Description
A cognitive network is a network composed of elements that, through learning and reasoning, dynamically adapt to varying network conditions in order to optimize end-to-end performance. In a cognitive network, decisions are made to meet the requirements of the network as a whole, rather than the individual network components.
Fast-paced migration to the cloud, forthcoming 5G deployments, and the proliferation of internet-connected devices driven by Internet of Things (IoT) are fueling the migration toward cognitive networking. Cognitive networks use advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques to help build self-optimized, self-healing and highly autonomous transport networks, setting new benchmarks in scalability, agility and automation.
