Telco data challenges are hampering AI-native network progress
By Tony Poulos
Jun 1, 2026
Extra Shot with Tony Poulos
In this episode of the Extra Shot, industry experts from Everpure, Luth Computer, Telefónica and examine the persistent challenges facing telcos in terms of data quality and fragmentation. They discuss how legacy systems, inconsistent data formats across different network technologies and organisational silos create barriers to AI implementation and cloud-native operations. The panel explores why decades of data standardisation efforts have failed to resolve these issues and looks at the realistic prospects for operators to complete their cloud-native transformation journey beyond the network core.
Broadcast live 19 May 2026
Featuring:
Beth Cohen
Telco Industry Analyst, Luth Computer
Diego R Lopez,
Senior Technology Expert, Telefónica and ETSI Fellow
Patrick Smith,
EMEA CTO, Everpure