Netcracker and Its Customers Discuss the Importance of AI and Automation in Driving Exceptional Experiences at DTW Ignite
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Netcracker's Strong Partnerships Take the Spotlight During Stage Talks With Odido, Telenet, TELUS and
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WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it will showcase its unrivaled approach to providing versatile AI-driven solutions for communications service providers during DTW Ignite from June 17-19 in Copenhagen.
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Netcracker's President, Sylvain Seignour, will participate in a keynote stage presentation with key strategic customers to discuss the critical step of selecting the right partner to gain the most value from cloud, AI and business transformation initiatives. Other panels featuring Netcracker and its customers will focus on the benefits of flexible systems and the role of automation in improving efficiency and adapting to changing needs.
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Tuesday, June 17
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12:30 p.m. CET
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Speakers:
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Sami Chabbah, VP Commercial Platforms, Telenet
Adrian Kempton, VP Architecture, TELUS
Bob Titus, CTO, Netcracker
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Tuesday, June 17
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4 p.m. CET
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Wednesday, June 18
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11:15 a.m. CET
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Speakers:
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Hesham Fahmy, CIO, TELUS
Robert Purdy, CIO, Odido
Sylvain Seignour, President, Netcracker
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Netcracker is a Diamond sponsor of the event and will exhibit at Stand 314, where it will demonstrate its leadership in implementing AI and automation to transform operators' IT infrastructure and help them deliver an exceptional experience for their customers.
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Netcracker is also participating in a pioneering Moonshot Catalyst project, 'Monetizing Federated Connectivity for Automotive OEMs,' with NTT Data, Vodafone, Toyota and other automotive industry players. This collaboration addresses the challenge of integrating advanced connectivity for automobiles and how using standardized APIs and a robust edge infrastructure can help enable seamless data exchange.
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Netcracker Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has the expertise, culture and resources to help service providers around the world transform their businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Our innovative solutions, value-driven services and unbroken delivery track record have enabled our customers to grow and succeed for more than three decades. With the latest technological advancements in key areas including 5G monetization, AI, automation and vertical industries, we help service providers to reach their transformation goals, advance their telco to techco evolution and realize business growth and profitability. To learn more, visit
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