BROWSING: Podcast

Well, technically… a hybrid workforce maximizes flexibility and productivity: Qualcomm’s Heather Ace (Ep. 46)

Qualcomm's Chief Human Resources Officer Heather Ace describes the company's hybrid approach to in-office work post COVID and the importance of focusing on mental health and workplace equity. She also shares how her own experience onboarding remotely informed how she tackled these challenging topics.

The Opportunity of Municipal Broadband with Cobb Fendley

Municipal broadband is one of the areas where there is a massive opportunity on the horizon. Cobb, Fendley & Associates leads the charge in this development. Carrie Charles chats with Monica Silver, the President, and Vineeta Ram, the Executive Vice President of CobbFendley. The...

Will 5G Change the World? Dan Rodriguez, Intel (Ep. 38)

Intel Corporate Vice President Dan Rodriguez, general manager of the Network Platforms Group, discusses the complementary relationship between 5G, AI, edge and cloud computing. Rodriguez also discusses the work Intel is doing with operator and enterprise partners to enable meaningful digital transformation at scale.

Well, technically… things are going to get complicated with 5G, but AI can help: Ericsson’s Amy McCune (Ep. 45)

Amy McCune, the head of managed services for Ericsson North America, delivers insight into what CSPs think about AI and offers her own perspective on why it’s a must for managing 5G networks. She also shares some of the silver linings of being one of the only women in the room, like shorter bathroom lines at tech conferences.

The Business of Digital Infrastructure and What Lies Ahead with Jennifer Fritzsche

There are a lot of things happening right now in the business of digital infrastructure. Tune in as Carrie Charles sits down with Jennifer Fritzsche as she breaks down how she foresees telecom and tech will intersect and what lies ahead for the future of the communications...

Well, technically… fiber is the main character in 5G’s movie: FiberLight’s Sue Kelly (Ep. 44)

On this week’s episode, FiberLight’s SVP of Enterprise Sales Sue Kelly discusses the important, and often overlooked, role that fiber will play in the 5G era, as well as what operators and enterprise customers are looking for in their fiber solutions.

Bridging the Digital Divide and Expanding the Network with Staffan Göjeryd

Among other lessons, this pandemic has made us realize the need to bridge the existing digital divide that holds back a lot of people. Expanding the network is a lot of work, but it holds a lot of promise for the future of work,...

Powering the Future of Wireless Connectivity Podcast: (Ep. 1) Connectivity for Immersive Mobile Experiences

RCR Wireless News · Powering the Future of Wireless Connectivity Podcast: Connectivity for Immersive Mobile Experiences While 5G dominates the headlines, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth continue to rapidly advance, setting the stage for increasingly immersive connected mobile and compute experiences that serve to complement the latest...

Well, technically… there’s a LOT of data in agriculture: John Deere’s Deanna Kovar (Ep. 43)

According to John Deere's Vice President of Production & Precision Ag Production Systems Deanna Kovar, farming is just like manufacturing, except, of course, that it's outside. This means it's subject to the whims of nature, making advanced technologies like spatial intelligence and real-time data processing crucial. Further, the pressure is on for farmers as higher yields will be necessary to feed and clothe the increasing population.

The Future of Telecom is Digital with Google’s Kevin Shatzkamer

Telecom has not been maximizing the power of 5G enough, and not because the technology is not ready. With digital innovation already set, telecom transformation must start with organizations and goals themselves. Carrie Charles brings back her first-ever guest, Kevin Shatzkamer of Google, to...

Well, technically… the value of STIR/SHAKEN cannot be overstated: Twilio’s Julie Kearney (Ep. 42)

Robocalls blowing up your phone? Twilio's VP of Communications Regulatory Affairs and Policy details how the TRACED Act and STIR/SHAKEN might finally put an end to that.

5G For All: Creating an Inclusive Future with Mike Simpson, Chief Procurement Officer of T-Mobile

Mike Simpson is the Chief Procurement Officer of T-Mobile and he believes that 5G for all is the best way to create an inclusive future. Being inclusive could mean several things both on the business side and in the culture side. Find out the work culture of T-Mobile...

Will 5G Change the World? Obinna Egonu, WWT (Ep. 37)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Obinna Egonu, WWT (Ep. 37) Obinna Egonu of World Wide Technology discusses the intersection of 5G and cloud computing, what that means for delivering innovative new use cases and examines the transition service providers are making...

Well, technically… 5G has been one big, international fight: Internet Consultant Dominique Lazanski (Ep. 41)

This week, I'm joined by Dominique Lazanski, a consultant who deals mostly in international Internet governance and cybersecurity policy. Dominique talks about China's push to create a less centralized global internet based on native products that reflect China’s policy agenda, and critically, where 5G...

Bringing Transformation and Evolution to Business with Paul Fettucia

To survive and succeed in business, you need to be ready to change. You need to be ready to start evolving your business, and Paul Fettucia knows the way. Paul, the President and General Manager of ANS Advanced Network Services, joins our Carrie Charles...

Well, technically… wireless spectrum is like land: Aurora Insight’s Jennifer Alvarez (Ep. 40)

Jennifer Alvarez, the co-founder and CEO at Aurora Insight shares details of the company's most recent satellite-based RF sensor launch and delves deeper into the importance of measuring and analyzing the global radio frequency environment.

Unlocking Human Potential in a Mobile World with MD7’s Tom Leddo

Leading a group of employees while managing a company isn’t easy. But for Tom Leddo, Chief Strategy Officer at MD7, it’s all about unlocking human potential, creating that connection and providing opportunities for growth. He tells Carrie Charles that the secret to maintaining their...

Will 5G Change the World? Nan Chen, MEF (Ep. 36)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Nan Chen, MEF (Ep. 36) In this episode of Will 5G Change the World?, MEF President Nan Chen discusses the role of network automation in delivering end-to-end slices across a 5G network and links that to...

Well, technically… maybe the 5G hype isn’t all bad: Capgemini Engineering’s R. Ezhirpavai (Ep. 39)

R. Ezhirpavai, Capgemini Engineering's global chief architect for 5G, whose friends and colleagues call her Pavai, talks about Altran's rebranding, the early hype of 5G and why some Asian operators are reluctant to move to the 5G cloud.

Leadership Built Right with Verizon’s Phillip French

To you future great leaders, here’s advice from someone who knows what it means to have leadership built right. This show’s guest today is Phillip French, the Vice President of Network Engineering at Verizon Wireless. Phillip shares valuable insights with Carrie Charles on how to create...

Scaling 5G: Sound Advice for Strategic Growth

Strategic growth for every company and industry is necessary for survival. When it comes to the telecom industry, while we have seen continuous improvement for the past couple of years, some hindrances are stopping it from reaching its full potential. Carrie Charles sits down...

5G Solutions for Business Excellence with AT&T’s Jason Inskeep

The further advancements in technology can often alienate those who are not within the industry. As we are pushing for the future, it helps to learn how to bridge that gap among our end-users and customers so we can take the advancements to them...

Well, technically… leaders are gonna lead: Boingo’s Dawn Callahan (Ep. 38)

Dawn Callahan, Boingo's chief marketing officer, offers her perspective on what the tech industry is doing right and wrong when it comes to gender equality. And for those of you that are here for the tech, she also discusses the trends Boingo is keeping an eye on (yes, 5G is one of them).

M-Comm Sets the Benchmark in Quality and People with Graham Ellison

The quality of your service is only as good as the people you bring into your team. With this in mind, in-building wireless integration specialist M-Comm hires for the “who,” not for the “what.” This attitude towards people has allowed the company to build a team and culture that set...