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Telcos to Techcos: How AI & 5G Are Transforming Telecom

Telcos to Techcos: How AI & 5G Are Transforming Telecom
The telecom industry is in the midst of a major shift from “telco” to “techco”, with operators investing in AI, 5G, cloud computing, and digital services to compete with tech giants like Amazon and Google. At MWC 2025, leaders from e&, KDDI, MTN, and SK Telecom discussed their AI-driven strategies, including self-healing networks, smart city infrastructure, fintech expansion, and enterprise 5G solutions. As telcos embrace AI-powered automation and cloud-based innovations, they are redefining their role in the digital economy.

NTT DATA Transforms RAI Amsterdam into Europe’s Smartest Venue with Private 5G Network

NTT DATA Transforms RAI Amsterdam into Europe’s Smartest Venue with Private 5G Network

Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Sports and Events Venue

Winner: NTT DATA

Partner: Cisco


NTT DATA, in partnership with Cisco, has transformed RAI Amsterdam into a smart, connected venue with the deployment of a private 5G network, earning the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Sports and Events Venue" award. This smart venue innovation project optimizes visitor engagement, enhances operational efficiency, and supports RAI Amsterdam’s sustainability goals.
As a result, RAI Amsterdam has set a new benchmark for connected venues across Europe, delivering enriched visitor experiences, real-time analytics, and comprehensive event management capabilities.

NEC, Cisco launch private 5G solution for enterprises

O-RAN based 5G Private Wireless Network Trial with Nokia, stc and Microsoft Azure
Cisco and NEC’s expertise will be the key to implementing, maintaining, and supporting private 5G networks for enterprise customers directly or by collaborating with telcos globally, starting from Europe and the Middle East, according to a statement by NEC on Monday.

Telecom’s GenAI Investments: SK Telecom, Cisco, Coolpad, Deutsche Telekom

Telecom's GenAI Investments
Explore the future of telecom investments as SK Telecom, Cisco, Coolpad, and Deutsche Telekom dive into AI and blockchain technologies. From SK Telecom's $10 million investment in Perplexity AI to Cisco's $1 billion AI fund, and Coolpad and Deutsche Telekom's ventures into Bitcoin mining, discover how these telecom giants are enhancing their services and operations.

AT&T and Cisco Simplify 5G FWA Deployment for Businesses

AT&T and Cisco Simplify 5G FWA Deployment for Businesses
AT&T and Cisco introduce a seamless digital buying experience for the new Meraki MG52 and MG52E cellular gateways. Businesses can now easily deploy 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) across campuses and branch environments, leveraging instant-on provisioning and self-service AT&T data plans directly from the Cisco Meraki dashboard.

Cisco, Mitsui, and KDDI Forge Ahead with Private 5G in Japan’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector

5G in Manufacturing: Navigating the Evolution and Impact of Advanced Connectivity
Explore the transformative journey as Cisco, Mitsui, and KDDI unite to deploy Private 5G technology, ushering in a new era for Japan's manufacturing landscape. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and innovation through the power of advanced Private 5G networks, marking a significant leap towards the realization of smart factories.

AI and the 5G Revolution with Ajay Malik of secomind.ai

5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles
Step into the future of AI with Ajay Malik, CEO of secomind.ai, in today's episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles. Ajay shares his passion for AI, drawing on his extensive 30-year career, which includes stints at major tech players like Motorola, Google, and Cisco. Secomind.ai, focused exclusively on AI for five years, empowers businesses in three key areas: enhancing products, providing exceptional customer support, and optimizing internal workflows.

Verizon Unveils Next-Gen Vehicle with Onsite NaaS Offering for Enterprises

Verizon Unveils Next-Gen Vehicle with Onsite NaaS Offering for Enterprises
Verizon introduces its cutting-edge Mobile Onsite Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) - a portable 10-foot trailer designed to deliver unparalleled private network, MEC, SD-Wan, and satellite services directly to clients. With its inaugural deployment at Lockheed Martin's Colorado campus, the NaaS serves as a dynamic testing platform. Additionally, it doubles as a Mobile Lab for clients needing onsite application testing, further amplifying Verizon Innovation Labs' customer-centric solutions."

5G Infrastructure Market Analysis & Forecast during 2019-2028 – Latest Market Report by RationalStat

The report entitled "5G Infrastructure Market" analyzes the global, regional and local market based on communications infrastructure, core network technology networks, the network infrastructure, frequency of operation, end-use, and region. The report offers thorough analysis of the market's historical and projected size, along with a trend analysis. 

Verizon Business takes 5G Innovation Sessions to San Francisco’s Chase Center

Verizon Business takes 5G Innovation Sessions to San Francisco's Chase Center
Verizon Business, along with Nokia, is heading to the Bay Area to showcase the power of 5G through dynamic, immersive demonstrations of current and some forward-looking use cases and products during this 5G Innovation Sessions tour stop on August 9.

5G and 6 GHz Spectrum Use at the Heart of Upcoming APT Conference

5G and 6 GHz Spectrum Use at the Heart of Upcoming APT Conference
5G and 6 GHz Spectrum Use at the Heart of Upcoming APT Conference taking place next month in Brisbane. The meeting's main focus is to decide on the future use of the 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G services, setting the stage for a strategic and economical 5G rollout across Region 3 nations.

Cisco and NTT Collaborate to Bring Private 5G to Enterprise Customers to Accelerate Industry Transformation

Private networks - TeckNexus
Cisco and NTT announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail, and Public sectors. Together, the companies can rapidly enable critical Industry 4.0 capabilities such as push-to-talk ‘walkie talkie’ communications, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), always-connected PCs (for digital frontline workers), machine vision (e.g., predictive maintenance, PPE detection), and more.
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