Benchmarking autonomy — KPIs that drive ROI

Even though Autonomous Networks are increasingly moving from pilots to production, operators still face uncertainty about where to invest, which capabilities deliver measurable ROI, and how to scale adoption efficiently. This session, we’re pleased to launch the TM Forum AN Benchmarks Project. Join us to explore the results of our initial pilot program and explore how operators can use KPIs, domain-level insights, and regional comparisons to model value and prioritise actions. 

15:45 - 16:00
Presentation: Closing the autonomy gap: Insights from global AN benchmarks 

• Preliminary insights from the TM Forum AN Maturity model: where operators excel and where gaps persist 
• Domain- and region-level ROI drivers: what to prioritise for maximum operational and commercial impact 
• Typical sequencing challenges: which autonomy capabilities should operators implement first 
• How benchmark data can guide investment, workforce planning, and operational strategy 

16:00 - 16:15
Case study: Driving measurable ROI through Level-4 deployments 

• How specific AN deployments were measured against KPIs (uptime, efficiency, operational cost reduction) 
• Techniques for capturing cross-domain value: RAN, transport, core, and OSS/BSS integration 
• How vendor solutions support measurement, orchestration, and assurance at scale 
• Lessons learned: what worked, what didn’t, and what to replicate 

16:15 - 16:45
Discussion groups: AN benchmarking in action 
Participants work in small groups and feed back to the group at the end: 

• Early reactions to the gaps and findings presented: what resonates most with operators? 
• How benchmarking results can be applied immediately in strategy and operations 
• Sequencing and prioritization: which domains, capabilities, or regions should be tackled first 
• Lessons for cross-industry adoption: how to translate pilot benchmarks into ongoing improvement cycles 

16:45
Close of session
 
All timings are provisional and may be subject to change.