Swisscom and Ericsson discuss network simplification for AI adoption
What happened
Swisscom and Ericsson met in Zurich to discuss network simplification. During the event, Swisscom CTIO Mark Düsener stated that simplifying legacy infrastructure and decoupling services are necessary steps for unlocking autonomous networks and AI-driven innovation. Swisscom is currently converging its IP networks and decoupling services through application programming interfaces.
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Why it matters
Swisscom's push to simplify its architecture is aimed at accelerating innovation and realizing the full potential of AI. This effort reflects a broader industry trend where capital is flowing heavily into AI across the telecom ecosystem.
Ericsson's EIAP product is currently used by Swisscom, Telstra, AT&T, and Vodafone for network management.
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