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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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The telco industry has been buzzing about AI transformation, but few operators have seen tangible results beyond pilot projects. The challenge isn't just adopting new technology—it's fundamentally changing how telcos build and maintain their business... more

If AI is so awesome, why isn't it having a bigger impact on your bottom line? I hate to break it to you, but the problem isn't with AI—it's with your leadership. Look no further than the quality of your ideas and capability of your execution to figur... more

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The telco industry loves to differentiate on technical specs—five nines of reliability, fastest 5G, most coverage. But Gabriela Styf Sjöman, Managing Director of Research and Network Strategy at BT Group, has a radically simple framework that cuts th... more

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MIT research shows that 95% of enterprise AI projects fail, and the culprit is likely the daunting task of managing business context. When AI doesn't understand the full picture of your business, it makes poor decisions and delivers disappointing res... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Abolt
Strategic HR and Organizational Transformation Leader
SVP of Human Resources
Episode: Ep 127 - The courage to change (Jim Abolt)
Gabriela Styf Sjöman
Managing Director of Research and Network Strategy at BT Group
BT Group
Episode: Ep 126 - AI for networks and networks for AI (Gabriela Styf Sjöman)
Michael Walker
Head of Enterprise AI Deployment Strategy at Totogi
Totogi
Episode: Ep 125 - What’s up with Totogi: The power of vertical AI (Michael Walker)
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)

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Danielle Rios
Host of the podcast who engages in discussions with telecom executives and industry leaders to explore the future of telecommunications and the role of AI and public cloud in driving transformative change.

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
    Mexico5 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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Reviewers note that the content is particularly relevant for telecommunications professionals involved in transformation and innovation initiatives.
The engaging format and expert guest lineup receive praise, which indicates a solid reputation for delivering valuable industry insights.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and high production value, often highlighting the entertaining nature of the episodes.

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#130
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#218
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#240
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#248
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Ep 127 - The courage to change (Jim Abolt)
Q: From an HR perspective, what do you think is going on?
Telecom companies are not making progress with their AI initiatives due to either inadequate ideas or lack of bold execution.
Ep 125 - What’s up with Totogi: The power of vertical AI (Michael Walker)
Q: Why do you think context is so important to getting AI to work at scale?
Context encompasses everything a system knows about the user and their business at the moment of decision-making, enabling coherent and effective AI responses.
Ep 125 - What’s up with Totogi: The power of vertical AI (Michael Walker)
Q: What do you think are some of the pros and cons of a horizontal approach versus a vertical one?
Horizontal AI offers a broader range of applications, while vertical AI provides deeper industry knowledge and context, allowing for quicker and more effective deployments.
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.

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Conversations center on the transformative changes in the telecommunications industry, focusing on the integration of public cloud technologies and artificial intelligence. Industry leaders and experts share insights on overcoming challenges posed by legacy systems, exploring innovative strategies that telcos need to adopt to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The podcast highlights impactful case studies, discusses the significance of AI and cloud capabilities in modern telecom operations, and offers practical advice for executives on navigating the industry's future.

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2. Gabriela Styf Sjöman
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