Verizon and Google Cloud discuss how AI-first operations, temporal digital twins and open standards are creating a scalable blueprint for business-aware autonomous networks.

16 Jul 2026

The Industry’s First Temporal Digital Twin: Turning AI Ambition into Autonomous Network Reality

At DTW Ignite, Verizon and Google Cloud join TM Forum CEO, Nik Willetts, to explore the development of the industry's first temporal digital twin and its potential to accelerate the shift toward autonomous networks. Developed through TM Forum's Moonshot Catalyst program, the initiative combines AI, real-time network intelligence and open industry frameworks to help operators manage growing operational complexity at scale. The discussion highlights the critical role of interoperability, standards and trusted AI in enabling practical deployment, while outlining a clear path from human-guided decision-making to increasingly autonomous network operations and business outcomes.

Muninder Singh Sambi

Vice President Product Management & Supply Chain - Google Distributed Cloud

Google

Abhitabh Kushwaha

AVP AI Networks

Verizon