1、Network Innovation CLOUD-NATIVE EVOLUTION:UNLOCKING CSP TRANSFORMATION As CSPs transition into the Coordination Age,they face critical challenges in adopting cloud-native architectures and transforming operational models to meet the demands of enhanced connectivity and resource optimisation.This rep

2、ort provides practical strategies to navigate these challenges,with a focus on simplifying RAN transformation,enabling agility and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth.Network Innovation Kuba Smolorz,Senior Consultant|May 2025 Kindly supported by:CLOUD-NATIVE EVOLUTION:PREPARING CSP

3、S FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF TRANSFORMATION|MAY 2025 STL Partners EXECUTIVE BRIEFING 2 Executive summary Communication service providers(CSPs)are uniquely positioned to capture the opportunities presented by the Coordination Age:the current socio-economic era defined by the need for enhanced connectivity

4、,resource optimisation and seamless collaboration among people,machines and systems.To capitalise on this opportunity,CSPs must undergo a far-reaching transformation.This transformation will vary for each CSP,shaped by their individual ambitions,market dynamics and internal capabilities;but all will

5、 require adopting cloud-native architectures and operating models as foundational elements.Cloud-native technologies are critical not only for driving operational efficiency but also for enabling the development and delivery of the innovative products and services demanded by consumers,enterprises a

6、nd public sector customers today.These offerings must be designed and delivered in fundamentally different ways than traditional telecom products,leveraging modern methodologies such as DevOps,CI/CD and automation all underpinned by strong security practices.Cloudification(defined here as the virtua