerating standards harmonisation and narrowing the\ndigital divide, this initiative is expected to build a network\nfoundation ready to support the AI era and accelerate the journey\ntowards an intelligent future by 2030.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/towards-the-2030-network-era-wbba-launches-ai-net-a-global-data-communication-certification-1784256730", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }