Abstract: A computing platform is provided which is adapted to enable optimizing operation of a cellular network, wherein the computing platform is operative to: (a) probe for information exchanged between a mobile access network and a core network; (b) retrieve statistical KPIs generated from a plurality of network elements belonging to the cellular network; (c) generate a predictive Key Performance Indicator (pKPI) by correlating the probed information with the retrieved statistical KPIs, thereby enabling to predict a trend characterizing future performance of network elements such as cells; and (d) trigger changes in the operation of the cellular network based on the predicted trend, and wherein the probing for information exchanged between a mobile access network and a core network is carried out at a rate which is substantially higher than a rate of retrieving statistical KPIs generated from the plurality of network elements.