6G will ultimately happen, and commercial deployment of 6G-branded networks will likely begin in the late 2020s (following the ratification of 3rd Generation Partnership Project [3GPP] Release 21 standards, which is tentatively slated to be complete in 2028). However, it remains to be seen whether 6G will be a brand only or a legitimate set of truly differentiated features and capabilities that bring broad and significant value to CSPs and the global economy.

We believe Infosys’ position within the ecosystem will also play a role in how fast and successful the company is when it comes to scaling AI with clients. Infosys’ AI-related messaging includes 23 AI playbooks, which focus on value realization spanning technical and business components, such as Foundry and Factory models, as well as change management.