{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"172121","rtpr_id":"nPrenCRc4a-20261019","ticker":"STCI","exchange":"NSE India","all_tickers":["STCI"],"title":"stc group unveils its vision for AI-native networks at Network X 2026","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-19T07:32:42.304Z","article_body":"stc group unveils its vision for AI-native networks at Network X 2026\nPR Newswire\n\nRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026\n\nRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- stc group, Saudi Arabia's\nleading digital enabler, has released its AI Native Core Network White Paper\nduring Network X 2026 outlining how it plans to evolve towards an AI-native\ntelecom network by 2030. The paper explains how the group aims to embed AI\ndirectly into its network's design and operations to support emerging digital\nservices and improve reliability.\n\nstc group continues to advance its network capabilities to support AI-driven\napplications and changing connectivity needs. The group is upgrading its core\nnetwork, which manages user connections and delivers communications services.\nBy integrating AI deeply into this infrastructure, stc group aims to help the\nnetwork adapt to changing service requirements and resolve issues with less\nmanual intervention.\n\nThe white paper highlights how advances in AI and 5G-Advanced, the next stage\nof 5G, are increasing network complexity. Services such as AI-enabled calling\nand immersive communications require faster, more responsive connectivity. AI\nagents, software systems that carry out tasks on users' behalf, also need\nnetworks to coordinate communications and computing resources around each\ntask.\n\nTo address these requirements, the paper sets out stc's approach spanning\nAI-native infrastructure, network functions and autonomous operations. It\ndetails how the group plans to develop the infrastructure needed to run AI,\nembed intelligence within network functions and automate more operations.\nThese capabilities would help the network allocate resources more efficiently\nand recover from faults faster, while allowing engineers to focus on service\nimprovement and oversight.\n\nThe release of this whitepaper marks an important milestone in stc group's\nnetwork evolution, building a scalable foundation for future AI services, AI\nagents, intelligent interaction scenarios, and next-generation 5G-A and 6G\napplications. Building on its existing investments, the group aims to improve\nnetwork reliability, support the next generation of digital services and\naccelerate the industry's transition from Cloud Native to AI Native networks.\n\nAbout stc group: \n\nstc group is a digital enabler, offering advanced solutions and driving a role\nin the digitalization process. The group provides a comprehensive suite of\nservices encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity,\nInternet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital\nentertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi\nArabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. \n\nTo know more about stc group: Click here  (https://www.stc.com.sa/) \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/stc-group-unveils-its-vision-for-ai-native-networks-at-network-x-2026-302912389.html\n\n\n\nHUAN LI, laura.lihuan@huawei-partners.com, 86-13682553770\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPrenCRc4a-20261019","title":"stc group unveils its vision for AI-native networks at Network X 2026","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"STCI","created":"2026-10-19T07:32:42.304Z","tickers":["STCI"],"exchange":"NSE India","article_body":"stc group unveils its vision for AI-native networks at Network X 2026\nPR Newswire\n\nRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026\n\nRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- stc group, Saudi Arabia's\nleading digital enabler, has released its AI Native Core Network White Paper\nduring Network X 2026 outlining how it plans to evolve towards an AI-native\ntelecom network by 2030. The paper explains how the group aims to embed AI\ndirectly into its network's design and operations to support emerging digital\nservices and improve reliability.\n\nstc group continues to advance its network capabilities to support AI-driven\napplications and changing connectivity needs. The group is upgrading its core\nnetwork, which manages user connections and delivers communications services.\nBy integrating AI deeply into this infrastructure, stc group aims to help the\nnetwork adapt to changing service requirements and resolve issues with less\nmanual intervention.\n\nThe white paper highlights how advances in AI and 5G-Advanced, the next stage\nof 5G, are increasing network complexity. Services such as AI-enabled calling\nand immersive communications require faster, more responsive connectivity. AI\nagents, software systems that carry out tasks on users' behalf, also need\nnetworks to coordinate communications and computing resources around each\ntask.\n\nTo address these requirements, the paper sets out stc's approach spanning\nAI-native infrastructure, network functions and autonomous operations. It\ndetails how the group plans to develop the infrastructure needed to run AI,\nembed intelligence within network functions and automate more operations.\nThese capabilities would help the network allocate resources more efficiently\nand recover from faults faster, while allowing engineers to focus on service\nimprovement and oversight.\n\nThe release of this whitepaper marks an important milestone in stc group's\nnetwork evolution, building a scalable foundation for future AI services, AI\nagents, intelligent interaction scenarios, and next-generation 5G-A and 6G\napplications. Building on its existing investments, the group aims to improve\nnetwork reliability, support the next generation of digital services and\naccelerate the industry's transition from Cloud Native to AI Native networks.\n\nAbout stc group: \n\nstc group is a digital enabler, offering advanced solutions and driving a role\nin the digitalization process. The group provides a comprehensive suite of\nservices encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity,\nInternet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital\nentertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi\nArabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. \n\nTo know more about stc group: Click here  (https://www.stc.com.sa/) \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/stc-group-unveils-its-vision-for-ai-native-networks-at-network-x-2026-302912389.html\n\n\n\nHUAN LI, laura.lihuan@huawei-partners.com, 86-13682553770\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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