Gilat Introduces AI-Powered Network Management System with Advanced Automation Capabilities

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced the AI transformation of its Network Management System, integrating Model Context Protocol to create what the company claims is the industry's first AI-driven network management solution. The new NMS-MCP serves as a gateway between the network management system and AI agents, supporting authentication, licensing, and secure communication while ensuring compliance and operational integrity.

The system supports multiple AI models including GPT Series 4, 5 and 5 mini as well as o3, o4, o4 mini and Claude Sonnet 4 for interfacing with the Total-NMS platform. This integration enables several critical use cases, including an AI-driven Network Operations Center agent that can continuously monitor system health, detect anomalies, and take proactive measures such as automatically triggering corrective actions during performance degradation or resource bottlenecks.

For Software-Defined Satellite environments, the AI agent can dynamically adjust network configurations based on business priorities, traffic patterns, and service-level agreements, ensuring optimal resource utilization and improved Quality of Service for end-users. The company emphasized that these AI capabilities are available immediately to customers through their network management platform accessible at http://www.gilat.com.

Aharon Mullokandov, Chief R&D Officer at Gilat, stated that AI serves as a critical business multiplier for customers, enabling faster innovation and simpler network management. He characterized this development as demonstrating the company's leadership in deep SATCOM technology and commitment to addressing customer business needs, noting that this represents just the first step in their broader AI transformation initiative.

The integration of AI capabilities into network management systems represents a significant advancement in satellite communications technology, potentially reducing operational costs, improving network reliability, and enabling more efficient resource allocation across satellite networks. This development comes at a time when satellite communications are increasingly critical for global connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions where traditional infrastructure is limited or unavailable.