towards 6G, the decentralisation of intelligence to the network edge and the rise of autonomous“ agentic AI” all point towards a future where the network is not just intelligent, but self-governing.
The vision for 6G is that of an AI-native network, a vast, distributed sensory system that can sense, predict and optimise itself in real-time. In this paradigm, AI will not be an application running on the network; it will be an integral part of the network fabric itself. It represents the ultimate expression of IT-OT-AI convergence, where the network becomes an active participant in computing and sensing its environment.
“ The future of 5G monetisation lies in context-aware, vertical-specific services – and that’ s only possible when you connect operational data( OT) with IT systems and AI models”
Shashank Volety, VP of the Telecom, Media
& Entertainment Practice, Hitachi Digital Services
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