{"id":14769,"date":"2026-03-25T11:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/?p=14769"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:43:15","slug":"real-world-innovation-on-display-inside-the-gsma-foundry-demos-at-mwc-barcelona-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/5g-theme\/real-world-innovation-on-display-inside-the-gsma-foundry-demos-at-mwc-barcelona-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Real-World Innovation on Display: Inside the GSMA Foundry demos at MWC Barcelona 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At MWC Barcelona 2026, the GSMA Foundry demos brought together leading partners to showcase how advanced connectivity, AI, and edge technologies are transforming real-world environments, from hospitals and factories to digital services and fraud prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wasn\u2019t about concepts. It was about what is already working at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-healthcare-reimagined-through-5g-and-ai\">Healthcare, reimagined through 5G and AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The healthcare showcase, delivered by <strong>National University Health System (NUHS)<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>Ericsson<\/strong>, <strong>Singtel<\/strong>, <strong>IMDA<\/strong>, and <strong>Synapxe<\/strong>, demonstrated how 5G and AI are reshaping care delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience combined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-assisted diagnostics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AR-guided procedures using HoloLens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A robot nurse companion supporting care delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital-at-home capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The direction is clear. Healthcare is shifting towards connected, distributed models where care is continuous and accessible beyond traditional hospital settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This builds on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/gsma-foundry-and-nuhs-singapore-to-drive-5g-and-ai-innovations-in-healthcare-through-new-strategic-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new strategic partnership<\/a> between GSMA Foundry and NUHS, designed to accelerate global deployment of 5G, AI and connected health technologies, from remote surgery to intelligent hospital systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We captured video interviews with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma_resources\/mwc26-barcelona-5g-and-ai-transforming-the-hospital-of-the-future-video-interview-with-national-university-health-system-nuhs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National University Health System<\/a> and Ericsson, exploring how 5G, AI and XR are moving from pilot environments into real-world healthcare deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A friendly-faced robot stands in a futuristic hospital corridor under a sign reading &quot;NUHS 5G AI-EMBODIED HOSPITAL.\" class=\"wp-image-14774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00175-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two men talk near a medical robot in a modern exhibit labeled &quot;NUHS 5G AI-EMBEDDED HOSPITAL.\" class=\"wp-image-14773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00005-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing augmented reality glasses interacts with a virtual display using his raised hand.\" class=\"wp-image-14775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100056-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manufacturing-redesigned-for-real-time-performance\">Manufacturing, redesigned for real-time performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturing was a major focus at the Pavilion, with two complementary demonstrations showing how the industry is evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verizon<\/strong> and <strong>Nokia<\/strong> showcased how private 5G and edge AI enable flexible, responsive production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time coordination between robots, systems, and workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-driven visual inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production systems that adapt instantly to demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our video interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma_resources\/mwc26-barcelona-flexible-manufacturing-powered-by-private-5g-and-edge-ai-video-interview-with-verizon-and-nokia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verizon and Nokia<\/a>, the partners explain how private 5G, edge computing and AI are enabling flexible, real-time manufacturing at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three men observe a robotic arm demonstration at a technology exhibition, with colorful digital displays behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-14778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00166-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Five men stand around a robotics display at a technology exhibition, engaging in discussion.\" class=\"wp-image-14780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8472-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capgemini<\/strong> demonstrated how edge computing, AI, and robotics are driving the next phase of industrial transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through their Pavilion showcase and expert insights from <strong>Valerio Di Giovanni<\/strong> and <strong>Romain Gilbert-Collet<\/strong>, Capgemini highlighted how manufacturers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine edge processing with cloud orchestration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI-driven analytics for real-time decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scale digital solutions across entire factory environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus has shifted. It is no longer about isolated pilots, but about scaling intelligent systems across operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Romain Gilbert-Collet put it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Smart manufacturing is about leveraging digital technology to reach the next generation of industrial performance<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma_resources\/mwc26-barcelona-smart-manufacturing-powered-by-edge-to-cloud-intelligence-video-interview-with-capgemini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capgemini<\/a> experts share how edge-to-cloud intelligence, AI and robotics are helping manufacturers scale beyond pilots and achieve real-time industrial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three men talk at a tech event, standing near a robotic arm with screens and bright lights in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-14776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00019-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A robotic arm works inside a blue Capgemini-branded enclosure at a technology exhibition.\" class=\"wp-image-14777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IVC00091-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four men observe a blue Capgemini machine at a tech event, with people and displays in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-14779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAB_8462-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-agents-powering-secure-digital-services\">AI agents powering secure digital services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Infobip<\/strong> showcased how AI agents can transform digital services through real-time collaboration and automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interactive demo enabled participants to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build a team of AI agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify identities and prevent fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver personalised customer experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All orchestrated through messaging channels such as RCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our video interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma_resources\/mwc26-barcelona-ai-agents-network-apis-and-the-future-of-secure-digital-services-video-interview-with-infobip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infobip<\/a> explores how AI agents and network APIs are powering the next generation of secure, intelligent digital services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People stand near bright orange AI fraud prevention displays at a tech event, with screens and signage visible.\" class=\"wp-image-14784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PV100005-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-consistent-theme-convergence\">A consistent theme: convergence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across all demos, a clear pattern emerged. The convergence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI and connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edge and cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical and digital systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These technologies are no longer evolving in isolation. They are being deployed together to solve real problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-showcase-to-real-world-impact\">From showcase to real-world impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What stood out this year was the level of maturity. These were not early-stage concepts. They were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proven solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable use cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is now firmly on delivering measurable impact across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interested-in-demoing-at-the-gsma-pavilion-in-2027\">Interested in Demoing at the GSMA Pavilion in 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA Foundry is already welcoming expressions of interest from organisations looking to&nbsp;<strong>showcase innovative demos at the GSMA Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re working on leading-edge applications of&nbsp;<strong>5G-Advanced and Beyond, IoT, Smart Cities &amp; Smart Manufacturing, Fintech &amp; Mobile Money, Smart Mobility, Security and Post-Quantum Technologies, Identity, Trust &amp; Privacy, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Satellite Connectivity, and AI<\/strong>, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about our work and its impact, or to make an enquiry about how you get involved in what comes next, please visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/get-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> or email us on <a href=\"mailto:foundry@gsma.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foundry@gsma.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At MWC Barcelona 2026, the GSMA Foundry demos brought together leading partners to showcase how advanced connectivity, AI, and edge technologies are transforming real-world environments, from hospitals and factories to digital services and fraud prevention. This wasn\u2019t about concepts. It was about what is already working at scale. 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