scope:

The present document specifies a Proof of Concept (PoC) framework for use within ETSI ENI ISG, to coordinate and promote public demonstrations which validate key technical components developed in ENI.

The primary PoC objectives - to illustrate the use of AI/ML techniques in support of mobile network operations, build commercial awareness and confidence in this emerging technology area, and encourage development of an open ecosystem by integrating components from different contributors.

This framework outlines:

• rationale for ENI ISG PoCs;

• the ENI ISG PoC process;

• submission, format and criteria for ENI ISG PoC Proposals;

• review and acceptance criteria of PoC Proposals;

• ENI ISG PoC Report format and requirements;

• ETSI support for PoC team.

The present publication is revised to include; e.g.:

• the ENI System Architecture;

• the ENI new Requirements and Use Cases;

• the ENI measurability criteria.