Telecommunications lies at the heart of the all-connected, AI-driven world - powering global connectivity and driving the next era of digital transformation. This session explores the fundamental requirements and opportunities for becoming a data-first telecom operator, highlighting how industry leaders are reshaping services and operations through unified, robust data, analytics and AI/ML strategies. Attendees will discover what's driving the next wave of telecom innovation, the essential foundations of an AI-powered telco, and how the Snowflake AI Data Cloud enables scalable, end-to-end machine learning and analytics. From breaking down data silos to deploying advanced AI/ML solutions, gain practical insights into building a truly modern, intelligent telecom business ready to thrive in a data-centric future.