Industry
Telecommunication
Focus area
Rollout of a 5G network
Our services
Implementation and commissioning
of an automated test solution
Information and facts
Imagine you have just upgraded a major network or cloud infrastructure and are ready to roll it out to customers. In most cases, everything goes smoothly, but some users report unexpected problems – depending on their device or operating system. This scenario illustrates how complex and error-prone manual testing processes have become in today’s telecoms world.
This is exactly the challenge that a leading German telecoms provider faced during the rollout of its 5G network. To ensure the quality of network services while increasing efficiency, the company chose an automated test solution from SEVEN PRINCIPLES (7P). This case study shows how the implementation of 7P Accelerant significantly optimised the test processes and relieved the provider’s internal resources.
Challenge: Reducing the complexity of the 5G rollout through test automation
The expansion of an in-house 5G network is a technically challenging endeavour. In addition to introducing new technologies and products, tight schedules had to be met while maintaining the highest quality standards. Manual testing methods were quickly reaching their limits – the scalability and speed of testing was not sufficient to meet the growing requirements.
The key questions:
How can network operators ensure that all features and services work smoothly before they are released to customers?
How can testing be accelerated without jeopardising quality?
Solution: Implementation of 7P Accelerant
SEVEN PRINCIPLES provided the telecommunications provider with a customised solution in the form of a Managed Test Service (MTS), which automated the test processes. The 7P Accelerant suite performed comprehensive end-to-end regression tests, customer experience tests and billing tests. The solution significantly reduced manual effort and drastically shortened test cycles.
Important factors of the solution:
- Test coverage:
All key network features, such as voice, SMS, data and national roaming were integrated into the testing process. - Automated sanity tests:
Daily automated tests ensured that basic functionalities worked reliably. - Scalable test cycles:
Weekly test runs with up to 8.000 tests per cycle provided comprehensive quality assurance.
Implementation: Step-by-step introduction of test automation
The implementation process took place in several phases, ensuring that the solution was perfectly tailored to the customer’s needs:
- Planning and design:
Development of a test concept together with the customer. All relevant product features were identified and prioritised. - Test development and integration:
The test designs were implemented, and the automation solution was integrated into the network operator’s existing systems. - Onboarding and system setup:
Integration of the test systems and setup of the solution components. - Test execution and optimisation:
Initial test runs verified the functionality, followed by optimisation measures.
Operation: efficiency in figures
The implementation led to a structured and stable test operation:
- Daily tests:
Around 100 tests were executed daily to check the core functionalities of the network services. - Weekly tests:
Approximately 8.000 tests per week, covering the entire network operation and the services offered. - Regular adaptations:
Tests were continuously adapted to new interfaces and requirements to ensure a high degree of flexibility. - Reporting:
Comprehensive daily and weekly reports provided a clear overview of test progress and results.
Results: Improved efficiency and quality
The use of the automated testing solution has brought numerous benefits to the telecommunications provider:
- Increased efficiency:
Manual effort was reduced by around 80%, freeing up internal resources. Test cycles were shortened by 96%, allowing problems to be identified and resolved earlier. - Accuracy and reliability:
Automated testing minimised human error and delivered consistent results. This significantly improved the quality of network services. - Scalability:
The solution is flexible and adaptable, so it can be easily extended to meet future requirements and network scaling.
140,000 automated tests
in the last 4 months
80% reduction
in manual test effort
96 % reduction
in test cycles
Conclusion: A future-proof test solution
The successful implementation of the 7P Accelerant Suite has increased the efficiency of test processes, improved the quality of network services and reduced the burden on internal resources. With 7P’s automation solution, the company is well prepared for the future requirements of 5G network operations and has secured its competitive advantage.
This case study shows how test automation not only leads to efficiency gains, but is also a critical building block for ensuring the highest network quality in a rapidly changing telecoms landscape. SEVEN PRINCIPLES is at your side with its experience to transform your test processes and take them to a new level. Contact us to learn more about customised solutions for your challenges.
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