BROWSING: Podcast

Well, technically… Telcos need their own GenAI models: Swisscom’s Laure Willemin (Ep. 110)

The final episode of Well, technically… features Swisscom's Executive Vice President of Data, Analytics & AI Laure Willemin, who discusses the need for harmonized and centralized data and reveals that while what GenAI can bring to the table for telecom is promising, it certainly...

Will 5G Change the World? Heather Broughton, NETSCOUT (Ep. 62)

Network slicing can be a game changer for communications service providers (CSPs), allowing them to offer new services to their customers and generating new revenue. Heather Broughton, AVP Marketing Service Provider Solutions, NETSCOUT, discusses the current state of 5G network slicing and where she...

Well, technically… Open RAN has moved from hype to execution: HPE’s Geetha Ram (Ep. 109)

This week, Geetha Ram, the head of telco compute at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, tells a story about her grandmother, details the relationship between Open RAN and AI and explains the difference between in-line and look-aside acceleration for Open RAN silicon. https://soundcloud.com/rcrwirelessnews/well-technically-open-ran-has-moved-from-hype-to-execution-ep-109?si=4793b992c15b477f8c5403dd103fcbd6&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Well, technically… there’s (some) value in the marketing hype: Spirent Communications’ Cheryl Ragland (Ep. 108)

This week, Spirent Communications' Chief Marketing Officer Cheryl Ragland discusses how telecom marketing has changed in recent years due to things like the pandemic and evolving customer expectations. She also assesses the value of hype when it comes to new technologies hitting the market. https://soundcloud.com/rcrwirelessnews/well-technically-there-is-some-value-in-the-marketing-hype-ep-108?si=b82a6825ed794d2eb2f1b1a29dbb39cd&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Well, technically… the most powerful thing you can do is be yourself: Opensignal’s Aïcha Ly (Ep. 107)

Aïcha Ly, Head of Consumer Insights at Opensignal, discusses her personal journey in the workplace as a woman of color, how this personal journey helps her support her colleagues and the importance of harnessing the power of your speech. Plus, she shares the telecom...

Will 5G Change The World? Lara Dewar, GSMA (Ep. 61)

GSMA Chief Marketing Officer Lara Dewar talks through the group's priorities around expanding access to broadband, fair share for mobile broadband usage, and fostering an open developer ecosystem. She also previous the groups annual Mobile World Congress Las Vegas kicking off on Sept. 26,...

The Role of Cloud and Generative AI in the Telco Industry with Ishwar Parulkar of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cultivating the workforce of tomorrow begins with embracing emerging technologies today. Join us in this eye-opening episode with special guest, Ishwar Parulkar, the Chief Technologist for Telecom and Edge Cloud at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Today, Ishwar takes us on a journey through the...

Will 5G Change the World? Jillian Kaplan, Dell Technologies (Ep. 60)

In the latest episode of Will 5G Change the World, Jillian Kaplan, head of global telecom thought leadership for Dell Technologies, goes through the company's approach to fostering community and collaboration to drive open architectures into market. Kaplan stresses the importance of maintaining laser...

Radically Simple Fiber Management with Brian Mefford of VETRO FiberMap

Explore the many ways telecommunications can be used as an enabler for entrepreneurial growth and supporting community development. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we’re joined by Brian Mefford, VP of Broadband Strategy for VETRO FiberMap, to discuss their mission...

Will 5G Change The World? Shekar Ayyar, Arrcus (Ep. 59)

Arrcus CEO Shekar Ayyar returns to the show to discuss Arrcus, a startup focused on bringing virtualization and abstraction to the worlds of datacenters, hybrid cloud and 5G routing and switching. Ayyar reflects on his admiration for two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, goes into...

Redefining Success Through Customers and Culture with Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton

In this episode, join host Carrie Charles as she explores the essential elements of workforce enhancement for sustainable business growth and prosperity. Carrie sits down with Kelly Lazuka, the CEO of Fullerton, for an insightful discussion on building high-performing teams. Discover how Fullerton, a...

Will 5G Change The World? David Callisch, Celona (Ep. 58)

Celona Marketing Director David Callisch goes through the idea that private cellular is a software and access play, and looks at the rise of cellular for use cases where Wi-Fi is not sufficient. He also highlights Celona's expansion into the red hot European private...

Well, technically… not everything should be automated: Nintex’s Zoe Clelland (Ep. 106)

On this episode, Zoe Clelland, the VP of product and experience at Nintex, discusses what she calls an “infinite learning loop” and how it helps companies zero in on what matters most when it comes to deciding what to automate.

The Fiber Workforce Dilemma with Deborah Kish of Fiber Broadband Association

  How do we get the younger generation of workers interested in the telecommunications industry? As the skilled labor shortage continues to grow, the solution is certainly not ‘easy.’ Thankfully, the Fiber Broadband Association provides resources that make this industry-wide effort a whole lot simpler. Joining...

Will 5G Change The World? Will Townsend, Moor Insights & Strategy (Ep. 57)

Will Townsend, vice president and senior analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy, discusses 5G hype vs. reality, the ongoing transition from Non-standalone 5G to Standalone 5G, and what T-Mobile US is doing with network slicing. Townsend also discusses his interest in how bridging the...

Well, technically… tech innovation is not just about the big things: Merchants Fleet’s Jeanine Charlton (Ep. 105)

On this week's episode, Jeanine Charlton, the chief technology and digital officer at Merchants Fleet, explains what digital transformation looks like in the fleet management industry, touching on electric vehicles, driverless networks and the value of modern data and analytics platforms. https://soundcloud.com/rcrwirelessnews/well-technically-tech-innovation-is-not-just-about-the-big-things-ep-105?si=bac3f977bc744258a94d2ff6985ddbf0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Will 5G Change The World? Sean Kinney, RCR Wireless News (Ep. 56)

In this special episode of Will 5G Change the World?, the tables are turned as guest host Catherine Sbeglia Nin, managing editor at RCR Wireless News, interviews RCR's Editor in Chief Sean Kinney. Kinney reflects on how the 5G as a world-changing force narrative...

Well, technically… compliance does not equal security: Treasure Data’s Aysha Khan (Ep. 104)

This week's guest, Aysha Khan, the CIO/CISO at Treasure Data, discusses the role of IT in digital transformation, how the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote work impacted this transformation and what enterprises are looking for when it comes to data security. https://soundcloud.com/rcrwirelessnews/well-technically-compliance-does-not-equal-security-ep-104?si=fec1a60434524a8bb493f54716f1421a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The Current and Future State of 5G With Chris Pearson of 5G Americas

5G is not merely a technology; it serves as the gateway to an unparalleled era of connectivity, efficiency, and innovation. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we are joined by Chris Pearson, the President at 5G Americas. Chris highlights the world...

Well, technically… telcos need to adopt a customer, not infrastructure, first approach: Optiva’s Joy King (Ep. 103)

Joy King is the Vice President of telecoms cloud company Optiva and leads the company’s Go To Market (GTM) Strategy. She joins RCR Wireless News on the podcast for a deep dive into the changing telecom landscape, detailing how business models are shifting and...

Well, technically… vRAN and Open RAN are key to network expansion: Samsung’s Ragha Gopavarapu (Ep. 102)

Ragha Gopavarapu, a senior manager for Samsung’s carrier accounts, shares Samsung's perspective on the vRAN and Open RAN revolutions in telecom networks, and provides an update on the company's new vRAN 3.0 offering.

Understanding enterprise wireless: Part 4—private cellular in action

In the final installment of our four-part podcast series presented in partnership with Nextivity, CEO of Nextivity Michiel Lotter discusses the company's private LTE networking-as-a-service solution, HARMONY. Lotter explains where he sees the solution fitting into the larger private networking market as well as...

Building Future-Proof Foundations and Partnerships with William Davidson of NextEra Infrastructure Solutions (NIS)

The challenges that communities face today need solutions beyond tomorrow. On today's episode of 5G Talent Talk, we're joined by William Davidson, Director of Strategic Initiatives at NextEra Infrastructure Solutions, to discuss how NIS is closing the digital equity gap. NextEra Infrastructure Solutions is a...

Understanding enterprise wireless: Part 3—cellular vs. Wi-Fi

In the third installment of a four-part podcast series presented in partnership with Nextivity, Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kowal reiterates the importance of both cellular and Wi-Fi in enterprise connectivity. However, he points out that Wi-Fi does have limitations, and as enterprises invest in...