AT&T and Tech Mahindra say AI will transform telcos from connectivity providers to intelligence platforms

Shawn Hakl, Senior Vice President, AT&T Business Products & Pricing and Manish Mangal, President and Head, Americas Communication Business at Tech Mahindra, say telecom operators are moving beyond connectivity toward enabling the “intelligence economy.” The executives highlight autonomous operations, programmable networks, AI governance and ecosystem partnerships as critical enablers. They also argued that future growth will come from delivering business outcomes rather than connectivity alone, helping enterprises improve efficiency, performance, security and customer experiences through AI