MWC Barcelona 2026: Embracing the Future of AI in Telecom and Enterprise
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As we gear up for Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, we're excited to share insights from our latest explorations into the transformative power of AI in the telecom and enterprise sectors. In assisting clients and partners with their AI initiatives, as well as our own internal initiatives, WWT has a wide array of experience and perspective on the pivotal role AI has in driving innovation, efficiency and collaboration across industries. Here's a glimpse into the future of AI and how it can be a game-changer for your business.
AI in telecom network operations
The telecom industry is witnessing a revolution with AI-driven network operations. Our research underscores the potential of AI to transform network management by reducing operational costs and enhancing efficiency. AI technologies enable telecom operators to accelerate network feature trials and deployments, turning complex documentation into actionable intelligence.
By partnering with industry leaders, we are developing solutions that offer substantial cost savings and improved performance. AI-driven processes in network design, optimization and operations are paving the way for faster feature roll-outs and better service quality, ultimately leading to significant business impact.
A hot trend we are seeing is the application of AI in the telecom's network operations center (NOC). These solutions are helping reduce the amount of noise (alarms, etc.) NOC technicians see on a daily basis, empowering them with real-time insights and enabling them to focus on customer-impacting issues rather than troubleshooting events that end up being low priority, low risk.
In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, two of our top trusted advisors to the world's largest network operators — Dave Clough and Yohannes Tafesse — break down the high-stakes reality of applying AI at scale, the often-overlooked work of preparing data and building trust, and why the lessons emerging from telecom will shape how every enterprise approaches AI in mission-critical environments. Both Dave and Yohannes will be at MWC and available to meet.
Building the future of enterprise AI
Hundreds of enterprise clients across industry verticals are leveraging WWT's AI Proving Ground to explore, evaluate and integrate the latest AI innovations. Because of this, WWT has firsthand knowledge of the various types of use cases enterprises are exploring to drive revenue growth, optimize costs by uncovering operational efficiencies, and/or increase workforce productivity. Additionally, we know where enterprises are finding gaps and challenges and, conversely, how telecom providers might be able to help.
From GPUaaS and edge inferencing use cases to a telecom's ability to provide secure and compliant managed AI offerings — such as a multi-modal retrieval augmented generation (RAG) application for hospital employees — WWT is helping our telecom clients evaluate, test and implement these new business offerings.
Finally, designing AI security and resilience into your AI solution from the start is paramount. That's why WWT created the AI Readiness Model for Operational Resilience, or ARMOR. Divided into seven domains — Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Secure AI Operations, Model Protection, Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Infrastructure Security, Data Protection, and Cyber Resilience — ARMOR gives clients comprehensive, flexible coverage of the full AI lifecycle.
Modernizing networks
Operators around the globe are seeing the need to modernize their networks. Operators area dealing with end-of-life equipment, security vulnerabilities, performance and capacity. WWT has long been a leader in helping operators assess networks, test, plan and implement upgrades with high degrees of success, leveraging automation tools and our customized capabilities. Our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) lab environment features the latest equipment that clients can leverage to understand the true capabilities of next-gen routing solutions like SR-MPLS, SRv6, combined Routed Optical solutions, disaggregated solutions, or various SONIC solutions. We also have robust global procurement, testing, staging kitting and deployment capabilities. And we're continuously developing, along with our partners, AI tools and solutions designed for an operator's network, including tools like Asset 360 that help with the tracking and management of an operator's assets.
Collaborative innovations with industry leaders
Our collaborations with the leading tech giants stand at the forefront of these innovations. Together, we are building platforms that not only meet the demands of today's enterprises but also prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. These partnerships are crucial to developing solutions that are open, interoperable and capable of supporting diverse environments, from on-premises to cloud and edge.
Join us at the industry event
We invite you to join us at the upcoming industry event to explore these topics further. Our team will be on hand to discuss how these AI advancements can be tailored to meet your specific business needs. Whether you are looking to enhance your enterprise AI capabilities or optimize your telecom network operations, we have the expertise and solutions to help you succeed.
Let's connect and explore the future of AI and modernizing networks together. Please reach out to meetWWTatMWCB@wwt.com for scheduling assistance.
We look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can drive innovation and growth in your organization. See you in Barcelona!