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Over the next 20 years, the telco industry will radically change as we move the entire IT estate to the public cloud to use AI. Are you ready? Telco in 20 helps telecom execs drive transformative change through the savvy use of public cloud and AI. Host Danielle Rios and high profile guests from across telecom share their vision for the industry’s future, the impact of artificial intelligence, and... more

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MVNOs are having their moment. From Ryan Reynolds with Mint Mobile to the Trumps launching Trump Mobile, everyone wants in.

But the truth is it’s tough to be an MVNO. MVNOs who pay millions in licensing fees struggle to actually go live because incu... more

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Telco transformation projects are legendary for their complexity. Operators must maintain 99.999% uptime while ripping out decades-old legacy systems that are deeply intertwined with every aspect of their business. They involve massive technical debt... more

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The telco industry has long been plagued by sluggish software development cycles that stretch across months and years. But operators are now building and deploying AI-powered solutions in weeks using what Microsoft calls "hypervelocity engineering." more

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Google Cloud runs the largest private network on the planet, managing billions of users with a fraction of the staff that regional telcos need. Now it’s opening up its playbook to share this AI-driven approach with telecommunications operators.

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Recent Guests

Allan Rasmussen
CEO of MVNO Services and one of the world's leading MVNO strategists
MVNO Services
Episode: Ep 124 - The innovation inertia of MVNOs (Allan Rasmussen)
Robin Cole
Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Ep 122 - Microsoft’s hypervelocity engineering for hypervelocity telcos (Robin Cole)
Angelo Libertucci
Global Head of Industry for Telecom at Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Episode: Ep 121 - Building AI-driven autonomous networks with Google Cloud (Angelo Libertucci)
Shkumbin Hamiti
Vice President of Network Monetization at Nokia
Nokia
Episode: Ep 120 - The $300 billion question: Can telcos monetize network APIs? (Shkumbin Hamiti)
Harrison Lung
Chief Strategy Officer at EAND
EAND
Episode: Ep 119 - The 4 Strategic Imperatives Turning Etisalat into Tech Company e& (Harrison Lung)
Mallik Rao
Chief Technology and Enterprise Business Officer at Telefónica Germany
Telefónica Germany
Episode: Ep 118 - Telefónica Germany moves the network to the public cloud (Mallik Rao)
Lester Thomas
Head of new technologies and innovation at Vodafone Digital and IT
Vodafone
Episode: Ep 117 - Vodafone's new rules with open APIs, cloud-native, and AI (Lester Thomas)
Ishwar Parulkar
Chief Technologist for Telecom at AWS
AWS
Episode: Ep 116 - You CAN run the network on AWS’ public cloud (Ishwar Parulkar)
Mark Sanders
Chief Architect and Head of Autonomous Networks and AI Enablement
Telstra
Episode: Ep 115 - Telstra is disrupting the status quo (Mark Sanders)

Host

Danielle Rios
Host of discussions focused on the transformative change in the telco industry through public cloud and AI, engaging with high-profile guests to explore the future of telecommunications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Entertaining and insightful

    This podcast is really great. The production value is off the charts. Was laughing along with the Jim Abolt episode - legitimately entertaining and insightful. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drenee2
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the cloud approach to telco

    Great ideas on the public cloud approach for telco companies, if you are related to telco you will love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xe1uca
    Mexico4 years ago
  • Entertaining and insightful

    This podcast is really great. The production value is off the charts. Was laughing along with the Jim Abolt episode - legitimately entertaining and insightful. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drenee2
    United States5 years ago
  • First episode

    Just listened to the first episode of telco in 20 on transformational leadership . It takes big bold vision to move telcos to the public cloud! Looking forward to hearing more episodes and learning ; fast, fun and fab

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timo in Waterloo
    Canada5 years ago
  • Review

    Great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chadoup
    United States5 years ago

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The insights on public cloud application for telco companies resonate well, especially among professionals in the telecom industry.
There is strong enthusiasm for the unique perspectives provided by guests that reflect on both technological advancements and industry challenges.
Listeners appreciate the production quality and find the content highly insightful and entertaining.

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Ep 124 - The innovation inertia of MVNOs (Allan Rasmussen)
Q: What advice would you give to MVNOs in Nigeria facing regulatory challenges?
Definitely never wait; they need to double down on their business plans and form alliances to strengthen their negotiating power with regulators.
Ep 124 - The innovation inertia of MVNOs (Allan Rasmussen)
Q: What do you think will happen with Nigeria's MVNOs?
The NCC will have to send a stern warning if nothing happens as they risk losing reputation and financial credibility due to the investment made for the licenses.
Ep 124 - The innovation inertia of MVNOs (Allan Rasmussen)
Q: How did you make the transition from broadcasting to become one of the leading MVNO strategists globally?
I started in broadcasting with state monopolies breaking up which required innovation. This experience translated well into the telecom industry where MVNOs were facing similar challenges.
Ep 123 - Talking telco transformation with Tech Mahindra (Amol Phadke)
Q: Why do you think it's so difficult for Telcos to transform themselves?
Telcos face a perfect storm of declining revenue, inadequate customer experience, and legacy infrastructure, making transformation a significant challenge.
Ep 123 - Talking telco transformation with Tech Mahindra (Amol Phadke)
Q: What are you focusing on in your new role at Tech Mahindra?
I look at transformation in three dimensions: for clients, partners, and employees, focusing on acceleration and ecosystem formation.

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Focused on the profound transformations within the telecommunications industry over the next two decades, this podcast emphasizes the transition to public cloud infrastructure and the integration of artificial intelligence. Through a series of engaging discussions with industry leaders and experts, it explores a range of topics including network migration, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies shaping the future of telecom. The conversations are marked by insights into overcoming legacy systems, enhancing operational efficiencies, and adapting to rapid technological advancements, making it a valuable resource for executives and professionals aiming to navigate the industry's evolving landscape.

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