ST Engineering iDirect CEO on AI-Driven Autonomous Networks and 5G NTN Convergence at ATxSG 2026
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Tara Neal
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
In an interview at ATxSG 2026, ST Engineering iDirect CEO Sridhar Kuppanna discusses the evolution from AI experimentation to autonomous network operations. Key topics include the convergence of satellite, cloud, edge, and terrestrial networks through 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), the rise of agentic AI and automation in telecommunications, and the importance of quantum-safe security for building intelligent, resilient global connectivity infrastructure.
Key quotes
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The convergence of satellite, cloud, edge, and terrestrial networks through 5G NTN is reshaping global connectivity
Agentic AI, automation, and quantum-safe security are key to building intelligent, resilient networks
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