Zong, Pakistan’s Leading Technology Services Enterprise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of global technology leader China Mobile, has won the Operational Excellence Leader award for Innovation at The Fast Mode Awards 2026, for its AI-driven Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform.
Marking its second international recognition this year for AI-driven innovation, these accolades underscore a significant milestone in Zong’s advancement towards intelligent, AI-enabled network operations and highlight the strength of its home-grown engineering capabilities in developing world-class technology solutions &8211; further emphasizing Zong's leading position of network operations and technology innovation in Pakistan.
Developed in-house, the platform marks Pakistan’s first deployment of Level 4 autonomous network operations on a live commercial network, representing a significant advancement in intelligent network management.
Aligned with Zong’s AI Enablement strategy, the platform autonomously detects congestion, execute corrective actions, and validates outcomes through an intelligent closed-loop mechanism.
By transforming traditionally manual, multi-day optimization processes into automated, AI-driven operations, it enhances operational agility, optimizes network performance, and establishes a scalable foundation for more consistent and reliable customer experiences nationwide.
Commenting on the achievement, Zong's Chief Technology Officer, Mao Weiliang, said: “At Zong, we see AI and advanced technologies as fundamental to our technology leadership and the evolution of next-generation intelligent networks.
Through our Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform, we are taking AI beyond monitoring and recommendations to autonomous decision-making and execution, transforming network operations.
Developed in-house, this innovation reflects our ability to translate advanced AI into real-world operational impact, demonstrating that world-class technology can be conceived, developed and deployed in Pakistan.
It also marks an important step towards fully autonomous, self-optimizing networks at scale, delivering greater operational intelligence, network efficiency and superior customer experiences.
” Through sustained investments in 5G, Artificial Intelligence and next-generation digital solutions, Zong continues to translate technological innovation into smarter networks, greater operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences.
This achievement further reinforces its ambition to lead Pakistan’s transition towards a Digital and Intelligent Future, bringing its brand promise of “Aisa Hai Future” to life through innovation, intelligent connectivity, and transformative digital possibilities.
From a broader technological perspective, this development highlights the accelerated pace of digital innovation and architectural evolution across both local and international tech ecosystems.
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Within Pakistan's expanding technology landscape, domestic developers, IT professionals, and digital consumers are closely monitoring how next-generation innovations influence everyday usability and digital productivity.
The Ministry of Information Technology alongside private software trade federations continues to emphasize the adoption of international data protection standards, robust cyber defense postures, and reliable consumer privacy practices.
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