Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Overview

This programme helps telecoms operators, vendors and financial institutions to understand the impact of the transformation of networks and cloud infrastructure into cloud-native, AI-driven digital platforms. It tracks the adoption of the cloud-native networks (5G core, vRAN/Open RAN and public/private/hybrid cloud) and AI infrastructure (GPU and DPU) and services (GPUaaS), their underpinnings (Kubernetes, GitOps and bare metal) and related automation solutions, and the value-chain disruption that they cause.

Topics for 2026

  • AI-native telco cloud
  • AI infrastructure evolution
  • Regional AI infrastructure developments

Typical client enquiries

  • How will the demand for GPU-optimised data-centre and cloud infrastructure evolve with AI? What is the role and opportunity for telecoms operators?
  • How do neoclouds and telecoms operators stack up against hyperscalers in GPUaaS?
  • How will sovereignty and geopolitics affect AI infrastructure landscape and investments?
  • What is the status of cloud-native network transformation? What are the key drivers and challenges?
  • How are operators adopting new operating models and automation approaches for cloud-native networks?

Programme head Gorkem Yigit

Gorkem Yigit Research Director

AI in telecoms: a strategic guide for operators and vendors

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