Category: *Interviews & Analysis

Telecoms in 2026: Edge AI, data sovereignty, and monetisation

Telecoms strategies in 2026 must aim to strike a balance when it comes to edge AI, data sovereignty, and the monetisation of media. 2026 represents a complex convergence of operational automation, regulatory compliance, and hardware capability. The nar…

Cloudflare outage highlights enterprise infrastructure dependence

The latest Cloudflare outage shows that a dangerously low number of infrastructure providers are depended on for enterprise services. The disruption forces a difficult conversation for leaders: efficiency has been prioritised over structural integrity,…

Global connectivity slows as enterprise infrastructure gaps widen

As global connectivity growth slows and enterprise infrastructure gaps widen, the latest data from the ITU presents a reality check. Released alongside the conclusion of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, the Global C…

How fragmented regulation stifles mobile security innovation

Fragmented security regulation costs mobile operators billions, diverting resources from threat mitigation toward administrative compliance. For security execs in the telecoms sector, the remit has expanded well beyond securing network perimeters. A ne…

GSMA: Act now to avoid spectrum crunch with 6G mobile networks

The GSMA suggests future 6G mobile networks providing connectivity for smart cities, logistics, and remote workforces face a spectrum crunch. According to the GSMA, cities housing over 50 percent of the global urban population will face capacity constr…

Changing video consumption habits create data challenge

A new report confirms video consumption habits are changing, creating a data challenge for enterprise technology leaders. For the first time, more than half (52.7%) of all broadcaster television content in the UK is being watched via apps rather than t…

How AI-native 6G networks will boost enterprise operations

While the transition from 4G to 5G was mainly about quicker speeds and less delay, AI-native 6G networks will be totally different. Converging telecoms and AI is set to improve operational efficiency, risk management, and the user experience itself. Th…

Telecom operators link AI goals to cloud spend

Telecom operators are speeding up their move to the cloud because they want to automate their operations using AI. Omdia predicts that global spending on cloud tech and software for telecom networks will jump from $17.4 billion in 2025 to $24.8 billion…

AI regulations in telecoms: Navigating the complex web

AI in telecoms walks a tightrope between immense opportunity and an increasingly complex web of global regulations. The technology is now deeply embedded in virtually all aspects of a telco’s business, from network optimisation and predictive maintenan…