Generative AI is experiencing explosive growth, driven by major players like OpenAI and emerging competitors. According to a recent Cloudflare analysis, traffic to generative AI services has surged by 251% in one year, reflecting widespread global adoption. This surge is not limited to AI platforms alone—mobile operators are also feeling the impact, facing skyrocketing network…
The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is approaching, and I’ll be there all week with numerous meetings. Key topics this year include #Sustainability & ESG, 5G Advanced, RedCap, AI & Telecoms, Edge Computing & Cloud AI, OpenRAN, and Network APIs. One particularly impactful topic, closely tied to AI in our phones and telecom infrastructure, will…
Artificial intelligence: The future of telecommunications The TM Forum Tour Japan in Tokyo was the stage for discussions on artificial intelligence in telecommunications, covering network automation, edge computing, and the evolution of LLMs. Key industry participants, including major vendors and partner organizations, explored the challenges and opportunities surrounding this technology. Rakuten mobile: Innovating through AI…
GenAI technology, though innovative, is likely to shift back to predictive AI in over half of the situations, with a reduced impact on return on investment. It’s essential to move from the concept phase to production and to focus more on priority use cases to ensure scalability. What role could predictive AI play in this…
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become essential for telecommunications companies seeking to improve efficiency and create new growth opportunities. However, to fully benefit from this technology, a structured approach is necessary. Here are the three key steps of a roadmap for effectively and sustainably integrating AI into daily processes. 1. Preparing the Ground…
Apple made a major breakthrough at its Cupertino event with the unveiling of Apple Intelligence. While the iPhone 16 saw only minor upgrades, it was this AI integration that stole the show, highlighting Apple’s commitment to technological innovation in the evolving AI landscape. Integrated AI Power: a first for Apple With the iPhone 16 series,…
The ubiquitous AI in business In the modern business landscape, the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prevalent theme. Companies are confronted with numerous challenges and are urged to adopt an iterative mindset. This involves embarking on smaller-scale use cases to test, learn, and rapidly progress. For mobile operators, the most promising AI applications…
As the global excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) surges, it’s crucial to recognize that without the foundational infrastructure such as data centers, undersea cables, cellular towers, and broader telecommunications networks, the present and future growth we envisage would be unattainable. Take, for example, the cellular tower industry, where the top 100 companies boast over 1.7 million sites worldwide. Among…