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At #MWC26 we spoke with @IBM CTO Eoin Coughlan about agentic AI, autonomous networks, and digital sovereignty. How can telcos balance automation, cost, and governance as AI becomes central to network operations? Insights 👉 ibm.biz/BdpjT6 #IBMpartner @GSMA

AI is transforming mobile networks – and Agentic AI raises the stakes for security. 🤖🔒 @PoretskyScott's 🆕 blog breaks down what’s needed to protect networks as the threat surface expands, with a well-rounded approach to proactive security. ⤵️ m.eric.sn/9pEA50YlkR0

With Microsoft 365 Copilot, WSP Global is helping engineers and scientists work smarter—unlocking faster insights and freeing up time for high-impact work. 🌍 See how 👉 msft.it/6016QolSj

Retailers balance operational efficiency with customer expectations. Advanced Network Solutions by T-Mobile for Business help enable inventory visibility, team productivity and consistent customer experiences. Info: bit.ly/3NJ7xF3 @TMobileBusiness Partner

At #MWC26, @Chels_LA highlights a shift: network slicing is moving from strategy to revenue. With 100+ deployments worldwide, differentiated connectivity is becoming commercial reality. bit.ly/EricssonMWC26 @EricssonNA Ambassador #EricssonMWC @MWCHub @EricssonSoftw

I’m a big believer in using technology to make a real difference. Through Connecting Heroes, T-Mobile has committed to supporting first responder agencies with up to $7.7B in value over 10 years, helping them stay connected when it matters most. More: bit.ly/4rabvEY @T_Priority Partner

@Chels_LA @HaroldSinnott @Microsoft @MSFT_Business See you there! 🤩

@HaroldSinnott @Microsoft @MSFT_Business Want to attend a #MicrosoftAITour? The Houston event is coming up soon! bit.ly/AITourHouston

Deploying AI? Start with two things: 1) Data classification 2) Agent identity No accountability = no governance. Insights from @HaroldSinnott & Herain Oberoi at @Microsoft. Full interview➡️bit.ly/4seQ0UA #MicrosoftAmbassador #MicrosoftAITour @MSFT_Business

AI agents are powerful. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Anyone can build an AI agent. Very few can deploy one safely at enterprise scale. I’m digging into this with nvidia, and it’s about to matter to every enterprise team. Let’s talk about why… #NVIDIAPartner

Autonomous networks aren’t a buzzword—they’re a roadmap with real revenue on the line. From the floor at MWC, we sit with Ericsson’s Mats Karlsson to unpack how operators move from manual workflows and script-based automation to agent-driven and ultimately intent-led operations that can launch, assure, and monetize differentiated connectivity at market speed. We walk through Ericsson’s “no-nonsense” OSS/BSS approach and the five pillars making change stick: a unified data layer that unlocks trustworthy AI; practical AI applications that guide selling, shape offers, and expose network insights; orchestration that turns complex, hybrid infrastructure into push‑button services; flexible monetization that prices value, not just bandwidth; and transformation services that de-risk delivery and operations. Mats explains why most operators sit around level one to two on the autonomy curve and how ambitious teams aim for level four by 2030 to handle mission‑critical use cases, from defense and rail to public safety, on standard macro networks. We also dig into the human side of autonomy. Ericsson has shifted thousands of engineers into an agentic development model, reskilling teams and leaders while redefining what work belongs to humans versus AI agents. That same redesign is coming to network operations as routine tasks give way to AI-driven proposals, predictive maintenance, and SLA assurance across verticals. The conversation culminates in a forward look at data-to-knowledge transformation, highlighted by work with Telstra to manage the knowledge inside the network—turning patterns and context into reusable intelligence for planning, operations, and go‑to‑market. If you care about OSS/BSS modernization, AI for telco, and launching vertical services in days instead of months, this deep dive will sharpen your roadmap. @Ericsson Ambassador #MWC26 #EricssonMWC

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Catch the full interview on @_TechMode TV here: youtu.be/cKnHs-RuIRc?si…

@BevEve @IBM It was great spending time with the team at IBM during #MWC26. Eoin raised some really interesting points for service providers to consider, both regarding automation and agentic AI, and also Digital Sovereignty.

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of enterprise technology, marketing, partnerships, and storytelling, and that’s exactly why I host TECH IMPACT. The show is where I get to bring all of that together: industry insight, executive conversations, market education, and a platform for the leaders actually moving business forward. There’s no shortage of noise in tech right now. What I’m interested in are the stories with substance. If your organization is driving real innovation and you want to share that story with a broader audience, connect with me here on LinkedIn and let’s talk about getting you on TECH IMPACT. techimpact.tv

What a week at #MWC26. Inside @ericsson’s buzzing “booth village,” one theme stood out: AI has moved from the edge of the conversation into the core of the network. Learn more: bit.ly/EricssonMWC26 @EricssonNA Ambassador #EricssonMWC @MWCHub @EricssonSoftw

@BevEve @HaroldSinnott @MSFT_Business Great interview @HaroldSinnott - thanks for sharing.

Security isn’t slowing AI innovation. It enables it. The fastest organisations build guardrails from day zero. @HaroldSinnott and Herain Oberoi in conversation. #MicrosoftAITour Houston soon: bit.ly/AITourHouston Full interview below 👇 #MicrosoftAmbassador @MSFT_Business

In business and public sector settings, connectivity can influence outcomes in high-pressure moments.   These innovative use cases show how teams are leveraging Advanced Network Solutions across industries: bit.ly/4jF1ywG   @TMobileBusiness Partner

Agility is key to scaling businesses. 5G On Demand from @TMobileBusiness is designed to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity where it’s needed. More: bit.ly/3ZbGzs2 @TMobileBusiness Partner | #Ad

View from the top! A glimpse of #GTC2026 main expo hall on day 3, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. @NVIDIAGTC @DDNintelligence @NetApp @DellTech @nvidia @awscloud @Azure @GoogleCloudTech @SKhynix @Samsung @MicronTech @HPE @Lenovo @CoreWeave @Oracle @ScaleAICanada @foxconnoficial @SkilldAi @VAST_Data @IBM @SAP @SaiyamPathak @nebiusai