Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director, manages ABI Research’s telco network coverage, including telco cloud platforms, digital transformation and mobile network infrastructure. Research topics include AI and machine learning technologies, telco software and applications, network operating systems, SDN, NFV, LTE diversity, and 5G.

Prior to joining ABI Research, Dimitris was a Principal Analyst with Ovum, covering telco network infrastructure and leading research in SDN and NFV. At Ovum, Dimitris was involved in thought leadership regarding the future of networks and led more than 50 projects on behalf of Tier One operators and vendors. Prior to Ovum, Dimitris was a Senior and Principal Analyst for Informa Telecoms & Media, after having led and performed road tests on behalf of Tier One network operators around the world.

Dimitris holds a PhD in Mobile Communications and a MSc in Satellite Communications, both from the University of Surrey.

“AI and machine learning will be the foundation on which 5G networks will be deployed, managed and monetized. Network automation is becoming a critical priority for all mobile operators, driven by the increasing traffic, more virtualized network elements and thousands of IoT devices now connected to the network.”