Telenor’s sovereign AI Factory puts Norway in control the country’s critical data
By Charlotte Kan
Mar 13, 2026
Jørgen Brecke, Kaaren Hilsen, Telenor & Rich Stephens, Red Hat
At MWC26, Kaaren Hilsen and Jørgen Brecke from Telenor and Rich Stephens from Red Hat discuss Telenor’s AI Factory, a sovereign AI cloud platform designed to securely handle sensitive data in Norway. They share the origins of the project, its green credentials, its focus on national data sovereignty, and its applications in sectors such as industry, public services, and Telenor’s own operations.
Featuring:
- Jørgen Brecke, SVP Technology Strategy & Partnerships, Telenor
- Kaaren Hilsen, CEO, Telenor AI Factory
- Rich Stephens, Vice President, EMEA Telco, Red Hat
Recorded March 2026
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