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AI has the potential to impact internet companies and boost connectivity for their customers. BCG’s Vaishali Rastogi and Juniper’s Manoj Leelanivas describe the use cases for AI and how it is helping streamline the sector’s operations.

Vaishali Rastogi is the global leader for Boston Consulting Group’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice. She has held a number of leadership positions, including heading BCG's business in Southeast Asia—covering all ASEAN markets—during which time she led a rapid expansion of the business into digital, analytics, and transformation.

Vaishali has also been the co-leader for BCG’s sales work globally, leader for go-to-market for rapidly developing economies, and the Asia Pacific leader for BCG’s Marketing, Sales & Pricing practice. She has been a member of BCG's global Executive Committee.

Vaishali brings deep experience in helping transform telcos, technology, and other consumer facing businesses across many markets. She has published multiple reports on digital transformation, go-to-market, and consumers in Southeast Asia. She is also leading efforts on how the new reality post-COVID-19 will affect different sub-sectors of TMT, and how companies can rebound and reimagine their business model and operations to seize advantage in adversity.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad
  • BCom, Mumbai University

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • HERoes Women Executive, INvolve People, 2021

Publications and Videos

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The 2024 TMT Value Creators Report: A Resurgent Sector Looks to Its AI-Powered Future

Value creation is back in fashion at TMT companies, with $15 trillion created over the past five years. AI is already making an impact.
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Closing Tech’s Gender Gap in Southeast Asia

Women are underrepresented in technology positions throughout the region. Companies are taking steps to improve, but they need to do better.
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For CEOs, the Future Is a State of Mind

Pessimism may rule the day. But business leaders who look to the future with optimism can guide their companies toward long-term success.

Optimism at Mobile World Congress

Top performers with healthy margins will be able to invest in technology to drive efficiency and growth. But some challenges lie ahead. BCG’s Vaishali Rastogi and Franck Luisada discuss where telcos need a laser-like focus.

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The 2024 Telco Value Creators Report: A New Formula for Success

Telcos’ five-year performance record in terms of total shareholder return and value creation is below average—but an analysis of the top-ranked players shows how companies can overcome the industry’s challenges.

Doubling Down on GenAI Partnerships

BCG’s Vaishali Rastogi and Vlad Lukic discuss the importance of GenAI partnerships and the anticipated exponential increase.

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Navigating the Costly Economics of Chip Making

Semiconductor fabs have become increasingly complex in recent years, making them more expensive to build. But the right combination of incentives and support can help companies bring down costs.
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How CIOs Can Create Value with Generative AI

Big tech companies have long deployed their innovations internally first. Others should follow suit to seize on GenAI’s potential.
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How Will AI Improve Quality of Life?

The emergence of generative AI creates uncertainties, to be sure. But it also offers boundless potential for quality-of-life improvements.
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The 2023 TMT Value Creators Report: Generating Value Despite Tougher Times

TMT was hit hard by market volatility in 2022—but AI and other technologies are setting the scene for the next wave of value creation.

Telcos Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond

Vaishali Rastogi and Franck Luisada discuss changes and value creation potential in the telecom industry.

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Bright Spots for Telcos in a Downturn

In a rough year for markets, telecom operators held up comparatively well, despite continuing to face some fundamental challenges, while infrastructure companies cooled considerably.