In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Samar Mittal, Vice President and Head of Cloud & Network Services for Middle East and Africa at Nokia reflects on key trends among Communication Service Providers (CSPs) in MEA over the past year. Mittal discusses Nokia's strategy for integrating artificial intelligence, enhancing cybersecurity for CSPs, and what attendees can expect at the upcoming AfricaTech Festival. Looking toward 2025, he shares his vision for the future of technology in the region.