Cloudify the RAN System Test Strategy

The evolution of 5G technology applications increases the demand for a Cloud-native software solution that can handle complex functionality. Nowadays, competitive markets require fast delivery and high product quality. By introducing a Cloudified test strategy to the industry, engineers can reinforce improved quality, define test scope in functional pipelines and decrease costs by using artificial intelligence and automation. In this position paper, we provide a Cloudified test strategy in the telecommunications domain. The proposed Cloudified test strategy consists of several key principles for testing different cloud radio access network applications. The feasibility of the proposed test strategy is exemplified at Ericsson AB in Sweden.