Scaling the autonomous network: Introducing the Data Steward and Core Network Agents

Google Cloud expands its Autonomous Network Operations framework with two new Gemini-powered agents: the Autonomous Data Steward and the Core Network VoLTE Agent, deployed by New Zealand telecom provider One NZ.

• •The Autonomous Data Steward uses a zero-copy architecture with Dataplex Universal Catalog, storing metadata pointers instead of duplicating datasets, reducing storage costs by up to 70%
• •It enables semantic understanding of natural language data requests, dynamic ETL creation via Dataproc, and cross-domain federated queries joining RAN, Core, and Probe data
• •The VoLTE Agent monitors Call Setup Success Rates, MOS, and CSCF performance in real time, correlating SIP/Diameter signaling data to identify issues like CSCF overload
• •Key industry bottlenecks addressed include data silos across BigQuery and Cloud Storage, cryptic vendor-specific counter semantics, and per-agent custom integration requirements