BROWSING: Podcast

Well, technically… use digital as a tool, not the end goal: Aparna Khurjekar, Verizon (Ep. 12)

On this week's episode, Verizon's Chief Customer Officer Aparna Khurjekar explores what being a leader in the communications industry has been like during COVID-19 and more specifically, how Verizon has approached delivering a more digital customer experience.

Why Now is the Perfect Time for Women in Tech with Carrie Goetz

Diversity of thought breeds innovation. For many tech companies, it may not be unheard of that they’re mostly composed of a male workforce. Carrie Goetz defies the statistics by being one of the most successful women in tech. Carrie is the Principal and CTO of StrategITcom, a...

Will 5G Change the World? Tareq Amin, Rakuten Mobile (Ep. 22)

This week we talk to Tareq Amin, Rakuten Mobile CTO and Group EVP and CAO of Rakuten, about his vision for (and reality of) a fully-virtualized, cloud-native network. Amin reflects on his time at Reliance Jio, discusses the future of Open RAN, and shares his motto--which doesn't easily translate to Japanese.

Well, technically… small cell concealment is much more than putting a radio in a box: CommScope (Ep. 11)

Small cell concealment is much more than putting a radio in a box

Vertical Bridge’s Generosity Fuels Innovation with Alex Gellman

For a tower company to be meaningful and to be at scale, it has to stay private and be permanent. Most of all, it has to partner with the customers, not squeeze them. One such tower company is Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner...

Well, technically… reliable mobile device usage is business critical: Julie Purves, B2M Solutions (Ep. 10)

On this week’s episode, Julie Purves, CEO and founder of B2M Solutions, discusses mobile analytics in the time of COVID-19 and the growing role that mobile devices play in the workplace. She also explores the question: Are failing devices making your employees sick?

How Nokia is Hiring for the Next Generation of Technology with Marianne Strobel

Nokia is one of the biggest 5G players, not only in the US but in the whole world. As it embraces the next generation of technology, it is going to need to upscale its talent pool to meet new challenges. How does Nokia replenish its...

Well, technically… 70% of data breaches happen from endpoints: Janet Giesen, Metallic (Ep. 9)

Janet Giesen, VP of operations at Metallic, discusses how the SaaS company adjusted its approach to marketing security products once COVID-19 hit, as well as what enterprises need to keep in mind as their networks expand into employee homes.

Will 5G Change the World? Dan Rabinovitsj, Facebook Connectivity (Ep. 21)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Dan Rabinovitsj, Facebook Connectivity (Ep. 21 Facebook Connectivity Vice President Dan Rabinovitsj discusses the company's participation in Telecom Infra Project initiatives with an emphasis on Open RAN and how it fits into the larger 5G deployment...

NWSA Raising the Bar for the Telecom Workforce with Duane MacEntee

For the existing telecom workforce, there are many very dedicated men and women out there who are deploying 5G technology infrastructure. It's critical to the American public to have that and to be the first to achieve it, but also to make sure that...

Well, technically… time is up: Carolina Milanesi, The Heart of Tech (Ep. 8)

On this week's episode of Well, technically... prominent Tech Analyst Carolina Milanesi discusses her new company The Heart of Tech, which aims to help technology providers in two key areas that should be on the minds of every tech company: education and diversity.

Will 5G Change the World? Glenn Lurie, Synchronoss (Ep. 20)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Glenn Lurie, Synchronoss (Ep. 20) Glenn Lurie, president and CEO of Synchronoss Technologies, discusses the pressure operators face to monetize 5G network investments and how they can accelerate time to revenue. He also looks at how...

Well, technically… 5G NR on DAS will be a game changer: Rachel Rea, Boingo (Ep. 7)

On this week's episode of Well, technically... Boingo's Rachel Rea, senior director of carrier sales, discusses distributed antenna system (DAS) in more detail, specifically focusing on the role these systems will play in the 5G era.

Will 5G Change the World? Christian Block, Qualcomm (Ep. 19)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Christian Block, Qualcomm (Ep. 19) 5G brings a new level of complexity to smartphone designs. To help its OEM partners, Qualcomm has honed its focus on RF front-end technologies to create a modem-to-antenna solution that simplifies...

Well, technically… the CBRS auction is a different scenario: Kelly Hill, RCR Wireless News (Ep. 6)

This week's guest is RCR Wireless's very own Executive Editor Kelly Hill. She takes us through some of her CBRS spectrum auction coverage and explains why she thinks video streaming is the best recent technological advancement. Hint: It involves "My Little Pony."

An Innovator’s DNA: Federated Wireless’ Secret to Success with Iyad Tarazi

Every now and then, someone comes along and transforms and disrupts an industry. On today’s show, Carrie Charles talks to one of those people, Iyad Tarazi. Iyad is the President and CEO of Federated Wireless, an American-based wireless communications company headquartered in Arlington County,...

Well, technically… enterprise XR will lead to mass usage: Leilani DeLeon, My Legacy (Ep. 5)

On this episode of Well, technically... the tech podcast where women do the explaining, former Qualcomm Director of Product Marketing, Mobile Gaming and XR Technologies Leilani DeLeon talks XR and mobile gaming trends, as well as how her new company My Legacy is using the latest technology to build and preserve family histories.

Will 5G Change the World? Xiaoxia Zhang, Qualcomm (Ep. 18)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Xiaoxia Zhang, Qualcomm (Ep. 18) Just as LAA made it possible for many operators to provide gigabit-class LTE, NR-U is poised to open the unlicensed 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands to mobile services in both...

Creating a Culture that Attracts and Retains Talent with Thomas Kane 

Culture is relative to being number one in any industry. After all, in order to provide the very best to your clients, you need to have people who also perform their jobs at their very best. Talking to someone who has brought that amazing...

Well, technically… Qualcomm is not going backwards: Mary Gendron, Qualcomm (Ep. 4)

On this episode of Well, technically... the tech podcast where women do the explaining, Qualcomm's CIO Mary Gendron explores three different definitions of digital transformation, how Qualcomm is tackling the "new normal" and what it was like being a woman following in her father's engineering footsteps.

The Incredible Resilience of Digital Infrastructure with Marc Ganzi

In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, where almost all industries and infrastructures are taking a hit, the digital space has undeniably stood its ground and even became the connective tissue that is holding things together today. Speaking about the power of digital in...

Will 5G Change the World? Michelle Engarto, Corning (Ep. 17)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Michelle Engarto, Corning (Ep. 17) Corning's Michelle Engarto, vice president of wireless solutions and product line management, reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the role of cellular into sharp focus. She discusses how 5G...

Well, technically… 96% of the US is rural: Heather ‘Mo’ Williams, CommScope (Ep. 3)

On this episode of Well, technically... the tech podcast where women do the explaining, Heather 'Mo' Williams, network solutions analyst at CommScope, discusses Wi-Fi 6E, the challenge of bringing connectivity to rural America and her love of honey badgers.

Will 5G Change the World? Caroline Chan, Intel (Ep. 16)

RCR Wireless News · Will 5G Change the World? Caroline Chan, Intel (Ep. 16) Intel's Caroline Chan talks through how 5G, when combined with edge computing and artificial intelligence, will serve as pillars for future innovation. Chan, who serves as vice president of the Data...