AI‑Native Telco Networks with Everpure's Patrick Lopez

Why It Matters

A unified data fabric and AI‑enabled automation are critical for telcos to achieve autonomous networks, driving cost efficiencies and new revenue opportunities.

Key Takeaways

• Everpure rebrands from Pure Storage to reflect broader capabilities.
• AI-driven automation is shifting from isolated pilots to network-wide initiatives.
• Real‑time data extraction across all network elements remains the biggest hurdle.
• Connected, multi‑domain data strategy is prerequisite for closed‑loop AI.
• Operators must rebuild talent and processes to manage distributed compute and storage.

Summary

The interview at MWC Barcelona introduced Everpure, the newly‑named entity that evolved from Pure Storage to encompass data management and infrastructure services beyond traditional storage. Patrick Lopez explained the rebrand reflects an "ever‑pure" architecture designed for the AI‑native telco era, while Chatan Sharma highlighted the industry’s shift from cloudification to AI‑driven network operations. Key insights centered on the transition from fragmented automation pilots to broader, cloud‑native functions that enable agentic AI across RAN, edge, and core. Lopez noted that while many networks have isolated automation islands, true end‑to‑end autonomous networks remain elusive due to the need for near‑real‑time data ingestion from every network element. The discussion emphasized that visibility, explainability, and rapid data preparation are essential for closed‑loop AI. Notable remarks included Lopez’s statement, "Automation at scale requires visibility and explainability at scale," and Sharma’s insistence that "data is the foundation; it must be connected across network and IT domains." Both underscored that without a unified data fabric, automation stays siloed, and operators are beginning to repatriate skills previously outsourced to managed‑service providers. The implications are clear: telcos must invest in integrated data strategies, distributed compute and storage architectures, and upskill talent to orchestrate AI at the edge and in the cloud. Achieving these shifts will accelerate the move toward autonomous networks within the next three to five years, reshaping competitive dynamics and service innovation in the telecom sector.

Original Description

Learn how telco leaders are building intelligent, AI‑native networks for the new IQ Era—and what this shift means for operators today. Discover the biggest changes seen across MWC 2026 and where real AI‑driven revenue opportunities are emerging.

This conversation features Patrick Lopez, Global Field CTO, Telco at Everpure, and Chetan Sharma, CEO of Chetan Sharma Consulting, interviewed by Alejandro, FNTV Host.

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