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Episode 906

Verizon's AI Strategy: Adopting and Scaling Generative AI in Customer Service with EVP Shankar Arumugavelu

September 12, 2024
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Shankar Arumugavelu

Executive Vice President and President of Verizon Global Services
Shankar Arumugavelu is the Executive Vice President and President of Verizon Global Services, overseeing critical functions such as supply chain, real estate, IT, data, and analytics. Previously, Shankar served as Verizon’s Global Chief Information Officer, where he spearheaded transformative AI and data initiatives that revolutionized how Verizon operates. With over two decades of experience, Shankar has been part of Verizon’s journey since its early days as GTE, playing a key role in major technological advancements that shaped the telecommunications giant. Today, Shankar is focused on scaling AI and industrializing new technologies across Verizon’s global operations.

Episode Overview

906: The combination of predictive AI and generative AI allows companies to not only anticipate customer behavior, but also deliver a more personalized experience. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Shankar Arumugavelu, Executive Vice President and President of Verizon Global Services. Shankar shares his journey from Chief Information Officer to his new expanded role, overseeing not only IT and data but also supply chain, real estate, and shared services. The conversation delves into Verizon’s innovative use of AI, including generative AI’s role in customer service, predictive AI for churn management, and the company’s commitment to scaling these technologies across all functions. Shankar discusses the challenges and opportunities involved in industrializing AI at Verizon and offers insights into the future of technology, particularly the convergence of AI, edge computing, and 5G. Tune in to learn how Verizon is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

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