The Fast Mode Podcasts: Breaking News, Analysis and Updates From Telecoms Industry: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Tara Neal speaks with Jonas Cedenwing, Founder & CTO of Telness Tech, following the company's win at The Fast Mode Awards 2025. They discuss how:
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Telness Tech’s Seamless OS is redefining the telecom operating model through a cloud-native, modular and agentic architecture
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Why operators need greater flexibility, automation and freedom from fragmented systems, vendor lock-in and manual processes
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How AI-enabled workflows can automate end-to-end journeys, improve customer experience and move operators from reactive to proactive operations
Learn more: www.telnesstech.com
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Tara Neal speaks with Sridhar Kuppanna, CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, on how the future of converged 5G-NTN connectivity will be built on standardised, interoperable architectures that enable seamless multi-orbit services.
They also discuss how:
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Satellite is evolving from a niche technology into a fundamental part of the global connectivity ecosystem
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AI and agentic automation will simplify satellite network operations by automating service delivery, predicting network issues and enabling self-healing capabilities
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The industry is shifting towards software-defined, cloud-native and multi-orbit architectures, allowing operators to unify management across GEO, MEO and LEO networks
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Collaboration across the satellite, telecom and cloud ecosystems will be essential to building open, standards-based platforms
To learn more, visit: www.idirect.net
NTN #5G #Satellite #NetworkTransformation #AI #AgenticAI #CloudNative #DigitalInfrastructure #Interoperability #OpenStandards #MultiOrbit #Connectivity #STEngineeringIDirect
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Tara Neal speaks with Ilan Avner, Director of Product Management at AudioCodes, on how Voice AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise deployment.
They also discuss how:
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Intelligent voice bots and AI-powered agent assistants are transforming contact centres by improving customer experiences, increasing automation and enabling human agents to work more efficiently
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Enterprises can overcome key production challenges such as telephony integration, latency, human-agent escalation, noisy environments and maintaining conversational context
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Teams should prioritise flexible, vendor-agnostic platforms that support evolving AI models and meet enterprise-grade scalability, security and compliance requirements
Learn more: www.audiocodes.com
VoiceAI #ConversationalAI #EnterpriseAI #AgentAssist #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #AudioCodes
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Tara Neal speaks with Raj Shastri, VP of Mergers and Acquisitions at Telenor, on how telcos are expanding beyond traditional connectivity, and why strategic mergers and partnerships are becoming essential for building the platform capabilities required for the industry's next phase of growth.
They also discuss how:
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Telecom M&A is shifting beyond market consolidation to acquiring capabilities in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms
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Platform businesses combining connectivity with software and services are emerging as a key growth engine for telcos
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Telenor is positioning itself for the future by focusing on AI- and cloud-native transformation while continuing to invest beyond its traditional telecom business
Learn more: www.telenor.com
MergersAndAcquisitions #IoT #Cybersecurity #DataCentres #CloudNative #PlatformBusiness #EnterpriseTechnology #Telenor
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Tara Neal speaks with Ankur Kapoor, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile US, on how the Un-carrier is leveraging AI, 5G-A, and autonomous networking to drive ahead its customer-centric connectivity gameplan, while laying the foundation for the next 6G era.
They also discuss:
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5G Advanced is transforming networks from delivering faster connectivity to proactively predicting, adapting to and resolving customer issues in real time
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T-Mobile is embedding AI across its radio, core and operational networks to enable autonomous optimisation, network slicing and innovative services such as live translation
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The company's early investment in a nationwide 5G Standalone, cloud-native architecture has accelerated the deployment of advanced network capabilities and differentiated customer experiences
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Looking ahead, T-Mobile sees 6G as a natural evolution of its AI-first strategy, with AI-RAN and physical AI paving the way for next-generation consumer and enterprise applications
Learn more: www.t-mobile.com
TMobile #5GAdvanced #AgenticAI #AutonomousNetworks #6G #AIRAN #Uncarrier
In this webcast, Masarra Mohamed, Senior Research Analyst, CPaaS at IDC, and Kunal Shukla, SVP & GM, Head of Network APIs at Vonage join Tara Neal of The Fast Mode to discuss the growing challenge of digital identity fraud and how network APIs are transforming identity verification.
They explore how:
- Identity fraud has become automated, AI-driven and increasingly convincing, making traditional authentication methods such as passwords and OTPs insufficient
- Telcos can use trusted, real-time network intelligence through network APIs to enable continuous identity verification
- Nnetwork APIs are evolving telcos beyond connectivity providers into trusted digital identity layers
- Widespread adoption depends on industry-wide standardization, interoperability and simpler commercial models
To learn more, visit www.vonage.com and www.idc.com
DigitalIdentity #NetworkAPIs #Cybersecurity #FraudPrevention #DigitalTrust #OpenGateway #CAMARA #Telecom #AI #AgenticAI
In this episode, Tara Neal of The Fast Mode speaks to Ergün Mercan, VP of Strategic Account Development, Sales at Etiya about how multi-agent AI orchestration is enabling autonomous operations and helping telcos deliver measurable business value through intelligent automation.
They explore how:
📌 Multi-agent AI is transforming CX by replacing rigid chatbots with intelligent, collaborative AI agents
📌 Specialized AI agents can leverage multi-agent orchestration to work together like a digital workforce, delivering greater operational efficiency and better CX
📌 Telcos are seeing higher first-contact resolution, lower support costs, reduced churn, and human-level customer satisfaction through agentic AI
📌 Successful AI adoption requires a phased approach with strong governance, cost management, high-quality data, and human oversight
Learn more at: www.etiya.com
AgenticAI #MultiAgentAI #CustomerExperience #Telco #Telecommunications #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation #Automation #CX #AIInnovation #AutonomousOperations #EnterpriseAI
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Prianca Ravichander, CMO & CCO of Tecnotree speaks to Principal Analyst Ariana Lynn about how:
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Telcos need to evolve from selling connectivity to monetizing intelligence, AI, and digital services
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Legacy business models are preventing telcos from realizing the full value of their investments in 5G, AI, and cloud
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Success in the AI era depends on orchestrating fragmented systems and enabling real-time, outcome-driven monetization
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The telecom industry needs a collaborative ecosystem of operators, vendors, partners, and analysts to unlock AI-driven growth
In this podcast, Tara Neal of The Fast Mode speaks with Sam Bednall, Head of Product Solutions Development at Telstra Digital Infrastructure, about how AI is reshaping global network architecture, the evolving priorities for enterprise connectivity, and the key trends driving networking demand across the rapidly growing APAC region.
Sam discusses how:
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AI is driving a fundamental redesign of global networks, with distributed architectures, edge computing, and autonomous, programmable infrastructure becoming the new standard
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Predictable network performance has become the top priority, with latency, throughput, and resilience tailored to different AI and enterprise workloads
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Software-defined, on-demand connectivity is essential as enterprises increasingly move workloads across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments
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APAC's rapid digital growth, AI adoption, and data sovereignty requirements are fueling demand for resilient, high-performance global networking solutions
AI #Telecommunications #Networking #DigitalInfrastructure #CloudComputing #APAC
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Vijay Anand, SVP of Cognizant speaks to Tara Neal following the company's win at The Fast Mode Awards in the Analytics & Intelligence Champion category.
Vijay discusses how:
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Successful AI requires redesigning business processes, not just adding AI on top of existing workflows
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The real AI advantage comes from building the enterprise AI “harness” — governance, trust, guardrails, monitoring, and human oversight
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AI will transform customer experience by improving visible interactions and enabling invisible improvements like self-healing networks and proactive service
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Telcos have a major opportunity to become AI-powered platforms by using their network infrastructure and edge computing capabilities to create new revenue streams
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Cognizant is becoming an AI builder company, helping telcos move from AI experiments to enterprise-scale adoption
Learn more at: www.cognizant.com
Cognizant #AINative #AI #AIHarness #AIAdoption #SelfHealingNetworks
Ahead of DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen, Executive Editor Tara Neal speaks with Ryan O'Hanlon, VP of Sales and Marketing at MDS Global on how cloud-native BSS platforms can help operators remain agile, reduce complexity, and unlock new revenue streams in an increasingly interconnected telecom landscape.
In this episode, Ryan also discusses how:
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Composable BSS is becoming a critical enabler of digital telco growth, as many operators are struggling with fragmented "Frankenstein" BSS environments
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Future telco revenues will come from diversified connectivity offerings, including API monetization, Network-as-a-Service, private networks, IoT services, and eSIM
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eSIM is reshaping customer onboarding and digital experiences, but operators still need to improve orchestration and activation processes to deliver seamless user journeys
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MDS Global's strategy centers on creating a unified commercial and operational layer, bringing together connectivity management and BSS capabilities to provide a single source of truth
Learn more at: www.mdsglobal.com
In this episode of The Fast Mode Podcasts, Executive Editor Tara Neal speaks with Susan White, AVP of Strategy of Netcracker following the company's win of the OSS & Automation Leader title at the The Fast Mode Awards.
In this episode, Susan discusses how:
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Challenges around widespread closed-loop automation remain, with organizational structure, data quality, inventory accuracy, and AI governance continuing to slow progress
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Agentic AI is set to radically transform network operations, eventually autonomously detecting, diagnosing, and resolving network issues
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Netcracker's Domain Automation links network operations directly to business outcomes, enabling operators to understand not just faults, but also the affected customers, services, SLAs, and revenue impact.
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The company's Blueprint approach accelerates automation deployment, enabling operators to replicate proven automation frameworks across multiple network domains and significantly reduce implementation times
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Low Earth Orbit satellite networks are emerging as a major growth area for domain automation, driven by increasing complexity, stringent SLA requirements, and the convergence of 5G and NTN
Ahead of DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen, The Fast Mode's Executive Editor Tara Neal sat down with Vasanth Raju, Head of AI Products at Rakuten, to discuss how leading digital organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation to deliver measurable business outcomes.
In this episode, Vasanth explores how:
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Telcos are at a crossroads, with declining ARPU despite growing data usage, forcing operators to rethink their business models and how AI can create measurable value
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AI should not be treated as a bolt-on feature, and must be built into products and operations from the ground up to deliver scalable business outcomes
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Rakuten is deploying AI at scale across its ecosystem, expecting over US$29 million in cost savings from AI-powered customer service tools in 2026 alone
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Competitive advantage comes from a strong data foundation—unified data, a single customer identity, and breaking down silos enable AI to deliver meaningful results
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AI must be viewed as an amplifier, and the real differentiator is its ecosystem, loyalty loop, and unique customer data that connect services and drive higher customer value
As fraud escalates and digital interactions grow more complex, businesses are under mounting pressure to verify who they're talking to — without making the experience harder for legitimate customers. Network-powered solutions are emerging as a powerful new layer in the digital trust toolkit, giving enterprises direct access to real-time mobile network intelligence to authenticate users, detect fraud signals, and streamline customer journeys — all invisibly, in the background.
In this episode, Kunal Shukla, SVP & GM, Head of Networks APIs on behalf of Vonage — winner of The Fast Mode's inaugural Digital Identity Innovator award — joins the conversation to explore how network-powered solutions like the Vonage Identity Insights API are redefining what's possible in digital identity.
Kunal also delves into:
- How the team at Vonage feels about winning the inaugural Digital Identity Innovator award
- Why digital identity has reached a critical inflection point now
- What network APIs deliver and how do they offer a better approach to trust and authentication than traditional solutions
- What makes the Vonage Identity Insights API unique, and how do features like SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match deliver both security and better user experience
- Real-world examples of how developers and enterprises are using the Identity Insights API
Josh Whitehurst, Head of Product at First Orion discusses:
- What’s driving the current “trust crisis” in voice communications, and how we got here
- Why the industry is now moving beyond STIR/SHAKEN and what gaps remain
- What end-to-end authentication means in practice for carriers and enterprises
- How operators like T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone are approaching trusted communications differently today
- How analytics, authentication, and branded identity work together to create trust
- What results companies are seeing when they implement authenticated and branded calling
- How important calling behavior - things like cadence, consent, and timing - is in maintaining trust
- How trust will become a competitive differentiator for operators and enterprises over the next few years
To learn more, visit www.firstorion.com
Martin Rückert, Chief AI Officer at Tallence, discusses:
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Thor Voice AI as a network-native platform that embeds AI directly into telecom voice infrastructure without apps or middleware
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How real-time AI enables live call understanding and responses through speech-to-text, intent recognition, and text-to-speech
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How telcos can use voice AI to automate customer support, enable voice concierge services, and execute real-time tasks during calls
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The importance of carrier-grade reliability, low latency, and operator-controlled deployment for large-scale rollout
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The broader shift toward voice becoming a primary interface for AI-powered, intent-driven telecom services
To learn more, visit www.tallence.com
In this podcast, Ravi Karthik, Chief Growth Officer of ACT Fibernet discusses:
- The company's recent win at The Fast Mode Awards 2025 as AI & GenAI Pioneer
- How the surge in connected devices post-pandemic is reshaping home Wi-Fi demands
- How ACT’s AI-powered Smart Wi-Fi optimizes performance based on devices, usage, and home environments
- The role of edge, collective, and behavioral AI in delivering continuous network improvements
- How improved connectivity is reducing churn and driving upgrades while being offered to all customers
To learn more, visit www.actcorp.in
Martin Rückert, Chief AI Officer at Tallence discusses:
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The Tallence Knowledge Graph and its core components
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Operational challenges in today’s telco environments that the Knowledge Graph is designed to solve
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Telecom domains seeing immediate impact from the Knowledge Graph
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Key prerequisites for CSPs to successfully deploy and scale a Knowledge Graph
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How the Knowledge Graph acts as a foundation for AI, specifically in providing the context and explainability that AI systems need
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How Agentic AI capabilities interact with the Knowledge Graph to move from insight to action
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Examples where the combination of Knowledge Graph and Agentic AI is already enabling autonomous or semi-autonomous operations in live telco environments
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The future evolution of this architecture—combining Knowledge Graphs and Agentic AI—to support real-time, intent-driven networks and fully autonomous operations
To learn more, visit www.tallence.com
In this podcast, Pascal Menezes, CTO of Mplify, and Mick Moss, Senior Director of Product Management at TransUnion, discuss:
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The challenges of agentic AI, including billions of autonomous agents making decisions, and the need for identity, authorization, and zero-trust policies
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Why over 88% of individuals avoid answering calls from unknown numbers and how verified identities can rebuild trust in voice communications
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How TransUnion’s trusted call solutions and industry standards like STIR/SHAKEN help authenticate enterprises and block fraudulent or spoofed calls
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The importance of global standards and network APIs (e.g., Chimera) in securing AI workflows, messaging, and IoT communications
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The vision of a fully connected, AI-driven ecosystem where secure identity and collaboration enable safe, seamless interactions across networks, devices, and applications
To learn more, visit www.transunion.com.
In this podcast, Mick Moss, Senior Director of Product Management at TransUnion, discusses:
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The company’s recent recognition at the Fast Mode Awards 2025 as Digital Identity Innovator
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The journey behind TransUnion’s Branded Call Display (BCD) solution and its role in transforming how consumers perceive incoming calls
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The growing challenge of spam and unanswered calls, and why establishing trust in voice communications is critical
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How BCD enables verified business identity to be displayed seamlessly on mobile devices via carrier networks
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Real-world impact, including improved answer rates, stronger customer engagement, and enhanced customer experience
To learn more, visit www.transunion.com
In this podcast, Tyler Merritt, Chief Technology Officer of UneeQ discusses:
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The biggest gaps and challenges in today’s telecom customer service experience
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What AI Digital Humans are, and how they can help address these challenges
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How human employees can learn from interacting or training with AI Digital Humans
To learn more, visit www.digitalhumans.com
In this podcast, Cliff Holsenbeck, Co-Founder of GCH Technologies discusses:
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Why today’s messaging infrastructure is no longer keeping up with the needs of carriers and enterprises
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What steps the industry needs to take next to support new messaging formats like RBM
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How GCH Technologies is helping telcos build a more efficient and secure messaging system
To learn more, visit gchtech.com
In this podcast, Anurag Lal, CEO and President of NetSfere discusses:
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The biggest communication gaps hospitals face today when relying on traditional messaging tools
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How NetSfere’s secure communication platform addresses compliance requirements while maintaining efficiency
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How NetSfere’s AWS hosting in-country enhances both data sovereignty and security for healthcare providers
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How dthe use of AI and GenAI in communication platforms like NetSfere’s is shaping the future of healthcare and patient outcomes
To learn more, visit netsfere.com
In this podcast, Rohit Braggs, Vice President of Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) at Iridium discusses:
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What the main vulnerabilities and limitations of GPS and GNSS are
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How a LEO-based PNT solution provides signal that is 1,000 times stronger than traditional GPS
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How LEO-based PNT is influencing the future of critical infrastructure resilience and data security in telecoms
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Iridium's solutions suite and what makes the company's approach to PNT unique
To learn more, visit www.iridium.com
In this podcast, Tim Pearson, Vice President of Global Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances at NAGRAVISION discusses:
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Why old takedown methods don't work anymore and what new tactics can tackle piracy today
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How streaming providers are using AI and GenAI to make experiences more personal and safer
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How hardware-level Digital Rights Management (DRM) will change streaming for providers and viewers
To learn more, visit nagra.vision
In this podcast, Jim Eckes, CEO and Co-Founder of TieTechnology discusses:
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Why a disconnect exists between new technology adoption and actual customer experience
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Why the integration between phone systems and customer data is more important than flashy features
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How TieTechnology is helping bridge the CX gap with its advanced solutions portfolio
To learn more, visit tietechnology.com
In this podcast, Tomer Avni, VP of Product at Tenable AI Security discusses:
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What are common security gaps found in AI applications compared to traditional applications
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The potential risks and security threats these gaps pose if left unaddressed
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What strategies organizations can adopt to mitigate these risks
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The role Tenable plays in securing AI applications and addressing potential threats
To learn more, visit www.tenable.com
In this podcast, Chris McHenry, Chief Product Officer at Aviatrix discusses:
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Why security risks are more common in cloud environments compared to traditional networks
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Why traditional security approaches, such as perimeter-based or legacy security tools, fall short in the cloud
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How Aviatrix's Cloud Network Security Fabric addresses these risks by enabling enterprises to gain visibility into their cloud environment
To learn more, visit aviatrix.ai
In this podcast, Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate and Business Development at iconectiv discusses:
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How the rise in robocalls, spam texts and other telecoms fraud has impacted both consumers and CSPs
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The paradox of security measures like STIR/SHAKEN inadvertently hurting legitimate businesses
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How authoritative numbering intelligence and advanced digital identity solutions can help restore trust
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What iconectiv brings to the table for enterprises seeking to address these concerns
To learn more, visit iconectiv.com
In this podcast, Linir Zamir, AI Engineer Team Lead at Telit Cinterion discusses:
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How Agentic AI and industrial agents can enhance what traditional IoT systems can deliver
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How Telit Cinterion is integrating AI into its own IoT products and services
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What challenges arise when deploying AI within IoT ecosystems, and how can telcos overcome these hurdles
To learn more, visit www.telit.com
In this podcast, Kevin Roof, Global Director of Offer & Capture Management at LiquidStack discusses:
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Why current air-cooling systems cannot keep up with the heat produced by new GPUs and processors
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How liquid cooling solves these heat challenges, especially in smaller or modular data centers
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What needs to happen across the industry for chipmakers, operators, and suppliers to work together on scalable cooling solutions
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How LiquidStack’s solutions are catering to these needs and addressing the industry's challenges
To learn more, visit liquidstack.com
In this podcast, Moutie Wali, Director of Digital Transformation & Integrated Planning at TELUS discusses:
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What the new TELUS Automation-as-a-Service (AaaS) platform is about
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How it leverages data fabric architectures to implement self-serve analytics powered by natural language processing
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How these architectures can integrate data from multiple systems to create a unified data layer that supports AI-driven insights and natural language querying for enterprises
To learn more, visit www.telus.com
Gavin Stewart, Vice President of Sales at Oculeus discusses:
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How telecoms fraud uniquely impacts telcos and citizens in the Pacific Islands
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The most common types of scams currently targeting Pacific Island communities
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How can telcos better tackle fraud prevention
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How the regulatory landscape is evolving for telcos in the Pacific Islands, and what pressures are operators facing when it comes to compliance and customer protection
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How telcos can balance AI-driven automation with human intervention
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How Oculeus can help telcos address fraud, and the solutions they offer in this space
To learn more, visit www.oculeus.com
Following this year's DTW Ignite in Copenhagen, The Fast Mode sat down with Andy Youé, Vice President of Sales at Wavelo, to discuss the company's participation at the show.
In this interview, Andy discusses:
- Wavelo’s presence at the show, including solution showcases and speaking sessions
- The company's Catalyst project with British Telecom and CGI on autonomous, sustainable IoT ecosystems
- Challenges associated with implementing AI projects in legacy architectures
- The importance of modern, event-driven architectures for supporting real-time data needs
- How event-driven architecture reduces migration risks by enabling parallel operation of legacy and modern systems
To learn more, visit https://www.wavelo.com
Ahead of DTW Ignite 2025, The Fast Mode sat down with Sonya Goodanetz, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Incognito Software Systems to discuss the company's participation at the show.
In this interview, Sonya discusses:
- Incognito's plans for DTW Ignite and the company's B2Sea Catalyst Project
- The challenges of ensuring a seamless transition across different CSP networks with multiple network slices
- Outcomes expected by CSPs from the deployment of borderless converged access
- How Incognito defines ‘intent’ in the context of intent-driven automation, and why this is important for CSPs
- Challenges organizations face when transitioning to autonomous or intent-based networks
To learn more, visit www.incognito.com
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), discusses:
- How critical connectivity is powering the development of smart cities across APAC
- Key smart city trends in smart warehousing, digital twins, and public safety
- How HKSTP supports startups with technical resources, funding, and global market access
- How strategic programs like HKSTP's Global Booster are helping startups scale internationally
- Why Hong Kong is emerging as a global launchpad for tech and innovation
To learn more, visit www.hkstp.org
Angelo Libertucci, Global Head of Industry, Telecom at Google Cloud discusses:
- The company's participation at the upcoming DTW Ignite 2025
- Which of TM Forum’s three pathways—Composable IT & Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks and AI & Data—Google Cloud will be contributing to the most this year
- Product and partner news for the telecoms industry
- The role of the cloud in the telco digital transformation space
To learn more, visit cloud.google.com
Adonay Cervantes, Global Field CTO, Sales Director, and Strategic Accounts Director at CloudBlue discusses:
- What we can expect from CloudBlue at DTW Ignite 2025
- Why telcos should focus on becoming digital service providers - in other words, techcos
- How important a modern catalog solution is in supporting this transformation
- The role of an open catalog solution in supporting interoperability and enhanced partner ecosystems
- CloudBlue's unique value proposition in the BSS space
To learn more, visit www.cloudblue.com
Paul Miller, Chief Technology Officer at Wind River discusses:
- How Open RAN will reshape traditional mobile network architectures, and the most critical enablers for its success
- The biggest challenges operators face when transitioning from traditional RAN to Open RAN
- The role of cloud-native infrastructure in enabling Open RAN, and how it impacts performance and scalability
- How Wind River is contributing to Open RAN deployments globally, and what makes Wind River Studio unique in this space
- How interoperability and integration can be managed effectively in an Open RAN environment
To learn more, visit www.windriver.com
João Pedro Barata, Data & Analytics Offer Lead at Celfocus discusses:
- How the data needs of AI and GenAI differ, and the impact of GenAI on data requirements
- How poor data quality impacts the performance and reliability of AI systems
- Whether organizations’ data architectures are ready for AI, and some of the most common gaps
- The effectiveness of a centralized vs decentralized data analytics model for AI
- Solutions Celfocus offers for organizations looking to become AI-ready
- Advantages that companies will enjoy when partnering with Celfocus on their AI and data transformation journeys
To learn more, visit www.celfocus.com/offers-solutions/data-ai/analytics-platform
Magnus Ewerbring, CTO of APAC Technology at Ericsson discusses:
- The current state of 5G adoption, especially in Asia Pacific
- Real-world benefits that 5G has brought to end users, especially when combined with technologies such as AI
- Whether operators have fully realized 5G’s potential or still have ground to cover
- The risk that the industry is jumping the gun as CSPs’ attention shifts toward 6G
- What CSPs should prioritize in this in-between phase, and how Ericsson is supporting that journey
To learn more, visit www.ericsson.com
Olgay Taş, VP, Product Development at Etiya discusses:
- Why telcos are shifting towards enablement solutions rather than just relying on standalone product offerings
- The impact of AI-driven product suites on agent efficiency and customer experience
- The biggest cost drivers in sales and support operations, and how AI-driven product suites can optimize or reduce them while still maintaining high-quality service
- How businesses can leverage customer data to personalize interactions and drive loyalty through AI-driven sales and customer service solutions
- Emerging trends in AI and automation that will redefine solution suites in the coming years
- Next steps for companies that want to start integrating AI-driven sales or customer service product suites
To learn more, visit www.etiya.com
Dan Hanson, Director of AI Networking and Switch Product Management at Supermicro discusses:
- The most promising use cases for generative AI in network management
- GenAI risks that organizations should be concerned about
- The role of human intelligence when deploying Generative AI for network management
- Supermicro’s solutions for networks, and their plans to introduce GenAI-powered capabilities
To learn more, visit www.supermicro.com
Gary Sidhu, Senior Vice President of Product Engineering at GTT Communications discusses:
- How the rise of Generative AI will reshape enterprise networking, and what new capabilities it will bring
- How GTT is integrating Generative AI into its connectivity services to enhance network performance and security
- Use cases where Generative AI can improve network automation, security or troubleshooting for enterprises
- How crucial human intervention will be when using Generative AI, and AI in general
To learn more, visit www.gtt.net
Priyanka Kharat, Vice President and General Manager, Skylar AI at ScienceLogic discusses:
- The importance of real-time network visibility when it comes to deploying and leveraging AI capabilities for network management
- How data silos are hindering enterprises from adopting AI
- The importance of data quality, especially when it comes to model training
- ScienceLogic's AI Platform
To learn more, visit www.sciencelogic.com
Ravi Kumar, Solution Architect at Aviz Networks and Ilona Gabinsky, Vice President of Marketing at Aviz Networks discuss:
- Why full-stack AI networking is gaining relevance today
- Key technical differences between AI-driven and traditional networking architectures
- An overview of Aviz Networks’ Community SONiC platform
- Benefits of SONiC, including vendor neutrality and cost savings
- Real-world applications of full-stack AI networking
- The role of AI in optimizing and managing modern networks
To learn more, visit www.aviznetworks.com
networks #networking #AI #GenAI #AInetworking
Anthony Peres, Marketing Director at Nokia discusses:
- How AI applications, including GenAI and Agentic AI, impact data center workloads and infrastructure requirements
- Nokia’s data center networking portfolio and some of its key components
- What sets Nokia’s open network operating system, SR Linux, apart when it comes to handling demanding AI workloads
- How critical automation is in managing data center networks, and how Nokia’s Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform contributes
- What end-to-end connectivity solutions Nokia offers to support the movement of AI traffic across data centers
- Innovations in the pipeline for Nokia’s data center solutions to better support the future of AI
To learn more, visit nokia.ly/44vCIK6
Ishwar Parulkar, Chief Technologist for Telecom and Edge Cloud at Amazon Web Services discusses:
- The role of the cloud in Open RAN
- How the cloud cam help lower the total cost of ownership of Open RAN
- The importance of the xAPP and rAPP ecosystem to the success of O-RAN, and how the cloud can enable it
- The role of AI and analytics in Open RAN
- Challenges you foresee in the adoption of Open RAN
To learn more, visit aws.amazon.com
Charles Yeomans, Chairman and CEO of Atombeam discusses:
- Atombeam’s “Data as Codewords” technology
- The advantages of storing data as codewords, compared to traditional methods
- How this technology impacts Generative AI applications and how it improves performance, reliability and security
- How this approach contributes to greater energy efficiency for AI architectures
To learn more, visit www.atombeamtech.com
Sebastian Pfeiffer, Managing Director at the Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) discusses:
- The evolution of the cloud over the years
- What "decentralized cloud" and "decentralized networks" mean
- How decentralized networks benefit both enterprises and end users
- How decentralized networks power Web3, and how they address some of its challenges
- The ICN protocol, and the technologies that ICN brings to the decentralized cloud space
To learn more, visit www.icn.global
José Macaluso, Chief Strategy Officer at Xacria discusses:
- If CSPs are ready for Generative AI
- The challenges of integrating Generative AI functionalities with legacy CSP systems, and how CSPs can address this
- Solutions Xacria offers to help CSPs transition to GenAI-ready infrastructure
- How the adoption GenAI will drive CSP network outcomes, and the areas expected to benefit the most
To learn more, visit www.xacria.com
Kalyan Sundhar, Vice President and General Manager of Network Access, Keysight Commercial Communications Group discusses:
- How important testing and validation is in Open RAN, and how it differs from traditional RAN
- How testing results are translated into enhancements in the network, given that Open RAN involves many players and distributed architectures
- Keysight’s solutions for Open RAN testing
- The role that AI-powered automation will play in the future of Open RAN
To learn more, visit www.keysight.com
Salience Consulting, in collaboration with Pioneer Consulting, have recently signed an agreement with the government of Chile to conduct a feasibility study for a submarine fiber-optic cable connecting Chile to Antarctica, aiming to enhance regional connectivity, support scientific research, and position Chile as a key digital gateway to the White Continent.
In this podcast episode, Ivan Skenderoski, Managing Partner at Salience Consulting discusses:
- Details about the feasibility study, including its objectives and the expected timeline for completion
- How Salience Consulting’s expertise contributes to the study
- What makes Chile uniquely positioned to serve as a connectivity gateway to Antarctica
- The main technical, environmental, and logistical challenges involved in deploying a submarine fiber-optic cable to Antarctica
- Use cases or applications that this cable supports
- Next steps after the feasibility study is completed
To learn more, visit salienceconsulting.ae
Mitch Densley, Principal Solutions Architect at Opengear discusses:
- How the increasing complexity of AI and GenAI workloads and computing requirements contribute to network performance and security issues
- Independent out-of-band (OOB) networks
- Why traditional networking solutions are insufficient for managing AI-related traffic
- How Opengear can help CSPs manage their AI workloads
To learn more, visit opengear.com
Hadas Lahav, Senior Director of Product Management – Applications and AI at Tufin discusses:
- The role of Generative AI in network security, and how it can help enhance threat detection and mitigation
- How Tufin leverages Generative AI in its security solutions
- If using Generative AI for security carry any risks, and how CSPs and enterprises can address this
- How technologies like Generative AI have led to an increase in cyber threats
To learn more, visit www.tufin.com
Constantine Polychronopoulos, Group VP of 5G and Telco Cloud at Juniper Networks discusses:
- Trends in global Open RAN adoption
- How automation and AI are driving the take-up and success of Open RAN
- How Juniper Networks is enabling AI-driven automation in Open RAN, leveraging advanced capabilities of the Near-RT RIC and Non-RT RIC
- How Juniper is fostering a collaborative environment across operators, vendors and standard bodies to accelerate Open RAN innovation
To learn more, visit www.juniper.net
TK Keanini, Chief Technology Officer at DNSFilter discusses:
- DNSFilter's solutions and how it leverages DNS queries to stop cyber threats
- How Generative AI can enhance DNS-based security filtering, particularly in areas like test automation
- DNSFilter's plans to introduce a GenAI-powered chatbot
- How Generative AI might it pose new security risks
To learn more, visit www.dnsfilter.com
Nick Harders, Director, APJ Systems Engineering at HPE Aruba Networking discusses:
- The functionalities enabled by the integration of Generative AI capabilities in its cloud-native network management platform, HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Data sources used to train HPE Aruba’s in-house LLM engine
- Advantages of self-contained LLMs when compared to public LLMs
- The potential for Generative AI to expand beyond LLMs—such as into testing automation
- HPE Aruba’s plans to incorporate Agentic AI into its network management solutions
To learn more, visit www.hpe.com/us/en/networking
Benjamin Lorenz, Industry Solutions Principal, Telco & Media at MongoDB discusses:
- How generative AI can be used in network management, and some of its use cases that enhance operational efficiency and service assurance
- How generative AI can be used in fraud detection
- The role of MongoDB in the AI ecosystem
- MongoDB's AI Applications Program
To learn more, visit www.mongodb.com
Sandeep Sasikumar, Global Sales for Analytics & AI for Nokia discusses:
- How CSPs can leverage both traditional AI and Generative AI to move toward fully autonomous network operations
- The importance of domain-specific data when deploying AI for CSP networks
- The importance of domain-specific AI techniques, and examples of these techniques
- Nokia’s solutions for Generative AI, and how these solutions support CSPs in deploying, managing, and scaling GenAI-powered automation
To learn more, visit www.nokia.com
Kevin Swank, Marketing Director at ANDREW discusses:
- New opportunities for Open RAN
- How Open RAN in indoor networks differs from outdoor networks
- Benefits of Open RAN indoors, and what markets stand to gain the most
- The importance of collaboration in advancing Open RAN
- Challenges ANDREW faces in making its solution interoperable
- Collaborative efforts ANDREW is undertaking in the Open RAN space
- Predicted timeline for the widespread adoption of Open RAN for indoor networks
To learn more, visit www.andrew.com
Purva Rajkotia, Global Director of Global Business Strategy & Intelligence and the Connectivity and Telecom Practice Lead at IEEE SA discusses:
- How Generative AI can be used in network management
- The challenges that come with integrating Generative AI functionalities into legacy CSP systems and how CSPs can address this
- The risk of ‘bad data’ when it comes to using Generative AI
- Energy concerns when using Generative AI, and how CSPs can be better prepared to tackle this
To learn more, visit www.ieee.org
Ambuj Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Simbian discusses:
- The impact of using AI for network security and the opportunities it presents
- The role of Generative AI
- The use of AI for security vs other networking functions, and the unique challenges that come with deploying AI for security
- Simbian’s SOC Agent, Threat Hunt Agent and Questionnaire Agent
To learn more, visit www.simbian.ai
Rohit Batra, VP and GM, Manufacturing, Telecom, Media and Technology at ServiceNow discusses:
- How the use of Generative AI in network management differs from its use in customer service and support
- Why CSPs are particularly well-positioned to deploy and leverage Generative AI
- ServiceNow’s partnership with NVIDIA and how it’s accelerating GenAI adoption for CSPs
- Real-world customer success stories
To learn more, visit www.servicenow.com
Derek Peterson, CTO of Boingo Wireless discusses:
- How AI and GenAI enhances the performance and security of private and public networks
- How GenAI brings efficiency gains to both public and private wireless networks
- Real-world examples where Boingo has successfully deployed AI capabilities
- Challenges of using AI in wireless network management
To learn more, visit www.boingo.com
Manan Shah, Senior Vice President of Products at Alkira discusses:
- ‘Networks for AI’ and how networks must evolve to support the demands of AI and GenAI applications
- ‘AI for Networks’ and how AI can be used for network management, specifically in enterprise networks
- Generative AI and how it can further enhance AI-powered network automation
- Alkira's experience with integrating AI and GenAI into its solutions, and how any challenges were addressed
To learn more, visit www.alkira.com
Dan Crawford, Strategy Manager at Cisco Networking discusses:
- The role of Generative AI in network management, beyond its typical use cases in customer service and marketing
- Popular use cases for Generative AI, such as network test automation
- How Cisco helps CSPs deploy Generative AI capabilities
- Challenges in deploying Generative AI in telecom networks, and how Cisco can address these challenges
To learn more, visit www.cisco.com
Cory Weppler, Head of Technology Strategy, Network Automation in IP Networks at Nokia discusses:
- The relationship between AI and networks, and the impact of AI on networks
- How AI can improve network performance and efficiency
- How Nokia has been leveraging AI, and Generative AI
- How AI can simplify the complexities of today's networks
- Challenges faced by Nokia's customers in the adoption of AI
- The role of Agentic AI in the evolution toward fully autonomous networks, and the challenges that need to be addressed along the way
To learn more, visit www.nokia.com
Steve Tang, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at iconectiv discusses:
- How advancements in AI, such as Generative AI, have contributed to the rise of online scams
- Why these AI-powered scams are more difficult to detect
- How CSPs can use AI to combat fraud and protect subscribers from scams, and the role of authoritative telephone numbering intelligence in training the AI models used
- iconectiv's solutions and how they help CSPs deploy AI-powered fraud protection
To learn more, visit iconectiv.com
Rob Shore, Optical Marketing Executive at Nokia discusses:
- The impact of AI, especially Generative AI, on the demand for bandwidth on today’s optical networks
- The impact of AI-related traffic on inter- and intra-data center networks
- How Nokia is supporting this demand, and some of the latest advancements in their optical networking portfolio
- Nokia's approaches to improve cost- and power-efficiencies in optical networking
- Generative AI's role in optimizing networks and reducing their load
To learn more, visit www.nokia.com
Chuck Herrin, Field CISO at F5 discusses:
- The term ‘AImateurs’ and what they are
- The security risks posed by ‘AImateurs’
- The best approach to tackle AI-generated code, via robust application security and visibility measures
- Other threats that might become more pertinent with the widespread adoption of Generative AI
- F5’s solutions for Application Delivery and Control
To learn more, visit www.f5.com
Titus Jumper, founder of Jovee AI discusses:
- Jovee's solutions for CSPs
- How Generative AI has reshaped the chatbot landscape, and what sets it apart from traditional solutions
- How Agentic AI fits into the evolution of AI-driven customer service
- Challenges CSPs commonly face in integrating their GenAI-powered chatbots with existing infrastructure
- Data quality as a challenge, especially for training and testing AI and GenAI models
To learn more, visit jovee.ai
Andrew De La Torre, Group Vice President of Technology, Oracle Communications discusses:
- Autonomous Operations in telecom and why they are important
- Where telecom companies stand today in terms of automation
- How AI can predict and prevent network failures
- Oracle’s AIOps Enablement Framework
- Real-world AIOps use cases in telecom
- How Oracle’s AIOps strategy compares to competitors like IBM, Infosys, and Accenture
- The roadmap for AIOps and the future of predictive intelligence in 5G
To learn more, visit www.oracle.com
Tony Huang, Product Management Lead at LIONS USA Technology discusses:
- Challenges in ensuring RUs are interoperable with other Open RAN components
- How RUs contribute to enabling AI-driven applications, particularly in areas like real-time data collection
- Uses cases or applications where Open RAN brings the greatest benefit
- Real-world deployments by LIONS
- What makes LIONS an ideal partner for Open RAN deployments, both indoor and outdoor
To learn more, visit lions.technology
Jonathan Kwan, Product Line Manager for AI/ML Network Software Solutions at Fujitsu Network Communications discusses:
- What AIOps looks like in practice for CSPs
- How advancements in Generative AI, including LLMs like ChatGPT, have reshaped the AIOps landscape
- Recent developments driving AIOps adoption
- How Fujitsu empowers CSPs to deploy and manage AI-driven network operations
To learn more, visit us.fujitsu.com/telecom
Andrew Coward, GM of Software Defined Networking at IBM discusses:
- The role of GenAI at the data layer, analytics layer and automation layer in the CSP ecosystem
- GenAI use cases that are generating the most interest among CSPs, and the highest deployment or roll-out rates
- GSMA and IBM's partnership that offers telcos access to IBM’s AI and data platform, watsonx, to help them develop telco-specific GenAI use cases
- Challenges CSPs face when deploying GenAI, and how can IBM address them
To learn more, visit www.ibm.com
Aaron Boasman-Patel, VP of Innovation at TM Forum discusses:
- How GenAI can help CSPs move beyond traditional connectivity and unlock new revenue opportunities
- The potential for GenAI to be used in network management
- The importance of ecosystem partnerships when it comes to deploying GenAI
- TM Forum's work in ‘AI and Data’ innovation, and how it, along with other projects such as Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and Autonomous Networks (AN), help CSPs become AI-native
To learn more, visit www.tmforum.org
John Capobianco, Product Marketing Evangelist at Selector discusses:
- How telcos can leverage AI to reduce Mean Time to Identify (MTTI), Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) across telecom networks
- How GenAI technologies like LLMs and co-pilots improve network management
- If human operators will be replaced as the adoption of AI and Generative AI increases, or if AI is more about enhancing their performance and decision-making capabilities
- Selector’s AIOps solution and some of the features that make it stand apart from the rest
- Examples of real-world scenarios where Selector's solutions successfully identified and resolved a critical network issue that would have otherwise gone unnoticed
To learn more, visit www.selector.ai
Vova Gerneshii, Growth Product Director, ext. at GMS discusses:
- GMS' suite of communication and AI solutions for telecom operators and enterprises
- How AI can enhance network protection
- How the integration of AI in your solutions enhances subscriber experiences and operational efficiencies
- How telcos and enterprises can embrace new AI technologies
To learn more, visit gms.net
Piyush Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of Tuskira discusses:
- Tuskira’s unified and proactive approach to cyber security, as compared to traditional fragmented and reactive approaches
- How AI help organizations shift to a pre-emptive security strategy
- If GenAI can be used for better threat anticipation, via for example, digital twins or automated simulations
- Challenges when deploying AI for cybersecurity, such as data privacy issues
To learn more, visit www.tuskira.ai
Nigel Hickey, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at NetBrain Technologies discusses:
- The role of AI in network automation and the capabilities it brings to traditional automation solutions
- If Generative AI's role is limited to the use of LLM-powered assistants or can it go beyond that and be used in troubleshooting and diagnostics
- NetBrain’s solutions for CSPs
- Challenges faced in deploying AI-powered automation for CSPs, such as data quality or integration with legacy systems
To learn more, visit www.netbraintech.com
Ruban Phukan, Co-Founder and CEO, GoodGist discusses:
- What Agentic AI is and its differences when compared to traditional automation approaches such as Robotic Process Automation
- What opportunities Agentic AI presents for telecom operators and how it can improve network performance, user experience and employee experience
- GoodGist’s role in this space and how they help operators deploy Agentic AI
- Use cases where Agentic AI and Generative AI are jointly deployed
- Challenges that operators face when deploying Agentic AI systems, and how they can overcome them
To learn more, visit goodgist.com
Omar Al-Anni, CEO and Founder of TelcoBrain discusses:
- How TelcoBrain leverages digital twins and techno-economics to drive smarter, more efficient network evolution
- Why TelcoBrain is focusing on cognitive networks
- How GenAI and Agentic AI fit into the automation journey—specifically cognitive networks—and what real impact they bring
- CSPs' and enterprises' adoption of automation and cognitive networks
- TelcoBrain’s STAR Loop and how it compares to the AIOps cycle of engagement, automation, and monitoring
- Challenges CSPs may face as networks evolve from automated to cognitive
To learn more, visit www.telcobrain.com
Xenofon Foukas, Principal Researcher at the Intelligent Networked Systems group of Microsoft Research discusses:
- The importance of AI in Open RAN, and how it compares to its role in conventional RAN
- Challenges telcos face when deploying AI in an Open RAN environment, specifically in terms of data collection and analysis
- The strategies or technologies that can help address these challenges
- Microsoft Research’s role in advancing AI-driven RAN solutions, via initiatives such as Project Janus
To learn more, visit www.microsoft.com
VIAVI Solutions and Rohde and Schwarz join The Fast Mode's editorial segment on Open RAN to discuss VIAVI's Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR™) program and how vendors can leverage it for end-to-end Open RAN testing and validation. VALOR, which is funded by the NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF), is a fully automated, vendor-neutral Test-as-a-Service offering designed to accelerate innovation, ensure interoperability, and streamline the deployment of Open RAN solutions.
Listen to the episode to learn:
- Why testing is more critical in Open RAN compared to conventional RAN
- The most pressing challenges vendors and manufacturers face in the development and commercialization of Open RAN Radio Units (O-RUs)
- How VALOR can help vendors applying for the PWSCIF’s Second Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Advice for companies planning to bid for NTIA funding
- VIAVI’s solutions for Open RAN, specifically across validation, verification and visibility
- The benefits of Rohde & Schwarz’s test and measurement solutions for Open RAN, and any upcoming innovations in the product roadmap
- Synergies that Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI share, and how their individual strengths complement each other in driving innovation and development in the Open RAN ecosystem
To learn more visit: www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/solutions/open-ran and www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/wireless-communications-testing/mobile-network-infrastructure-testing/testing-o-ran/testing-open-ran_255230.html
Cristina Delgado at AWTG discusses:
- The challenges she encounters while developing automation solutions for Open RAN, and how these are addressed
- The impact of data availability on the effectiveness of Open RAN automation
- AWTG’s role in the Open RAN ecosystem and how its services contribute to the successful deployment and automation of Open RAN networks
- What she finds exciting about working in Open RAN automation
To learn more, visit www.awtg.co.uk
Ian Cottingham, Director of Mobile Network Operators and Digital Infrastructure at BT discusses:
- Trends driving the demand for colocation services
- The differences in demand for colocation services across enterprises and operators, and how the needs and priorities of these groups differ
- How BT Wholesale is working to expand the availability and capacity of colocation services across the UK
- Why BT Wholesale is uniquely positioned to deliver colocation services compared to other providers in the market
- BT's recent partnerships, including its collaboration with AWS
To learn more, visit www.btwholesale.com
Jason Inskeep, Senior Director at Slalom discusses:
- Slalom’s involvement in the Open RAN space
- The importance of advanced real-time analytics in Open RAN, and if its use cases confined to the SMO or beyond that
- The role of AI in Open RAN, and how it enhances analytics, and improves network performance and operational efficiency
- The main differences between Open RAN deployments in private versus public networks, and how these differences affect scalability and performance
- How Open RAN is shaping the future of private enterprise networks, especially in industries requiring secure and dedicated connectivity
To learn more, visit www.slalom.com
Adil Belihomji, CTO at OXIO discusses:
- Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) and how it differs from the traditional MNO model
- The impact of Open RAN's flexibility and multi-vendor setup on TaaS
- The role of cloud in Open RAN and how a cloud-based architecture simplifies the deployment and operations of a TaaS platform
- Use cases where a cloud-based Open RAN architecture enhances TaaS services for end customers
- OXIO’s TaaS platform, its target markets, and major benefits
To learn more, visit oxio.com
Tony Chan Carusone, Chief Technology Officer at Alphawave Semi discusses:
- The computing challenges that emerge as GenAI adoption grows and its performance improves
- Whether data center connectivity will become a bottleneck for GenAI development and deployment
- How these challenges can be addressed and how Alphawave Semi’s solutions contribute to overcoming them
- The role of standards like CXL and PCIe7 in improving high-speed connectivity solutions for GenAI
To learn more, visit awavesemi.com
Ross Devereux, R&D Director at Lifecycle Software discusses:
- How AI can be used to drive subscriber experiences
- How Lifecycle Software's "Next Best Offer” feature enhances customer engagement and conversion rates
- How GenAI features such as copilots and virtual assistants improve employee productivity and streamline customer support operations
- Data security and privacy concerns for telcos using AI and GenAI, and how Lifecycle Software addresses these
To learn more, visit www.lifecycle-software.com
Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra discusses:
- Where GenAI can bring the most value in the software development lifecycle
- How productivity will improve in the software development space as a result of GenAI
- How GenAI is reshaping Inflectra's strategies and solutions
- The challenges in integrating GenAI into software testing and lifecycle management
To learn more, visit www.inflectra.com
Brian Cappellani, Chief Technology Officer, Communications and Media at Hansen Technologies discusses:
- The impact of GenAI on CSP networks
- The challenges of achieving industry-wide alignment on GenAI usage
- The importance of network telemetry and GenAI in network management, and how they optimize commerciality
- Applying intent and modelling to the commercial aspects of a CSP business, beyond network management
- The feasibility of modelling intent while modelling services
To learn more, visit www.hansencx.com
ETH Zürich's Noé Brasier, in collaboration with other researchers, has recently published an article in the scientific journal Nature on the development of wearable sensors that are capable of analyzing bodily fluids like sweat, saliva, blood and tear fluid as non-invasively as possible, potentially revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics. In this interview, Noé discusses:
- The key benefits of wearable sensors and how they will transform healthcare monitoring
- The role of high-speed connectivity in ensuring the real-time functionality of wearable sensors
- Data security and patient privacy concerns when transmitting sensitive health information via IoT devices
- The implications of wearable body-fluid sensors for remote areas or underserved populations with limited access to traditional healthcare facilities
- The predicted timeline for the widespread adoption of wearable sensors in clinical and consumer applications
To learn more, visit ethz.ch
Ali Shaikh, Chief Product Officer at Graphiant discusses:
- Data-in-motion and why it is vulnerable to cyber-attacks
- How the rise in the use of AI and Generative AI impacts the sensitivity of data-in-motion
- The concept of an 'AI network'
- Graphiant’s approach to securing data-in-motion in AI networks, and how it enables continuous data and risk assurance for enterprises
- How Graphiant will leverage AI and GenAI to enhance its solutions
To learn more, visit www.graphiant.com
Sakshi Udeshi, Head of AI at SquareX discusses:
- The benefits of a browser-based enterprise security solution when compared to a network-based solution
- SquareX’s Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution
- How SquareX enhances visibility into employee browser activity, and why this visibility is critical for mitigating modern web-based threats
- How AI enhances the capabilities of BDR solutions, and the unique AI-driven features offered by SquareX
- How AI tools, specifically GenAI tools, negatively impact enterprise security
To learn more, visit www.sqrx.com
Douglas Kirkpatrick, CEO of Eridan discusses:
- The state of Open RAN adoption and the challenges faced by operators in achieving complete interoperability
- Eridan’s MIRACLE Module and how it enhances both spectral efficiency and energy efficiency in the RAN
- The advantages Open RAN brings to start-ups like Eridan
To learn more, visit eridan.io
Ivan Kadić, CEO and co-founder of Reputeo discusses:
- Reputeo’s solution portfolio and how telcos can leverage their solutions
- How AI, including Generative AI, enhances Reputeo’s tools
- Challenges Reputeo faced in integrating AI into its solutions
- Trends in the use of Generative AI for telecom networks
To learn more, visit www.thereputeo.com
Maggie Chao, Deputy Division Director at ITRI discusses:
- ITRI's role in the Open RAN space
- ITRI’s 5G Open Network Lab, the types of testing services ITRI provides to vendors and how these tests ensure interoperability and enhanced performance
- The key advantages Taiwan offers for Open RAN development, and how the local ecosystem—comprising vendors, government support, and research initiatives—has contributed to the country’s leadership in this space
- How ITRI's partnerships with neutral labs across the globe promote interoperability in the global Open RAN ecosystem
- The future of Open RAN
To learn more, visit www.itri.org.tw
Andrew Conway, Group Director and SVP of Technology Strategy at Boldyn Networks discusses:
- How RAN virtualization supports a neutral host infrastructure model
- How Open RAN helps MNOs maintain greater control and visibility of their networks when working with neutral hosts
- The long-term financial implications of Open RAN-based neutral hosting for MNOs compared to conventional neutral hosting
- Boldyn's role in the Open RAN ecosystem
To learn more, visit www.boldyn.com
Fernando Murias, Chairman and CEO of Digital Global Systems discusses:
- The key highlights and takeaways from MWC Las Vegas 2024
- How the use of AI-enabled RF awareness and machine learning contribute to more efficient and sustainable spectrum sharing
- The role of DGS in ensuring today's enterprises have access to the necessary spectrum for high-bandwidth services
- The biggest challenges in spectrum sharing as demand for wireless connectivity continues to grow across both B2B and B2C sectors
To learn more, visit www.digitalglobalsystems.com
Armando Montalvo, CTO of Digital Global Systems (DGS) and Alan Pritchard, SVP of Business Development at DGS explore:
- The importance of spectrum optimization in Open RAN
- How DGS’ solutions improve spectrum utilization and enable dynamic spectrum sharing in Open RAN environments
- How their solutions contribute to Open RAN performance
- How the datasets collected by DGS can be leveraged by xApps or rApps to power advanced data-driven functionalities in the RIC
- How Open RAN standardization has contributed to DGS’ offerings in terms of capabilities and performance
- The relationship between multi-access edge computing (MEC) and RIC and the respective role of each in Open RAN
To learn more, visit www.digitalglobalsystems.com
This episode explores the rise of digital brands in telecoms and their potential to revolutionize customer experiences while catering to diverse subscriber needs. Sofiene Kamoun, VP, Executive Innovation Advisor at Etiya, unpacks how CSPs are leveraging AI-driven, customer-focused digital transformation solutions to create unique, adaptable and efficient digital brands. Tune in to explore:
- Evolving subscriber demands and the impact on CSPs
- The concept of a digital brand and how it differs from the traditional CSP business model
- Regional and industry trends in digital brand adoption
- Opportunities for non-telco players
- How CSPs can leverage a multi-brand strategy for diversification, while keeping costs in check
- The role of AI and Digital Twins in hyper-personalization and proactive customer engagement
- Successful digital brand roll-outs, including Fizz in Canada
- How Etiya’s cutting-edge BSS solutions power digital brands with flexibility, a rapid time-to-market, and a differentiated customer experience
To learn more, check out Etiya’s Digital Business Platforms
Anurag Vardhan Sinha, Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, Media & Entertainment and Technology, Cognizant explores:
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How AI is fundamentally changing the way telecom operators enhance customer experiences and drive operational efficiencies
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How operators are leveraging AI to unlock value, create innovative products and tap into new customer segments
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Generative AI use cases for telecom
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How AI will impact operator OpEx and CapEx
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Cognizant’s role in helping operators implement their AI-driven strategies
To learn more, visit cognizant.com
Gilles Garcia, Senior Director and Business Lead, Wired and Wireless Group at AMD discusses:
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The role of network virtualization in Open RAN and similarities between vRAN and Open RAN architectures
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How AMD's high-performance computing and adaptive computing technologies contribute to enhancing performance and scalability in a virtualized RAN environment
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How the addition of FPGA solutions, via AMD's acquisition of Xilinx, has bolstered the capabilities of AMD's portfolio for vRAN
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The collaboration between Samsung Electronics, Vodafone, and AMD in February this year and some of its key outcomes
To learn more, visit www.amd.com
Al Hsieh, Business Execution and Operation Manager at G REIGNS discusses:
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The impact of Open RAN architecture on the performance and security of enterprise private networks, and the challenges and advantages to deploying Open RAN in private networks compared to public networks
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The company’s REIGN CORE S2 solution and its ability to integrate with Open RAN management technologies, such as the near-RT RIC and non-RT RIC
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Open RAN projects that G REIGNS has been involved in, the outcomes of these projects and the lessons learned
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The role of standardization and standard bodies in Open RAN and how G REIGNS ensures its solutions align with Open RAN standards
To learn more, visit www.reignnet.com
Marcin Dryjanski, CEO and Principal Consultant at Rimedo Labs discusses the role of RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) for Open RAN, and how RICs power a multi-vendor, disaggregated architecture. He explores how the latest xApps and rApps enhance the capabilities of the RIC and some of the latest use cases for these apps. Marcin reveals some of the collaborative efforts underway in the Open RAN space, and his thoughts on how standard bodies influence the adoption of Open RAN. He talks about how Rimedo Labs’ origins and his own academic involvement with the Poznan University of Technology has shaped Rimedo Lab’s approach towards R&D and innovation in Open RAN. Marcin also touches upon the company’s approach to end-to-end testing for Open RAN, and why this is a critical area in Open RAN implementations.
To learn more, visit rimedolabs.com
Chris Gu, Principal Product Manager at Spirent Communications goes into an in-depth discussion on the concept of Open RAN split and why balancing centralization with disaggregation is important. Chris explores the main deployment topologies seen in real-world Open RAN implementations, and the considerations that influence whether operators should choose a centralized or disaggregated model. Chris explains how different RAN splits impacts network performance and end-user experience, as well as network security. He also discusses the role of real-time end-to-end testing in both disaggregated and centralized Open RAN, and how Spirent’s solutions address performance testing needs in all scenarios.
To learn more, visit spirent.com
Jason Raymer, Senior Vice President of Revenue and Client Experience at iQmetrix explores the top five megatrends shaping telecom retail in 2024, based on the iQmetrix Trends in Telecom Retail report released last year. Jason discusses the strategies telecom retailers can adopt to address the labor shortages and high turnover rates impacting the industry, and the role that AI will play in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency over the next few years. Jason explains how telecom retailers might need to adjust their sales and marketing approaches, given that consumers are holding onto their devices for longer periods of time, and predicts the impact that wireline MVNOs and their bundling strategies will have on traditional wireless carriers. He also looks at the concept of Interconnected Commerce and its adoption in telecom retail.
To learn more, visit www.iqmetrix.com/industry-intelligence/2024-telecom-retail-trends
This episode explores the transformative role of Digital Twin technology and Decision Intelligence in Business Support Systems (BSS). Fahri Kercek, Head of Product Strategy at Etiya, discusses how Digital Twins, particularly the Digital Twin of Customer (DToC), empower telecom operators and other industries to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences, enhance decision-making, and drive operational efficiency. Listen to the episode to learn:
- The role of digital twin technology in telecom networks
- The history of digital twin technology and its most popular use cases today
- The adoption of DToC in real-world applications, and its benefits and outcomes
- What operators need to deploy digital twin technology
- Other industries that can benefit from digital twin technology
- The 'humanization of AI' and how it relates to the digital twin
- The future of AI in telecoms
To learn more, check out Etiya’s Digital Business Platforms
Rodrigo Brito, Head of Security, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia explores findings from the 10th edition of Nokia’s Threat Intelligence Report. Rodrigo reveals some of the key trends in telecom sector attacks, the differences between IT security and telecom security, and the role of Generative AI in cybersecurity. Rodrigo also discusses the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the U.S. as well as the impact of quantum computing on telecom security.
To read the full report, visit onestore.nokia.com/asset/214202
James Garvert, Senior Vice President and General Manager of TransUnion’s TruContact™ Communications and Contact Center Solutions discusses:
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TransUnion’s recent partnership with First Orion and Transaction Network Services (TNS), which brings branded calling with logos to subscribers of the top three US wireless carriers
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The technology behind end-to-end call authentication and verification
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The impact of branded calling on businesses, in terms of preventing fraud and improving consumer trust
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Key factors driving branded calling adoption among enterprises
To learn more, visit www.transunion.com
Barbara Dondiego, CEO at AVOXI explores findings from the company's 2024 State of International Voice for the Contact Center Report, including:
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The biggest challenges enterprises face today in terms of voice communications
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The factors driving the shift of voice communication to the cloud and the role of telcos in the cloud voice ecosystem
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How artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the evolution of voice, and what specific AI-driven innovations are enhancing the capabilities of voice solutions
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Why the voice landscape is highly fragmented, and the disadvantages on relying on multiple vendors to manage voice communication needs
To learn more, read the full report at avoxi.com/lp/the-state-of-international-voice-for-the-contact-center
Bryan Smith, Vice President of Product Marketing at First Orion discusses:
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How branded calling enhances operational efficiency and improves customer experience for telcos
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The impact of First Orion's technology on consumer safety and security in telecoms
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Some of the partnerships that have driven the company’s success so far, and how these have benefited both enterprises and consumers
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What's next on the horizon for First Orion, including innovations in improving communication safety, security, and branded calling
Stephen M. Kowal, Chief Commercial Officer at Nextivity discusses:
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How private LTE and private 5G networks address the connectivity needs of organizations
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How private networks are designed and commissioned
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How private 5G networks differ from private LTE, in terms of infrastructure, management and use cases
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Issues faced by operators and enterprises in deploying their private LTE and 5G networks, and how Nextivity’s solutions address these challenges
To learn more, visit nextivityinc.com
Dominic Black, Growth Director and Principal Analyst at Cavell discusses:
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The key highlights of the Cavell Summit North America
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How the communication needs of enterprises, specifically SMEs, have evolved in recent years
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How the trends around work-from-anywhere (WFA) influenced SMEs’ investments in new communication platforms
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The current state of AI adoption in UCaaS and CcaaS, and some of the challenges faced by organizations deploying AI
To learn more, visit www.cavell.com/events/ccs-us
Nisha Dutt, Managing Director and CEO at Subex discusses the role of AI and Generative AI in transforming CSP networks, and how they impact network operations and customer experience. Nisha reveals some of the challenges telcos face in leveraging AI for decision analytics and how Subex’s HyperSense AI addresses these challenges. Nisha shares success stories of telcos who have observed significant cost savings or revenue growth with the deployment of AI-powered analytics, and how technologies such as AI are also driving workplace equality.
To learn more, visit subex.com
The Fast Mode spoke to Jennifer Kyriakakis, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at MATRIXX Software on their recent collaboration with Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong (HTHK). Jennifer discusses some of the monetization challenges and opportunities faced by HTHK, how the deployment of MATRIXX’s digital monetization engine supported the telco's long-term objectives, the shift towards 'all-digital' experiences, and the impact of loyalty programs and rewards on subscriber churn.
To learn more, read the full case study at https://www.matrixx.com/customers/three-hk/
Kevin Vachon, COO of MEF discusses the organization's upcoming Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE). Kevin shares insights into the key themes of the event, including NaaS ecosystems, automation, and evolving enterprise needs. He explores how MEF’s LSO framework supports automation, the growing demand for NaaS, and how standards-based SASE certifications enhance cybersecurity.
To learn more about the event, visit gne.mef.net
In this episode of The Fast Mode’s Quick Chat series, Manish Tiwari, Head of Private Cellular Networks at Cradlepoint discusses the ongoing Ericsson Enterprise Industry Analyst Day taking place in Boston. Manish reveals the announcements lined up for the day, including the launch of an indoor 5G coverage neutral host solution which will be sold via a non-CSP route for the first time. Manish also explores the concept of Wireless WAN (WWAN), recent advancements in the space and how it benefits IoT rollouts. Additionally, Manish discusses the role of neutral host infrastructure in helping telcos enhance enterprise connectivity services, the contribution of Open RAN, as well as Ericsson’s leadership in the private 5G space.
First Orion is a leading telecom software company with 16 years of expertise, specializing in branded calling and call protection solutions that revolutionize the mobile communication experience.
The Fast Mode recently spoke to Joe Stenziano, the CEO and president of First Orion, about the state of phone calling in 2024. Joe discussed:
- The growing importance of branding in phone calling and how it enriches the call experience for today’s brands
- How a branded calling solution enhances call protection across two fronts: defence against bad actors and protection on the branding side
- The underlying technologies that enable next-gen calling solutions to be deployed at scale, and delivered seamlessly across any network or device, including cloud-based operations, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
- The benefits of deploying First Orion’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Call Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions on customers’ own network or infrastructure
- How First Orion’s solutions support telcos in maintaining a consistent brand experience
- Immediate and long-term outcomes in the telecom space, including increased engagement and subscriber affinity
To learn more, please visit:
- Branded Communication | First Orion
- Communication Protection | First Orion
- 2023 Branded Calling Trends Report
Ariana Lynn, Principal Analyst at The Fast Mode recently spoke to Bejoy Pankajakshan, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, Mavenir. Bejoy discusses:
- Mavenir’s recent hundred million investment round anchored by Siris and how it will accelerate Mavenir’s efforts in automation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence
- How cloud-native technologies power innovative, agile and automated networks
- The roadmap for the rollout of cloud-native networks, including timelines, major milestones, and potential hurdles
- The importance of software compatibility with both private and public clouds and how Mavenir’s partnership with AWS supports operators in their shift to the cloud
- How the flexibility of Mavenir’s Open vRAN solution and partner ecosystem have supported DISH Wireless’s nationwide deployment of cloud-native 5G Open RAN covering over 9,500 cell sites and 55,000 radios in just sixteen months
To learn more, visit www.mavenir.com
In conjunction with the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 that took place in New Delhi last month, Tara Neal, Executive Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Bejoy Pankajakshan, EVP, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Mavenir.
In this podcast episode, Bejoy discusses the state of the Open RAN ecosystem and how close the industry is to fully-automated Open RAN networks. Bejoy also explores what telcos require for a successful cloud-native strategy and how they benefit from embracing cloud-native networks.
Additionally, Bejoy explains how Mavenir is helping its customers enter a new era of operations and service enablement with its broad portfolio, which of course, includes Open RAN.
Lastly, Bejoy examines the key challenges that network operators are facing as they shift to the next phase of their 5G strategies and some of the trends Mavenir sees in the larger telecoms market, as multiple industries invest in technologies that enable open, automated mobile networks.
To learn more, visit www.mavenir.com
Tara Neal, Executive Editor of The Fast Mode speaks to Glenn Longley, VP of Product Management at Inseego and Rachel Turkus, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CyberReef.
Ariana Lynn, Senior Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Srikrishnan Ganesan, the CEO and co-founder of Rocketlane on how the company feels about being recognized as a 2022 Gartner® Cool Vendor in Gartner’s Technology Go-to-Market category and some of the major contributing factors. Sri also discusses the role of onboarding in a customer journey, some of the gaps in the current onboarding and implementation space and how a collaborative platform can support enterprises.
Ariana Lynn, Senior Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Rahul Sridhar, Content Marketer at Rocketlane on the company’s new and innovative approach to tech marketing, including its popular rap video released earlier this year titled ‘Rocketlane: Our Story So Far’. Rahul discuses how the idea for the rap video came about, some of the latest trends and ideas in tech marketing and the differences between younger and older generations in tech marketing.
As part of The Fast Mode podcast series, Tara Neal, Executive Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent on the company's latest report '‘Cutting Through the Edge Computing Hype - MEC Latency Expectations vs. Reality’. The report assesses operator readiness to deliver SLA-guaranteed low latencies which are critical in supporting a wide range of ultra-reliable low-latency applications (URLLC).
Stephen shares among others, the expectations among enterprises with URLLC applications on 5G latencies, and the gap between the supply and demand for such services. Stephen highlights the common misconceptions among enterprises on actual latencies experienced on today's networks and the level of latencies required to support the full functionalities of their applications.
The podcast also discusses various industry verticals where SLA-guaranteed low latencies are most pertinent, including AR and VR, autonomous driving and industrial IoT.
Apart from this, the episode looks into trends around public and private MECs as well as the existing testing capabilities that operators can leverage to assess their readiness for SLA-guaranteed latency contracts.
In the aftermath of MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent on the company's participation at the recently concluded event.
Steve discusses some of the latest findings from Spirent's ‘5G 2022: Market Drivers, Insights and Consideration’ report, which not only includes global and regional deployment trends for 5G, but also covers the role of cloud and the biggest opportunities fueling 5G adoption, deployment and growth. Steve also explores the challenges operators often grapple with when it comes to the testing, assurance and automation of 5G networks, and the readiness of today’s testing, assurance and automation tools to meet the needs of operators as they transition to 5G Standalone (5G SA).
To download Spirent's ‘5G 2022: Market Drivers, Insights and Consideration’ report, visit www.spirent.com/assets/the-spirent-2022-5g-report.
To learn more about Spirent and their initiatives in this space, visit www.spirent.com.
n conjunction with the recently concluded MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Mark Abolafia, SVP Business Development and Global Channels Program at Intraway on the company's experience at this year's MWC. Mark discusses how OSS capabilities have evolved in recent years, and how the move to ‘no-code’ and cloud-native architectures enhance existing OSS functionalities.
Mark covers the role of APIs in delivering both interoperability and open digital architectures that enable seamless BSS-OSS integrations. Mark also explores the trends in the North American market that are pushing the industry towards an automated and dynamic approach to OSS, as well as the role of channel partners programs in the telecom software ecosystem.
To learn more about Symphonica SaaS and how it accelerates CSP’s transformational goals in building future-proof networks, please visit Intraway at www.intraway.com.
In conjunction with MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Javier Martin, CEO of Summa Networks on the their plans and showcases for this year's MWC. Javier discusses the company's multi-generational strategy for subscriber management and shares some of his advice for MNOs and MNVOs looking to deliver more contextual and customized plans. He covers some of the must-have functionalities for advanced HSS/HLR solutions, including cloud-native deployment capabilities. Javier also discusses the low adoption rates of VoLTE and VoWIFi and shares his prediction for growth in those markets.
Catch Summa Networks at Hall 4 Stand 4D100 at MWC 2022.
To learn more about Summa Networks, please visit www.summanetworks.com.
In conjunction with MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Bertrand Pourcelot, Managing Director of Enreach for Service Providers on the company's mobile-first strategy for unified communications. In the interview, Bertrand discusses the company's recent acquisitions and the market growth for Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS), Cloud Communication as a Service (CCaaS) and Cloud productivity solutions, with focus on the European region. Bertrand also covers how enterprise communication needs have evolved in the past decade and how mobile-first communication influences the selection of enterprise communication suites.
Catch Enreach at Hall 2 Stand 2J63 at MWC 2022.
To learn more about Enreach, please visit www.enreach.com/en/for-service-providers.
In the run up to the upcoming MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Matthew Ball, Chief Analyst of Canalys, a global technology research company. Matthew discusses the company’s plans for MWC 2022 and shares insights on the cybersecurity market specifically the security challenges enterprises should be paying attention to. The interview also covers the growth in expenditure for the enterprise Cloud infrastructure, and new use cases driving its adoption apart from shedding light on the on-going shifts in the Cloud ecosystem. Matthew also shares the company’s channel focused approach to providing research for various IT verticals.
To learn more about Canalys, please visit www.canalys.com/analysis/cybersecurity.
In conjunction with MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to André Gunnberg, the Chief Revenue Officer of MATRIXX Software, a global leader in 5G monetization for the communications industry. In this interview, André discusses the company’s expansion plans following its latest round of funding which was announced last year. André shares his views on the 5G monetization game plan and how next-gen charging solutions can power operator services at web scale. Apart from this, André discusses cloud readiness among monetization platform providers, including the adoption of cloud-native architectures. Also discussed during the interview are MATRIXX Software’s showcases and highlights for the MWC 2022.
To learn more about MATRIXX Software, please visit www.matrixx.com.
In conjunction with the recently concluded MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Eugina Jordan, VP Marketing at Parallel Wireless on the company's plans and showcases at this year's event. Eugina discusses the growing focus on openness in the telecoms industry as well as the latest developments the Open RAN market. Eugina also covers some of the outcomes from recent deployments of Open RAN, specifically in 5G and private 5G networks.
To learn more about Open RAN, visit Parallel Wireless at www.parallelwireless.com.
Stephen Ornadel, Senior VP, Security Solutions Mobileum discusses how 5G presents a host of new risks for network operators.
Steve covers how 5G attributes such as network slicing, service-based architecture (SBA), NFV and cloud-computing increase a network’s attack surface. Steve also explores 5G operators' awareness on these new threats.
To learn more about Mobileum's Multiprotocol Signaling Firewall, visit www.mobileum.com/products/network-security/signaling-firewall/.
To learn more about Mobileum, visit www.mobileum.com.
Ron Haberman, Product Officer at Mobileum explores how the company's product portfolio has evolved over the years.
Ron discusses how Mobileum's rich experience in roaming solutions enabled the company to introduce solutions for testing and monitoring, fraud and risk management, service assurance, and engagement and customer experience.
To learn more about Mobileum and its product portfolio, please visit www.mobileum.com
Gabriel Chiriacescu, Senior VP, Testing & Service Assurance at Mobileum explores two key tenets of a network service assurance solution: coverage and time-to-resolution.
Gabriel discusses the value proposition and key differentiators of Mobileum’s Service Assurance Solution (MAS) and how it meets the coverage and time-to-resolution needs of today's networks.
To learn more about Mobileum, please visit www.mobileum.com
To learn more about Mobileum's Service Assurance Solution (MAS), please visit www.mobileum.com/solutions/mobileum-assurance-solution
Avnish Chauhan, Co Founder, CTO, and EVP of Mobileum discusses how Mobileum’s Active Intelligence solution fuels data-driven decision-making across CSPs, specifically for revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
To learn more about Mobileum, please visit www.mobileum.com
To learn more about Mobileum's Active Intelligence Platform, please visit www.mobileum.com/products/active-intelligence-platform/unified-analytics-platform/platform-overview/
Bernardo Lucas, Chief Marketing Officer at Mobileum explores some of the major changes taking place in the telecoms industry and how Mobileum is positioning itself in supporting those changes.
Bernardo discusses 5G customer experience and monetization, including two key use cases for 5G in 2022: private wireless and industrial IoT.
To learn more about Mobileum, please visit www.mobileum.com
As operators begin deploying 5G, unified subscriber management becomes key to ensuring a smooth transitioning to 5G and in enabling seamless access for subscribers with multiple service plans. The Fast Mode, in its recent interview with Javier Martin, CEO of Summa Networks, uncovers the need for unified subscriber management across operator mobile services - HLR for 3G, HSS for LTE and UDM for 5G, and the infrastructure and software capabilities required to support these deployments. The interview, held in conjunction with MWC 2021, also covers Summa Networks’ showcase at the event, and discusses the immediate benefits operators can expect to see from the deployment of its advanced, feature-rich, unified subscriber management platform.
For more information on Summa Networks, please visit https://www.summanetworks.com/.
In conjunction with the recently concluded MWC2021, The Fast Mode spoke to Bertrand Pourcelot, Managing Director of Enreach for Service Providers on Unified Communications (UC) and how the pandemic is rapidly redefining Enterprise communication needs. The onslaught of COVID-19 is seeing Enterprises enhancing their communication suites to cater for remote access using mobile devices. In this interview, Bertrand discusses the trends around UC, the factors driving the mobile-first approach and the importance of Cloud in delivering scalability for enterprise communications. He also covers the evolution of fixed mobile convergence (FMC) technologies in supporting the seamless transitioning between fixed and mobile communications.
For more information on Enreach, visit www.enreach.com/en/for-service-providers.
In the run-up to Asia Tech X Singapore event taking place from the 14th to 16th of July, The Fast Mode spoke to NTT Advanced Technology Corp (NTT AT) on the company's showcase at the event and some of their solution highlights in the optical transport space for both operator and data center networks.
In addressing the management of optical networks post pandemic, Yuki Low, Deputy Senior Manager at NTT AT discussed how its ROME (Robotic Optical Management Engine) delivers remote management and automation of networks to increase reliability, minimize human error and enhance network security. In this interview, Yuki also examined the technologies needed to ensure network resiliency and sustainability.
Kanika Bhutani, Deputy Senior Manager, Global Pre-Sales at NTT AT meanwhile explored its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) concept. The concept which is slated for implementation by 2030, was introduced to support the increasing traffic on fiber, driven partly by the growth in IoT. Kanika also discussed the transport network's readiness to take on traffic from 5G and the technologies that will be required to support this.
For more information on NTT Advanced Technology Corp, visit www.ntt-at.com
For more information on NTT AT's ROME, visit www.ntt-at.com/product/rome
In a recent interview with Nokia, The Fast Mode spoke to Jim Guillet, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Nokia on the impact of COVID-19 on network operators. Watch the full interview which discusses on how the value proposition of network operators has changed in the recent months and how operators continue to manage their networks amidst movement restrictions and lockdowns. The interview also touches on the new requirements from Operators as traffic continues to surge following the shift of traditional social and economic activities to online channels and digital interfaces.
In the run up to MWC 2021, Igor Filatov, CEO of Cloudike spoke to The Fast Mode on personal cloud storage services and how operators levarage Cloudike's solutions to incorporate these into their telco core offerings. This interview also looks at the trends in content consumption and how these are pushing the demand for personal cloud storage, and assesses operator readiness to offer the service.
For more information on Cloudike, please visit www.cloudike.com
In the run up to MWC 2021, Guavus CEO, Alexander Shevchenko spoke to The Fast Mode on how AI/ML-driven analytics are shaping the future of telecoms and 5G, and how Guavus's AI-based analytics products, providing real-time subscriber and operations intelligence across the 5G network edge-to-core-to-cloud, enable this. The interview focuses on operator 5G monetization opportunities arising from AI/ML-driven analytics, including new customized vertical services, as well as the impact of analytics on customer experience management and network operations automation and efficiency. Alexander also shares his views on how Guavus, via its Guavus-IQ products, is driving the adoption of AI/ML to deliver these and many other new innovations. The interview also discusses the role of the 3GPP Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) standard and Guavus’s new 5G-IQ NWDAF product in enabling operators to overcome the challenges of operating complex, multivendor 5G networks at scale and to deliver new 5G services.
To find out more about Guavus, here are the links:
Guavus-IQ Analytics Product Portfolio - www.guavus.com/guavus-iq/
New Guavus 5G-IQ NWDAF - www.guavus.com/guavus-iq/5g-iq-nwdaf/
NWDAF Use Cases - https://www.guavus.com/communications-service-providers/nwdaf-use-cases/
Contact Guavus - www.guavus.com/contact-guavus-team
Website - www.guavus.com
With the MWC 2021 unfolding in full swing, The Fast Mode caught up with Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing at Celona on Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). Celona, a provider of enterprise 5G solutions, is introducing some key breakthroughs in the CBRS market, a segment that is expected to see strong growth over the coming years, driven by the demand for 5G applications and services.
In this interview, Özer shares some of the major use cases for CBRS and how it enhances the offerings of telecom and cable operators. The interview also looks at how enterprises leverage CBRS for their own private LTE and 5G networks. Özer also touches on operators' IT readiness to support the deployment of CBRS-enabled wireless services.
To learn more about Celona, please visit celona.io.
As MWC 2021 drew to a close, Eugina Jordan, VP of Marketing, Parallel Wireless spoke to The Fast Mode on the unfolding of the much awaited event, and its key highlights, including discussions on Open RAN. Parallel Wireless, a pioneer of ALL G (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G) software-enabled Open RAN solutions, has been instrumental in driving the Open RAN idea and in her interview, Eugina shares the progress being made in this space and how the ecosystem supporting its deployment is expanding rapidly with increasing participation from major industry players. The interview also looks at how Open RAN will drive 5G, and vice versa, and assesses some of the challenges in its implementation.
For more information on Parallel Wireless, visit www.parallelwireless.com.
At the recently concluded Network Virtualization and SDN Asia 2019, The Fast Mode spoke to Nitin Vig, Chief Architect, APAC Center of Excellence (CoE) of Juniper Networks on how AI is powering the networking industry, in particular on how AI will be driving cloud-native networks of the future.
The event which took place from the 11th-12th of September at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands Singapore is part of the larger TechXLR8 Conference which showcased various technologies in the networking and 5G space.
The Fast Mode Podcasts has Colleen LeCount, SVP Global Sales and Marketing of Mobolize sharing insights on the Roam Like at Home (RLAH) plans, and some of the challenges Operators are facing in this segment. Mobolize provides on-device data management solutions that enhance mobile data experience and customer engagement.
The podcast sheds some light on the following:
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The growth in roaming data over the recent years following the introduction of RLAH and the major content segments pushing this growth
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The erosion in revenue margins experienced by mobile operators on their roaming data plans due to the introduction of RLAH
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Other major challenges, apart from lower margins, experienced by mobile operators on their roaming data
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How smart optimization at device level helps operators improve their margins and tackle monetization of roaming data