Comarch recognised for network optimisation project at Asian Telecom Awards 2026
The European company applied machine learning to improve capacity forecasting and automated performance adjustments in live networks of LG U+.
Comarch received an accolade in the Digital Initiative of the Year - South Korea category at the Asian Telecom Awards 2026 for its work on optimising radio access network operations through predictive automation. The award recognised the deployment of a machine learning-based solution that improved how capacity was forecasted and adjusted across live network environments whilst maintaining defined service quality parameters.
In collaboration with LG U+ and tested using live network data, the project responded to operational constraints created by uneven traffic distribution, rising data volumes, and increasingly complex network architectures. The initiative shifted capacity management towards automated forecasting and adjustment, allowing network resources to be allocated according to observed usage rather than predefined assumptions.
The solution ran on an open platform designed to interface with existing communication service provider systems. Its central component, the Comarch Forecast Generator, introduced a continuous forecasting workflow based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Traffic forecasts were produced at the cell level using historical records, seasonal behaviour, daily usage fluctuations, and short-term mobility indicators. Capacity thresholds were derived from the busiest hour recorded in the previous week, which served as a stable reference point for configuration decisions.
Forecast outputs were converted into scheduled configuration changes across radio access network elements. These changes were executed through established network configuration systems, allowing capacity to be adjusted during lower traffic periods without manual input. Defined thresholds governed responses to unexpected demand increases. When subscriber activity exceeded set limits, additional capacity was activated automatically. This approach reduced dependence on physical site visits and allowed network behaviour to follow measurable demand patterns.
Evaluation under operational conditions made it possible to observe system behaviour during real traffic fluctuations. The implementation shortened the duration of service disruptions, including those associated with adverse weather conditions that affect network performance in several parts of Asia. More precise capacity allocation also limited excess provisioning, which reduced operational expenditure without altering service parameters.
The Asian Telecom Awards is a premier awards programme that recognises telecom companies across the Asia Pacific for their contributions to industry advancement, technological innovation, and digital infrastructure development.
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