From Network Modernization to AI Monetization: Telcos at the Center of the AI ​​Infrastructure Shift

AI is becoming foundational to the telecom industry - reshaping how networks are operated, customer experiences are delivered, and new revenue models are unlocked. 

In this session, Manish Singh, CTO, Telecom Systems Business, Dell Technologies, joins Imran Kazi, GM & Sector Growth Lead – Hi-Tech, Wipro to examine how telcos can move beyond network modernization to monetize their role in the emerging AI infrastructure stack. 

The discussion focuses on three critical areas: 

• Autonomous networks and AI‑driven network operations 
• AI‑led customer engagement across service and care 
• Monetization opportunities through sovereign AI factories and edge AI 

The conversation also addresses persistent challenges—data silos, privacy considerations, and ecosystem coordination—and why collaboration across partners is essential to translate AI strategy into scalable, real‑world execution. 

A must‑watch for telecom leaders looking to position their organizations at the heart of the AI infrastructure shift, where efficiency, intelligence, and monetization converge. 

About the Speaker

Manish Singh 
Manish Singh is a Dell Technologies Fellow and CTO of the Telecom Systems Business, leading strategy for cloud-native networks, Open RAN, and AI-driven automation. With over 25 years in wireless networks, he is a recognized industry leader shaping how service providers modernize their networks. He previously led Meta’s Open RAN and Open Core initiatives and held leadership roles at Tech Mahindra and Radisys, driving SDN, NFV, and VoLTE programs. Earlier roles span Continuous Computing, Intel, Trillium, and C-DOT, and he served on the Small Cell Forum Board. An MS graduate from IISc Bangalore, he is a frequent keynote speaker, published author, and patent holder in communications and computing.

About the Host

Imran Kazi 
Imran Kazi is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of global experience across telecom and hi-tech industries, focused on driving AI-led enterprise transformation. In his role as GM & Sector Growth Lead, he led consultative engagement, strategic relationship management, and complex transformation programs that translate emerging technologies into measurable business value, helping organizations turn innovation into real-world outcomes.