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ZTE wins “Best Indoor Connectivity Solution” award at Network X 2025

ZTE Corporation has been recognized with the “Best Indoor Connectivity Solution” award for its Full-Scenario Indoor Digitalization Solution at Network X 2025 in Paris. The recent recognition underscores ZTE’s leadership in indoor network innovation during the 5G and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) era, highlighting its technological strength...

Powering AI and Growing Food: How EnergiAcres is Rewriting the Energy Playbook, with Shawn Cutter

In this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly circular solution that sustains energy, food, and water simultaneously. Drawing from his roots as a sixth-generation Ohio farmer and his...

NI/Emerson White Paper: Shaping the Future of 5G and Beyond

The wireless landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. As 5G matures and 6G research accelerates, breakthroughs in AI/ML, terahertz communications and intelligent networks are laying the foundation for the next era of connectivity. This NI and Emerson Wireless Research Customer Stories collection brings together case studies...

Rio AI City: How Brazil Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure with Alessandro Lombardi

In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind Rio AI City, a multibillion-dollar project powered 100% by renewable energy, developed in partnership...

Jeff Mucci Unveils What’s Next: A New Brand and the Future of Digital Infrastructure

In this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR Tech, a broader platform covering telecom, enterprise networks, and AI infrastructure. From the early days of deregulation and broadband wireless...

Guam Exchange: Building the Pacific’s Internet Infrastructure Through Data Centers and Subsea Cables

In this episode, Jim Beighley, CEO of Citadel Pacific, and Jose Santiago, Senior Manager of Interconnection Strategy at the Guam Exchange, join Carrie Charles to spotlight Guam’s rising role in the global digital infrastructure ecosystem. Strategically positioned on U.S. soil in the heart of...

Phil Shih of Structure Research on the Trends and Forecasts Shaping Digital Infrastructure

In this episode, Philbert Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure through the lens of market intelligence and industry specialization. From launching his boutique firm in 2011 to supporting over $3 billion...

Building the Internet’s Fast Lane: Ivo Ivanov on DE-CIX, Global Interconnection, and the Leap into Space”

In this episode, Ivo Ivanov, CEO and Chairman of DE-CIX, shares how his company is building the next generation of Internet infrastructure — from peering evolution to space-based exchanges. Ivo unpacks how DE-CIX has grown from a three-ISP project in Frankfurt into a global...

Reimagining Data Center Energy: Gauri Potdar and the Natural Gas Revolution at GPC Infrastructure

In this episode, Gauri Potdar, Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure, shares how her company is pioneering onsite natural gas power solutions for data centers — delivering scalable, efficient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional grid connections. Gauri explains how GPC assumes operational and commodity...

Scaling Smart: How DartPoints Is Redefining Regional Data Infrastructure with Clarity, Culture, and Control with Scott Willis

In this episode, Scott Willis, CEO of DartPoints, shares his leadership journey through long-distance telecom, wireless, and now data centers — and how DartPoints is meeting enterprise demands in non-tier-one markets. Scott outlines the company’s strategic recapitalization and shift toward owned assets to support...

Edge Ahead: Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp’s Vision for the Next-Gen Data Universe

In this episode, Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, explores the evolving role of data centers in the age of AI and digital transformation. From demystifying inference vs. training workloads to outlining the future of colocation, Chris shares how Digital Realty is...

Crosstown Vision: Mike Underdown on scaling Fiber in America cities

Michael Underdown, President & CEO of Crosstown Fiber, is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years in the telecommunications infrastructure industry. Prior to his current role, Michael enriched his expertise as the COO of Comdesco Group, Inc., focusing on construction management and consulting for...

Powering the AI Revolution: Zayo’s Bold Move to Lead the Future of Fiber and Digital Infrastructure

In this episode, Andrés Irlando, President and COO of Zayo Group, unpacks the transformative impact of Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber assets and what it means for the future of digital infrastructure. From expanding Zayo’s metro reach and boosting AI corridor connectivity to...

Engineering the Future: AI, Automation and the Tech Powering Telecom’s Next Chapter with Sean Shahini of Inorsa

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Sean Shahini, the visionary Founder and CEO of Inorsa, to discuss the future of telecom engineering through the lens of automation, AI, and intelligent infrastructure. Sean shares how he left a successful...

Riding the Wireless Wave: Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with Patrick Halley of WIA

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Patrick Halley, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), to explore the bold moves and powerful community behind America’s wireless future. Patrick shares WIA’s mission to champion digital infrastructure...

How Brightspeed is shaping America’s Digital Future with Tom Maguire

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Tom Maguire, CEO of Brightspeed, to explore how the company has rapidly become the third-largest fiber builder in the U.S. Tom shares his inspiring journey from summer hire at New York...

Innovation as a Service: Rethinking Digital Solutions with Yazz Krdzalic of Equus

In this episode of Let's Get Digital, Carrie Charles interviews Yazz Krdzalic, Vice President of Market Development at Equus Compute Solutions (ECS). Yazz shares how ECS is transforming digital infrastructure with immersion cooling systems that maximize compute power and private 5G networks enabling seamless...

Bandwidth builders: The people and stories behind the fiber revolution with Dan Caruso

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we sit down with Dan Caruso, a powerhouse in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Known as "The Bear" for his tenacity and drive, Dan is the visionary founder and former CEO of Zayo Group, where...

From Data Centers to DeepSeek: Navigating the Future of Digital Infrastructure with Hunter Newby

In the premiere episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we dive deep into the future of digital infrastructure with industry icon Hunter Newby of Newby Ventures. As a pioneer in carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms, data centers, and network interconnection, Hunter shares his insights on...

Complex Problems, Simple Solutions: The Wireless Industry with Dennis McColl of PracticalRF

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles speaks with Dennis McColl, founder of PracticalRF. Dennis shares his career journey, starting with his early fascination with wireless technology and his three-decade tenure at Verizon, where he transitioned from hands-on market-level roles to corporate...

Growth Strategies in a Challenging Market with Leighton Carroll of Baylin Technologies

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Leighton Carroll, CEO of Baylin Technologies, about his leadership philosophy, experiences in turnarounds and integrations, and insights into building exceptional company culture. Leighton details his career journey, focusing on his time at AT&T, where...

Blueprints for Scalable Growth and Effective Leadership with Serghei Busmachiu of Utilities One

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Serghei Busmachiu, CEO of Utilities One, about his inspiring journey and the impressive growth of Utilities One. Originally from Moldova, Serghei immigrated to the U.S. in 2013 and began his career in various jobs,...

Effective Strategies to Empower Remote Workers with Emir Aboulhosn of NetLync

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Emir Aboulhosn, CEO of NetLync, about the evolving landscape of device technology and the challenges of fostering a successful remote culture. Aboulhosn highlights the vital role advanced devices play in boosting sales for carriers...

Harnessing AI to Drive Business Optimization and Growth with Angus Ward of Beyond Now

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles talks with Angus Ward, CEO of Beyond Now about the intersection of AI and Communication Service Providers (CSPs), exploring how AI can transform the telecom industry. He reveals that only 15% of companies currently derive...