In a world of trillions of IoT devices, effective 5G network management could mean the difference between a properly working networking infrastructure and a network open to all kinds of disruptions. As the rollout of 5G is around the corner, or less metaphorically speaking is expected to happen in three years from now, the topic of network management in 5G is gaining importance.

In this issue of Eurescom message, we present a selection of contributions on network management in 5G from the forefront of European 5G research. The authors of our cover theme shed some light on different challenges and solutions of network management in 5G.