BROWSING: Podcast

Well, technically… nobody knows what data is where: Panzura’s Jill Stelfox (Ep. 82)

Jill Stelfox, who is the CEO of Panzura, is the only female CEO in the data management space. She comes on the podcast to discuss why it's important to change that.

Leading in a Rapidly Changing World with Kelly Brewer of Crown Castle

If you don’t work in the telecom industry, you might not recognize that you’re indirectly interacting with Crown Castle every day. But as one of the largest providers of shared communications infrastructure in the US, Crown Castle’s impact on the shared infrastructure space is...

Well, technically… the wireless industry is always changing: Airgain’s Tracy Liu (Ep. 81)

Airgain's Director of Channel Management Tracy Liu shares the motivations behind the company's shift from selling components to selling systems and solutions and what this transition suggests about the wireless industry at large.

Will 5G Change the World? Derrick Frost, Kajeet (Ep. 50)

Kajeet’s Derrick Frost discusses the company’s new private 5G managed service offering, including technical details, enterprise buying patterns, and how this new line of business maps to Kajeet’s focus on education, healthcare and other key verticals.

Well, technically… you can’t stop cyberattacks, but you can recover from them: Kyndryl’s Kris Lovejoy and Rhonda Childress (Ep. 80)

While prevention is still important, enabling cohesive architectures and establishing resiliency and recovery tactics is becoming far more critical.

The DataBank Difference: Behind the Curtain with Raul Martynek

With shifting markets easily weeding out the strong from the weak, DataBank has proven itself as a force in the data center sector. In today's episode, Carrie Charles sits down with none other than DataBank's CEO, Raul Martynek. DataBank had 6 data centers in...

Will 5G Change the World? Chris Vassallo, ExteNet Systems (Ep. 49)

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World? we hear from Chris Vassallo of ExteNet Systems about how the digital divide is more than a rural problem. Pockets of dense urban areas are also underserved by cellular connectivity which has sweeping implications for...

Ubicquia is Scaling and Deploying Public Wi-Fi and 5G Faster with Ian Aaron

Ubicquia is on a mission to create smarter, safer and more connected cities. Their solutions leverage existing infrastructure such as streetlights and utility poles to provide critical services to communities globally. Ubicquia makes scaling and deploying WiFi and 5G faster and more efficient. Join Carrie...

Unwavering Commitment to Craft Skilled Labor with Rob McGee of Quanta Services

Quanta Services is committed to operating as a craft skilled labor company. Tune in as Carrie Charles talks with SVP of Telecom Operations Rob McGee about the impact this commitment has on company culture, as nearly 100% of leadership at Quanta has craft skilled...

Prioritizing People Across All Network Technologies with Jessica Firestone of Tempest

While the technology industry continues to develop and evolve, it remains that the human element and leveraging a workforce's skills play an important role in allowing the industry to thrive. In today's episode, Jessica Firestone, CEO and President of Tempest shares her vision to...

Developing and Retaining Talent with Larry Moore Jr. of Roaming Networks

Being skilled in attracting and retaining talent is the standard organizations strive for – developing that talent into leaders is a separate feat few can achieve. How does Larry Moore Jr. do it? In this episode, Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Roaming...

Well, technically… carriers need to plan, plan again and then plan some more: Clearfield’s Cheri Beranek (Ep. 79)

Clearfield's CEO Cheri Beranek discusses how ongoing supply-chain constraints are impacting the fiber industry and explores to what extent federal funding will help address this and other challenges related to building out fiber assets and closing the digital divide.

Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Make a Vision Reality with Kevin Nolan

The key to growth begins with strong leadership. Joining your host, Carrie Charles, is the President of  Vision Technologies, Kevin Nolan. Over twenty years since its humble beginnings of starting in a garage, Vision Technologies now proudly holds its own, boasting nearly 600 employees with...

Well, technically… the 5G era has little to do with smartphones: Matrixx Software’s Jennifer Kyriakakis (Ep.77)

Jennifer Kyriakakis, the founder & CMO of Matrixx Software, defines the modern telco and lays out why 5G is a catalyst for the changes they are undergoing. She also explains why things like cloud-native and agnostic architecture should be at the heart of this...

Building a Better Network by Putting People First with Keith Casey of Motive

To thrive in telecommunications, you must be a problem solver. Join your host Carrie Charles as she interviews Keith Casey, President of Motive Infrastructure Solutions, an organization known for setting the benchmark in excellence and continuous improvement. In this episode, listen along as the...

Well, technically… smart city data is exciting, but it’s also risky: Ubicquia’s Heather Ritchie (Ep. 76)

On this episode, Heather Ritchie, the chief marketing officer at Ubicquia, uses specific smart city projects around the world as examples of the benefits, and the considerations, such initiatives can bring. She also discusses how recent developments, like COVID-19 and 5G, have finally gotten many smart city efforts out of "project purgatory."

Well, technically… there’s a lot that we need to reevaluate in a 5G world (Ep. 75): Cradlepoint’s Donna Johnson

This week's guest, Donna Johnson, the SVP of Marketing at Cradlepoint, discusses the evolution of SD-WAN over the years and how it is adapting to support 5G networks. She also details the progress of private cellular networks and the importance of having empathy in...

Aviation Safety in the 5G World with Vance Hilderman of AFuzion

We often associate 5G with the general understanding of how it affects telecommunications -- faster internet speed, widespread coverage, and the internet of things. We get to learn more about the important role 5G plays in the world of aviation in today's episode, as...

Building Momentum with Customer Focus with Monnie McGaffigan of ExteNet

Putting your customer first requires adding value to your customers and relationships every step of the way. Particularly in communications infrastructure, developing a customer-first culture is done through taking the complexity out of what is a very complex business. Joining Carrie Charles today is...

Well, technically… technology companies must evolve to tackle new problems: GenCell Energy’s Shelli Zargary (Ep. 74)

GenCell Energy's Marketing Content and Strategy Manager Shelli Zargary discusses the evolution of the company's fuel cell solutions.

Building the Connected Community of Tomorrow With Kevin Coyne of Summit Broadband

Always a crucial aspect of business, the importance of connection was highlighted when the pandemic hit. Our guest this episode, Kevin Coyne of Summit Broadband, strives to be an instrument in building a connected community of tomorrow with Summit Broadband's products and services. With...

Enterprise Cellular Coverage Simplifying Complex Problems (Ep 4)

Episode 4: "The big picture for digital transformation" Beyond smartphone-specific use cases, cellular coverage inside buildings is key to unlocking the vast potential of the internet of things and deriving the value that flows from real-time, data-driven decision making.   In the final episode of...

Enterprise Cellular Coverage Simplifying Complex Problems (Ep 3)

Episode 3: "A deep dive into vertical markets" In the latest episode of this podcast series, Nextivity's COO Stephen Kowal discusses how in-building cellular coverage underlines the digital transformation of key verticals. Beyond talk, text and data, cellular coverage supports a wide range of internet of things...