Panel Discussion
Industry leaders from Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Amdocs and Tech Mahindra examine the critical barriers preventing operators from scaling AI deployments beyond pilot projects. They discuss the organisational and structural challenges that outweigh technical obstacles, and share insights on data architecture, talent gaps and the transition from deterministic to probabilistic automation. The session addresses the industry’s struggle with what one survey respondent termed ‘proof-of-concept purgatory’ and explores the requirements for enterprise-wide AI transformation.
Broadcast live 19 May 2026
Participants
CO-HOST
Philippe Ensarguet
VP Cloud & Software Engineering, Orange
Ahmed Hafez
SVP Network Strategy and Data & AI in Networks, Deutsche Telekom
Amol Phadke
Chief Transformation Officer, Tech Mahindra
Ohad Barnoy
Head of GenAI and Data Solutions, Services and Consulting, Amdocs