AI may already be last year's Next Big Thing. So what's next year's? We ask IBM Research. 

IBM Research is responsible for ideas and innovations that will drive growth and redefine the state-of-the-art in technology. In a rare discussion with IBM Research , Patrick Kelly begins the episode with COO Jeff Welser by exploring the state of AI, and the practicalities of cutting-edge research. From there, it's a look into the relationship between AI and quantum computing, high-value use cases for both within telecom and in other industry sectors. And with a diversion into the world of 2nm silicon, cooling... it's quite the tour, right at the frontiers of technology.

Episode 30: From AI to Quantum, with IBM Research's Jeff Welser

What does it mean to have a more intelligent edge? What is next gen network infrastructure?

Patrick Kelly talks with Arrcus' CEO Shekar Ayyar, exploring how the network infrastructure market is ripe for disruption, starting from the edge in.

Episode 29 - Disruption at the Edge, with Arrcus' Shekar Ayyar

How is testing and assurance changing, when networks are virtualized in software? 

Patrick Kelly talks with Spirent's Head of Strategy, Stephen Douglas, on the nature of testing and assurance for telcos in the cloud era. At least, that's where they start... An informative two-way discussion follows - a useful primer for lots of what will be on show at MWC24.

5G Testing and Assurance in the Cloud Era, with Spirent's Steve Douglas

What is it like to be at the epicentre of disruptive change? And is GenAI really that important?

In the telecom software market, Amdocs has long been one of the most significant and successful players. But how does it view, and respond to, the multiple waves of disruptive change in telecom and IT, from cloud to GenAI? To what extent are its customers - 400-some telcos across the globe - embracing or playing down the impact? In short, while we often talk about game-changing technologies, how is that playing out in practice, for both telcos and their suppliers? And, just ahead of MWC24, what can we expect to see hear and experience from Amdocs this year? This episode is a wide-ranging half-hour conversation with one of Amdocs' most senior and most experienced executives.

Episode 27 - Changing the Game, with Amdocs' Avishai Sharlin

How is the job of assuring telecom services changing in the era of cloud? 

The goals of network and service assurance haven't changed - but just about everything else has. How should operators adapt their assurance strategies and established a modern assurance capability? In this episode, Robert is joined by two true veterans in this market and topic: Ashley Woods, from Blue Planet (a Division of Ciena) and Principal Analyst Patrick Kelly.

Modernizing Assurance, with Ciena Blue Planet's Ashley Woods

How is telcos' engagement with industry verticals changing? How is tomorrow's value chain different from today's?

Telcos were supporting industry verticals long before 5G, but seem to be struggling to make the case for greater relevance. Why is that? What are the opportunities and what else - beyond improved connectivity technology - must telcos do differently to be true partners for industries going forward?Robert and Grant are joined by Matt Beal, Senior VP of Development at Oracle Communications, and a highly experienced telecom industry executive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Episode 25 - Going Vertical, with Oracle's Matt Beal

Didn't Telecom already decide that the answer was all software on commodity hardware? Apparently not... 

Yes, the telecom future is software - but it's not *only* software, and innovation and specialization in silicon has a major part to play in enabling and shaping the future of the industry. Accompanying a <a href="https://appledoreresearch.com/report/beyond-x86-the-evolution-of-specialty-silicon-in-telecom/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">major new Market Outlook report</a> on the continuing evolution of silicon in telecom, Grant Lenahan talks to Robert about why the silicon market is so important, how new vendors are making an impact, and why CSPs need to be up to speed on their options.

Beyond x86: Specialty Silicon in Telecom

What does this season's trio of telecom tradeshows reveal about the mood and state of the industry?

Summer seems a long time ago, as the tradeshow season has returned with near back-to-back events. Robert, Patrick and John review the themes, mood and showfloor conversations from TM Forum's recent Digital Transformation World, and the GSMA's MWC Americas in Las Vegas. We also look ahead to the upcoming Telecom Infra Project's Fyuz in Madrid, and FutureNet World Asia.

Episode 23 - DTW, MWC Americas, Fyuz

Automation in telecom has moved from a technology challenge to a "mindset" one. What does that mean? 

Automation in telecom is hardly a new idea. But what is new is its top-level importance, in a world where network complexity is beyond human comprehension, and speed is a critical differentiator for operators. In telecom, operational speed and efficiency revolves around network inventory, so in this episode we explore how the inventory management and wider automation are linked, and how they are changing. Featured guest is Rohit Batra, General Manager for ServiceNow's Telecom, Media &amp; Technology business.

Episode 22 - Automation in Telecom, with ServiceNow's Rohit Batra

Appledore analysts and guests discuss trends and developments in the transformation of the telecom industry.

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