
|---Module:text|Size:Small---| As the telecom industry continues to accelerate its AI and autonomous network journey, DTW Ignite 2026 brought together operators, technology partners and industry leaders to discuss the priorities shaping the next phase of transformation. From scaling AI adoption to demonstrating tangible business impact, the focus was firmly on turning strategy into execution.
Following the event, Bruno Silva Santos, Executive Director at Celfocus, spoke with Tara Neal, Executive Editor of The Fast Mode, about the key themes that emerged from DTW Ignite 2026, the evolving priorities of telecom operators, and how Celfocus is helping CSPs transform AI-driven innovation into measurable business outcomes.
|---Module:testimony|Size:Small|Name:Bruno Silva Santos|Position: Executive Director|Company:Celfocus---| Operators are cautious, and rightly so: they don't want to base decisions on the promise of the technology alone, they want to base them on previous experiences and real implementations. That is pushing the conversation from proof of concept to proof of value."
|---Module:text|Size:Small---| The interview also highlights how operators are placing greater emphasis on proven use cases, peer validation and clear return on investment as they advance their AI and autonomous network strategies. It also explores the importance of trusted partnerships and co-creation in helping CSPs scale AI initiatives with confidence and deliver lasting business value.