How CSPs can turn the network edge into a physical AI platform

At DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen, Red Hat’s Laurence Feijt and ZTE’s Hans Neff discuss their TM Forum Catalyst project, which uses a robotic dog to demonstrate how CSPs can monetise AI. Rather than putting intelligence onboard the device, the project offloads heavy AI processing and multi-agent orchestration to the network edge via Red Hat and ZTE infrastructure. The experts explain how this cuts device costs, complexity and power consumption, adds a trust layer for authentication and scales to smart cities and industrial automation.

Featuring:

• Hans Neff, Deputy CTO Europe & Americas Region, ZTE
• Laurence Feijt, Senior Director Telco Partner Sales APAC, Red Hat

Recorded June 2026