Digital Twin Network Lifecycle Management for the Asian Games
China Telecom and China Unicom are using a dynamic and detailed 3D model to optimise the performance of their joint network during major events attended by large numbers of people. The digital twin provides the operators with a continuous and very detailed view of the network’s performance, enabling them to efficiently optimise the allocation of resources. During the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September and October 2023, the digital twin was used to monitor the network performance on a 10 by 10 metre grid and predict traffic peaks, so countermeasures could be prepared in advance. In the event of a network issue, the digital twin uses AI to identify the optimal solution in a matter of seconds.
During the Asian Games, which drew 600,000 4G/5G users to Hangzhou, China Telecom and China Unicom achieved a remarkable 99.82% 4G/5G connection rate. The two operators and ZTE plan to employ digital twins to support their shared networks in more cities in China. The technology can be used to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs, as well as to provide service assurance for end-users.