B2B2X and Industry 4.0: The Future of Telecom Ecosystems
Dial One: A Platform to Explore Technology and Telecom EP:02

Featuring Mohit Joshi, CEO & Managing Director, Tech Mahindra, and Malik Arjun Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Telefónica Germany, discussing how telecom providers are enabling Industry 4.0 through ecosystem collaboration, edge intelligence, and enterprise innovation.

August 25, 2026 10 mins Listen youtube
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Telecom's Expanding Role in Industry 4.0

The future of telecom extends far beyond connectivity. As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journeys, operators are increasingly expected to enable complex ecosystems that support innovation, automation, and real-time intelligence.

In this episode, Mohit Joshi, CEO & Managing Director, Tech Mahindra, and Malik Arjun Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Telefónica Germany, discuss how telecom providers can create new value through ecosystem orchestration. The conversation explores the role of managed spectrum, edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and solution-led approaches in supporting Industry 4.0 ambitions.

It also highlights how operators can strengthen their role within enterprise value chains while helping businesses navigate increasingly connected and data-driven environments.

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Mohit Joshi
CEO and Managing Director, Tech Mahindra

Mohit Joshi is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tech Mahindra. Mohit is also a member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra Group. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology software and consulting, he has collaborated with some of the largest corporations in the world steering digital transformation and building thriving businesses. He joined the company in 2023 to lead the company in the next phase of its growth.

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Mallikarjun Rao
Chief Operating Officer, Telefónica Germany

Malik Arjun Rao is Chief Operating Officer at Telefónica Germany with over 25 years of international experience in telecommunications and technology. Having held leadership roles at Vodafone, Aircel, Ericsson, and Nortel, he has led large-scale transformation programs, and built enterprise businesses across global markets.

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