Cofounder, Nokia
Search every verified Ankur Bhan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ankur Bhan, global head of automation and AI practice in Nokia's Cloud and Cognitive Services business unit, discussed Nokia's use of generative AI in network operations during an October 2024 interview with Google Cloud. He stated that Nokia is integrating generative AI to build knowledge bases for engineers, automate troubleshooting, and identify root causes of complex network issues, reducing resolution times from hours to minutes. Bhan noted that while AI assists in analysis, a human remains in the loop, and he described Google Cloud as a strategic partner in accelerating the deployment of these capabilities. He also projected that networks will become increasingly autonomous with more closed-loop automation in the future. In earlier appearances, Bhan, as global head of Nokia's Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING), discussed IoT and 5G opportunities. In a 2021 panel, he argued that IoT is becoming mainstream across industries and that 5G's programmable core enables enterprises to embed connectivity into their value chains, driving automation. In a 2020 interview, he highlighted Nokia's full-stack IoT capabilities, including the WING and IMPACT platforms, and mentioned a contract with Telecom Argentina to offer these services regionally in Latin America, with other operators such as AT&T and Tele2 also using the platforms.
Nokia’s comprehensive network management expertise is enhanced by the strategic integration of generative AI. By leveraging AI, Nokia is building a robust knowledge base to support engineers, automating troubleshooting processes, and significantly reducing the time required to identify and resolve network issues. This transformative approach demonstrates the power of AI in optimizing mission-critical networks and driving operational efficiency.
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In advance of a new webinar with Telecom Argentina, Ankur Bhan, the Head of Nokia's Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING), talks to IoT Now managing editor, George Malim, about how organizations are harnessing the power of IoT solutions as-a-service to accelerate customers' IoT projects and create new revenue streams. You can register here: https://bit.ly/3dgDC0z
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