This challenge is for Moonshot Catalysts showcasing at DTW Ignite 2026.
How can CSPs industrialize AI and data into a standardized, interoperable, and zero‑trust agentic platform, so that AI moves from pilots to production at scale, integrates with existing OSS/BSS and network investments, avoids new data silos, and enables outcome-based “AI‑native” services across ecosystems with accountable assurance and monetization - while scaling AI Native applications 30 % faster?
The challenge calls for CSPs to industrialize AI and data into a standardized, interoperable, and zero‑trust agentic platform, enabling AI to move from experimentation into production at scale. Solutions should integrate seamlessly with existing OSS/BSS and network investments, avoid new data and model silos, and support AI execution across cloud, edge, and on‑prem environments.
Successful approaches will demonstrate how AI capabilities including models, analytics, and intelligent agents can be delivered and consumed as reusable, governable services. This includes natural‑language interaction, real‑time insight and decisioning, vendor‑neutral runtimes, and policy‑driven security, allowing both humans and machines to safely access intelligence and trigger outcomes across multi‑vendor and multi‑partner ecosystems.
The outcome is an AI‑native data and intelligence platform that enables CSPs to scale AI‑native applications at least 30% faster, while delivering trusted, outcome‑based services that can be assured, monetized, and exposed confidently across the digital ecosystem.
Each Moonshot Challenge will be allocated an Executive Coach to provide invaluable feedback on business readiness and technical viability. Executive coaches will schedule a 30-minute advisory call with allocated Moonshot Catalysts, to guide them & offer their feedback.
Ahmed Saady Yaamin
Head of Axiata Group Analytics and AI
Axiata
Ahmed is a leader in the telecom industry, spearheading AI-driven transformation. With a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise, he provides strategic direction for analytics and AI initiatives across organisations. Saady’s experience spans end-to-end data asset management and leveraging AI to drive growth. His entrepreneurial mindset and lateral thinking foster collaboration and innovation, enabling the development of advanced AI strategies. Saady excels at aligning business objectives with technology, harnessing AI to unlock revenue streams, optimise operations, and enhance customer experience. His leadership builds strong cross-functional teams and trust among stakeholders. Saady’s proven track record in delivering AI-powered solutions, combined with his ability to bridge strategy, analytics, and IT, positions him as a catalyst for AI adoption in telecoms. His expertise drives digital transformation through data-led insight and innovation.
Dr Yue Wang
Chief Technologist – Network and AI
China Telecom
Dr. Yue Wang is Chief Technologist – Network and AI at China Telecom. Prior to this role, Yue held various leadership and research positions in the US and UK, at Philips, Toshiba, Nvidia, and Samsung, respectively. She has been the Head of 6G Research Group and subsequently, Head of Advanced Network Research Lab at Samsung Research UK. Yue is widely recognised globally for her technical and strategic leadership in 5G, 6G, and AI within the telecommunication industry. She currently sits on the O-RAN Alliance Board of Directors, and has been appointed as the Chair of UKTIN AI Expert Working Group. She has led large scale European projects, contributed to multiple SDOs, and served as Secretary and Rapporteur of ETSI ENI in 2017-2019. Yue obtained her Ph.D. from University of Victoria, Canada.
Chris Anderson
Managing Director, Comms, Media and Technology
Accenture
Chris is a Managing Director in Accenture’s North America Technology Strategy Practice. As Transformation Excellence Director, she leads large-scale, mission-critical initiatives enabling telecom and technology service providers to transform and grow their businesses. With over 25 years of experience, she has structured, advised, and led end-to-end transformation programmes, covering business cases, vendor selection, capability and process design, customer and system migration, channel and operational readiness, testing, and application service management. She brings deep expertise across all service provider operations. Chris collaborates with industry partners to develop innovative solutions to key challenges and is actively involved in TM Forum initiatives, including the Digital Maturity Model, Catalyst projects, and eTOM certification. She is also passionate about developing talent, mentoring, and coaching the next generation of female technology leaders.
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