Stellantis's Mel Roberts on deploying AI and SLMs in vehicles, local processing for low latency, and balancing physical controls with digital UX design.

2026 marks a critical turning point for 5G RAN strategy. After years of trials, proofs of concept, and shifting industry narratives, the conversation has moved beyond abstract debates about disaggregation to practical, high‑stakes decisions shaped by 5G Standalone rollout, expiring long‑term supply contracts, and new spectrum across DACH and CEE.