Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: The AI Beyond Boundaries Summit, held during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Riyadh, brought together telecom leaders to explore B2B opportunities in the AI era.

The event emphasized transforming traditional telecom firms into tech-driven enterprises using AI, 5G, and cloud computing, according to a recent press release.

A major highlight was the release of the Carrier Techco Transformation White Paper by GSMA Intelligence and industry representatives. Titled "Taking the Plunge: Moving to Tech-co to Win with AI in B2B," the paper outlines strategies for telecom operators to become techcos by upgrading infrastructure, innovating services, and building digital ecosystems.

The paper introduces Huawei's "Techco 1.0" model, which guides telecom operators through business servitization, platformization, and intelligentization. Featured success stories include AI-driven solutions that improved network fault prediction accuracy to 98% and enhanced manufacturing efficiency by 40%.

Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence, emphasized that Techco transformation requires a shift in business strategy, urging carriers to adopt a platform-driven approach to thrive in the enterprise AI market.

The Carrier Techco Transformation White Paper is now available globally on the GSMA official website, offering insights, practical frameworks, case studies, and actionable toolkits for telecom operators navigating their AI-driven transformation journey.