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AI Pulse: Telecomโ€™s Next Frontier is a definitive guide to how AI is reshaping the telecom landscape โ€” strategically, structurally, and commercially. Spanning over 130 pages, this MWC 2025 special edition explores AIโ€™s growing maturity in telecom, offering a comprehensive look at the technologies and trends driving transformation.

Explore strategic AI pillarsโ€”from AI Ops and Edge AI to LLMs, AI-as-a-Service, and governanceโ€”and learn how telcos are building AI-native architectures and monetization models. Discover insights from 30+ global CxOs, unpacking shifts in leadership thinking around purpose, innovation, and competitive advantage.

The edition also examines connected industries at the intersection of Private 5G, AI, and Satelliteโ€”fueling transformation in smart manufacturing, mobility, fintech, ports, sports, and more. From fan engagement to digital finance, from smart cities to the industrial metaverse, this is the roadmap to telecomโ€™s next eraโ€”where intelligence is the new infrastructure, and telcos become the enablers of everything connected.
In AI in Telecom: Strategic Themes, Maturity, and the Road Ahead, we explore how AI has shifted from buzzword to backbone for global telecom leaders. From AI-native networks and edge inferencing, to domain-specific LLMs and behavioral cybersecurity, this article maps out the strategic pillars, real-world use cases, and monetization models driving the AI-powered telecom era. Featuring CxO insights from Telefรณnica, KDDI, MTN, Telstra, and Orange, it captures the voice of a sector transforming infrastructure into intelligence.
In Driving Europeโ€™s Digital Future, telecom leaders Margherita Della Valle (Vodafone), Christel Heydemann (Orange), and Tim Hรถttges (Deutsche Telekom) deliver a unified message: Europe must reform telecom regulation, invest in AI and infrastructure, and scale operations to remain globally competitive. From lagging 5G rollout to emerging AI-at-the-edge opportunities, they urge policymakers to embrace consolidation, cut red tape, and drive fair investment frameworks. Europeโ€™s path to digital sovereignty hinges on bold leadership, collaborative policy, and future-ready infrastructure.
In Technology Game Changers, leaders from Agility Robotics, Lenovo, Databricks, Mistral AI, and Maven Clinic showcase how AI and robotics are moving from novelty to necessity. From Peggy Johnsonโ€™s Digit transforming warehouse labor, to Lenovoโ€™s hybrid AI ecosystem, Databricks’ frictionless AI UIs, Mistralโ€™s sovereignty-focused open-source models, and Mavenโ€™s virtual womenโ€™s health platform, this article explores the intelligent, personalized, and responsible future of tech. The next frontier of innovation isnโ€™t just smartโ€”itโ€™s human-centered.
With AI shifting from the cloud to the device, on-device AI is transforming privacy, speed, and user experience. Experts from Honor, Broadcom, and Orange explore the challenges and innovations shaping this future, from AI chips to offline capabilities and ethical implications. Is it time to go all-in?
As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, industry leaders from Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefรณnica will explore strategies to enhance 5G and fiber networks, AI-driven innovation, and regulatory coherence. With growing global competition, Europe must balance connectivity expansion, fair competition, and sustainability to remain a leader in the digital economy. Join MWC 2025 to discover how Europeโ€™s telecom vision is shaping the future.
As the digital world evolves, connectivity is reshaping industries through API-driven telecom solutions. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is pioneering this shift by enabling seamless integration between telecom operators, developers, and enterprises. With 5G expected to power 1.2 billion connections by 2025, Open Gatewayโ€™s standardized APIs are fostering innovation in smart cities, fintech, logistics, and more. Join us at MWC25 Barcelona to explore the future of telecom connectivity.
The GSMA Foundry has launched Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source AI evaluation framework designed to enhance telecom-specific large language models (LLMs). Supported by Hugging Face, The Linux Foundation, Deutsche Telekom, SK Telecom, and more, this initiative aims to improve AI efficiency, security, and compliance in 5G and 6G networks. Learn how this industry-wide benchmark is shaping the future of telecom AI innovation.
Vodafone Spain and MasOrange have teamed up to launch FibreCo, a joint venture transforming Spainโ€™s fiber landscape. With 12.2 million premises covered and cutting-edge XGS-PON technology, FibreCo promises nationwide high-speed connectivity. Collaborations with Telefรณnica and plans for third-party investors further solidify this ambitious ventureโ€™s role in Spainโ€™s digital future.
Europe is witnessing a surge in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks, as revealed by Orange Cyberdefense’s Security Navigator 2025. The report highlights the rise of cognitive warfare, the targeting of critical infrastructure, and the dual role of AI in cybersecurity. Learn why proactive measures and education are vital to counter these growing threats.
Hrvatski Telekom and Nokia have launched API pilot projects to accelerate 5G application development in Croatia. Using Nokia’s Network as Code platform, the collaboration provides developers with streamlined access to HT’s 5G network, enabling faster, innovative app creation across industries. This initiative strengthens Nokiaโ€™s API ecosystem, adding partners like Infobip and Elmo to unlock new use cases in real-time communication, teledriving, and beyond, setting a new standard for 5G-powered applications.

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