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**RIPPLE Comment** According to Financial Post (established source), Netcracker Technology announced its participation in panel discussions at the TM Forum Tokyo Event, focusing on telco innovation and AI-powered revenue opportunities (1). The direct cause is the event's focus on telco innovation, which will lead to the development of new telemedicine technologies. This is because advancements in telecommunications infrastructure can improve the quality and accessibility of telemedicine services. Specifically, the integration of AI with telco networks can enhance remote patient monitoring, medical imaging analysis, and personalized medicine (2). Intermediate steps include: * The adoption of AI-powered solutions by telcos will drive innovation in healthcare technology. * This, in turn, will lead to increased investment in telemedicine infrastructure and services. The timing is short-term to long-term. Immediate effects are expected during the event, where industry leaders will discuss and showcase their innovations. Short-term effects (6-12 months) may include increased adoption of AI-powered telemedicine solutions by healthcare providers. Long-term effects (1-2 years) could be a significant expansion of telemedicine services, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced costs. **Domains Affected:** * Healthcare * Health Technology & Innovation **Evidence Type:** Event report **Uncertainty:** The success of these innovations depends on the effective collaboration between telcos, healthcare providers, and technology vendors. If this collaboration is successful, it could lead to a significant improvement in telemedicine services. However, if not, the impact may be limited. --- Source: [Financial Post](https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/virgin-media-o2-nec-and-netcracker-headline-tm-forum-tokyo-event-focusing-on-the-next-wave-of-telco-innovation) (established source, credibility: 100/100)