India, Jan. 15 -- At the Voice & Data 5G+ Conference, a panel discussion on Digital Infrastructure for Viksit Bharat examined how India's telecom networks must evolve from large-scale 5G rollouts to AI-enabled, intent-driven network futures. Titled From 5G to AI-enabled Network Futures: Automation, Predictive Analytics, Intent-based Operations, Resilience and AI-native Readiness, the session brought together senior leaders from telecom, IT services and network technology firms.

The discussion was moderated by Sunil David, a digital technology consultant and former regional director for IoT at AT&T in India and Asia. Setting the context, David noted that India's 5G debate has largely moved past coverage. "The conversation is no longer abo...