Network digital twins: concept, architecture, data requirements

Digital Twin Concept for Telecom

A network digital twin is a real-time virtual replica of a physical telecom network that mirrors its topology, configuration, traffic patterns, and performance characteristics. Unlike traditional network models used for planning, digital twins continuously synchronize with the live network, enabling operators to simulate changes, predict impacts, and test automation logic in a risk-free environment before applying to production. The twin ingests data from configuration management databases, performance monitoring systems, and real-time telemetry streams to maintain an accurate representation.…