CSP Operational LCM

Maintaining an always up-to-date network with the latest software releases is crucial for CSPs. Operational excellency in network lifecycle management enable greater business agility and faster feature deployment, allowing CSPs to capitalize on 5G opportunities more strongly. It further allows to continuously benefit from new features and up-to-date software as well as to counteract security threats quickly.
Lifecycle management of the network and its underlying software require careful planning of maintenance windows, especially when performed multiple times per year. In system functionality LCM, the focus is on meeting the customer expectation with very cost-efficient way.
Ericsson take end to end responsibility of Ericsson RAN software upgrade through the whole lifecycle of network on regular basis.
CSP RAN Operational lifecycling include all actual planning, execution, and deployment of upgrade/update activities in live network.