This three-part series from Appledore Research provides a definitive blueprint for successful autonomous network implementation, introducing a new Network Automation Software (NAS) taxonomy to replace obsolete OSS silos.

• Part 1 establishes the foundational 8 essential practices, prioritizing concepts like intent, abstraction, and the “Orchestration Trinity”—a unified method for fulfillment, healing, and scaling. It emphasizes that autonomy is a systems-engineered package where all principles must be implemented to ensure agility and cost savings.
• Part 2 offers a pragmatic plan for brownfield evolution, advocating for a gradual, agile journey rather than risky “Big Bang” transformations. By focusing on a domain-by-domain approach, CSPs can incrementally expand their implementation reach and algorithmic sophistication as technology and budgets allow.
• Finally, Part 3 delivers a comprehensive market and vendor landscape, evaluating real-world products against the series’ core principles. It identifies leading players across technology domains and guides CSPs in selecting suppliers with the specialized expertise and scale required for long-term success.

Together, these reports provide a strategic roadmap to capture over $100B in incremental revenue while drastically reducing operational complexity.