Cerillion and the shift to AI-ready telecom IT

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Artificial intelligence is accelerating a new phase of digital transformation across the telecommunications industry, forcing operators to reconsider how their IT systems are structured and managed. As this debate gathers momentum, Cerillion is contributing to industry discussion on how telecom IT architectures must evolve to support greater automation, analytics and service innovation.

For many telecom operators, the adoption of AI is exposing the limitations of legacy IT environments. Systems that have developed over many years often contain multiple layers of platforms and integrations, making it difficult to introduce new capabilities quickly. As operators explore how AI could reshape operational processes, the flexibility and responsiveness of core IT systems is becoming increasingly important.

Cerillion’s participation in the industry conversation reflects the growing importance of business support systems within telecom digital strategy. These platforms provide the operational foundation for managing customers, services and revenue. Their design and architecture will influence how easily operators can incorporate AI driven capabilities into everyday processes.

The industry focus on AI also reflects a shift in how operators are approaching technology investment. Earlier phases of digital transformation were largely centred on improving efficiency and reducing operational complexity. The emergence of more advanced AI technologies is now encouraging operators to think more broadly about how IT platforms can support new services and revenue opportunities.

Cerillion plc (LON:CER) is a leading provider of billing, charging and customer management systems with more than 20 years’ experience delivering its solutions across a broad range of industries including the telecommunications, finance, utilities and transportation sectors.

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