Will 5G Change the World? Telco AI strategies with ABI, Orange, Red Hat and VIAVI

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Orange's Head of Operations Transformation reveals why cloud-native is the present and future for telcos embracing AI.

The episode is the second in a series on telco AI, hosted by Sean Kinney for RCR Wireless News. It begins with an introduction to the theme of AI as both a technology and organizational overhaul. Reese Hayden from ABI Research addresses whether AI is technologically mature enough for telco use cases and if operators are organizationally positioned to adopt it, highlighting challenges like data silos and legacy systems. Alexis Koala, Head of Operations Transformation at Orange, then discusses Orange's cloud-native transformation, emphasizing GitOps and cultural mindset shifts as key to leveraging AI. Azhar Saeed from Red Hat follows with a breakdown of autonomous infrastructure, outlining three pillars: hyper-automation, data analytics with AI, and generative AI for refinement. Perk Hangroo from VIAVI challenges the idea that cloud-native is a requirement for AI-native networks, noting the importance of managing brownfield infrastructure. He also explores how AI can optimize Open RAN scheduling, potentially reducing the need for large engineering teams. The episode concludes with a call to listen to the previous episode on data strategies and a preview of future discussions on telco AI. Throughout, the host interjects with sponsor messages and transitions between speakers, maintaining a focus on practical insights and industry-wide trends.

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Telco AI is treated as a technology, operating-model, and business-case challenge, not just a model choice.

The episode treats telco AI as a technology, operating-model, and business-case problem at once. Sean Kinney uses the second special in the series to move from data strategy and foundation models into readiness, how the operating model needs to shift, and what it takes to build…

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If you want telco AI framed as both technology and operating-model change, this is your map.

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